Hi Everyone! It's always fun to see how great everyone is doing. 1. Preop: 277; Current: 160; Goal: 154 (I've already met my doctor's goal which was 163. 154 is the goal I have set for myself because it is the magic BMI for my height when I would be "nomal." I am not sure my weight has ever been in the "normal" range -ever!) I consistently wear a size 8 which freaks me out - I still weight 160 lbs and it doesn't seem like I should fit into an 8. Or a "small." Who would have thought that? 2. I normally eat yogurt a couple of times a day. I love South Beach protein bars also - sounds like I'm not the only one! I usually eat a Smart Ones for lunch. I do eat 6 times a day still - that has become comfortable. My big indulgence that I now allow myself is red wine and microwave popcorn. The 100 calorie bags are perfect. I am eating more, and eating pretty much what I want, and still losing very slowly. 3. Absolutely no regrets. I have had two complications - a stricture about 6 weeks out (made me very ill but the "fix" was really easy) and a hernia at 8 months out (didn't bother me a bit but the "fix" was pretty tough). Issues: I would be happy to stay around this weight - I do worry about gaining. I can eat more and more - sometimes I am really hungry. As long as the scale keeps moving in the right direction, even really slowly, I'm good. I just worry about this ending and it creeping back up. 4. I do well on vitamins and protein. I take my vitamins and calcium twice a day. I don't usually have protein drinks any more but sometimes I crave one, so I think my body is trying to tell me something. I also am still exercising regularly, but not quite as religiously as I was. 5. Advice? Just stick it out, especially through those nasty stalls. Those are so frustrating. My sister had the surgery earlier this week - it's amazing how much I have forgotten. I wish I had been better about writing things down. Best of luck to everyone! Thanks for sharing your stories! You inspire me. Lisa

This is a good one for me....makes me really think about where I should be. 1) 397/ 270/199 2) I stick to NO sugars but am bad about carbs. I have an eggfor breakfast, a deli sandwich w/ chips for lunch and I try and get some major protein in for dinner. 3) No complications at all, absolutly no regrets, and I still carry food issues. 4) ha 5) I can't give advice but I will definatly take some. I am so proud of all of us. We have all come very far!

1. Pre-op: 287 Current: 149 Goal: ?, maybe 135, BMI that is "normal". 2. I eat protein first, then veggies or salad and small amount of carb, very small. No sugar at all. 3. I don't have any regrets at all. I feel so much healthier and don't feel like I am slowly dying. I now have to deal with all the "issues" I avoided and live life. 4. I take my vits everyday. I take at least one protein sup everyday, if not two. My biggest problem is getting all my fluids. I can't gulp down a large amount, so I have to sip during the day. I get distracted and . . . . 5. This is a life-long process that isn't right for everyone. It's not easy, but the benefits have far outweighed the false feelings of comfort, security and acceptance that food gave me. It can be overwhelming and difficult at times, but is well worth it!

Freezing...less insulation? Someone said something about a hormone that is released during weight loss that does something to our ability to regulate body temp? I don't know for sur but I am cold. Madeline

Hi all My tail bone hurts because I have no more insulation. Usually if I get into the tub or lay flat on the floor it hits bottom. Oh well. Madeline