12/19/06 surgery date and....

I am down 50 lbs as of today....I am in shock, and awe. I have never lost more than 47 lbs in my life, on any diet, and of course, always gained it back in the end. I truly view this tool as a blessing, and I guess, this was my first WOW moment, as I am now excited to see what lies ahead, for the first time. I still see the same person in the mirror each day, but my coworkers can't stop talking about all the changes they see in me! I hope to agree with them one day soon. We're all doing great! Keep up the good work.... Megan

Congrats!!!!! Wow 50 pounds is awesome! My surgery was also 12/19. I have lost a total of 38.5 pounds and 33.5 inches. Yesterday my friend said "Wow you have lost almost a yard!" I view this surgery as a wonderful tool also. I am so thankful I went ahead and did it. Keep up the good work!

Hockey mom: Thanks for the kudos, and to you as well! I am not fixaed on the number of lbs lost so much as I am shocked that it works. I really truly had this fantasy that I would be the one person this procedure "didn't take" with.....and joked about it regularly. I am coming to the realization I can't deny it now... I can't wait until my head/psyche catches up with my body Have a good one, M

Hi surgery sister, I am down 52 lbs as of today. We are all doing so awesome. I still can't believe this tool works. I was afraid that it would not work for me either. This is the greatest gift I have ever been given. Keep up the great work Megan. Corinn 245/197/130

Corinn: Thanks.... and congrats to you! I keep hoping that one day I will look in the mirror and see what my friends and coworkers see ;) Have a great day, Megan

I Just saw my before pictures next to my now pictures, and I can actually see the difference. When I look in the mirror I still think I look the same. my surgery was on 12/28 and I have lost 40 lbs. 50 lbs is great, congrats!

You are doing fantastic!! 50 pounds is a lot, I have not lost 50 yet and I had wls 11 days before you. I lost 50 pounds on weigh****chers back in 2003 but thats the most I ever lost too (well 60 pounds is the most). Feels good doesnt it?? Keep up the good work!! Angela

My surgery was also the same day and I have lost 52 pounds. It is so much fun trying on clothes that have been packed away. Another major thing for me was fitting into my husbands jeans. I have never been able to wear his jeans. It was awesome. My problem is that I am starting to crave things like soda and popcorn and stuff. I haven't had any of it but I have to at least have a cracker or something in between meals. Anyway congrats to you all!! Kristina

That's awesome! I had my surgery on the same day and have lost 40 lbs.

This is a pretty wild ride. I am fortunate to be entering week #10 and enjoying eating. It's not painful, I am not regulary vomiting it back up, and I am feeling physically ok. I also think I moving into another lull (I prefer lull to stall as we all know we can lose inches during this time), and am ok with that...a weight loss usually follows a lull, for me. I just stick to the program, get in my water, vitamins, and exercise at least a half hour each day. I figure it's a good start. Congrats to everyone out there, and let's keep the December '06 group moving! Best, Megan