Fall Roll Call...lets here about you!

I think I forgot to do this in the spring...so here goes for the fall...

Tell us how you are doing and where you are at....

Open rny 11/5/2007
total lost as of today 337 pounds..have gained back 6 since my last surgery 8/17/2009
 In total I have had 13 surgeries...from 4 emergency mrsa surgeries to 6 hernia repairs to a gall bladder and a tummy tuck plus breast cancer.
 Went from not having much energy to having more that I can sometimes deal with...
clothing wise i went from a 32 to 14-16 depending on the cut...
I am content with my weight lost and as my surgeon keeps telling me I have done great he is surprised I have lost as much as I have with complications and not being able to exercise like I needed to...
I lead a bi weekly support group and I also moderate an online one....
my best advice would be   JUST DO IT...go to support group meetings and enjoy the ride

I just got my surgery date today...Nov 17th - the week before Thanksgiving b/c obviously I enjoy torture!   I did not get approval for the sleeve, so I will be getting RNY.  I am excited and scared at the same time.  I am NOT looking for to the 10 day liquid diet, but I know I will survive.  I appreciate all the help and guidance I get from the Oklahoma site.

It may be sounding bad now but this will be the first of many thanksgivings where food wont be what is most important....
The ten day diet is a breeze if you dont do a last meal right before you start it...
good luck and we got a seat saved for ya

I had my RNY last year on 11/17/09. To date I have lost 145 pounds and have gone from a size 24 to a 10 or 12 depending on the cut. I never dreamed that I would ever be this small or feel this good. It was the best decision that I have ever made and my only regret is not having done it sooner. I have met a great bunch of people along the way and made friends that I will keep forever.

I AM 10 MONTHS OUT FROM A VSG!!  I STARTED OUT WEIGHING 203 AND I AM CURRENTLY BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH AROUND 135.  I FEEL REALLY GOOD, EXCEPT I AM DABBLING AROUND WITH THE SWEETS....ALSO, SINCE GETTING THE KIDS BACK IN SCHOOL AND THE SWIMMING POOL CLOSING, I HAVE NOT BEEN VERY FAITHFUL TO EXERCISE LIKE I WAS...
I MET WITH DR. B AND HE WAS VERY VERY PLEASED!!!  HE WOULD LIKE FOR ME JUST TO MAINTAIN..  I WOULD LIKE TO LOSE ANOTHER 5-8 LBS...ARE WE EVER HAPPY???
I LOVE TO SHOP NOW... IT IS SO FUN TO NOT HAVE TO TRY ON EVERYTHING!!!  ANYONE WHO IS CONSIDERING HAVING THIS SURGERY I CAN JUST ASSURE THEM IT HAS BEEN THE BEST $$$$$  I HAVE EVER SPENT!!!  THE HARDEST THING FOR ME IS TO TRY TO EAT THE SMALL BITES MY SURGEON INSISTS I NEED TO .....

Soundds fantastic!
I am proud of you!
Maintaining for some not to lose is real hard but you can do it!

I will be 5 months post~op on Oct 5 and I have lost 63lb. I am not not diabetic (whoot!!) and I think I am doing pretty darn good. I was in a size 24W pants & 3X to 4X shirt and now I am in 16W pants and XL shirt. I am a little over 1/2 way to goal!

I am very thankful for the surgery, surgeon, my husband & family, and all of y'all supportive people. Life is truly Good!

WOW fantastic! Health is the best gift you can ever have...way  to go!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am 9 days from my 1st year surgiversary, I have lost 74 lbs & have 72 to goal.  I was in a size 26-28 & now wear an 18-20.  I went from very sporadic 30 minute exercise to 5-6 days a week intense 45 minute workouts.  I feel so awesome, it makes me realize how bad I must have been feeling last October.  GO LOSERS!!!

I love this! I remember when you first posted on here and now look at you! Great JOB!!