Welcome Heather! Congradulations on your weightloss so far It only gets better from here. I am almost 3 months out and I have lost 50 pounds. I don't have any secrets to share except that you will find your own tricks that work best for you along the way I do advocate getting into an exercise program as soon as you are cleared by your surgeon. Walking is great, but adding the resistance training helps to boost your lean muscle mass which will help with weightloss and maintenance. Good luck to you on your journey! Oh and to answer one of your questions, I was told by my surgeon that the weightloss for VBGers is comparable to RNYers during the first year, but it is really important for VBGers to really change our relationship with food because we don't have the help of malabsorption over the long term Hugs, Sara 364/356/306/175

Hi, I had my surgery on last Tuesday and all of my stools have been loose. But I haven't had many. I have had that Pain as well and I find it's either because of too big of a bite or not chewing enough. I hope you feel better soon. H-

Hi Lisa, A big CONGRADULATIONS to you!!!!!! You are doing so well You are an inspiration to me! Hugs, Sara 364/356/308/175

Hi Sara, Congrats on the NEW JEANS!! Wearing jeans is one of my favorite things that happened because of WLS! Your positive attitude we bring you far with this surgery. Congratulations to you to taking the steps you found necessary to take control of your todays and tomorrows. Finding yourself through WLS is one of the best parts of the surgery. Enjoy the ride ~~ Sharon -121.5# (so far)

Hi everyone, I am so excited I had to buy new jeans yesterday because my 26's were about falling off. I am now -48 pounds and wearing size 24 jeans! Woohoo!!! I never imagined how good it would feel to have to go shopping for clothes. I also never imagined it would happen so soon. I am going to the gym 4-5 times a week and keeping my calories between 800-1200. The results so far have been amazing. I can't tell you how happy I am. Everyday the sun seems to shine a little bit brighter on me. I am so grateful. I am grateful I was able to have surgery. I am grateful I had an uneventful recovery. I am grateful for the support of my family and friends. I am grateful and thankful for all of you on this message board whose kindness and support have helped me through troubled times. I am grateful that I am learning how to make better choices for myself. This has been the best experience of my life so far. Thank you for letting me share it with you all and for sharing your experiences with me Hugs, Sara 364/356/308/175