Question:
Anyone about my size out there?

I had lap on august 20. At 5 foot 5 220 pounds. I am looking for someone about my size to campare (shame on me) on how they did. Just looking for general idea of where I fit in the relm of post-ops. 5 1/2 weeks out, down 27 lbs. feel good, can do dairy and all meats (even steak) but struggling with water intakes, etc....    — tia S. (posted on September 26, 2003)

September 26, 2003
My stats are similar to yours. I am 5'5", started at 237 and as of today I weigh 167, for a total loss of 70 lbs so far. My surgery was 5/6/03. I am very pleased with my progress so far. You can read my profile for additional info. I update it weekly and the weekly anniversay of my surgery. Good luck.
   — Dawn P.

September 26, 2003
Are you not just soooo happy that surgery is over with? Well, I am 2 1/2 weeks post-op and I was 228 and I am 5'4 1/2. Last Sunday I was 218.5. I had ALOT of bloating after surgery and 5 days after surgery I was up to 239!! I looked 9 months pregnant! (Not the normal 6 or 7)!! People are already really noticing the changes. Last May I was up to 242 and was diagnosed with diabetes. So, because of that I lost 14 lbs. already. I do miss food though. Especially this time of year when it's chilly out, I want comfort food! I am soooo excited to see the scale go down! It's nice when you start out smaller because the lbs. lost will show soooo quickly!! Good luck! You can msg. me if you would like, it's nice to have pen pals out here! Take care!~~Angie
   — Angela Q.

September 26, 2003
I am 5'5", starting weight of 245. My lap rny was done 12/17/02. I am currently at 150 lbs. With a goal of anything under 149!!! I can wear either a size 9 or 11 junior jeans, depending on the style and a medium top.
   — Sheryl W.

October 4, 2003
I had open DS on 3/17/02 starting at 242.5 and 5-6. I am down 90# and in a size 10, sometimes an 8!
   — Cera H.