Question:
Question for the Light weights out there.

Anyone who started with a BMI of 36 or less, could you please tell me how fast you lost? What did you loose 1st month, 2nd month, etc. Do we loose slower because we start out smaller? Also, how badly is the skin after losing weight? Does it retain some of its elasticity again because we are smaller?    — Mini Gadget (posted on October 8, 2003)

October 8, 2003
I started out at 244 pounds 5 ft 4. Surgery was 07/23/03. I have to date lost 53 pounds. my skin is looking great so far and no hair loss YET. I had a large panni before the surgery and it has begun shrinking dramatically. The first month I lost 23 pounds. as of the 2nd month it was up to 41. This is month 3 (middle of month 3) and again it is a loss of 53 total pounds. I go to 24hr fitness each morning for 1 hour of cardio/weight training. Although my doctor has no nutrition requirements I have noticed that I lose a pound each day if I work verrrry hard, drink water 90oz and eat only protien. I was considered a lightweight too, but I have forced myself to do the right thing each day and so far it has been a dramatic loss. I did plateau for about 3 weeks during the 2nd month...but it is back to normal now. I can no longer wear my old clothes. I wear medium to small shirts...the pants are falling off. No shopping money right now...but soon. I would be happy to e-mail privately and share a menu for an average day or anything I might tell you to help you calm your anxieties. Go for it! This was the BEST thing I have ever done for myself. EVER!
   — Stacy L.