Hi, Stacy! I hope you don't mind that I'm emailing you! I couldn't help it when I read your response! You are the 1st person I've found that has almost identical stats! I had RNY on 1/9/04. I am 5'3 1/2 and started @ 220 lbs. Today is my 8 mo anniversary and I'm down to 155. 3 weeks ago I was a size 9/8...I just got down to a true size 8, even though I haven't lost any weight since my last size. I've been plateau'd for about 2 months @ 155, although I did go down 1/2 size w/out losing lbs...(what's THAT about??). I exercise 1 hour a day, 7 dys a weeks (I walk aerobically for 3 miles a day). How come I haven't lost anything??? Is this it? Don't get me wrong...I am THRILLED to be @ a size 8, and if I were to stay at that size, I'd consider myself blessed. But I still realistically have 25 more to go. How long was your plateau and did you break it? What did you do to break the cycle? Thank you so much for taking time to read this! Congratulations on your amazing success, and be well! -Jennifer

Kimberley, As sad as it is, they are probably jealous. You have done something to give you back control and you're life. You are no longer dependant on food and you made a choice that will allow you to live a lot longer. You are doing things that you haven't done in years. You're one sister who keeps in good contact, understands you're struggle and understands why you did what you did. You're other sister is probably jealous because she wouldn't have the guts to do this surgery. You probably look way better than her too! It is so wrong of her to have asked you're daughter what she did. Just from that comment, I do say she is probably jealous. She doesn't want you to look better than her! As for you're mom, if you're mom is overweight, probably the same thing. Or if she is thin, she probably doesn't get it. You really need to be fat to understand us and understand why we are the way we are and why we made the choice to do the surgery. If you're a thinner person and have always been that way, you will probably never understand. I am truly sorry that you have to put up with this crap. You have worked so hard and you deserve to be happy. It's really a shame. But Kimberley, concentrate on the good parts and if they don't want to be supportive, just ignore it no matter how much it hurts. You just keep working on losing and making yourself look awesome! You did this for you, not for them and you don't need their approval! You don't. It's nice to have the support of you're family and a mother's approval, but you don't need it. You have support from so many other sources! So smile, be proud of how far you have come and just keep looking forward! Good luck, Kasey

Sarah, congratulations on a job well done! 128 pounds, that is totally awesome! It's such a great feeling isn't it? Keep up the great work and enjoy your new clothes and the new you!! Best of luck on your continued WLS journey! Kimberley 248/236/141/125 Some day I hope!

That is soooo wonderful.. Today is my check up. and i am still 202. I am so anxious for below 200. Congrats. Christina

I went clothes shopping for new clothes for the first time since surgery. I had been getting a lot of stuff at the consignment shop where I took my shrunk out of clothes, but finally broke down and went to the mall. A friend went with me and was runner, as I had no idea of sizes to look for, so I tried on a 16 ( I was wearing 3X before surgery), no good, she ran for a 14, no good, ran for a 12, no good, ran for a 10.... I could not believe it! I have NEVER EVER worn a size 10, never worn a sleeveless shirt, never worn capris, never worn anything but white cotton granny undies......... Now the problem is, even though everything was on sale, clearance, and 15% off, I still spent too much money!!!!! How do I decide what to take back????? This feeling of accomplishment, pride, health, what ever is better than any feeling I get from eating something I oughtn't! The compliments and comments from co-workers and patients and their families are unreal! Down 128# and I didn't measure before surgery so I don't know about inches, a bunch to go down that many dress sizes! Just had to pass on the feeling! Sarah