Hi everyone my surgery was 2/12/03 and today is my 5 month mark, I started at 285, today I'm at 200, that is -85 pounds! I had wanted to hit the century mark at my 6 months. We will see, 15 in one month now seems like a lot since it seems my losing has slowed way down. It is nice to see how everyone else is doing! I realized I'm over the halfway mark, that is so exciting. I have lost all co-morbidities, sleep apnea, type ii diabetes, urinary incontinenence, aching and hurting legs, etc. My kids are enjoying the new active me but they keep saying mom, your not mom, not as cuddly, I keep reminding them, same mom just healthier! They have never known a mom this thin and I'm not even at goal, I think in a way it scares them a little. My daughter the other day couldn't find me at the gym, she didn't recognize me. How scary is that? But they are laughing about that now. This change is huge for me but really is for the rest of my family. I sometimes don't think we realize the impact it has on so many other people. Have a great day!

Congrats on the great weight loss. Today is my 5 month mark and I'm so excited because not only did I lose 85 pounds but hit the 200 mark. Isn't this just the best thing that has ever happened to you? It is nice to see someone around the same time having the same great results! Please post your before and after pictures! Cindy

Darlene, We're surgery twins! I had my open rouen-y on Feb 21st of this year also! I'm a bit envious of your loss though! I have lost 70lbs(I started at 316 and am now at 246, I'm only 5ft 1 and a half inches tall) and am thrilled to have lost that much, but am nurvous about how fast that sixth month cut off for the 'honeymoon' phase is approaching. I'm worried that the loss will slow even more. Do you ever have feelings like these. I know we aren't supposed to compare ourselves, but I think it's human nature to do so. I find I get discouraged when I hear how much more others have lost at this point (like you, lol). Don't get me wrong, I'm happier than all get out for that person, just wi**** were me. As far as I can see, I've done everything to a tee, I just have a very stubbourn system. The surgeon said I could have 30grams of carbs PER MEAL, I've scaled back to about 30 PER DAY. Only then did I see a real jump in the wt loss. Sigh, anyhoo, I hope you continue to do well and that you get your plastic surgery as well. Continue to post and keep us filled in on your progress. All my best, Stacie Lynne

You go girl! I saw your before and after pictures and your stomach is pretty flat. I'm envious, what's your secret?

I received my copy of ObesityHelp Magazine on 6/20. I read it from cover to cover and was more than impressed. I even shared it with several women I work with who have also had the gastric bypass surgery. Thanks for putting effort and thought into the production of such a high quality magazine. There is only one thing wrong with your magazine - I have to wait to get my next issue.