Hi, I am feeling wonderful, I can't believe last November I was so sick with high blood pressure bad knees back aches and to top it off from taking to many advil my kidney's shut down and ended up in the hospital. Well, I am happy to say all those problems are in the past and I am so healthy now and so very happy. I exercise, eat healthy, shop till I drop (lol) and just love life again. Thank you RNY
Hugs Gail

Looking to meet the surgeons goal before I go away next month. Nineteen pounds to go then there after I have my own personal goal to go to. Would like to get to 145 by february of next year well at least close to it. I have a lot more energy a lot more flexible and yet I am so happy I took the step for this surgery. I would tell everyone the same. It is life changing and gives you back yourself as a whole. Even though we go through many situations like body image right foods to eat and also buying new clothes it's worth every moment. Been working extremely hard to keep myself focused. I have slipped up two times since the surgery I had a kids sub and also tried to eat a few cookies never again. The effects of that made me ill for over twenty four hours. I tried cause I had the craving but I will stick to what I know I can have and not try anything crazy anymore. Hope everyones journey has been a good one and I hope one day I will be in the single digit for pants as well.

 im no where near a scale or clothing size goal.. but as far as nonScaleVictorys go!  im off all my meds i was on pre-op (22 pills a day diabetes, high blood pressure, pain, nerve damage, depression meds, etc..)and im doing pretty good stayin on track if u dont count under eating/drinkin days... i dont really eat anything im not supposed to cept once a few bites of cake.. no icing.. on hubbys birthday, down total of 151 lbs including loss pre-op wearing 2x womens clothes now.. something i couldnt do even when i was a teen.. so thats comforting.. in ways an depressing in others.. im going through a funky mood right now.. all i wana do is sleep.. i duno just tired an stressed all the time...  was having a problem with blood pressure dropping to low, so doc has me on limited activity cuz of  being a fall risk due to the fact i blacked out a couple times this past month.. had a bunch of test done, said eat more salt an drink more...see him again on 26th maybe get some answers.. an more activity again.. congrats on everyones goals an success's everyone is doing so GREAT! 

Hi from Northern Ireland, been readin all ur stuff as Im also in the Feb 09 bariatric surgery club. Logged on 2 C if there were any tips on how to kickstart some weight as Ive hit a no weight loss crisis. So any tips please reply... Was 22stone in Feb, got op on Fri 13th Feb, have lost 5stone r 80lbs & yes I am delighted, but my friend Elsie who went through op same date (friends since the op) has lost 7+ stone (112lbs), My brother who got the sleeve was 27stone & has lost 7+ stone (he got his in April but had 2 pay 4 it himself), I got mine on the National Health Service. I swim for approx 40 mins up 2 3 times a week, as Ive a gammy knee (need op but need 2 loose weight b4 theyll operate) SO CAN ANY1 HELP ME KICKSTART THE WEIGHT LOSS, Yes I admit I cheat with the odd biscuit, someone suggested drinking a load of water for few days 2 flush the system, hoping some1 can help,
Just want 2 say that its great readin all ur stories & findin that there are more people like me out there
Waitin on replys please
Lindax

So far I am down a total of 140lbs.  I still have 43more to go.  I would like to get down to 175. That is the goal from my doctor and myself. I have had a few complications. I just got out of the hospital. I was rushed last week because of stomach pains, had them for four days, didn't think much about them, thought I pulled a muscle.  Well, my intestins and bowels, decided to twist around and become herniated.  So, rushed to the o.r. and spent a lovely five days in the hospital again. I have my staples removed this thursday, funny side, I now have a third bellybutton.  God, can't wait until I can finally have plastic surgery. I still would recommend this surgery to anyone