I started at a extremely tight (like red marks on your belly) 24 and now I am in a size 16 pants and l-xl top.

I, too, began in a snug 28 and now love wearing an 18 comfortably. The greatest part is being able to shop anywhere and pay less! Congrats on the weight loss!

I've had another one since I wrote this. Some other people have told me that it sounds like the gall bladder, so I am making an appointment for a ultrasound. UGH!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am proud of your success. You've given me some inspiration. So after work I'll be off to the gym! I'm 5 1/2 mo. out and I've only lost 72lbs. but loving it. Lori

Hi everybody! I was five months out yesterday, and here are my stats: Preop weight: 308 Current weight: 215 For a total loss of 93 pounds. I am now in a solid size 18. I am almost 5'5" and my goal is 140 according to my doctor. I go to Curves at lunchtime three times per week, and I swim twice a week. I found that I do indeed dump, so I am very careful with carbs and fatty foods. My hair has also been falling out, and since I have very fine, thin hair I got it cut to shoulder length, dyed it darker on the bottom, and use products to enhance its natural waviness. I think I look like I have more hair now than before. I still do a protein shake in the morning because I don't do breakfast foods very well, and my lunch is typically a high-protein Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice or leftovers. Dinner is always very light, because I have trouble if I go to bed and I have food in the pouch. I am feeling excellent and look forward to many more months of positive changes.