Hey Gang, It has been an uphill battle for me. I fell and broke my foot on the 4th of July {slipped in the rain going to an Astros game}! Then the walking boot my dr. has me in the strap broke on August 8th, and I fell down the stairs at home, and broke my toe on the same foot. I am so disgusted, and don't know what to do. I have been a slow loser, and need to exercise to help my tool along. I'm looking at possible foot surgery, and I have no idea how long recovery will be. I have not been getting in my protein, however I have kicked up my water, and vitamin intake. My hair has starting falling out like crazy. I had to get it all cut off Last week due to this, and every time I wa**** even more falls out! I wish more people posted on this board of their up's and downs since this surgery! My numbers: Highest weight: 412 lbs. Day of Consult 11/22/06 Day of Approval: 395 lbs. 03/19/07 Day of Surgery: 386 lbs. 03/26/07 Current as of July 26th: 333 lbs. Loss since surgery: 53 lbs. Total loss: 79 lbs.

i hear ya feels like the marchers fell of the internet somebody please help them and get them back on..... have a good week , me tring to get everyone ready for school here in florida they all go back on the 20th how about there? bye for now hope to hear from some of you losers out there!!!!

Hi folks, It has been a long hard 5 months for me but I will be Ok in the long run...just doesn't seem like it right now. I have just updated my profile with new pics taken today of me....my wound....and my hernia. (fairly graphic...not for the weak stomach) I am so glad I had this surgery and have lost 85lbs it is almost a miracle! But I am sorry I had to be one with complications. As I say in my blog...the RNY is great! It is my body that betrayed me and that is what it feels like at this moment. But I will get over this! Thank you all for being here.

Hey Dave, Thanks for getting the ball rolling here - I always check this board but, like you, don't see much activity. Things are moving along pretty steadily for me. My stats: Pre-op weight: 335lbs Current weight: 229lbs Total lost: 106lbs Life has been busy! I bought my first home and moved in last weekend. Work has me swamped with all kinds of interesting projects and I will be traveling quite a bit at the end of the month. It's an effort to get in all my water each day, but I try try try. I notice I'm feeling a little hungrier and I'm able to eat more than I used to. I feel fabulous and only regret not having done this sooner in life. That's it for now - I'll try to post more regularly here. It's nice to talk to others who are traveling this path alongside me! Nicole

282/216 BMI 42.2/32.4 feeling great.