Wow, dance classes sound fun. Definately a sign of how much better you're feeling now that you've dropped so mmuch weight! --Dave

Ok, I haven't been posting anywhere because I have been jealous, depressed and generally wondering when this will all end. Dave I know you have read my profile, so none of this is new to you except the depression has really been bad this past couple of weeks. Yes dr and I have rearranged meds in hopes of helping things. The new skin on my wound is not wanting to stay healed. The swelling...basket ball sized that I thought would go away is actually my hernia (Babbette) and she will be with me for at least another 8 months if not longer. Babbette has a smaller hernia which I will not name sooooo. My weight loss has slowed down because I can not exercise anymore then walking, because of Babbette. It has not stopped thank goodness but it has slowed down. I am averaging a loss of 1 1/2 lbs a week. I think I have been a trooper during all this but lately it is just a bit more then I can handle gracefully. I have missed spring and summer. My hubby is going on vacation without me because I can not go that far for that long and if he doesn't go we lose money and points. I want the wound totally healed. I do not want an infection in spine that will remain with me forever! This is NOT what I signed up for when I went to surgery but I knew there were risks...I just didn't know it would be my own body to betray me. I want to congratulate all of you on your losses. You are all looking great! I will look great too eventually Highest 360 Preop 333 today 246

Hey - I don't post too often - but read religiously. I'm still trying to figure out where the best support is for me. I had my surgery through Kaiser on 3/27/07. Starting weight 227 (5'2") -- surgery weight 194 - today 142. I'm very happy with my results --- just need to lose 11 more to be in the normal range -- Personal goal is to lose 20 more to be right in the middle of the normal range. I'm struggling with portions right now. I don't eat much --- but more than I should in a sitting and then feel like I swallowed a turkey whole. Anyone have any tips on keeping within 1/2 cup, without breaking out measuring spoons? I eat out quite a bit -- make good choices, but take 4 bites too many or something. -- Don't drink with meals. --- Any tips? Thanks, Julie

Hey Marchers! This month we will all be 5 months out of surgery. I keep checking into this page, and no-one is posting... Hopefully that means everyone is doing great, and not just seeking support elsewhere!! Feel free to post how you're doing, how much you've lost, or any other information about your journey so far!!! (In other words, if you don't want to put down all you're numbers we'd still love to hear from you!! Here's my stats: Highest weight: 350+ lbs (Late 2006 before last dance with Weigh****chers) Date of Surgery: 322 lbs (15 lbs lost in 2 week pre-surgery diet) Today's weight: 229 lbs Total lost: 121 lbs BMI changes: 42.6 to 27.9, current body fat % 19.2 Feeling great, and getting my body in motion!!! My life is changing dramatically in a positively healthy way!! I'm enjoying my time off more and more, as the world seems a new place even I know it's me who's changed! --Dave 350/229/205

Well sending a little update to us March'ers I went to primary this past week and he has down that I have lost 78 lbs to date and I go to surgon tommorrow so we will see what he says I just know that I can not remember the scales ever saying 218 so I am really happy with myself and I don't remember when I even ever wore a size 16 pants even strechy one's.... So we all are losing and thats the sweetest words we can say because none of us gained all our weight over night we are not going to loose it all over night maybe a pound or 2 lol!!! Well congrats to all of u and keep up the good work!!!!! Bye for now shirley