Give yourself a break! I think you're weight loss is AWESOME. My wife Jodell had her surgery on 3-27, and she was frustrated with her weight loss. I am just a couple weeks further out than you, but I have to admit I've had those frustrating weeks where you don't lose anything. I had to take a break from the scale, and just focus on doing what was healthy. I think another trick is to avoid comparing yourself to other's losses, as everyone's experiences are different because their bodies are different. --Dave

Hi Rita, I'm still here. I continue to loose weight, but at a much slower rate than at first. I am doing great with my water and with my protein. My secret with the water is to keep a full water bottle at my desk at work while I am working. By getting the liquids in @ work, I don't have to stress about it when I get home. For protein, I like the South Beach protein bars (19 grams of protein per bar) and the South beach pizza (31 grams of protein per frozen pizza). I occasionally use the new whey protein (half at a time), but currently prefer the protein bars. When I need a snack @ work, I use a protein bar. As many here may be aware, my wife Jodell had her surgery 3-27 as well. She has now lost 35 pounds, and I've lost 67 pounds. That's over 100 pounds between the two of us. Jodell wishes she was losing faster, but I think she's looking FAB and is TOO HARD on herself. I would bet alot of the folks on this board are being too hard on themselves. Go by the rules, focus on healthy vs. weight lost, and enjoy life in your now lighter bods! --Dave 337/270/205 Waist from a 52 in to a 44 in (had to break down and buy more clothes, as I looked like a clown.)

As of yesterday, I'm 2 months out, and have lost 67 pounds. I'm feeling great, and have adapted into my new diet. Energy levels have increased as long as I make sure to get all of my liquids and protein in. 67 pounds is HUGE for me because it gets past my half way point to goal!!! I've now had to purchase new clothes, and I went from a 52 waist size down to a 44 waist size. Although the 44's were kind of snug when I bought them, they are already starting to look "loose." As many of you may be aware, my wife (Jodell) had RNY 2 weeks after me (3-27). She is doing fabulous, and has lost a total of 35 pounds. We went shopping for her too, and she fit into some sizes she didn't think possible 6 weeks out from surgery. Our lives have definately changed, as they no longer revolve around food. Been doing great with water, protein, and vitamins. I'd like to say I'm exercising, but I'm trying to take it easy until a few more weeks pass. Our lives keep us pretty buzy with our 4 children ages 1 through 8. --Dave

I am always finding new boards here..lol.. like a baby duck, I seem to wake up in a new world every day. I am having so much fun since my WLS. I am no longer taking meds for diabetes(8 pills and 80 units of novus 70/30 pre-op),I am finding new clothes in my closet every day. I am now wearing 2x shirts and my waist has gone from 50 to a 46. I am still ugly but weight never was a factor with that as I was never much to look at before...lol. I went saturday and hit golf balls at the range for the first time in four years as I have not felt like it. It was great and I am hitting the course this weekend I hope. I used to love the game so much and it was torture to not be able to go with my son and friends to play. I had let my diabetes make me a prisoner in my own body but now I am free!! It is the best move I have ever made and I would not back up from it for a second. My highest weight was 339, I was 317 on my surgery date and as of last weds., my 6 week date, I was down to 273. My goal is 170-180 and I am so excited about it. I just want to thank the Lord for His mercy on me, my dear wife for her love and wonderful support through all this and to everyone that whispered up a prayer for me. Bill R

I would like to know what is the difference between Dumping and Vomiting? Is it considered the same thing? I Vomitted 2 times since surgery and that was from eating 2 darn fast and I really paid the cost for that. Now I take it slow... What about you have you dumped or vomitted. how many times and why? Mo