Hi One year and not where we wanted to be. My husband (Solar) had surgery 3rd of August 2005 and got down 58 pounds. From 294 to 236. Today he weighted 239, he bounces between 236 and 240 for the last 3-4 months. Me, my surgery was on the 26th of August 2005 and got down 85 pounds. From 307 to 222. I weight 223 today. I can say that I feel like a new person and am very thankful for my new lease on life, but I expected more. Next week we see our doc for the 1 year check up. We will go from there and see what happens. Merlon

Surgey date 08/29/05 Day of surgery 280 Current weight 148 weight lost 132 Height 5'8 Current BMI 22.5 Current sizes ( this is the fun part!!!) Misses pants or shorts - 6 & 8's Juniors pants or shorts - 9's & 11's shirts and tops - smalls and mediums Shoes - 8's and 8 1/2 I used to wear 18's & 22's some 24's. My shoes were 9 1/2 because my feet were so chubby. The weight loss has really slowed down. I am really having to work at it now!! Lots of excercise and I too am getting hungry lately. I have been under a lot of stress lately and I am really having to curb the emotional eating. I am thankful to my fiance, my family, my wonderful surgeon and all my friends for their support during my journey!! Life is great!!!

Hi ladies, I had an doctors appointment today and I lose 13 pounds since April 13, and to me that's pretty slow. I know I should be proud but I was hoping I would loose 20 pounds. For some reason I gain 4 pounds this week. I eat the same thing everyday for breakfast 1 egg, 2 slices of bacon, and 1 slice of 100% wheat bread toasted. For lunch I've been eating small bags of popcorn and a couple of sips of crystal light drink. For dinner I've been nibbling on my son's left overs, which isn't alot of food. I was weighing 186 by my scale monday, today at the docs office his scale read 193.2 pounds. My scale read 190 this morning. I hate when stuff like this happens. The lady doc I saw today said I need to eat more chicken and meats. I guess it would help if I keep a food diary. I usually get in a cheese stick, and drink about 28.5grams of proteins drink aday but I didn't do it today. I asked her if she thought 160 would be a good weight for me. She said 150 to 155 would put me in the normal range on the BMI scale. But I like 160 better, because I know what I look like at 164, and I would be wearing a size 12 in jeans and medium to large tops which is OK with me. I just want to feel good and stay health for myself and my son. My next appointment is in Nov. and I hope to be down to 178 or 175 would be so... nice. Well Rolen's waiting for me to play a game with him. Ya'll have a great weekend. Take Care Carolyn 284/186/190 today/ want to be 160-ish.....

Hey Ms. Donna! I just wanted to tell ya that you are truly an inspiration to us all. You are doing so great with your exercising! GREAT JOB! Oooooooh and.... good luck with the date! WHOO HOO! Lori

I finally got out and walked today! And.... drumroll please.... I did 3 miles! Yesss! It felt so good to get back out there! I don't know why I ever let myself stop my walking routine. It feels so GREAT to get out there and do it. It's just that I let myself lapse. Not anymore. I am making a deal with myself. I WILL WALK AT LEAST 4 DAYS A WEEK!!!! I only have another 14 days until my 1 year appt. I wanted to be 150 by then. I don't think I am gonna make that, but I want to at least BE in the 150's. I was 161 this AM. Hopefully all this water and protein intake is helping. I feel like I am gonna float away with all the water I have been drinking! Averaging 96 oz a day! Anyhoo... wanted to wish you all a happy weekend! We are supposed to go on a 5 mile hike tomorrow. Guess it's pretty hard, mostly uphill all the way until you come back down. I hope I can do it! We will bring the camera and take pics. I will let ya know how it turns out! Take care and have fun! Lori 281/161/140 19lbs to goal!