Hello All, As of today I am 91lbs down. I saw my surgeon on Friday and he is very happy. He even started saying I can look about the tummy tuck, breast reduction and arm surgery sometime soon. I would like to lose a whole bunch more weight though. I am now 268lbs and feel as light as ever if you can believe it. I would like to thank each and every one of you. When I was embarrased or scared to share that I wasn't eating as I should you all were there and gave words of encouragement and ideas. I don't know you all but you all are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!! I am now on Weigh****chers....and still losing. My plateau at 80lbs really scared me. Right now it is sooooooo hot here (Toronto,Ontario) that I notice all I want is salad and chicken or salmon and the flavoured waters (non-carb). And of course my vitamins. I feel on top of the world and that I can get down to what I want to be. I'm 5'8 and my surgeon says for me 175 would be fine...now he's saying 160. I kind of am thinking around 140 or so....I guess I'll know when I get there. But do any of you have a goal that your doctors think is a bit low....or in the back of your head you know others will think is unrealistic. God Bless all of you.

Fun! -I am happy: To Weigh less than my husband To not feel like I am too heavy for him to pick up and swing around To take walks that last forever That I had to adjust the gears on my bike to harder than they were before That I can run That I am proud of myself That I feel skinny in my bathing suit That God has given me this gift!! Amen!! For the friends I have made through this site! Katie 5'7 251-160.5-Happy Where I Am!!

Congradulations on 9 months out. I almost there. I will be 9 months out on Sept 22. I have lost ( 18 preop) and 99 after surgery, which is total of 117lbs loss. I can't remember ever weighing that amount except right of high school. I am not having much hair loss now but energy level is low but gettting better. I have to remember protein and getting fluids in. I have 12 pounds I would like to lose but I am satisfied with the loss I have accomplished. We have 5 children to keep up with so I am so glad for this surgery. Lisa 279/162/150

Hi all. Here we are 9 months out and I hope you all are doing well. I was sitting and thinking today of all the little things about my weight lose that have been so much fun. I wanted to share some of these with you guys who know where I am coming from and I would LOVE to hear some of yours. Here goes Wearing thongs Wearing a bikini Walking up stairs and breathing regular at the top Fitting in public seating Not being recognized by people I havent seen in months My husband wrapping his arms all the way around me My husband picking me up Crossing my legs Reaching my toe nails to paint them Shrinking out of plus size Getting below that 200 mark at the doctors office scales Jumping on the trampoline Not having to worry about "weight limits" Reaching my hands behind me to unbutton my bra Fitting into Victorias Secret panties and bras Getting double looks when walking in the mall Flexability during sex Please share yours with me.. I would love to hear about it! Kimie 9/14/04 - 110

And feeling great... i am now down 132 lbs i am weighin in at 216 lbs i am wearin a size 13/14 shorts and a 16/18 shirt bc all the flab is right in the center... i can keep up with my daughter and hubby and thats the greatest thing right now. My hair is still fallin out and its pretty thin but i aint cuttin it... i am goin to the USMC Ball in nove and i refuse to have short hair. I have past up my personal goal.. at 238 lbs... and if i continue to lose then fine and if i dont thats k too... all i really ever wanted was to be healthy and to keep up with my little one and i am. Manda ~132 lbs 5'8/348/216/??? 09-09-04