I'm right now down 129 lbs.  I'm very thankful that I've gotten this far due to tearing the tendon in my left ankle. But hey when aren't things interesting.  I've found that chicken, bread,brussel sprouts, raw broccoli and califlower don't agree with Perry the pouch(yes I named it, it talks it needs a name).  I haven't had dumping syndrome, but I also am very strick about the carb count and will opt for sugar free if possible.  Protein is a hard thing, can't tolerate the protein shakes so I use the protein bars and will opt for higher protein meals.  I plan on celebrating my day by shopping for new clothes. 

Not sure why I have waited this long to post here! Congrats to all you ladies...and any gents who may be reading!!

I had my surgery 9/3/09, and I must also say I really have no regrets. I only wish I hadn't been so stubborn in not going in sooner. I had a Molina band, and over the ten yrs following that surgery I gained all the weight back. I didn't realize it had been absorbed by my stomach. But, my Dr. straightened that out! And, although yes, this could have been taken care of while I was in my 30's, and perhaps I wouldn't have as much skin to deal with as I do now; it's a fact....and I'm happy with my current outcome. I too have had a few stalls, but usually I find it's b/cuz I haven't eaten enuf, or drank enuf. I lost lots of hair too, have been taking 1,000 mg Biotin 2x's a day, and it's coming back in, thankfully! With the Molina band, I lost lots of hair that never came back (use to have hair like a horses tail).

I am so thankful to have had such a good doctor, and a loving husband, and family to guide me to this decision. I think I knew in the back of my mind that I didn't want to die a big person, I yearned to be accepted again into this society of skinny people we live with. And by my 50th b-day (coming up this Dec. btw), I wanted to be skinny too! So...with fingers crossed, and tons of determination....I hope to cross my goal by then...wish me some luck!!! But to all of you guys here, congrats on your progress, I think we all deserve a big round of applause!!

I had my gastric bypass on Sept. 1st, 2009. My heaviest wt was 293...Today I weigh 165! I feel great! I look great (with clothes on)! I have surpassed my surgeon's goal, and am looking foreward to getting everything tucked and put back in place.
I still have challenges...I have a terrible relationship with food. I don't ever experience dumping, so I need to be constantly careful about what I put into my mouth. I still eat what I want, but instead of eating a bag of cookies I can stop after one. I am still experiencing hair loss-wondering when that will stop.
I have started running-and was surprised that I could actually do it!
Life is good :)

Congrats to you! I am still bouncing between 198-201 but I started at 285 as highest weight but 280 when i first met the surgeon and 273 on the day of surgery. My surgeon think 140 would be a good goal for me and my PCP thinks 150 is a good goal so I decided I would try for 135 but as long as I am between 140-150 I will be happy! But I am enjoying the ride regardless.

Hello I had my surgery 9/1/09 and I weighted 338 I now weight 225 so as of now I have lost a little over 100 pounds. I could have lost more but I have started to slack off on my exercise which is not good but, I will start back. I would not change this for the life of me. I am so happy now I use to wear a size 32 I now wear a size 18 to 20 not where I want to be but better than where I was. I have a new respect for life and I try now to live it to the fullest. So to anyone who is thinking about doing it all I have to say is GO FOR IT it will be one of the best decisions you will ever make.