Everyone is doing so well it's hard not to be jealous! I started at 278 on 10/13. I am only down 50lb. I really was hoping to be like everyone else but it just isn't gonna happen like that!

Hi All, I had surgery 10/25/04 and have lost 66lbs. I am wearing the same clothes and they are getting much looser. New clothes for Spring. I wish I was loosing a little faster. I have not started an exercise program yet. Just happy to be able to walk more. Everything is getting easier... tieing shoes driving walking Have a great day Bonnie

Surgery 10/05/2004 weighed 232 now - 175 down 57# so far SLOOOOOOW loser here.....

Well, I have been really busy and trying to keep up with the posts anyhow! I am eating pretty much anything except: eggs(can eat whites),dry meat!!!!,chicken,refined sugar, and milk. Miss the milk! Pre- program wt.= 295# at 5'7" pre-surgery wt.= 270# now= 187# I have slacked off the gym this month(been 2 weeks!) and feel so bad!!! Had 2 kids w/flu and 1 husband(which equals both kids!!), then I got it!! Then I fell 3 times in a 10 day period in the snow!! But I really didn't hurt myself!!! What a change. Before the wt. loss I woulda really hurt myself! went from tight 26 to a size Large!!!! My tummy talks too!The kids get a kick outta of it! It's my friend now and I roll with it! I too get headaches and feel it's the lack of fluid. The dizziness just started within the last week or 2. My hair is now cut very,very short; from below the shoulders. I lost pretty mush 2/3 of my hair(thank goodness it was thick!), but the babyhairs are proving new growth! I am a whole new me! Never had short hair before, and haven't seen my upper thighs in years while sitting!! Any one thinking of a Tummy tuck besides me! Janee Cain

Hi, My surgery date was 10/26/04. I had DS in Brazil! I started at 249 pounds Now I weight 171 I have lost 78 pounds total. Gone from size 22-24 down to a size 14. I have lost an entire shoe size and width. I haven't been this small in over 21 years. I have more energy now and my joints do not ache after working all day. I can exercise easier and everyone is starting to really notice the weight loss now. I am so happy I had my surgery. My biggest challenge is trying to get in enough protein and vitamins. My appatite is still not the best, nothing taste the same anymore. I can eat basically anything I want though. I am eating better/healthier foods now than I have in most of my life. Robin G DS 10/26/04