I am glad you went to the doctor and I am so glad everything is ok now.... Its so important that we have everything checked out. Glad your back! Christine C 275/266/195/160 -71 since surgery 35 til goal (oh my gosh)

Well hello everyone! I have lost 70 pounds, I believe I am doing great, I have only thrown up three times and that was over eating to fast. pretty much I can tolerate red meats, seafood, toasted breads and wraps. Can't tolerate chicken, pork still haven't tried raw veggies or salads as my surgeon said not till six months out. I always do protein first and try to get at least 40oz. of water a day, I do a protein shake every other day or a protein bar. I eat Total high protein cereal almost every night to meet my protein needs and my hair is following out quite a bit. I have been using this shampoo called vitatress w/ biotin by Nexxus and it seems to be helping. I don't do formal exercise but I am definetly more active, I go bike riding and walking especially on the weekends, before I couldn't walk from the parking lot to the front of a store, now I can walk for hours and feel great! Good Luck to everyone! , Mayra

I must say I'm happy with my work out at Curves. I didn't think I would do that well. I made it all the way around the room twice!! For some one thats spent the last few years having to shop using a ride on cart and having to do the supper dishes in two sets because I couldn't stand up that long. I guess I'm braging , opps sorry. Its been a feel good day, Barbara

Hi all, I am down 47 1/2 pounds since surgery on Oct. 26, 2004 and I have lost 37 1/2 inches as well. I have the measurements taken every 4 weeks, so it is nice to see the inches decrease. I get at least 50-60 grams of protein in a day, I drink at least 48 ounces of water a day and some days I can do 64 ounces. I drink at least 2 cups of fat free milk a day as well. I eat normal and healthy, the difference being the quantity. I exercise every day but Sunday's, I do Curves and the treadmill & elliptical at the local Y. I do compare myself to others, which sometimes is such a bad feeling knowing that I haven't lost as much as others, I started at 308 pre-op and I am down to 260 1/2 now. My highest weight recorded back in May of 2001 was 372 pounds. Kind of amazing when I see my before and after pictures, I just need to add some to this site.

Hi everyone!! I have a very picky pouch!! I eat a lot of chicken and fish. I can not eat ANY food that has grease on it. I throw it up every time. Can't eat bread. Only red meat I have tried is lean ground hambuger in Chili Soup. I drink lots of milk. I have an occasional soda. I like diet cherry 7-up. Raw vegies still don't sit well in my pouch no matter how long I chew them. I do well with salads. I had surgery 10/04/04. So far I have lost 110#. I joined Curves 2 weeks ago and that has seemed to realy help my weight loss. Everyone is doing a great job. Keep it up!! Surgery: 10/04/04 Starting weight: 383 Weight now: 273 Total loss: 110