Thanks everyone and excuse the long stretches between posting. Went on vacation and went up a bit but came back down. Thanks!

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I am in the smallest size I have ever been in my life. In high school in pants I always took an 18 sometimes larger. I am now fitting into 12's and 14's - and in shorts 8 to 10. This...

Wow that is identical to how I feel. Body image is so tricky. it is tricky at high weights and at low weights. But you hit the nail on the head - with how I am feeling. Thanks for the post.

I didn't know that - I will get some - thanks for the tip

Yes isn't that weird. I guess it is a part of the mental game of weight loss?

Hi Desire

Yes my mom would say things like that to me too - you're too young to be this overweight - oh god at every stage of my life. Nothing worked. Finally she gave up after I turned 30 - then...

Hahah - my rings are all swinging around in circles when I type. They no longer fit! I've had to move them all to the next larger finger. And if one more person at work says "You are...

I can see the different too - in your legs and your face, but the thing is, in these particular pix you have on clothes that have gatherings at the waist. I know for me, I as a rule would not wear...

I did. The outside looks bad. It looks very Tijuana Mexico-ish. However, I must say that I got good, attentive care there. The inside, although it needs a facelift in terms of outdated fixtures,...

Don't say it is not a big deal. It is a VERY big deal. Awesome and inspiring!

Way to go! Inspiring!

Way to go!

Hi Everybody

Thanks. this is almost like a dream. I can't believe it. I have never lost this much weight in my life. Thank God for this surgery!

Borrada

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I passed my half way mark as of today! I wanted to lose 93 total - so 46.5 would be halfway - today I hit 48 lbs off - 47.8 to be exact but you can't put decimals on here. 3 off this...

This is a good thread. If it's any consolation to anyone, Dr. Oz says that Weight Loss Surgery is the most UNDER used surgery in america. He wholeheartedly stands behind it (google his YouTube with...

Yes I feel much better. It was hard but it is fine now - I love the weight lost! IT is all worth it!

Hi I am ecited for you. I went to Mexico to have mine so I did not have to deal with insurance. Sorry for the delay. I don't sign in every day annd also I was out of the country where they have a...

Thanks for writing. Your weight loss is AWESOME! You are an inspiration. I use the protein drinks 1-2 times a day. I don't stay away from all carbs but I severely limit them and only complex - not...

Hello Thanks! And thanks for the info - you know people who have been on 500 cal diets and gained? wow. I believe you because I know for me, on a 1,000 a day diet I don't lose anything. It's weird....

Hi Everyone

I am now at the 1/4 mile marker toward my goal. My goal is to lose 93 lbs and I am at 23 lbs. That is exactly 1/4 of my excess weight off.

It has been just under two months since...

Hi Sorry for the delay. He finally did call and it was just taking bigger gulps than I should have. He said he had really stitched me up tight.

He is really good and everything was fine except his...

I am in Sunrise, FL had surgery in Mexico

I am up the road in Sunrise - I used to live in Miami Beach.

Thank you for the Welcome to all the posters below. I am sorry for not thanking you before. I don't totally understand how this board works - esp. the Welcome Aboard" posts. did not mean to offend...

Thanks this is great. The only thing I could not do is drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. it takes me all day to drink 1 water. the rest is very helpful - I have printed it off. Thanks!