I just wanted to share my experience with you. I too am 5'6 and weighed 331 the day of surgery. I am approaching my six month post op date here at the end of march. I have lost 81 lbs. I am weighing 250. And even though it is such a huge accomplishment, its hard for me to see the light at the end of the tunnel because I still have so much more weight to loose. Ideally I would like to see myself at 160-165 lbs, which means I still have 85 pounds to go. So im trying to stay focused and not get discouraged, but its hard becasue I wonder if I will make my goal? Or if I will be considered a plus size chic for life.