Thought it woul be fun to compare our losses to something other that lbs so it seems more real. For example a gallon of Water weighs about 8 lbs. my golden retriever weighs 70 lbs. my 18 month old granddaughter is 24 lbs.... So what have you lost?

I weighed as much or more then most NFL players...that said I have lost 215 lbs.... the average weight of a Professional quarterback!

How about you?

I have lost the weight of granddaughter! For those who have trouble relating, try picking up a 50 lb bag of something and haul it around with you for a while. It really brings it home!

I lost my 8 year old son holding a 15 lb Turkey....

I have lost my nurse practitioner she weighs 112 pounds. I wouldnt want to carry her around either lol

I've lost ten, five pound bags of sugar!! They were heavy and now that I'm not hanging on to them, I can climb steps without getting winded!

This is a great thread. I'm 9 days pre-op so it's encouraging to see this. I hope more people post!

I'm 6 weeks post op and I have lost my 2 yr old nephew..which weighs 35 lbs!!

I'm 3 months post op and have lost my four year old daughter who weighs 35 pounds. She feels so heavy when I pick her up. Glad that's not always on my body anymore

I'm 10 days post op, so far I have lost 25lbs. Thats how much my best friends 17 month old Daughter weighs

I lost my 3 year old son...twice!

Just picking him up to carry hi now seems heavy...and I was carrying 2extra of him everyday!!!

I'm 7 weeks post op. my turkey was 23 lbs this year... I lost my turkey, the 10lb bag of potatoes I made and the casserole dish of stuffing! (37!)

i lost 80 pounds which is what my bulldog kama weighs

These are wonderful accomplishments! I love reading the comparisons.

These are wonderful accomplishments! I love reading the comparisons.

I've lost a 50 lb bag of dog food and 10 lb bag of potatoes! So glad I'm not totin' that around anymore for sure!

What a great idea!! I have lost 3 gallons of milk

Banded in march and have lost my 6 year old son-60#!