June of 2011, I was 275.

Began Weight Watchers and used recipes from http://www.hungry-girl.com and lost 45lbs.

On the day of surgery, January 23, 2012, I was 230.

I am now 194.8.

Size 22-24, 3x-4x down to a size 16 or Large.

My goal is to get where I was 6 years ago, 115 lbs, size 2!!

You are doing great Congrats! I will start my preop diet on April 23rd and surgery May 7th!

That's really great! Congrats to u

congrats, welcome to onederland!!!!. btw we are surgery date buddies. I had mine on 1/23/12 also!!! preop I was 237, down to 220 on my surgery date. I am currently 190lbs. that's down 30lbs from my surgery date. a little dissappointed when I see others losing alot faster, but I don't have time to exercise and I eat a little carb with eat meal, any advice to me from you great losers

I'd love to hear from the vets out there!

I don't exercise a lot either, due to many physical issues. I just keep myself busy, moving at all times. Cleaning, dusting, anything that keeps me from sitting on the couch.

I try to ride my recumbent stationary bike 20 minutes a day.

Lots of protein, very few carbs, plenty of water. I lose 1/2lb-1lb a day, then stall for a couple weeks, then start losing again.

We all lose at different rates, I think we all wish it could be faster, or even instantaneous LOL!!

I see people who have lost 40, 50 or more at this point, I just tell myself maybe they have more to lose (the heavier you are, the faster you lose, at first) or maybe they exercise more.

I'm happy with my progress, at least I'm moving in the right direction. Love the looks of shock and comments from people I don't see often.

You are doing great Congrats! I will start my preop diet on April 23rd and surgery May 7th!

Good luck, It feels sooo awesome! Keep your eye on the prize, it will get you through any problems, cravings, head hunger, etc...