I had surgery on Feb 26, 2014. As of yesterday "Weigh Day" I have lost 43 lbs and over 23 inches. I have also lost diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I have lost my walking cane that I have had to use for over a year because of knee and back pain. I have lost the size clothing I was wearing when I had surgery and the size smaller fits loosely.

I have GAINED the ability to use my exercise bicycle, being able to cross my legs again, wear my wedding ring again, better health and fitness, more confidence and self worth, the ability to go for short walks with my husband and dog Pearl...and so much more.....

Life is good........

I find it funny those posts where somebody says they have ONLY lost 48 pounds in 6 weeks or something like that. For a "lightweight" like me, my goal loss is around 70 pounds, so I imagine I will lose at a slower rate than someone with a lot more weight to lose.

I'm trying to prep myself now to not freak out if I have a short stall or if I don't lose as fast as someone else. These boards are helping to 'prep' me for that.

Congratulations and your losses and gains!!! That's wonderful. Enjoy life!

My surgery is 6th May -I keep getting scared - not of the surgery itself but the thought I may never be able to enjoy food again or I will feel nauseus and sick every time I eat - but these posts do fill me with hope and renewed strength - you are amazing xx

I have those same worries! The nausea and vomiting stories are frightening. But my health is at risk now so here I go. My surgery is May 20th.