Mary Ellen, Thanks!! I try to always take one with our dog. I will take pictures again on my one year, Jan. 25. I was trying to take pictures every month but I did miss a few. The ones that will be taken this month probably won't be much different except they will be taken on my 1 Year anniversary. With yours being the 6 month pic your 1 year will be so different, can't wait to see it!!! I also noticed that we are only a few pounds apart and that you are only 2 pounds away from your goal. Congratulations!!! You will be there in no time. Thanks again, Becky P.

Linda, Thank you!!! It is amazing to look back for me. That picture with me in the red outfit is one of my favorites to!! Thanks again, Becky P.

Okay here goes for me: Starting weight: 271 current weight: 157 , total loss of 114 so far with 7 more to get to my goal weight. I am already past my Dr.'s goal of 160. best thing about our life since surgery: I feel like I am living again! I love being able to be involved with my family again. We actually, my husband, son, and myself, went running as a family the day after Christmas. I also love shopping in any store and being able to buy clothes!! what is your goal: To be happy and healthy. To be as active as I can. I guess I am just about at my goal, Guess I need a new one. what do you want to do that you couldn't before surgery: Actually now thanks to this surgery I can do anything!!!! I really love crossing my legs, it is great!!! Life is so different for me now, I feel as if I can do anything I put my mind to. Because of the weightloss I feel like I have my confidence back. Way to go everyone!! The January board people rock!!!! Becky P. 271/157 (3 below dr. goal)

You guys have all done so wonderfully.. My starting weight was 240 and currently I weigh 168. My weight loss wasn't as good as all of yours but I am quite happy with it. I feel great and think I look good. I went from a size 20 to a 10. I would love to be a size 6 but don't know if that will happen. I still would like to lose another 28 pounds and hopefully I'll get that done this year. I've been on a plateau for awhile but have decided to get on the ball and get back in the swing of things. Can't wait for nice weather again so I can get outdoors and walk. Hats off to all of you and hope 2006 brings many more successes...

Hi everyone!!! I too can't believe that we will all be celebrating our one year anniversaries soon!!!! In the beginning the days and months seemed to drag by, and here we are so close to our first anniversaries. Starting weight: 261 pounds Current weight: 148 pounds Goal weight: 125-120 pounds Height: 5 feet I still have 20 or 25 more pounds to lose. I'm going to try my hardest to reach my goal. It seems that for a lot of us crossing our legs seems to be one of the great accomplishments. I'm also able to just walk around endlessly without any joint or back pain. And my energy level is non-stop. Prior to surgery all I wanted to do was either sit down or lie down. I don't know how I ever managed to do anything with all that extra weight I was carrying around. It is also wonderful to be able to sit in a booth without my chin being literally on the table (since I'm short)! What I am so looking forward to is going to Disneyland next year in the summer, and being able to walk around and hopefully get in some rides. Congratulations to everyone!!! You have all done awesome!!!!! Have a wonderful and blessed 2006!!!! Love and aloha, Pat