Kim, You look so good....congrats on your accomplishment!! I'm sorry to hear you've been having a hard time. I know how you feel and some days I look back at everything I've been through this past year (WLS, hubby being off work for months because of his back, going thru bankruptcy, crap at work, worrying about my weight...not losing enough/fast enough and fear of gaining it all back again, feeling like hubby is not supportive of me, etc) and wonder how I even get out of bed in the morning and face another day. Keep your head up and do your best to work the tool to your advantage. Email me if you ever need to talk or vent. Take care! Mary Ellen 280/168/160

Kimberly, Try USAA because I called them and they are going to insure me even with having had the surgery. It is alittle more a month, like about 12-15 dollars, but once I hit my goal weight and stay at it for 3 years then they will lower the rate. This was for a 20 year insurance plan. Hope this helps!! Becky P.

OMG!!!! I don't know if I want to dance or cry!!! I think I could do both!!!! Hi everyone!!! After a short stall this month I have finally reached the Century Mark. I have lost a total of 103 pounds. I am 9-1/2 months post op and sometimes felt that I would never reach this point. Thank you to all of you for being there for all of us who have chosen to cross over to the "losing side". We are all so fortunate that we can come together on this website to support each other. I started this journey on January 10, 2005 at 261 pounds and currently weigh 158 pounds. This leaves me with 33 more pounds to lose, depending on my goal weight which is between 120-125 pounds. I am only 5 feet tall. I want to also thank my doctor, Dr. Paul Cirangle for his skill and knowledge of this type of surgery. I truly feel that my surgery went well because of his skilled hands and also for his care and support of all of his patients. I also want to thank my LOL for his never ending support in my journey to become a healthier person. Have a safe and wonderful weekend!!!! Aloha, Pat 261/158/120-125

1. Wash hair with pure spring water and use Bumble and Bumble thickening shampoo and conditioner. WOW!!!!! 2. Skin-Bajik Spa rice and sugar scrub by Body Shop. Makes my skin soft and smooth like a baby's butt. (slapping husband's hand away) 3. Monoi miracle oil, also by Body shop. Tahitian oil for skin. Put in bath, on skin, in hair, anywhere!( slapping hand AGAIN!!) 4. Teeth whiteners-I use one with a blue laser light included. 5. There is more but I have decided NOT to slap hand away this time!LOL!! More after anniversary weekend ends! I am in a hotel room on the beach with NO KIDS!!!! WOO HOO!!!!

Hello family well the time is here I leave tomorrow morning headed to Montana where I will be there for two days of orientation, then I leave Montana on Wednesday morning headed for Frankfrut Germany I will arrive in Germany on Thrusday morning. I just wanted to say a big thank you for your continued support, and that I will be back on the boards as soon as I get settled in Germany which will take a week or two. I will live on base in their temporary housing until I find a place, so I don't have a address or phone yet, my email shall remain the same but here is another email that I can be reached at [email protected]. Hope to hear from some of you soon, please keep me and my family in prayer. Peace and Blessings Joi