Well today I went in and got my arms done. They are swollen by I can already see the improvement. I am so excited, this is my first cosmetic suregy. I can not wait to wear sleaveless dresses. Jenn

Thanks Pat! Same to You!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tracy B 328/150 5'9"

Hi Pat, Yes, it is hard to believe it is almost 2 yrs. I am doing okay. Struggling with the eating issue and am planning on going to a support group offered by my surgeon. Hope to stop the problem before it escalates. I have gained 5 lbs., which is not a lot, but it can be the start of something if I don't nip it in the bud. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season. Linda

Jenn, I'm coming from a different place than you - I've always been "social" and I've been married to my high school sweetheart for 32 years, but I think I understand what you mean. It is hard to figure out exactly where we belong now that we're no longer the "fat chicks". I was always the "funny, jolly, fat girl" to everyone else but not really so jolly in reality. Now I'm just me and I've even had several folks tell me I don't seem as "happy" as I used to. I tell them I might have seemed happier when I was fat but I'm actually happier and more contented now, I just don't go out of my way to be the "jollly" one in a crowd anymore. Don't give up and crawl back into the cocoon of fat. Keep pushing yourself to make new friends and let your inner self shine. Those that love the new you may not understand your "growing pains" but will accept them as part of the package. Everyone grows & evolves with time - ours is just a more visible journey than most. Vickie J.

Lou Ann, Thanks for the reminder / warning!! I tend to be low on fluid intake anyway (25-30 oz.) so I have to really watch out for dehydration. I'm trying to work at drinking more but it is hard b/c I just don't feel thirsty and don't realize how little I've had until I enter my intake on FitDay. Hope you're feeling better! Vickie J.