Hi Ladies and Gents.... I am back as promised to do the Monday morning weigh in.....It is not pretty! So here we go! Time to be honest..... Todays weight.... 159 lbs Starting weight: 278 lbs lowest weight 134 lbs So I am up 25 lbs but I am going to try and start small with my goals. I hope to lose 7 lbs by the end of May. Good luck to all! Hugs, Chris

Ok, I have been maintaining my weight at 150. I really would love to loose another 10-20 pounds, but I cant seem to commit to the rules! It really frustrates me and when I get frustrated.... I eat... the more I eat, the more I get frustrated. Do you see the vicious circle? I work 12 hour shifts. 4 weeks of night shift and then 4 weeks of day shift. I can only work out at the gym on my days off. I work a 2-2-3 shift, which means that I only work 2 days in a row with 2 days off, and then I work a 3 day week end. I get a 3 day week end off every other weekend, which is not too bad. Nothing new in my life... no new babies (thank goodness), no new marriages, no new jobs or plastic surgery... which I really want to have. My insurance denied me, and I cant afford to self pay at this time in my life. I do not feel good about myself due to the sagging skin and the "girls" are a not a pretty sight! if you know what I mean. For my summer plans, we are going to Kitty Hawk for a week, and I CAN NOT WAIT!!! We rent a beach house with my husbands sister and her family. We always have a great time. Tootles!!! Cath

I will go next and say it has not been very pretty for me as far as my eating plan and exercise. I will know tomorrow how much I gained because I will finally weigh myself. My clothes are getting tighter and my muffin top is over flowing. I was denied for plastics and kinda used that excuse to wallow in self pitty and giving myself reason to abbatoge my success. Tomorrow is a new day for me and I will conquer my trouble. Kay my daughter is also going to see Jonas Brothers but it will be in August in Buffalo! Have fun and I miss all of you too. Hugs, Chris

Hello everyone...... Sorry I have been missing in action. I just finished school and have 2 exams this week and will be done until September. I had a really great time and hope I did well. I will let you all know when I know. I am happy to see such good news on marriages and Babies and all. I have been struggling immensely with proper eating and stuff. I have been diligent on my vitamins but have been horrible with water, eating and exercising. I need the support and encouragement from this board and see some others could also benefit with the support. Starting tomorrow I recomitt myself to proper eating, drinking 62 ounces of water and exercising at least five days per week. Tomorrow I will do a Monday morning weigh in and hopefully that should shock me back to reality. I worked so hard to become healthy and I will not go back to my old ways. Jen I will keep you and baby in my thoughts and prayers, Carly and Karyn I am so happy for your happiness and upcoming wedding plans. I will definately try to check back frequently and hop back on the support board. We are a great group! Hugs to all......Chris

1.) How did you find your surgeon? 2.) What made you choose your surgeon? 3.) If you saw a flyer at a store, post office, restaurants would you have called that number? 4.) Where did you do your research on your surgeon at? Thank you for taking the time to answer and reading my questions. Melissa