Getting to know you!

1- I've lost 98 from my highest and 89 from surgery. 2- I think I lost pretty quickly in the 2nd and 3rd months. I only lost 2 pounds last month- but I know why- too much food and not enough exercise- so I certainly can't blame anyone but myself. 3- Top 5 foods are lunch meat, cheese, tuna, nectarines and South Beach pizza. 4- I love my surgery- but am worried I can eat too much at a sitting. I occasionally wonder about the DS. 5- I'm not embarrassed to interact socially. I can exercise without hurting my knees. I can wear all kinds of shoes now. 6- I'm not getting in all my vitamins- I'm better with the protein. 7- Transfer addictions- I would LOVE a cigarette- but can't cuz my husband would start-up again. I have a glass of wine once a week. I definately shop more than I used to... but most of all I am still struggling with my food addiction. 8- I would like to lose another 15-20 pounds and be considering plastic surgery. 9- My worst fears are weight gain- I am scared to death!!! 10- I am a SAHM to 4 year old triplets- 2 boys and a girl, and to 16 and 18 yr old step-daughters. We are planning a huge extended family vacation for Christmas this year. I attend Bible Study on Tuesday every week and my triplets will start preschool in the fall. Holly

1. We've all just passed or will soon be passing our six month marks. At this point, how much weight have you lost? 105 lbs lost. I'm at 180 now. 2. Do you think you're losing too slowly? Yes. It's coming off dirt slow, but thankful at least it is coming off. 3. What are your top five food items at the moment? Do you feel like you're in a food rut? Hmmm. Not really. I'm really into the south beach diet peanut butter protein bars. I also always have to have lemons so I can put them in a glass with some Poland Spring water. Good grief, it's crazy. Also, on a big grilled chicken kick. Got to have some cheese, too. Oh and kind of a little happy about the sugar free fudge pops. 4. Do you resent the surgery at all? Or have any regrets? Nope. Only regret I have is waiting so long. 5. List three things you've accomplished since surgery that you probably couldn't have done before. 1. Going up a flight of stairs without sounding like I'm dying. 2. I can fit into regular size clothes. 3. I can fit into booths, chairs, cars, etc better 6. Are you getting in all of your protein and vitamins? Pssh, no. I need to work on that big time. 7. Have you noticed any transfer addictions? What are you doing to fill the void? I think men in general. I'm liking the attention, haha. 8. Where do you think you'll be in six months, weight wise and in general? I hope to be down at least another 30 plus lbs. My goal is to be at least 150 or under. 9. What are your worst fears related to weight and surgery? That I'm going to gain it back. Or get too comfortable with myself, and gain it all back. 10. Tell us a little about yourself in general. My name is Pam. I'm 27 years old and a single mother of a 2 year old girl, named Emily. I have senior status at college (I go part-time so my senior year will be 2 years, haha). I am a business administration major with a specialization in management information systems.

1. We've all just passed or will soon be passing our six month marks. At this point, how much weight have you lost? I HAVE LOST 122 LBS SINCE SURGERY 2. Do you think you're losing too slowly? NO MY SURGEON SAYS I HAVE LOST ALLOT TO FAST I HAVE LOTS OF LOOSE SKIN AND NO MUSSEL TONE LEFT. 3. What are your top five food items at the moment? Do you feel like you're in a food rut? RICE, POPCORN, CHEEZEITS, BAKED CHICKEN, PASTA, I EAT THIS STUFF TO SLOW DOWN MY WEIGHT LOSS 4. Do you resent the surgery at all? Or have any regrets? NOT REGRETS BUT I HAVE BEEN VERY SICK SINCE MY SURGERY THAT IF I HAD TO DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN KNOWING WHAT I HAVE BEEN THRU I WOULD NOT DO IT AGAIN. 5. List three things you've accomplished since surgery that you probably couldn't have done before. JUST BEING UNDER 200 LBS IS AN ACCOMPLISHMENT IN IT'S SELF. CROSSING MY LEGS IS GREAT AND BEING CALLED SEXY IS FLATTERING. 6. Are you getting in all of your protein and vitamins? WELL I USE TO 7. Have you noticed any transfer addictions? What are you doing to fill the void? I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I AM A SHOP-A-HOLIC BUT I DON'T THINK IT IS AN ADDICTION I NEED NEW CLOTHES OFTEN I DROP A PANT SIZE EVERY 3 TO 4 WEEKS WHEN I GOT INTO SIZE 16 I DID GO HOG WILD I BOUGHT ALLOT OF CLOTHES AND NOW THEY ARE TOO BIG WHAT A WASTE SO NOW I BUY 3 BOTTOMS AND 4 TOPS ABOUT ONCE A MONTH. IS THAT AN ADDICTION? 8. Where do you think you'll be in six months, weight wise and in general? WELL I LOST OVER 100 LBS IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS I AM READY TO STOP THE WEIGHT LOSS I CAN'T AFFORD TO LOOSE ANOTHER 100 LBS I NEED TO SLOW DOWN MY WEIGHT LOSS. I AM STARTING TO TURN TO SKIN AND BONES. AND I MEAN LOTS OF SKIN. 9. What are your worst fears related to weight and surgery? THAT I WILL LOOSE TO MUCH WEIGHT IT IS JUST SCARY I DON'T WANT TO LOOK ANOREXIC. 10. Tell us a little about yourself in general. I AM 43 YEARS OLD I HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 27 YEARS I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AGES 23, 20, 16, 13. I WORK AS AN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK FOR AN ENGINEERING CONSULTING FIRM. I FEEL MY MISSION IN LIFE IS TO HELP PEOPLE AND I DO ALL I CAN TO TRY TO ACCOMPLISH THAT. I HAVE BEEN CALLED AN ANGLE BUT I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THAT MY HORNS COME THROUGH MY HALO FROM TIME TO TIME.

Getting to know you! 1. We've all just passed or will soon be passing our six month marks. At this point, how much weight have you lost? 61 pounds 2. Do you think you're losing too slowly? I do, but then have to remind myself that I have a band and that if i personally lose it too fast, I will gain it back just as fast. Im very pleased with the progress. 3. What are your top five food items at the moment? Do you feel like you're in a food rut? I love yogurt and homeade granola, anything turkey, pinto beans, and avocados. 4. Do you resent the surgery at all? Or have any regrets? I don't have any. I think it was the best decision I could have made. 5. List three things you've accomplished since surgery that you probably couldn't have done before. I feel more confident in myself, I fit better in baseball stadium seats and I can run for 10 minutes straight (I will up this) 6. Are you getting in all of your protein and vitamins? not always, I am getting better with my protein though. 7. Have you noticed any transfer addictions? What are you doing to fill the void? Shopping, I have to buy clothes that fit, lol. 8. Where do you think you'll be in six months, weight wise and in general? I hope to be down another 40 pounds. General-I hope to be alive and happy. 9. What are your worst fears related to weight and surgery? that I will stop losing. 10. Tell us a little about yourself in general. 26 yr old environmental scientist. Married for 1.5 years, 2 canines, and loving life.

1. We've all just passed or will soon be passing our six month marks. At this point, how much weight have you lost? 104lbs down to 208 from 312 2. Do you think you're losing too slowly? at times I do, but overall I think I'm right on track. 3. What are your top five food items at the moment? Do you feel like you're in a food rut? Right now I eat a lot of chinese food, meat & veggie dishes, tacos is a big one for me, I have been addicted to tea since surgery, something I never really drank before. 4. Do you resent the surgery at all? Or have any regrets? none at all 5. List three things you've accomplished since surgery that you probably couldn't have done before. Buying clothes in regular stores, that is awesome, better sex life (I'll leave that at that, lol), and I'm riding a bike again. 6. Are you getting in all of your protein and vitamins? I try my best, lately most days I do though. 7. Have you noticed any transfer addictions? What are you doing to fill the void? at first yes, sex & shopping, those have died down a little bit, but that really has to do with how often I get to see my boyfriend & $, lol. 8. Where do you think you'll be in six months, weight wise and in general? Weight wise I hope to be under 170, in general I'd like to be exercising more 9. What are your worst fears related to weight and surgery? That I'll lose too much or the long term won't be good. 10. Tell us a little about yourself in general. I'm a 25 year old mom of 2, going through a divorce after being separated from my husband for 2 years. I have a boyfriend of 7 months that I enjoy spending time with when I'm not devoting my time to my children. I also work as a front desk clerk for Days Inn. I love walking, biking, hiking, camping, music, sports & lots more.