Just found this board

Hello everyone! I just found this board for February surgery and thought "how great!" I had my surgery 2/27/04 and am down 45 pounds at this point. If I never lose another ounce the surgery has been worth it. I am off of all medication (2 for diabetes and 1 for high blood pressure) and have gone from a tight 28 to a comfortable 22 in size. Funny thing I have also dropped a shoe size. I did not see that one coming! It will be great to "talk" to folks that are on the same part of this weight loss journey that I am and I am glad I clicked on this link! Liz

hi Liz! I had surgery the same day as you! Ive lost 40 lbs (down to 230) and have also gone from size 28 to 22, and am off my diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol meds! After i reach 199 ill feel like its been worth it, hehehe ;) Welcome to the board!!

Hi Liz, Welcome to the board. Congratulations on all your hard earned success. I have also dropped a shoe size. I'm thinking of only buying shoes that can be laced for a while. Until I hit my goal weight. I look forward to your future postings. Eileen

Liz, Welcome and congratulations on all of your successes. That is wonderful. I'm off my BP meds and had been on them for years. What a great feeling not to have to take them any longer. Mary

Hey Liz, I didn't expect to find you over here. I come here to read mostly--just nosy I guess. I'm glad you are doing OK. Congrats on the weight loss. I am -53 lbs now.