Being nosey here.....What's your goal weight? -Taken from the GA Forum

Well I went for my Four Month Follow up yesterday and here are my stats. Pre-Op - 280 lbs Present Weight- 192.50 lbs (YES I AM IN ONEDERLAND) My Goal- 165 lbs Doctor's Goal- 145 lbs I was a size 26/28 before surgery I am now in Size 16W but they are getting too big. Shirts were size 3X and are now 1x Bra size was 46D and now is 40D but I really need smaller bras and I'm going to go get refitted soon. Shoe was 9W but I can do without the wide now. Dr. Hobson kept saying why aren't you more happy... well I have kidney stones and I'm seperated from my husband... side effects/complications of the surgery. So I'm not as jump up and down happy as I should be but I'm working with what I've got. I'm happy, believe me. Laura 280/192.5/165 2/10/06- RNY

You're doing great! (hugs)

Hey Laura, Your weight loss is amazing!! I can't believe you have made it to ONDERLAND!!! Awesome job However, I understand that being slimmer does not necessarily promote happiness. I am quite the exception to the rule. * I wasn't unhappy at 300#'s *I have never been sedentary and always quite active *My weight has never dictated my self-esteem So, I am working on my psyche at this point and answering the questions of "Aren't you thrilled?" "Don't you have more energy?" It almost makes me feel like I have done something wrong when my honest reply is I feel about the same And actually have less energy than before WLS. Hmmmm??? Anyways I am thrilled for your weight loss, but my deepest sympathies on your other struggles. I went through a divorce from a 20 year relationship last year. If you need to talk, I'm here. BTW, you went for a 4 month follow up???? They told me not to comebac****il 6 months post-op? Take Care, Kristy

Laura, P.S. I know you have a full plate, but if you find yourself traveling toward Atlanta again, I would love to meet up with you for those 20-22 clothes. I am close to naked!! Also, I have some 26- 28-30's if anyone has a need for those and is willing to pay shipping. I will gladly send them out! Thanks Laura!! See ya!

Hi Kristy, I live in Tucker, near Atlanta, I see you are in Powder Springs I have lots of clothes I can give you. Maybe we can get together next week if you have time.Let me know how I can get in touch with you, and when's a good time and place to meet. Looking forward to meeting you! Rebecca

I just sent you the following email to your email address then realized I didn't provide a way for you to get in touch with me email: [email protected] cell: 678-313-0839 talk to you soon! Hi Rebecca! Thanks so much on the offer for the clothing. I would love to meet up with you sometime next week. I am open and available anytime since I am a stay at home mom Let me know whats convenient for your schedule??? I just gave a good friend of mine some size 26 & 28's. Wish I knew of someone who needed sizes 30-32. I have some great looking clothes! I went out and bought some 24's a few weeks back and they are now too big, so I hate to keep investing in clothes just yet. Of course everyday I think to myself that this is it, I'm not going to lose anymore weight.....but somehow I do! I was looking at the directions to Tucker and I would need to get on 285 S. I am not familiar with what is out that way so let me know if you have some place in mind. Thanks again!! Kristy

You guys are too sweet. I recently cleaned out my closet and gave 10 bags of clothes to a women's shelter. I just didn't want to see them anymore. I have a few outfits now but they are getting too big. I am processing every day one day at a time. I am seeing a therapist and venting a lot. What hurts the most is not that my husband and I are separating. I am actually happy about that. All his annoying habits won't annoy me anymore and I'm sure we will both be better off. BUT BUT he is ignoring his son. IN one month he's seen him 2 times for less than 2 hours. He's called him three times. He's turning into a dead beat dad. I never thought that would happen. Our son is so so so wonderful. How can you turn your back on your own child? I know it happens everyday but I never ever thought it would happen to my son. I'm sorry I have been mostly unavailable but with the kidney stones and the other stuff it's tough just getting up ever morning. But I'm here. I will get thru this and then watch out because if I can get thru this... I CAN DO ANYTHING! I am looking to improve me lately. I am only 4 months out but I am already starting to look at plastic surgery. I want boob and tummy jobs. Laura

Congrats on ONEderland, and such small sizes! LOVE what you HAVE. xosm

Ok, now I'm really jealous! You had surgery one day after me and you're kickin' butt, girl! I went from 288 to 224 and my goal is 165. Be happy! This will be looking up soon for you all the way around. Keep up the awesome work.