Just wanted to drop in and say HI!

It seems that as we move farther away from our surgery dates, we dwindle in numbers here. That's great but you guys (and gals) helped me through my toughest part of the journey and I continue to troll through here about 4 times a week. The changes in each of us are amazing and I'm not only proud of myself but of each and every one of us! We've done great! I'm really stuck on 245 (down from 375) but my clothes keep getting too big for me and I feel great! I'd like to drop another 25-40 pounds but will take whatever I can get and be happy. I hope my body is just adjusting and ready to get rid of some more ppoundage before settling in. I'll keep coming by and waving. Dave

Honestly I do hate the way things slow down----the less often people come here---guess everyone is enjoying new and active lives----I come here everyday--don't always post but always read---I need this site---I look for ideas, support etc---and yes this last month has been the hardest---as I went on my longest stall---and I still tried to stay optimisitic---and the scale finally started moving again---can you guys believe we will be one year out soon----its so hard to believe---I have about another 30 to lose----40 if i want to count plastics in there---lol---skin needs to go! Everyone keep coming and posting please----You are doing great Dave---keep it up! Lisa

I agree with you guys! People are ready to move on without us. But I am not I need to hear from others with my surgery month. I am at goal now and lovin' life. My body is so happy to be healthy now. I went on a cruise to the Hawaiin islands over x-mas and wore a bikini! I was so proud of my body in a bathing suit. I was not terrified if people looked at me. I danced, ate well ( I even lost a pound! ) and drank chapagne! Can you believe it? I love the way I feel and look. This decision has been so worth it for me. I am no longer looking in the closet every morning and figuring out what will hid the fat. I don't have any fat to hide! I used to wear a size 18/20. Today I wear 4's and 6's! I weighed 229 and now I am 130. I just can't get over the transformation. People just look at me and say WOW! You look awesome! Well I could go on and on but I am sure you are happy with your results too. Dave, you will get there I can "feel" it! And you will be awed by what you will feel and see. So keep up the great work and come by and visit often. In other words please don't be a stranger, ok? Melanie 229/130 At Goal!!!!

It does suck that things slow down so much. WE are all busy people and we are all getting used to this new game that we are playing. We've learned the rules, adapted to what we need to do to make it through each day. I come and look in here when I am at work. I never have the time when I am at home. We've all done amazing. I'm wonderfully proud of all of us. Faith 350/205/159

Dave, congratulations on your weight loss. You've done great. I'm with you on the losing part though. If I were not to lose another pound I would be very satisified. I feel I look great, I'm off most of my medications, no longer Diabetic, and I can do things I haven't done in years. Therefore, I'm very satisified at this point. I'm like you every once in awhile I pass thru this board. Mostly I cruise the Cali board. But I do like to keep tabs on my peers. Take Care, Deborah W. 298/177/164