I am kind of new to the March 2005 board--not new to wls. You do not know me, but just wanted to say you seem to be doing a good job with all the life events you have had. Not sure I could go through all you have been through and still worked the program. I am a stress eater and surgery did not fix that. Good luck on your continued progress and let us know how your new life goes. 262/130 5'1'

It has been a very long time since I've posted. I had no way to post but now I do and I'm baaaccckkkk......Since March 21st 2005 my life has changed dramatically. I've lost 138 lbs, I lost another 280 lbs when my divorce became finalized on the 20th of Feb 2007. I had my complete tummy tuck January 8th 2007 and totally love that. I've sold and bought a new home for me and my 18 year old daughter. I have a permanent job that I'm not real in love with but it does pay the bills for now and I really do like the people that I work with so that's an added bonus....I joined a gym again and went and worked out and my hair was absolutely soaking wet when I got finished so that did me some good I'm sure. Now if I can just keep my procrastinating butt going. It's been 3 months since my tt so I can now exercise safely without risking a hernia. I sure have missed coming on this board and chatting with all my wls friends. This is the one place I can always come to when I needed advise or just an ear to bend. I sure am glad I am able to get back on line again and chat with all of you. Well that's about the long and short of it for now. Hope you are all doing fantastic and happy with your lives and the results that your surgery or surgeries has brought to you and your lives...

I hear you! I'm still trying to get to goal, only 7 pounds to go. I plan to get there, but it's harder now than ever. I'm busting my hump for every pound lost. I fear gaining back any of these pounds! I know some rebound gaining is expected once we settle at our lowest weights, but I still hate to see the scale go up at all. Ugh. I'm with you, let's beat the stats and look back on a healthy post-op year 3!

I don't want to gain, but I've gained 10 lbs. and it's driving me nuts!!! Anyone else gaining? Susie

Always last to toot my horn,2 year anniversary and 90lbs ligther(wi**** was more)I'm feeling great.Had my check-up with both doctor and doing well.Been off all my hypertension medication since a month and B/P maintaining wnl.Happy spring is here I can start walking again,been lazy over the winter .Suffering from a cold my sister gave can't get rid of it,medication giving the runs. Well I hope everyone is doing well and congradualation on our anniversary and accoplimment. ClaireSmooches