MJ, You have made such great progress. I think it takes awhile for our minds to accept where we are. I hope you have better health in your future. Have a great day, Rick

Lurker here also. Starting..278 current..135 total loss..143 I am 42 yrs old and 5"7 and started in a sz 24 and now I am in a small top and 2-4 bottom. My struggles are not the same but struggles none the less... I feel like I am to thin and I wish the infamous bounce back would happen already.... I feel like I eat all day. This is why I don't post but read the boards daily.. I don't want to make anyone feel bad about my struggles compared to theirs...getting to goal and gaining ect... I believe we must adapt to the thinking of normal people and enjoy life without deprivation but in moderation and I also live by the saying, Just because I can doesn't mean I should.. thanks for the post ...pegggy

Barbara, Thank you for your positive attitude. It is a gift to be happy with ones self. You have come a long way. I think acceptance of where we are in life is one of the greatest benefits of maturity. I think we can all wear this flapping skin with pride. We earned it. Have a great day, Rick

LuLU and the rest of you women have done amazing. I am so proud of each of you. Here are my numbers: Starting weight: 339 Surgery weight: 300 Curent weight: 178 Total lost: 161 pounds I have gone from a 5X shirt to medium, size 46 pants to 34. size 9 shoes to 8 1/2. I have been within 5 pounds of my lowest weight for the last 7 months or so. I can eat just about anything, unfortunately. This has been a great ride. I like my new life. I have so much more energy then I have ever had in my life. I am so proud of all of us "Marcher's". Life is great, Rick

I never got into halloween except for giving out candy (which we are not doing this year). have fun--take pictures. by the way you look wonderful mj