Hi everyone! I'm a member of the December '03 board, and I was wondering if you could give us some good news....... Quite a few of us are in that stage where we're losing our hair, everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING is either flat, hanging, or sliding downward in rolls and folds, the loss is slowing, and we're feeling pretty dumpy and depressed. I thought I would ask all of YOU if we can expect some relief from all of this anytime soon. Here are our questions: When did you stop losing your hair? Did your hanging, flopping, folded body parts retract at least SOMEWHAT post-5 months? Did you do ANYTHING special that you feel may have helped ? At what month did you feel that you had broken out of this icky bald, floppy, nothing-fits-quite-right stage? What advice would you give your poor December '03 sisters to get them out of the "frumpies"? Mind you, we are all GLAD that we did this, we're just in a bad phase right now, and could use some kind words of wisdom from your collective experience! Thanks SO MUCH for sharing!! [email protected] RNY 12/21/03 309/229/120

FABULOUS!!! Congratulations!!

I got the news today that the surgery is going to be covered except for a copay of 150.00. This is great news for me. I sent pictures and called everyday to get this going. In fact, I sent the pictures twice because they couldn't find the first set. I thought I would let everyone know that perseverance does pay off. Patti

I am excited and very scared at the same time. I have feelings of dread with going through yet another surgery but the hernia is very large now and I am like I was over a year ago and that is limited in what I can do. I feel frustrated having to be on the sidelines while others do the things I was doing this past year. I am at a standstill on weightloss and wish that I could lose more but at 175 I am very happy with it. It is strange to feel bones again and somewhat daunting with the sagging skin issues. Mostly the skin is in the arms and legs and the drooping size 38 longs but those issues will have to wait for awhile. Has anyone else went in for these surgeries. I am dreading getting the anchor incisions but I know it is not something I have a choice in. I have heard the pain is excrutiating but I will deal somehow. Keep me in your prayers. Patti

it's my 1 year anniversary too, I am So HAPPY with my surgery I love life even shopping on the small sizes. I can not believe it's been a year 4-1-03 at 10:oo in the morning my life changed for ever. I am glad to talk with a sister of the surgery and know that there are more of us out there. This wed site is the best. My email address is [email protected]