Testing Testing...Is this thing on???

Hello, I'm doing great and feeling pretty good these days. I am down 70 pounds from 245 to 175. I haven't been able to work-out like I want to, but hopefully that will change soon.

Thanks, I was a little disappointed in the beginning because it seemed to me that many had lost much more than me, but I have been pretty consistent with my weight loss, so I can't really complain. I have had a few stalls, but I am still very pleased. Now, I have to get used to all the attention and compliments, I must say "Thank you" a hundred times a day now LOL, but I'm learning to accept them and not take it so personal that I must have looked a hot mess to folks before

Good week... 281 start and now 218 today. Might be dealing with more surgery though. I have a very painful and large uterine fibroid causing severe abdominal cramping and bleeding. It is bad enough to keep me home from work. Looking into a variety of treatment options. Not so sure I want to deal with more general anesthesia since I have not even hit 6 months out yet. Maybe hold off or do uterine embolization procedure.

wow you are doing great. I was 259 at surgery and 200 this morning.so Im happy with my loss. plus im in a size 18....omg Im 47 and havent been in an 18 since 1984. LOL. I have had not one problem. Oh a few times food came up if i didnt chew enough or ate too fast. but I learn *smile*. all in all Im GREAT..... Looking forward to seeing my family in december. when they saw me last I was 285 lbs. Im gonna WOW them all. God Bless and Good Luck ya all Patty

I started at 283, weighed 207 yesterday morning. Only 7 pounds to onderland~~ I can't wait!! I have my big 40th birthday in October and I WILL be in onderland by then WHOO HOO!!! Mendy 283/207/150(ish)

Down 71 lbs at my 6 month marker - things have slowed dramatically but I'm okay with that. I could never have lost the weight without this surgery. I am struggling with low energy though and wondering if I'll ever feel good again. Some days I just want to lay around all day. I used to be so motivated - you'd think the weight loss would have improved this? Oh well, I'm giving my body one year to recover before I make any judgements. This has been a long and tough road at times. I haven't been up to much - working all week, movies on the weekend and trying to keep up with the house - its about all I can handle. How is everyone else's energy these days? Linda 256/185/155

Hi there - It's been a while since I checked in too, so I thought I'd post a reply here. Doing great here. Down 93 pounds from 357 to 264 and on my 5 month anniversary (09/18/05) I got measured again and have lost 53 inches altogether! Where are all the April'ers that used to be around? Would love to hear from you all and see how you're feeling - it's been awhile!!! I need to update my profile and get a new picture up soon. I can't stand looking back at that old picture! Talk to you all soon! Gina

Thank ya ma'am!!! Congrats to you too!!!!! 357/264/199 Gina

Hi! I've been lurking like normal. I just broke Onederland this morning~ 198.4. I've been anticipating 199 for the last three weeks and completely jumped right over it. ~Marra

HIJACK Marra that is fantastic news woooohooooo. Marra is in onederland yay!!!! good for you, keep it up. hugs from down under Helen