Ok April buddys....how is everyone doing?

This was the first chance I had to check back in and I am so happy that so many of you reponded with how great you are doing... I just want to sing and dance I feel so great....and yeah I know what it's like to know park as far away from the door just to get in a walk....which feels great....instead of how close can I get cause walking was just a chore. No more high blood pressure...no more diabetes....no more inhalhers...just plain feeling great! I saw my surgeon at support group this week and he was amazed and can't wait to get me in for the yearly checkup to see if the blood work shows what he is seeing....happy and healthy me.... Thank all of you for always being here to lend support and just making me feel good!

I can't believe how quickly 11 months has passed. Despite my early problems after the surgery, I am so glad I did this and I feel fantastic. I have lost 161 lbs so far and I'd like to lose another 20, but I'm getting to a point where people are telling me not to lose any more weight. Which is kind of ironic for me! I have started my documentation stuff for the plastic surgery and now am kind of hoping that I can plan for that in Jan. 2008. I feel so healthy and relaxed these days. I do alot of walking and not only do I find it wonderful exercise wise, but I find it a great way to de-stress myself from home or work. Thanks to all my fellow April people for sharing this along with me! Sue

I had my surgery on the 5th and have lost 127 lbs

I had my surgery on April 18th and have lost 140 pounds and maintained it for the past few months. I feel great and have started exercising on the treadmill. In January I only did 10 miles, in February 35 miles, and already this month I've done 57 miles. It won't be long and I'll be joining Jenn in the 5k race events. My wife had her surgery on April 7th and has lost over 170 pounds. We've moved to a new state, new jobs, and it's just been an amazing year. Everyone in the April group has done wonderful. Floyd

had my surgery on april 19....lost 130lbs going from a size 22/24 to a 0 or kids 14. i can run, play with the kids.....i guess i just feel "normal". people who didnt know mw before the surgery dont believe that i was ever big. but i show pics...i am proud of all of us and what we have accomplished this past year!!! may we all keep up the good work and continue to support each other. this is a chance at a new life, and i just keep in the back of my mind that if i dont pay attention that i can end up back where i started take care all of you~ jen