Jenn, my doctor thought 133 would be great for me. I am at 147 and couldn't be happier. I am not going to struggle and fight to get to a magic number. I have come so far and so have you. I am just so thrilled to be happy again. Kim M.

Does anyone take Neurontin for fibro or other ailments? I am wondering how your digestive systems handles it. I think my Neurontin causes my intense abdominal cramps. I think I need to change to another med. What works for you? Kim M.

Jenn, you have made such AMAZING progress! Just look at all of the awesome things you can do now. You have ended some very depressing coping skills and replaced them with terrific new skills. I understand depression. I have had it for 11 years, but as my surgery continues to work and refine my body, I am hopeful again. Give yourself time and be gentle with yourself. I am sure you are your own worse critic. I always am my worse enemy. Most of all remember Jesus will never leave us or forsake us even during our depression, tears and diseases. You will make it. I know you will. Also, call your dr. about that black blood. It never hurts to check on those kinds of things. I never want to call the doctor either, but do it ,that is why they get paid 'the big bucks"! God's Blessings on you Jenn! Kim M.

16 months to the day (friday) and i start getting a sore throat...thought, uh oh, my move to the midwest is finally catching up with my allergies.....wake up saturday and and the runny nose.....then wake up today.....full fledge cold!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been taking sudifed but it doesn't seem to be working that well, what has anyone else used for colds? the sore throat is gone thank goodness but i still have the nice runny nose.... Ruth Ann

Floyd, I am climbing hills and you are running races. What next!!! I do not run---have never liked it. I don't mind the walking and with weight loss and impoved balance, I don't worry so much about falling now and if I did, it would not be so embarrassing AND I could get up on my own! What little things bring us pleasure now! I guess they are not little things but great big important things that we will never take for granted again. Keep up the good work Floyd. Julia