ROLL CALL @ YEAR 1 - Come out of lurkerdom for just one post....

Ok, I am guilty of it too. I lurk on this board but don't post much anymore. I have nothing to report at the weekly weigh-ins. My loss has slowed down/stopped. And I admit that I am a little envious of those of you who are posting that you are in single digit sizes. But that's my problem not anyone else's. So I was thinking since OUR month is starting that everyone can check in and tell us: when is your surgiversary where you are at with loss/weight what you are most proud of what has been the hardest struggle what you plan to accomplish this year And any other announcements. It does not have to be WLS or weight related. Whatever you want! I'll start. I am at 198lbs, which is -150lbs from where I started. I was in a tight size 28 and I am now wearing a 12 and larges. I am most proud of finishing my MBA at Kellogg (Northwestern) at night while I worked full time (and still found time to work out - sheesh) I have been most challenged by sweets. I have learned how to work them in without dumping (and even sometimes with dumping). Those stupid indulgences add up. This year I plan to purchase my first home and get to my goal weight (38lbs to go!) My surgiversary is tomorrow!

Hi Fellow April 2nd loser!! I am at 223lbs, which is -111lbs from where I started on surgery day even though my highest weight was 360. I was in a size 54 pants and I am now wearing a 38 and larges instead of 3x shirsts I am most proud of changing my body but not changing who I am and remembering where I came from and learning from it and growing as a person, father and husband. I have been most challenged by exercising and learning what I can do and what I need work on and trying to do to much too fast. This year I plan to get to my goal weight (13lbs to go!) My surgiversary is tomorrow!

Welcome back! 1.My surgiversary is April 24th-so I have a bit to go til then. 2. I have lost 119lbs as of today which puts now at 163 lbs-2 below my goal. 3. I am most proud of the changes I have made in my life both food wise and emotional. I am strong. I stand up for myself. I make better decisions. I try to help others instead of feeling sorry for myself. 4. My hardest struggle has been leanring to deal with stress without food as a crutch. I swear sometimes I am burning a hole right thru my pouch. However, the last two months are better and I think I am getting there. I do a lot of self examination. If something seems a bit off, instead of ignoring it so it crops up again and again, I try and figure out what is going on, what is triggering me and how I can a deal or stop it. 5. the possibilities are endless this year. I started a new part time business that did great. I am back to riding my horses and looking for races to compete at. My goal this year, horse related is to place in the 1D. Never a goal setter in the past, I now use this OH feature to help keep me grounded and on track. I also want to firm up a little more and find a way to get some PS done this year. New motto: Live, laugh, love......

1. My surgiversary is April 26. 2. I am down to 201, with a total loss of 121 pounds. I have 61 pounds to go and expect to do that by my 2nd surgiversary. I always knew it would take me at least two years to do this and I am happy with my loss for the past 11 months. I want very much to be in onderland by the 26th and hope I do not have another four week stall this month. I am wearing a 12/14 and M/L tops. My shoe size has gone from 11W to 10 regular. 3. I am proudest of making it through surgery and surviving this first year. I am exceptionally happy that my health is very good. 4. The hardest struggle has been emotional eating. I always knew I ate my sorrows/anger/frustrations and finding new ways to cope has been hard. I will continue to work on this. 5. This year I would like to have a happy life and do a ton of stuff OUTDOORS over the summer Happy Surgiversary Jessica, and to all of the A-Team. I hope this posts brings you out of lurker status - we long-term losers need you here to keep us focused on the goal!! Inky

Yes, I am guilty of being a lurker!!! My surgiversary is April 27th. I have lost 133lbs making my current weight 167lbs. I would like to lose another 20lbs. I am most proud of the fact that I can do so much more and I just bought my first size 10 pants in 35 years. I have had a really hard time with missing food. I am finally realizing how many things I counted on food for. I miss just being able to sit down and eat a giant plate of spaghetti or a giant hamburger. And excercising is still a very big challenge. I am going to try and excercise more. Keep working on my confidence and my marriage. Continued good luck to all!!!

1) My surgiversary is April 4th, 1 day after my birthday 2) I am down 138 pounds since surgery, Started at 345 and now 207. I couldn't fit into some 34W and now I am about an 18 or less . If I had a tummy tuck I would probably be a 14. My legs and top look kinda normal , but that big spare belly ruins it for me. I love that i can fit into chairs; not be embarassed when I walk into a room; just fit into a normal way of life. 3) I am most proud of living through this year and staying humble. I am proud that I contiinue to not allow food to rule my life. Although I can eat more, I am still very "pre-op mentality." 4) I am challenged by trying not to be frustarted by 2 month stalls. Carbs slide down very easily and I have to catch myself when I take a bad one unconsciously. 5) This year I plan to get to goal. I want to lose another 62 pounds and weigh 145. I may change that but time will tell. Originally I said I'd be happy at 199! This year I also want to have the courage and confidence and to meet a great guy and date him. And guess what.....I met 1 last week that may be a keeeper! Above all, I am so thankful for all of you. You have helped me through this year and the bond we have established is so cherished by me. I oculdn't have done it without my April brothers snd sisters. I love you all.

Hello fellow A-teamers, and Happy Surgiversary to all of us! 1. & 2. My surgiversary is April 16. I have lost 90 pounds, from 240 to 150 (it fluctuates a couple of pounds here or there). I am wearing a size 12 top and a size 12 PETITE pant (I wasn't petite when I was a newborn, for Heaven's sake!) 3. I am most proud of making the decision to have the surgery and losing the 90 pounds. I am now in training for the Chicago Marathon - running in a marathon has always been a dream for me ("bucket list" item. I love that term...), and I'm proud of the progress I've made there. 4. My hardest struggle is trying to overcome my emotional eating, especially with chocolate. I have been struggling with depression for the past few months and having to deal with it without eating too much. Don't always succeed - Christmas and Easter are hard on me, because I do love the chocolate everything, and, unfortunately, most of the time do not dump. I always get depressed this time of year, but it seems to have been especially acute this year. I am coming out of it and regaining my sense of humor. I am also getting better at dealing with the eating. Fortunately, my pouch still lets me know when I've gone too far. 5. I would like to lose a few more pounds and keep them off this year, but if I don't, I will be happy if I can maintain where I am. Obviously, my obvious goal is to finish Chicago, but I really consider a bigger goal coming to terms with my emotional eating. I know that will be a life-long struggle, so I'll include it on my goal list every year. You all have been wonderful. I think of you as part of my family, and am proud of every one of us. Let's make sure we keep in touch, even as our weight losses taper off. We still have to keep the weight off!!! Marcia

Marcia, When you do the Chicago marathon I WILL be there to cheer you on!! When is it? Shar

October 12. I'd love to have a cheering section (even if it's one person)...I don't think any of my family can make it. Thanks, Shar!! Marcia

when is your surgiversary Today !!!!! April 2nd where you are at with loss/weight I as of today am 240 lbs I wish I was smaller of course but I really feel I have 20-30 pounds of hanging skin on my belly so I am a lot closer to my goal then I thought!!! what you are most proud of I am healthy! I no longer have sleep apnea, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, I only take my depression med and it is half the dose as before I was on 6 meds. Most of all I know I am going to be around for my family what has been the hardest struggle is snacking. I get bored or walk pass the candy bowl I grab a couple. I don't dump. I try to make smarter choices though. I will eat half a peppermint patty then a snickers bar. what you plan to accomplish this year I want to have my tummy tuck this year so I can get to my personal goal of 195. I would like to get into a 16 again anything smaller is a bonus. I can wear 20 and they are getting baggy. I have a size 16 shorts that I know can get all the way up but I can't get the button to the hole lol. I know If I had the tummy tuck they would fit with no problem. Announcements today is national autism day!!! of course for me it is autism day everyday! April is autism awareness month!