My re-birthday was 5/13/2003, and I thank God everyday for the new me! I, too, am 100 pounds lighter. Wearing size 6-8 and it is GRAND! Way to go, Kathy! Lets all dance around the May message board! Lisa Hopkins RNY - Open 5-13-2003 240/140

Hi Gene I am still about 40 to 50 lbs from losing all of my excess weight, but I can totally understand what you are saying. No matter how well I do with my weight loss, I still try not to be bothered by seeing temporary ups on the scale, yet sometimes it's harder to ignore them than other times. Sending smiles Caroline Lap RNY 5/2/03 367/183/150

My hold life has changed and I'm happier than I've ever been

I wonder if we all are not just moving more now that the summer weather is here. I know that some say that when you are building muscle you will not see a drop in weight, but will see a change in body size. I know some of the clothes that were more snug a month ago are getting more comphy, and I haven't lost any pounds. I agree that I don't want my mind to screw up what my body is trying to do! I wonder if I am not just TOO comfortable with the way I am now and it is causing the weight loss to stop =S Gene, I sure hope you are right and this is a small holding patter and I will see results soon too =) Good luck to all! Jeanette Lap RNY 5-9-03 264/149/136

Hi everyone! I too had my surgery a year ago - 05/16/03 - and seem to be flat with weight loss for the past two months. I am grateful for the 138lbs. I've lost to date, but the numbers have stopped moving. I realize how comfortable I am living at 225lbs. vs. the 362 I started with BUT.... what scares me is --am I too comfortable here and subconciously not willing to loose the rest (approx. 60 lbs.). With my diabetes 2 being gone, no more high blood pressure or cholosterol I feel so free now! Sitting in restaurant booths, being able to "run", having more energy that I know what to do with. Those are just a few of the miracles this last year has brought. BUT.....I've stopped loosing weight. I feel as though I need a coach - to get me back into exercising, to keep me away from the carbs (even though they are not alot, they are obviously too much). I am now so aware of how important it is to make a total lifestyle change, to follow the food plan (which I did like clockwor****il 8 months out). It feels so good to ramble on here, I can't believe I've written so much. But I think someone might be able to relate and I really want to get over this hump. We are all miracles! Thanks for reading this! Cynthia