Anybody got any info???

Hi there gals & guys... OK... well, it's almost 2 years for me... My anniversary date is May 27th!!!! AND... I just got some good news!!! I was approved for my first round of plastic surgery!!! They will be doing my tummy on October 18th!!!! I can't believe it!!!! Although I wish they were going to do my thighs... I'm VERY grateful and thankful that they are going to do my tummy!!!! NOW... here's my "thing"... I've lost 185 lbs. so far!!! I WANT to lose 15 more pounds BEFORE I have this plastic surgery... I had a personal goal of losing 200 lbs. when I started this journey... My doctors said that I would probably lose about 130 lbs... and well, I proved them wrong, didn't I???? I have started a "NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES" campaign for myself... I WILL lose this last 15 lbs... and I WILL do it BEFORE my October 18th date!!!! I have jump started my workouts again... getting up and going to the gym at 5:00 AM and doing my cardio... then going to the gym on alternate days after work and doing my weights and toning... and doing 300-400 crunches with every workout... AND, I'm finally starting to walk away from munching all the time!!!! OK... the other thing I started doing was I started taking Xenadrine... Has anyone taken this stuff???? Does anyone have any info for me on it... like is it OK for us Gastric Bypass patients to take??? I did a lot of research on it, and it seems to be OK... NO, I have not talked to my doctor... and I will... but I thought I would check on here... since truly WE are the ones who know our bodies and about what we have and haven't tried, right??? I have only been taking it for 3 days... it seems to be helping my desire to munch... and I don't seem to be as hungry as I was before... is that psychological?? Perhaps... I don't know... That's why I thought I'd post a question to you guys... I talked to one of the fitness trainers at the gym... He's only heard good things about Xenadrine... (It is ephedrine free by the way)... So... perhaps this might be something to think about... Anyway... If anyone has any knowledge on the subject, I'd appreciate it... and I'd love to hear any "words of wisdom" on that last 15 lbs... which I am now more determined than ever to get rid of!! WHATEVER IT TAKES!!!!! Hugs, Loree

Hey there Surgery Sister ... I too will be celebrating my 2 years on the same date . WOW .. can you believe it .. amazing . As to the 15 pounds . I am in maintenence and have such a hard time keeping my weight healthy . I struggle to get in all of my calories but I am getting better . I do personal mentoring with in my support group and can tell you that I have seen where many have upped their protein .. changed up their exersise routines .. and increased their water .. and wala ... weight coming off again . Best wishes to you .. HAPPY RE-BIRTHDAY ! Natalie

Hey Nat!!! WOW Girl!!! You look fantastic!!! When ya comin' back out to Hawaii to show off that new bod of yours??????? Thanks for the input... I'm trying to up my protein and up my workouts!! I am not sure if the xenadrine is "working" for me... I have been taking it for about a week now, and I am just not seeing a difference and in fact, when I went to the gym this morning (at FIVE AM),I see that I gained 2 lbs... (talk about being pissed off!!) (Nothing like being at the gym at that hour and then realizing that you've GAINED instead of lost!!) Anyway, I guess I'm just going to have to go with it... and let whatever is going to happen...happen!! I have to realize that I will NEVER be a size 4 or 6 or 8 or probably even a 10... I was a size 32, I'm now a 14... guess that's pretty good... and who knows what will happen after this tummy tuck... although if they don't do anything about my thighs... I'm going to look like a fricken' pear!!! I'll be wearing size 10 pants for the waist and 16's just so my thighs can fit!!! UGHER!!!! I forgot we were the same day... can you believe it's been TWO years already!!!! I swear, I feel like I've lived ALL of your wonderful journey with you through your posts, etc... YOU'VE been a lifesaver to me... and so full of wonderful stories and advice!! My thoughts & prayers are with ya girl!!!! One of these days... we REALLY do need to meet in person!!! I think a big ole May 2004 reunion is in order... Keep up the GREAT work my friend!!! Congrats on all you have accomplished and keep sharing all the wonderful pix with us!!! I love all your updates!! Love & hugs... and BIG ALOHA!! Loree

Hey sweety . I Just popped in to the May boards to see what was going on .. we are slowly dieing off . Do you remember when this board was hopping .. I sure do . I miss everyone so much . I think I will post and see who all is truly out there . And yes .. We do need to meet in person . Do you have yahoo ? We should keep up via Email intil then . Well our day is coming soon for us .. I will be thinking of you .. You are truly a beautiful woman .. and I too have enjoyed having you as a part of my journey .. Love ya .. Nat