Come out and play!

Here are some questions of the day just for fun. So come out and play everyone! (ooo, that rhymed) 1. What do you do for a living? 2. What surgery did you have? 3. Have you had any hair loss yet? What are you doing about it? 4. What's your favorite snack? 5. Is there a food that you really miss that you could have right now? 6. How many sizes have you dropped? 7. What's your goal? 8. Who is your big supporter after WLS?

Okay I'll go first! 1. For a living: Currently took a year off to stay at home with my sweet girl and new baby boy...can't believe he's almost one! I'll go back to teaching Kindergarten in August. 2. Surgery: RNY-laproscopic-distal 3. Hair loss: Not yet and I'm scared to death but will deal with it when and if it occurs. I already have thin, fine hair. 4. Favorite snack: At the end of the day, I reward myself with a medium sized dill pickle or a Green Iced Tea from Starbucks (with Splenda). Nut said it was fine, low in caffeine...not a coffee drinker but miss my tea...decaf tastes strange! 5. Food I miss: If I could eat anything...I burger from Fuddrucker's or steak with shrimp (that latter I can have though). 6. Size: I've gone from a 20 to a 14! 7. Goal: My goal is 125 as prescribed my surgeon. Exactly 50 more pounds to go! 8. Biggest supporter: My wonderful husband of 8 years and my bestfriend of 14 years...they are the same person! lol Can't wait to hear from everyone! Ana 221-176-125 BMI: 40.5 - 32 exactly!!!! I'm almost just overweight!

1. For a living: Senior Software Task Leader...big title for mostly being a paper pusher, jack of all trades - mistress of none (expect my hubby, that is). 2. Surgery: RNY lap 3. Hair loss: Not yet but I've seen a few loose strands lately. It could be beginning. Went through this in 1988 following the WW plan so I know what to expect regarding hair loss. 4. Favorite snack: Those peanut butter cookies. Go to foodnetwork.com and search on Magical Peanut Butter. They rock! Splenda, peanut butter, egg and vanilla - only ingredients. Don't have them around all the time but like them. I really don't snack at all. Just meals and supplements. 5. Food I miss: Nothing really thus far. 6. Size: I've gone from a 22/24 to a 16/18! 7. Goal: My goal is 160. 51 lbs to go. 8. Biggest supporter: My hubby who will be celebrating his one year surgery anniversary in a few weeks. He has lost 205 lbs and is at goal!

1. What do you do for a living? I work in the office for an interior wall finish manufacturing company. 2. What surgery did you have? Laproscopic RNY 3. Have you had any hair loss yet? None. What are you doing about it? I take a GNC Hair Skin & Nails tablet daily. ( I now have great nails!) 4. What's your favorite snack? I don't snack often, but I do sometimes enjoy Glenny's Soy chips. They are low in everything except protein. 5. Is there a food that you really miss that you could have right now? I really don't crave anything. I am starting to miss vegetables. 6. How many sizes have you dropped? Istarted at a seam splitting 24 pant and can very comfortably wear a 20 now. My tops were a 3X and now are a 1X. 7. What's your goal? I started at 300lbs, I currently weigh 250lbs, and would LOVE to make it to 175lbs. 8. Who is your big supporter after WLS? I am very lucky to have a close support team of three. My husband, who has been great and walks with me all the time, my sister (3 year RNY veteran) whose advice is priceless, and a best friend of 20 years (also a 2 year Band veteran). This is the best thing I have ever done for myself, I don't regret a thing.

Hi Ana, 1) I'm a network engineer 2) I also had Lapro-RNY 3) The only problem I've had with my hair is that it's growing like a weed. (guess that's a testiment to my past nutritional choices) 4) I'm into savory. The hotter the better. Habanero cheddar cheese. 5) I haven't tried IceCream yet. HagenDaas was my favorite German. (Did you know that there are 4 servings in that little container?) 6) Do we get to count by 2's?... 26 tight to 22 baggie 7) I'm being ambitious... 125 is my goal... 188 pounds total 8) My husband and children are my biggest supporters. We figured between the reduction in food budget and the absence of an alcohol budget, we're saving one college term a year. (I have a 17 and 15 year old.) Good luck on your responses from playmates.... Kate Z 131/???/125

ooopppss... Fat Fingered the #'s 313/???/125

1. What do you do for a living? I am a residential counselor for an all boys Substance abuse Shelter and currently in my last six months of Nursing school. 2. What surgery did you have? I had the RYN done, open surgery.(distal I think) 3. Have you had any hair loss yet? Well, I loose hair on a regular basis which is normal. I haven't notice any excess loss, but then again I am obssessed with making sure to get my protein in so that this won't happen. (but that is never a guarantee) 4. What's your favorite snack? Salsa.........With only one or two chips, focus is on the salsa. 5. Is there a food that you really miss that you could have right now? I think about food I use to love and have been around them, but the sheer thought of even eating them puts me off. I just don't really crave them anymore. I use to love pizza and have been out with friends and had the intention of eating some, but when it was in front of me the sight, smell, and thought was repulsive. 6. How many sizes have you dropped? It really depends. I carry most of my weight on my hips and thighs. I have lost loads on top, but the bottom problem areas seem to be slower. They are become better toned though. On the bottom about 2-3 sizes, depends on the brand. On top I went from a 5x to a 2x, depending how its cut, long or short. 7. What's your goal? To be healthy, feel great, and look good. My wish would be 145lbs, but I would be thrilled with 155lbs. My doctor tells me that 155 probably be more a target since I am coming down from 334lbs. 8. Who is your big supporter after WLS? This may sound stuck up, but my best supporter is myself. My friends and family are supporting me, but just don't quite understand it. I think they are getting tired of me constantly talking and focusing on it. This site has been tremendous help!!!!! I can speak my mind and not worry about people not wanting to hear it. --Sabrina 334/294/145

1. What do you do for a living? I work for a defense company in the Quality/Engineering department. 2. What surgery did you have? Lap RNY 3. Have you had any hair loss yet? What are you doing about it? I shed worse than a dog anyway so I'm not sure that the surgery is affecting me yet. I'm praying that it won't! 4. What's your favorite snack? SF fudgesicle! 5. Is there a food that you really miss that you could have right now? You know, it's funny. When I glanced through the questions before posting, I thought that this would be an easy question, but it's not. I really don't miss anything. 6. How many sizes have you dropped? Went from a 26/28 to a 20/22 7. What's your goal? 150 8. Who is your big supporter after WLS? My parents and my best friend of 15+ years.

1. What do you do for a living? Homeschooling mom and online college student. Don't have time for much more, LOL! 2. What surgery did you have? Proximal, Open RNY 3. Have you had any hair loss yet? What are you doing about it? I've always lost lots of hair as my hair is pretty thick and coarse, but I've noticed in the last week it seems to be more. 4. What's your favorite snack? Cheese!!!!!!!! 5. Is there a food that you really miss that you could have right now? Sometimes I crave cheeseburgers (McD's) or pizza. 6. How many sizes have you dropped? Top - from 3X to some XL, bottom from 32 to 24. 7. What's your goal? Weight wise - 175 (I'm a large boned 5'8" woman), otherwise, I want to run a 5K. 8. Who is your big supporter after WLS? Close call between my mom and my husband.

1. Mortgage Loan Officer 2. Open RNY 3. Nope, but it is growing like crazy 4. Peanuts 5. Steak and Pizza 6. Tight 26 to a very loose 22 7. 295 to 170, lost 53 so far 72lbs more 8. My hubby, just love that man!!! Heidi