After 1 year I think my home computer might let me log on!!! This is a test....only a test!!!! I read about all of you all the time!! But I live in the sticks and take what I can get on the internet! Jen

Hello Maysters! Hope all is well with everyone. I am posting to ask how many of us have problems with anemia now that we are two years out. I am anemic, have been for 7-8 months now. I have to say, I am a bit concerned about iron deficiency. My sister, who had the gastric bypass 5 years ago, also turned anemic post surgery, and has gotten to the point where she now needs iron infusions. I fear that although I take extra iron, as recommended by my doctor, I may be headed down that same path. She has always been good about taking her vitamins and supplements. Honestly, the only thing that's changed for both of us, is that we weren't having at least one protein shake a day anymore. (I have recently worked that into my daily regimen again.) Does anyone else have similar problems?

Hey there Kathy! Good to hear from everyone. I've been having a great summer! Last summer was focused on moving, new city and cramming my family in an apt. until our house was finished. I was teaching in a new school, putting my little one in child care for the first time, then moving in the new house in the middle of the school year. I guess they are normal people stresses but good stresses and I love change! I had my 2 year post-op. I'm holding anywhere from 135-140...I can usually go back down when I stay away from sodium and those not so good foods. I'm still a size 6 so I'm pretty happy. Doctor was very satisfied; all lab results came back normal. I have no complaints. I'm enjoying my summer off from teaching, spending time with my 3 and 7 year old and having a blast. My husband is still very supportive of me and we are happy and healthy. I'd love to have plastics: breast lift, implants and a tummy tuck but I need to wait for my littlest one to start school and I can afford it. Love you to all! ana

Hi Kathy and other Maysters, Wow lots can happen to all of us during the last couple of years. I was the odd ball in the group who had the VBG, it has continued to be an effective tool for me and I am hanging around 147 from a high of 264 so not to bad! My husband and I have been able to take 6 mile hikes in the mountains with no problems.. now that is a big change. I do have some sad news to share with all of you and have waited until now since I hate to bring everyone down but it is something I have to share. My son was killed on May 26th over in Iraq, he was driving a Stryker and made the decision to move it and protect his men that had left the vehicle and came under fire. He was given the Bronze Star, Purple Heart you name it we got it. I am so proud of him and so sad at the same time. He was a young man that joined the military to care for his family and felt he was doing the right thing, life was always a struggle for him financially but he left his wife and baby very well off and is a hero both here and in Idaho his state of record for enlistment. All of you hold your kids close and love them because time passes so quickly! We always think there is tomorrow but sometimes that just never comes. My son had his memorial on his 24th birthday.. talk about hard on a mom and was buried on June 9th. Sorry you guys, but have to share with all that have been here for our WLS ride. Love you lots.. so now go hug those kids for me! Jody

Karen, Sorry to hear your news but hope that your move and job search go really well for you. I hope the future presents great choices and adventures for you. Hugs, K