Hi everyone, First of all...Happy Anniversary to everyone this month! Today is my 2 year anniversary, I almost forgot about it until someone from Obesity Help sent me a note. I am extremely proud of the fact that 2 years later I am down 100 lbs (or maybe a little more, but haven't weighed myself today). I still get compliments on how skinny I am. I feel pretty good all in all. I wish I could be better with my eating habits, ie..no more snacking!! I wish I could get better about exercising, too. If I stayed this weight forever, I would be happy. It would be nice to lose about another 10-15 pounds but if I don't that is ok. I have had a tummy tuck and breast lift and those procedures have gone a long way to make me feel better about myself. I have such a flat belly, it's wonderful. I actually bought a tankini....and I think I look pretty good in it. I would have never entertained that thought 2 years ago. I have just gotten approval for my thighs to be done, my insurance is amazing and I thank god that I am that fortunate to have such cooperative insurance. I thank god that I made the choice to do the by-pass instead of the band because I truly don't think I would have been happy with the band. I don't want to be a non-success story, so I will make the coming years goal to at least stay the same weight or lower, if possible. I hope everyone here is successful this year in all they attempt. We have come such a long way to let things go now. Good luck. Amy

Hi all, I am right there with all of you. I could care less if I had sex, unfortunately my husband doesn't feel the same way. If I give in once a week I feel he should be happy and then he thinks if he got it once, hell why not try for twice!! Ugh. It is so frustrating! Part of our problem is our schedules, I work nights he works days, and I sometimes work 5 nights a week, so on my 2 nights off, guess what, I want to sleep. What a novel idea, huh? Then we have kids aging from 21 down to 9, if we sneak away the older ones know what we are doing, plus they are up to all hours, leaving us "quiet time" at around 2am. Works for me but not for him. I have tried fantasizing about other men but that doesn't do much either. So I think all in all, we are in the same boat. Amy

YAY ! Ruth I really admire your motivation and thanks for the well wishes !

I wonder if I am retaining water from working out? Maybe I need to drink more for a while until my body get's used to it. Normally I have no problem getting in at least 64 oz, but I think I'll try getting in even more. You're right, it certainly is a shock to my system all this hard work!! I'll keep at it and cross my fingers. I'm sure your doc will be encouraging and will help find ways to help you. Grab the bull by the horns and book that appointment and get it over and done with, oten the thought of somethign is far worse than the reality. Thanks for the support Rxxx

Why is this still so hard? I mean seriously. Ruth, you started working out and that could of confused your body into retaining some weight for now...it should fall back off cause your doing what you've always done or better food wise... Andi, right there with your re: the dr. visit...I have not even made my appt. cause I don't want to be disappointed. Trish