let's update for our 2 year anniversary

Hey all you junebugs!! how is everyone doing? any problems? struggles? or successes?? as for me I am pretty well keeping on target. for the most part! I range from {143-148} my lowest ever!! I feel good but sometimes I feel like I have a bottomless pit! and other day's I could care if I eat at all!! I try and stay away from my "bad" foods like potato chips or cheeto's.. or cookies. I eat my pretzels or popcorn but, sometimes I like the cheese nips for a snack. I have a small glass of wine once in a while I should be eating more of my veggies. but, I am getting better with that! My exercise should be alittle more regimented and daily. I do exercise but, not all the time. I wouldn't have not had this surgery for anything. It has given me back my life. anywhy. I look forward to hearing from the rest of you junebugs. I hope all is great for you all as well! Mary 6/8/04 268/260/143

Mary, I can't get below 209 these days. I have gone up to 213 but manage to nip it to the 209. We have been playing this game for almost a year now. I am glad that I don't weigh the 425 that I did but I was so hoping to get to onederland by now. I guess some things are not meant to be yet. I was exercising regularly until recently. My Grandmother is on hospice at my home so I don't get my good work out in. I do other things to keep me moving but I don't feel that its that good of a work out. I have been tending to her these days. Its hard to watch someone you love fail. I guess life's weigh loss journey can be looked at much like life itself. She is very brave and keeps going....I want to be just like her with this journey....just keep going. Its a good motto. Eating...I can eat anything. I don't push sugar too much. I eat stuff in moderation. I go on binges sometimes and want something alot...then I burn it out and don't eat it for awhile. I limit my junk food. I use to live on junk food alone! This journey is not over yet....I do want PS not sure when. I like the control I have with food these days. I like the days I don't feel hungry. They are sweet days. I am very glad I did this surgery. I have met so many wonderful people along this road....We have all been there and done that at one time or another and sharing our experiences helps so much. Thanks for starting this threat and I am so glad you are doing so well. Now where are all the other JUNE BUGS???

Hi Everyone! This has been a wonderful two years for me!!! I've lost between 150 and 155 pounds depending on the day or time of month. I range between 124 and 129 pounds on a given day. I feel wonderful! I had the extreme makever.....first round of plastic surgery I had my tummy, back, butt and thighs done. Second time around I had my breasts lifted with implants and my excess arm skin removed. I absolutely LOVE my new body...eventhough it's not perfect. Still have loose skin around my knees, but it's not that bad. I DO....yes I DO.....put on a bikini and without even thinking about it, and head for public pools or beaches when I have the opportunity. And that's without even wearing a coverup. Just me in a bikini and the world looking at me! I fit comfortably into size 3's and 4's in jeans. As for the food, I do snack and do eat too much sometimes. But I do make sure I get enough protein everyday (usually around 75 grams) and do make sure I drink enough fluids (usually around 130 oz). And I do try to exercise at least 4 times a week. I prefer to do 5 days. I've taken up belly dancing (and yes I bare my mid drift when doing it) and hubby and I have been taking ballroom and country dance lessons for about a year now. Both are something I would have never done when I was fat. I love to be out there being noticed now. When I was fat I'd want to hide and hope no one looked at me. Now I dress in sexy tight clothes and expect to get noticed when I walk into a room. I'm still terrified that I'll put on some of the weight. I know I NEED to be very careful and be sure to keep eating right most of the time and exercise....exercise....exercise!!!! My husband tells me when he looks at me now he can't remember me even being fat. It's funny but I can say that about other wls patients that I've become friends with too. I can't remember them being fat either. Yet we know we all were and knew each other when we were fat. I love my new body....and my new stomach....except for the gas that seems to be a part of everyday life now. I really have to watch what I eat as far as the gas goes too. But despite the gas problems I'm SOOOOO thrilled that I've had the opportunity to have this surgery and change my life. I LITERALLY FEEL LIKE I'M LIVING A DREAM......I have the body I've always wanted and NEVER thought I'd have. I wear the same size as models and actresses. I wished I looked this good when I was a teenager. But oh well, can't look back only forward. Hope everyone is doing well! Take Care, Terry Coles 276/125 ps-round one in October '05 ps-round two in February '06

glad to hear that so far. all in all we aren't doing too badly!! Debbie, from 425 whoa!! awesome.!! and Terry a bikini!! whoo hoo!! you go girl!! I had the tummy tuck thing done and am VERY happy with the results!! I never had a flat tummy! ever! My clothes range from 8-10's. I am happy with that! it's so much better than 24's! and 3x's. There is an older woman who sits with my group at bingo, and she was talking about this woman who was fat, and she was talking about how she was walking. and was sad for her, feeling that she looked like she could hardly walk. I told her I was that big, maybe even a tad heavier and she couldn't believe it!! she said " but your so thin!!!!" ha, ME?? thin?? I still can't believe that one. though I know it's true! I told her I was like the weebles. they wobble but don't fall down. that was me. tomorrow I've got to bring a few before pictures of me. for her to see. I'm so so so so happy that , that is not me anymore!!!!! amen and yeepee!! take care all , and let's here more updates. you junebugs! Mary.

I've made it from 32's to 20's and While I'm not the 14 My Doc said I should be, I'm still damn proud of myself... and... I CRAVE VEGTABLES.. never in my LIFE.. have I ever CRAVED Vegtables.. I used to crave sugar.. like I would die without it.. but Now its Cruncy, Fresh Vegtables.. and My family thinks I'm nuts.. Ok, Now, I have to get completly icky for a second.. but does anyone have the smelliest nastiest BM's ever since the surgery??? I feel a HUGE complex about it.. I've taken the Innermint, and it DOES help.. but its expensive, has anyone had any trouble with this, or is it just me?? Sorry to be so gross, but Its been haunting me the last year!! BUT.. on an ending note.. CONGRADS TO ALL OF US!!!! WE ROCK! And how smart are we for taking control of our own lives?? Katie

Hi everyone! I am so glad to be here. I never thought it would be possible. I have lost 150-155 pounds. I eat healthy, excersie and love it. I still have alot of food issues and still get sick often. Melissa@5'9" RNY 6-22-04 300/145

Hey everybody! Everyday is a struggle & a success. I started at 270 and am now at 150. It has been a huge thrill ride these past two years. Of course I wish I were at my goal weight, but the journey's not over, yet. I have finally made a consultation with a plastic surgeon in Aug, so wish me luck! The best is yet to come for all of us! :D