Take the 1 yr. Poll.....

1. Surgery Date: *June 1, 2004 2. Height: *5' 8" 3. Day of Surgery Weight: *290lbs 4. One Year Weight: *170lbs give or take 3 lbs 4a. GOAL WEIGHT: *150 lbs 5. Best Health Habit that you have acquired since surgery? Not thinking about eating all the time. 6. The Worst Habit that you still possess even after surgery that you know you shouldn't? Eating when bored. 7. During your 1st six months did you? A. Follow instructions to a tee and do everything physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time My Anwser: *B....I'm not into experimentation 8. During the 2nd part of the 1st year did you? A. Follow instructions and do everything your physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time My Anwser: *B, Just needed a little bit of badness once in a while. 9. Do you feel that these habits have slowed down your progress? *Yes, but not to the point where the surgery wasn't working. 10. Do you exercise on a regular basis (meaning at least 3 times a week)? *I run 7 days a week. I need to start working out on the weights! Major flabby arms. 11. Have you had plastic surgery as of yet? *No. I really don't want any more surgery. 12. Did you lose more weight after the plastic surgery? *N/A 13. Was it worth it ?( Plastic surgery ?) *N/A 14. What's the MOST POSITIVE thing to come out of having this surgery for you? *Feeling great, and feeling good about my body. 15. What's the MOST NEGATIVE thing that has resulted from having this surgery for you? * Sometime naseous feeling I get when I take my calcium! 16. On a scale from 1-10 How would you rate your use of your new TOOL? *Around a 9; this has been a lifesaver for me! 17. Would you go through this again? *ABSOLUTELY!!! 18. BIGGEST FEAR now that 1 yr. anniversary is here... *Gaining it back!

1. Surgery Date: *June 21, 2004 2. Height: *5' 4" 3. Day of Surgery Weight: *270 4. One Year Weight: *158 4a. GOAL WEIGHT: *135 lbs 5. Best Health Habit that you have acquired since surgery? *exercising every day! 6. The Worst Habit that you still possess even after surgery that you know you shouldn't? *eating things I shouldn't 7. During your 1st six months did you? A. Follow instructions to a tee and do everything physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time Definitely A, I was afraid not to 8. During the 2nd part of the 1st year did you? A. Follow instructions and do everything your physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time Probably B 9. Do you feel that these habits have slowed down your progress? A little, if I followed everything to a T, I would most likely be at goal now 10. Do you exercise on a regular basis (meaning at least 3 times a week)? Yes! 11. Have you had plastic surgery as of yet? *Not yet...I want to wait until I am steady at goal. But I would like to get my arms, tummy & boobs done! 12. Did you lose more weight after the plastic surgery? *N/A as I have not crossed that bridge yet 13. Was it worth it ?( Plastic surgery ?) *N/A as I haven't contacted the PS yet 14. What's the MOST POSITIVE thing to come out of having this surgery for you? Feeling younger, healthier & sexier! 15. What's the MOST NEGATIVE thing that has resulted from having this surgery for you? having saggy areas 16. On a scale from 1-10 How would you rate your use of your new TOOL? *7 to 8; there are still areas I need to work on 17. Would you go through this again? I think this is this the best decision I ever made! 18. BIGGEST FEAR now that 1 yr. anniversary is here... *Not reaching my goal weight, and GAINING IT ALL BACK....

RE: Take the 1 yr. Poll..... 1. Surgery Date: *June 23, 2004 2. Height: *5' 4" 3. Day of Surgery Weight: *332.9 4. One Year Weight: *238 or so 4a. GOAL WEIGHT: *100 pounds down, then out of the 200's. 5. Best Health Habit that you have acquired since surgery? *Having my husband check ingredients in food before we buy it; substituting better choices for junk food. 6. The Worst Habit that you still possess even after surgery that you know you shouldn't? *eating things I shouldn't; tendency to graze on sunflower seeds in the shells. 7. During your 1st six months did you? A. Follow instructions to a tee and do everything physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time *A, though I tried other things when I thought I was ready for them; my dr. is not as strict as some. He lets me have diet cola, which, for some, is a no-no. 8. During the 2nd part of the 1st year did you? A. Follow instructions and do everything your physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time *B. Occasionally I am somewhere that food I would do well not to have is there, and I have sneaked a little; not much, though. 9. Do you feel that these habits have slowed down your progress? *A little, if I followed everything to a T, I would most likely be at goal now However, if I am too strict, I begin to resent it, regarding the changes as a punitive diet rather than a way of life. One friend calls it "planned cheating," LOL, which, for me, needs to happen now and then. 10. Do you exercise on a regular basis (meaning at least 3 times a week)? *No, and I worry about it. I feel so tired much of the time; most likely from meds and/or fibromyalgia fatigue. If I had an exercise buddy to walk with or go to the pool with, I'd do better. My husband, Jim, has been my buddy the past 8 years, however, his health and stamina are going down as mine have increased, which is somewhat problematic. I have done some dr.-ordered pool therapy; just not as on schedule as I really need to be. (I seem to have other things come up such as my husband being hospitalized, my having serious ear infections and balance problems until I get tubes put in etc.) 11. Have you had plastic surgery as of yet? *no; don't know if I will. 12. Did you lose more weight after the plastic surgery? *N/A as I have not crossed that bridge yet 13. Was it worth it ?( Plastic surgery ?) *N/A as I haven't done that. 14. What's the MOST POSITIVE thing to come out of having this surgery for you? *Being able to move around and do normal activities, all of which I can do now, even at this still-above-average-weight--I made it to the ocean so much easier, over Memorial Day weekend!. 15. What's the MOST NEGATIVE thing that has resulted from having this surgery for you? *Plateauing sooner than I'd expected--however, I have not gained. Fear that I'll sabotage things and it won't work out permanently. 16. On a scale from 1-10 How would you rate your use of your new TOOL? *7 to 8; there are still areas I need to work on 17. Would you go through this again? *Yes; but glad I don't have to. I think this is the best decision I ever made! 18. BIGGEST FEAR now that 1 yr. anniversary is here... *Not reaching my goal weight, and GAINING IT ALL BACK and certain people saying "I told you so," as they expect me to fail..... Thanks. This was a really good anniversary project for me. Jim and I have not decided yet how we will celebrate this anniversary, however, I am 100% sure it will include you know what--food--better food though!

1. Surgery Date: *June 18, 2004 2. Height: *6' 0" 3. Day of Surgery Weight: *409lbs 4. One Year Weight: *283lbs 4a. GOAL WEIGHT: *? I would be happy at 220 5. Best Health Habit that you have acquired since surgery? *Eating more veggies and aquiring a taste for diet drinks 6. The Worst Habit that you still possess even after surgery that you know you shouldn't? *that one minature piece of chocolate that I still eat once in a while (I know, I know, don't say it) 7. During your 1st six months did you? A. Follow instructions to a tee and do everything physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time My Anwser: *A 8. During the 2nd part of the 1st year did you? A. Follow instructions and do everything your physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time My Anwser: *B, once I realized I could push the limits I tried things. 9. Do you feel that these habits have slowed down your progress? *Yes but I still think that I am doing well 10. Do you exercise on a regular basis (meaning at least 3 times a week)? *I was going to Curves before my job changed my hours. I haven't been doing much excersizing but I will be now cause I have top get the ball rolling and end this dang plateau. Now that its pool weather I will be doing my laps everyday. 11. Have you had plastic surgery as of yet? *Not yet......but documenting all the rashes from my skin fold so maybe I can get the insurance company to pay 12. Did you lose more weight after the plastic surgery? *N/A 13. Was it worth it ?( Plastic surgery ?) *N/A 14. What's the MOST POSITIVE thing to come out of having this surgery for you? *Gaining back my confidence level 15. What's the MOST NEGATIVE thing that has resulted from having this surgery for you? * Still feeling fat when looking in the mirror, and the excess skin but it would never change my decision. 16. On a scale from 1-10 How would you rate your use of your new TOOL? *Around a 7; I could be doing better now, but I still am pleased with the entire outcome. 17. Would you go through this again? *ABSOLUTELY!!! 18. BIGGEST FEAR now that 1 yr. anniversary is here... *Not reaching my goal weight, and GAINING IT ALL BACK....

MY ANSWERS BEGIN WITH A * Have fun reflecting! 1. Surgery Date: June 3, 2004 2. Height: 5' 5" 3. Day of Surgery Weight: 275lbs 4. One Year Weight: 155lbs 4a. GOAL WEIGHT: 135 lbs 5. Best Health Habit that you have acquired since surgery? Working out 6. The Worst Habit that you still possess even after surgery that you know you shouldn't? Smoking 7. During your 1st six months did you? A. Follow instructions to a tee and do everything physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time My Anwser: B....And boy did I pay for it Dumping is no Joke 8. During the 2nd part of the 1st year did you? A. Follow instructions and do everything your physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time My Anwser: B...Had to test the waters to see just where the limits are 9. Do you feel that these habits have slowed down your progress? No it just let me know that this surgery is No joke and reminded me that I made a commitment for the rest of my life. 10. Do you exercise on a regular basis (meaning at least 3 times a week)? YES - it is my life now 11. Have you had plastic surgery as of yet? No and I don't think I will. Hopefully I will be able to lose enough thru working out and mt excess skinn is not so much that I will need PS. 12. Did you lose more weight after the plastic surgery? *N/A as I have not crossed that bridge yet 13. Was it worth it ?( Plastic surgery ?) *N/A as I haven't contacted the PS yet 14. What's the MOST POSITIVE thing to come out of having this surgery for you? I got my life back. I look good and I feel great. 15. What's the MOST NEGATIVE thing that has resulted from having this surgery for you? There is nothing negative. 16. On a scale from 1-10 How would you rate your use of your new TOOL? *Around a 8; I could be doing better now, but I still am pleased with the entire outcome. 17. Would you go through this again? ABSOLUTELY!!! 18. BIGGEST FEAR now that 1 yr. anniversary is here... Slipping back into old habits - gaining it all back!!! Sharon

1. Surgery Date: June 28, 2004 2. Height: 5' 4" 3. Day of Surgery Weight: 313lbs 4. One Year Weight: 195 or so 4a. GOAL WEIGHT: 150 lbs 5. Best Health Habit that you have acquired since surgery? drinking more water. 6. The Worst Habit that you still possess even after surgery that you know you shouldn't? I still eat sugary snacks sometimes 7. During your 1st six months did you? A. Follow instructions to a tee and do everything physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time I would have to say "B" 8. During the 2nd part of the 1st year did you? A. Follow instructions and do everything your physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time My Anwser: this would be "B" as well. I eat pudding and sometimes chocolate when I should be getting more protein 9. Do you feel that these habits have slowed down your progress? I am not sure, I do know i should excersize more now 10. Do you exercise on a regular basis (meaning at least 3 times a week)? I did for a periods of time with my hour long lunch, but I now just visit with everyone in the lunch room 11. Have you had plastic surgery as of yet? I have't had PS yet, but am very impatiently waiting 12. Did you lose more weight after the plastic surgery? *N/A as I have not crossed that bridge yet 13. Was it worth it ?( Plastic surgery ?) *N/A as I haven't contacted the PS yet 14. What's the MOST POSITIVE thing to come out of having this surgery for you? I would say getting my self esteem back that I had buried inside a fat person for so long --- that and my kids have NEVER seen me thin and that is trippy to them (thin being almost 200 pounds) 15. What's the MOST NEGATIVE thing that has resulted from having this surgery for you? My saggy-baggy elephant look. My butt droops OH, and my hernia (my little alien baby) 16. On a scale from 1-10 How would you rate your use of your new TOOL? 9.I have all the tools and for the most part use it to the best i feel I can, but there is always room for improvement 17. Would you go through this again? *ABSOLUTELY!!! 18. BIGGEST FEAR now that 1 yr. anniversary is here... That i will stop here and never get to goal weight and then not get the PS done if I lose insurance,,,

Take the 1 yr. Poll..... Just a neat poll to see how we are all progressing at our 1 yr. anniversary. Just copy the poll and then replace my responses with yours. P.S >>I borrowed a version of this poll from April 2004 surgery page. MY ANSWERS BEGIN WITH A * Have fun reflecting! 1. Surgery Date: *June 22, 2004 2. Height: *5' 4" 3. Day of Surgery Weight: *254lbs with a lost of 8 lbs from consaltation 4. One Year Weight: *171lbs GOAL WEIGHT: *154 lbs 5. Best Health Habit that you have acquired since surgery? *Not drinking Pop..... 6. The Worst Habit that you still possess even after surgery that you know you shouldn't? *Occ I get a sweet tooth eat a few sweets and then suffer. I will just learn. 7. During your 1st six months did you? A A. Follow instructions to a tee and do everything physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time 8. During the 2nd part of the 1st year did you? B A. Follow instructions and do everything your physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time 9. Do you feel that these habits have slowed down your progress? No, I continued to control the Carb's and Calories I had a few plateu's that maybe could have been shorter but they seem to be normal with everyone else. 10. Do you exercise on a regular basis (meaning at least 3 times a week)? *I did before before my hip started hurting for a fall at work... but not as faithful right now....but I'm trying to improve that. I am working with a personal trainer and maybe need to get Physical thearpy involver. 11. Have you had plastic surgery as of yet? *Not yet......would like to do after I turn 40. 12. Did you lose more weight after the plastic surgery? *N/A 13. Was it worth it ?( Plastic surgery ?) *N/A 14. What's the MOST POSITIVE thing to come out of having this surgery for you? *Gaining back my confidence level back...feeling younger than I had. Able to be out and about and feel good about myself, and not feel embarassed for my children. 15. What's the MOST NEGATIVE thing that has resulted from having this surgery for you? * Still feeling fat when looking in the mirror, and the excess skin but it would never change my decision. 16. On a scale from 1-10 How would you rate your use of your new TOOL? *Around a 7; I could be doing better now, but I still am pleased with the entire outcome. 17. Would you go through this again? *ABSOLUTELY!!! 18. BIGGEST FEAR now that 1 yr. anniversary is here... *Just stop what I am doing and go back to my old habits and GAINING IT ALL BACK.... THanks for reading and thanks for sharing! Patti

1. Surgery Date: June 24, 2004 2. Height: 5'5" 3. Day of Surgery Weight: 375 lbs 4. One Year Weight: 230 lbs. 4a. GOAL WEIGHT: 160 lbs 5. Best Health Habit that you have acquired since surgery? Drinking lots of water 6. The Worst Habit that you still possess even after surgery that you know you shouldn't? *Emotionally eating.... 7. During your 1st six months did you? A. Follow instructions to a tee and do everything physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time My Anwser: A Followed instructions 8. During the 2nd part of the 1st year did you? A. Follow instructions and do everything your physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time My Anwser: B- but wi**** was A ;) 9. Do you feel that these habits have slowed down your progress? Yes, I do. I am trying to get back into better habits so the weight will come off quickly again. 10. Do you exercise on a regular basis (meaning at least 3 times a week)? Maybe 2 x a week, but working up to 3 11. Have you had plastic surgery as of yet? Not yet, but am starting to consider it 12. Did you lose more weight after the plastic surgery? *N/A as I have not crossed that bridge yet 13. Was it worth it ?( Plastic surgery ?) *N/A as I haven't contacted the PS yet 14. What's the MOST POSITIVE thing to come out of having this surgery for you? Being more confident, having more energy, knowing that I'll live a little longer. 15. What's the MOST NEGATIVE thing that has resulted from having this surgery for you? I still see myself as a "fat" person. 16. On a scale from 1-10 How would you rate your use of your new TOOL? About an 8 17. Would you go through this again? *ABSOLUTELY!!! 18. BIGGEST FEAR now that 1 yr. anniversary is here... *Not reaching my goal weight,

Hi All, I'm actuall 1 year and 1 month out from my surgery - but here it goes! 1. Surgery Date: *June 2, 2004 2. Height: *5' 4" 3. Day of Surgery Weight: *225 lbs 4. One Year Weight: *129 lbs 4a. GOAL WEIGHT: *135 lbs 5. Best Health Habit that you have acquired since surgery? *Not drinking Diet Pepsi..... 6. The Worst Habit that you still possess even after surgery that you know you shouldn't? * Eating late at night 7. During your 1st six months did you? A. Follow instructions to a tee and do everything physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time My Anwser: *A....I'm pretty much an all or nothing person 8. During the 2nd part of the 1st year did you? A. Follow instructions and do everything your physician instructed. B. Occasionally eat something that wasn't that good for you C. Cheat like a fiend all the time My Anwser: *A 9. Do you feel that these habits have slowed down your progress? *No - I'm exactly where I want to be. 10. Do you exercise on a regular basis (meaning at least 3 times a week)? *I'm hit and miss - I am definitely more active. 11. Have you had plastic surgery as of yet? *No - I had had a tummy tuck about 10 years ago after a big weight loss (that didn't last) and my stomach is still pretty flat. 12. Did you lose more weight after the plastic surgery? *N/A as I have not crossed that bridge yet 13. Was it worth it ?( Plastic surgery ?) *N/A as I haven't contacted the PS yet 14. What's the MOST POSITIVE thing to come out of having this surgery for you? *Gaining back my confidence ... feeling younger than I had. 15. What's the MOST NEGATIVE thing that has resulted from having this surgery for you? * I had a lot of complications in the first 3 months including a second surgery and 2 weeks in the hospital - also the excess skin on my legs and arms but it would never change my decision. 16. On a scale from 1-10 How would you rate your use of your new TOOL? *An 8 - I'm still trying to not snack during the day between meals. 17. Would you go through this again? *ABSOLUTELY!!! 18. BIGGEST FEAR now that 1 yr. anniversary is here... *Gaining my weight back eventually ................... Trish 225/129/135