WOW! so you are feeling good now right! great!!! I went for a consult last month, so now it's just a waiting game..... we'll see. are you healing o.k. ? how's your pain level? Is it very painful?? I think this will be more painful than the surgery will be.. but, well worth it to get this excess skin off. good for you and keep up the great work. Mary

Abby, I am not unhappy with the loss. I think I could do better but then again I have set very high standards for myself. Its hard to compete with yourself. I think we should view this as any weight we have taken off is a major accomplishment. Before the surgery I can tell you I put on more than I ever took off so just taking it off is a MAJOR WOW! Okay so you are not religous about your exercise....You are still doing it! That is good and is a wonderful accomplishment that you should be proud of! Sometimes it just takes time to get to where we want to be.....You can do it just stay positive....Bah Humbug to that Dr.'s nurse for giving you a negative comment like that. Turn it around and make it positive for yourself.....We all have way too much negative talk in ourselves. We need to be more positive. I am positive you are doing wonderful things with your loss and it will continue for you! Focus! Debbie

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

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Hey Beth, I am in the same boat as you are. I had lost 80 lbs for my 1 year which was June 9th. I weighed in this morning at 146...I gained 8 lbs. And I already know why...I have went back to emotional eating. What is up with that? Why would i do that. going from 218 and a size 20-22 to a 6-8 and 138lbs. Why>? I just sometimes feel so hungry and I am totally choosing the wrong foods. Not too many things make me sick. I can eat just about anything. You are not alone. I guess what my sister said was true...we all get use to the honeymoon stage...but its a tool and we have to use it the right way. Im talking to myself...not you...(lol) I would take the others advice...your at a plateau and dont give up...keep the water going. Prayers are with you Cherish Louisiana