Hi there, I had surgery on 7/15, have lost between 95 and 100 lbs depending on the day. It gets frustrating but I have learned to live with it. I have gone from a 26/28 to a 10 petite bottom and a medium top. On March 3rd I go for my PS consult, I really need andioplastmy (spelling)and hope to get approval. I desperately need new bewbies too, the old ones are like empty wind socks or empty udders. They started as Cs and now I am lucky if I can squoosh them enough to make them large A's. Daily I struggle with eating. I have a terrible fear of gaining it back though I keep telling myself I will not let that happen I still have the fear. I have started to work out 4 to 5 times a week and really enjoy it, but getting me there is the hard part. I have not regretted the choice I made when having WLS and would surely do it again. Next.......... Theresa

July 2003 brother's and sister's Lets meet on the July 2003 surgery board and discuss where we are now, if we are at goal and any up coming ps. I am curious to see where every body is in there journey and whats going on. If you can't find the board, just respond to this posthere on the main board. I'll go first. I am almost 20 months out. I can hardly believe it. I have lost 120 pounds and still need to lose about 30 to get to my goal of 150. I went from a size 26/28 plus to 12/14 misses and some meduim tops. I am having my tt, hernia repair next month and am not looking forward to the pain, but I am looking forward to the flat tummy. Your turn...... Carlyce

Can you talk to someone about it, like someone in the eating disorders field? When we have the surgery for our bodies, we, unfortunately, don't have surgery on what made us gain in the first place. In other words, with the surgery, we're treating the symptom, not the problem. We also need to work on WHY we need to eat in the first place. You indicated depression, which is also a symptom of something bothering you, so that's why I'm suggesting this. Cathy.

I 2 had been hospitelized for pain and they could not figure out what it was 2 this dayI still dont no what it was the ain was so hard it was worse then haveing a baby tell her it will be better i was there for a week its been over a year now and im doing well no flare up going to have tummy tuck done on friday tell your friend good luck.

Melissa, congrats! I have reached my goal and just had my consult for the body lift, I'm so excited! Be sure to post when you can how the procedure went! It will help me know what is ahead, good luck and may the Lord keep you safe and the recovery swift. Ann N.