Hey all!! I just visited my PCP and never thought I'd be so excited about my back pain. She said the pains I've been having are due to my center of gravity changing and the weight and size of my panni. You may be thiking "is she crazy, why get excited??" the reason I'm excited is because of this pain, my isurance just might cover a tummy tuck. I want to start researching procedures and docs. I am about 25lbs from my goal, so timing is perfect. If anyone else is having back pain, or looking into PS, please reply and let me know wht you are going thru. Thanks for listening. -Becca 315/184/160??

Wonderful Job on the weight loss! I want a Harley too! Our whole family rides 'em but us. We have young kids and they take our time, energy and money! Maybe in 10 years my wife and I can get into that again.

Hi Everyone, My Name is Jean Im from NH my surgery was July 30 of 2003 I was 390 Im down 124 lbs with alot more to go I had every complications and Im still in the healing process but I had a wonderful Dr which helps tremendously I developed blood cloths in my lungs I had abcesses I had draining I almost died 3 times but now I feel good but the weight has stopped coming off hope to hear from some of you and good luck to all on your weight loss success Jean

Just a little update since my surgery on 7/24/03 I have lost a total of 114lbs. I am stuck right now, and have not lost a pound in 2weeks. I think my decrease in the protein shakes is making it hard for me to lose.I will keep everyone posted

Wow, Chris. That is incredible!!! Congratulations! (The part about the 7 yr old seriously had me LOL!!!) I have a marathon goal in my future and have just started running. You are such an inspiration .... now I know I can do. Michelle -119