WOW!!!! Do you look simply amasing . You have done an awesome job .How beautiful you look . Well i have ben doing better But still i have the constant fear in the back of my mind . Although i can eat anything and everything . I have to remind myself i shouldnt and i have got 7 of those pounds back off. But i am so tempted to eat sweets . I told kidos no sweets this summer will be bought unless it is special occasion an occ. cone or something . I just cant have it in the house .. I to dont want to be in that small group that gains ,But i can see how easy it is to get there . I have been walking daily and it is nice to get out pushing the lil one in the stroller is work out enough LOL . Me and 6 of the kidos went to six flags yesterday ,we did alot of walking . They had an ice cram cone and i only took like 2 small bites and opted for the turkey leg .bOY WAS THAT HARD .Not to mention the funnel cakes . take care keep in touch . i send you a few things on in your e-mail on occasion . Take care and i love ya too. You have done so awesome .You should be so proud .. (((((Hugs)))))

Interesting article from Health Magazine. A good source in developing realistic expectations...... suggests aiming for being healthy and fit!! "Body Type" From Health Magazine Even if they were roommates in some wacky sitcom, there wouldn't be much wardrobe swapping among actress Calista Flockhart, tennis champ Serena Williams, and comedian Rosie O'Donnell. Each exemplifies a distinct body type, a difference in frame that transcends weight or shape. Like eye color or height, body type is dictated by heredity, and it's fixed at birth. In the 1930s, Harvard psychologist William H. Sheldon described three basic body types with terms still used today: Ectomorphic. A quick metabolism and a slender body with little fat are hallmarks of an ectomorph. This body type has a lean frame, often with narrow hips, long legs, and a long neck. Some rail-thin ectomorphs have trouble gaining weight. Mesomorphic. Muscular mesomorphs look like natural-born athletes, with wide shoulders, a narrow waist, and broad hips. The weight they gain tends to distribute itself evenly, and they lose fat and build muscle at a fast rate. Endomorphic. Endomorphs suffer from a slow metabolism. They put on pounds quickly, and they have to fight to keep weight off their heavy bones and sturdy frame. Without exercise, their body fat sticks around, even when they follow a healthy eating regimen. Understanding your body type before starting a weight-training or diet program will help you have realistic expectations and set attainable goals. If you're an endomorph, for example, an exercise and diet plan may change the amount of fat and muscle you have, but it can't make a big-boned woman look like a waif. And both endomorphs and ectomorphs tend to develop smaller muscles than mesomorphs. No body type is inherently better than any other; cultural and social forces, not biology, often determine what kind of body is in favor. Rather than striving for a look that contradicts your body type -- and that may be out of fashion in a few years -- aim to make the body you have as healthy and fit as possible. --Julianne Hill Published October, 2004 © 2004 Health Publishing, Inc.

{{{Sherri}}} Love ya girl. I too can eat pretty much anything. Not always a good thing. My scale says I'm holding at 145, although I think some day it's lying and I'm up a bit more than that. *sigh* I do get concerned that I will too start re-gaining. Even though Dr. R. said that most patients do re-gain some and then level off, I don't want to be one of them. Feel free to call me any time. I was just in your neck of the woods yesterday! Traci

I am an RN and my experience with gastric bypass patients had caused me to be totally opposed to the surgery because I took care of those who had infections and other post-op complications. But then one of my friends had the surgery and did so well. I had reached a point in my life that I was going to die sooner rather than later if I did not do something about my weight. I researched and talked to a lot of people before choosing my surgeon. I had surgery on July 6, 2004, and did have some problems after (mostly related to my other health issues) but have never regretted my decision to have the surgery. I have lost 165 lbs. and still have about 70 more to go. I am no longer diabetic, went from 15 prescription meds to 5, did a 2-mile walk race last year, play with my grandchildren, and love life. Go to my profile and you will see my journey and it detours. I do have one regret--that I did not have the surgery years earlier. Good luck to you on your journey and know that as your body changes, your mental and emotion you will have to change also. Monna

Well hello everyone, With a busy weekend ahead and rain in the forcast...I will try to stay focussed on good choices. Hope everyone has a great weekend. Hugs Karen. 290 -161- 149