ATTENTION: EVERYONE!

I figured it'd be cool to make an update type thread with a bunch of questions and you can share your answers/feelings/emotions and whatever. Name: Age: Current Weight: How much weight have you lost since surgery?: Are you happy with the amount of weight you've lost?: How much more do you want to lose?: Has everything gone as you thought it would, or has it been easier or harder?: What are THREE POSITIVE thing in your life that has changed (maybe a goal you reached, or something like that?: What is ONE NEGATIVE thing in your life that has changed?: Do you go to support groups?: Do you have a goal you want to reach by Christmas (12 days away!)?: How are you planning to handle the holiday eating? Are you worried?: Are you a much happier person now, than you were 4-5 months ago?: Pat yourself on the back, for a job well done guys and gals! Have a great week!!

Name: Ashley Age: 19 Current Weight: 169 How much weight have you lost since surgery?: 68 pounds! Are you happy with the amount of weight you've lost?: Yes, but I really wanted to be at 160 by Christmas. How much more do you want to lose?: About 45 pounds (my goal is 125). Has everything gone as you thought it would, or has it been easier or harder?: It's been harder than I thought. But that's the way life works right? I don't regret it at all, but there have been some bumps along the road, but we're all making it out okay. What are THREE POSITIVE thing in your life that has changed (maybe a goal you reached, or something like that?: 1. I can talk to guys without feeling embarrassed of my weight. 2. I can run for 30 minutes straight. 3. I can sit comfortably in the chairs at Pistons games. What is ONE NEGATIVE thing in your life that has changed?: 1. I'm constantly cold all the time now. Do you go to support groups?: I go to one once a month. It doesn't really help that much though, honestly. Do you have a goal you want to reach by Christmas (12 days away!)?: I'd like to lose a few more pounds before then. But I think my overall goal is not to gain any around then. How are you planning to handle the holiday eating? Are you worried?: I'm a little worried, since I've learned I can tolerate cookies and sugars and what not. But I'll just have to not indulge in all that sweet stuff.

well I am a young 41 year old. had gbs done on July 5th. lost 100 lbs. so far need to loose 13 more. 3 good things........let me see. I CAN BREATH I CAN WALK I LOOK SEXY AS HELLO LOL I THINK SO ANYWAY 3 BAD THINGS nobody is scared of me anymore everyone watches me eat now to see how much I eat my ex boyfriend has not come back to me yet. was it hard or easy.........HARD VERY HARD I get sick alot. Throw up almost everyday. Or over eat and get sick. I don't have a support group here in my little town. But I work in the wic department for the county so all we do is talk about foods that are good for women and children so I get to learn alot about food at work. It was hard be being so fat telling people what to eat. My life is almost the same. all I do is work and go home I have a 19 year old son and a 14 year old daughter. I have been divorced for 6 years now. caught him cheating. Then met another guy fell in love and he did the same thing to me after 5 years with him. Not good luck with the men. Well god bless all of you and have a good christmas. I hope santa brings me a man with no legs so he want run around on me. Just playing I want a man with all his body parts. Good day to all. Amy

oh yeah I weigh 160 lbs.

Name: Sharon Age: 36 Current Weight: 188 How much weight have you lost since surgery?: 84lbs Are you happy with the amount of weight you've lost?: You bet. I would love to hit the century club by 6 months but I think that was a bit aggressive for my surgery. How much more do you want to lose?: 48lbs. Has everything gone as you thought it would, or has it been easier or harder?: It's been about as I thought...I had researched for so long, and made a choice I was confident about. I love my DS. What are THREE POSITIVE thing in your life that has changed (maybe a goal you reached, or something like that?: 1 - Flying is such a joy now... 2 - Being able to fit in normal clothes..no more plus sizes... 3 - I weigh less than my husband finally! What is ONE NEGATIVE thing in your life that has changed?: My feet hurt and swelled ALL the time....it's pretty much gone away now. Do you go to support groups?: Yes, I figure I need to pay it forward for other pre-ops because I know how important it was for me. Do you have a goal you want to reach by Christmas (12 days away!)?: Well, not really, another few pounds would be good. How are you planning to handle the holiday eating? Are you worried?: Nope, another reason why I love my DS. There is nothing that is truly off limits, in moderation of course. I bake some kick-butt cookies so I'm looking forward to those. Are you a much happier person now, than you were 4-5 months ago?: Happier? Yes. My life is so good. Great poll Sharon

Ok I re-read the negative thing....I'm a dummy. As to one negative - I'll give you two. I can't believe how freaking cold I am all the time, and I have these ^#$^%#$^%#$^$ hemmoroids. Sharon

Name: Sue Age: 49 Current Weight: 177 How much weight have you lost since surgery?: 96 Are you happy with the amount of weight you've lost?: Yes so far How much more do you want to lose?: 30-35 more Has everything gone as you thought it would, or has it been easier or harder?: Yes, I have not thrown up once and all has been very smooth, only tiny hurdles as in tummy aches a bit. What are THREE POSITIVE thing in your life that has changed (maybe a goal you reached, or something like that?: 1. No more fat lady ugly clothes. 2. Much more energy than before. 3. Men are now paying attention to me WHOOO HOOOO What is ONE NEGATIVE thing in your life that has changed?: 1. Can't afford to keep buying new clothes and only need them for 3 weeks or so. Do you go to support groups?: Yes Do you have a goal you want to reach by Christmas (12 days away!)?: Not really, am on a plateau now, breaking that would be great. How are you planning to handle the holiday eating? Are you worried?: Nope, I don't have head hunger so I will be just fine. Are you a much happier person now, than you were 4-5 months ago?: Zippede Doo Daaa Heck Yea Matey..... Sue

Name: Melissa Garcia Age: 24 Current Weight: 221 How much weight have you lost since surgery?: 116 Are you happy with the amount of weight you've lost?: YES!!! How much more do you want to lose?: Anonther 51 lbs. I want to weigh 170. I'm 5'11 so 170 will give me a BMI of normal. Has everything gone as you thought it would, or has it been easier or harder?: It has been easier. I have had no problems. Very little pain after surgery. I thought I would have a lot of pain but it wasn't bad at all. What are THREE POSITIVE thing in your life that has changed (maybe a goal you reached, or something like that?: 1. I can cross my legs!! 2. I feel better 3. I can run and play with my daughter What is ONE NEGATIVE thing in your life that has changed?: I shop to much Do you go to support groups?: yes once a month and everyone is really nicee there. Do you have a goal you want to reach by Christmas (12 days away!)?: I wanted to loss 100 lbs by Christmas but I'm done 116 so I met that goal. How are you planning to handle the holiday eating? Are you worried?: I'm not worried. I don't eat sweets and did good at Thanksgiving so I'll be fine. Are you a much happier person now, than you were 4-5 months ago?: I'm much happier none then 5 months ago!! Melissa 337/221/170

Name: Maureen Abramson 'Mo' Age: 49 Current Weight: 223 How much weight have you lost since surgery?: 67 pounds Are you happy with the amount of weight you've lost?: Very happy, Although I thought I would have lost more by now, considering I was 290 at surgery time. But I am so thankful and very happy with what i have accomplished so far. How much more do you want to lose?:at least 73 more pounds to put me at 150 pounds. I would like to be 140 if I could get there, but I'll take 150. Has everything gone as you thought it would, or has it been easier or harder?: AT times hard and at times much easier than I thought it would be. I still struggle with food demons and catch myself grazing or snacking.. I have a problem keeping food down sometimes.But I have had NO major complications. What are THREE POSITIVE thing in your life that has changed (maybe a goal you reached, or something like that?: I can cross my legs!!! I walk now and stand with out pain! I feel like a new person! and I look like one! What is ONE NEGATIVE thing in your life that has changed?: I don't dread getting up everyday and beginning a new day.. I now look forward to everything! Do you go to support groups?: I did go to my Surgeons office support meetings with all the people who have had surgery with him for a few months but I wasn't really liking it.. I disagreed with how strict these people were.. I mentioned at one meeting that i eat some bread and I thought they were going to riot! So I get support on here and on 2 other gorups on line.. I have met wonderful friends this way and get lots of support. Do you have a goal you want to reach by Christmas (12 days away!)?: I would love to be at 70 pounds down I would really love 75.. but I'm shooting for 70. How are you planning to handle the holiday eating? Are you worried?: After Thanks giving, I think this will be a peice of cake.. well not literaly..LOL! but we all made it through the first hurdle so this is just gonna get easier! Are you a much happier person now, than you were 4-5 months ago?: I am a new person, I feel and look great. I am happy, grateful, thankful, and proud of all I have been through. like I said before I look forward to each new day and I thank God I had this surgery! peace mo

Name: Linda Age: 34 Current Weight: 194 How much weight have you lost since surgery?: 61 Are you happy with the amount of weight you've lost?: yes How much more do you want to lose?:50 Has everything gone as you thought it would, or has it been easier or harder?: I thank GOD everyday for this journey....it hasn't been the easiest but I've read so many with severe complications.. What is ONE NEGATIVE thing in your life that has changed?: HAIR LOSS Do you go to support groups?: no...have not attended one yet...I keep saying I will be each time I miss the day. Do you have a goal you want to reach by Christmas (12 days away!)?: not really...I take one day at a time. How are you planning to handle the holiday eating? Are you worried?: Thanksgiving went with out a hitch...so I will just continue just eating smaller protions and NO sugar.. Are you a much happier person now, than you were 4-5 months ago?: Yes much happier with my weight loss