Hello friends! Wow, I had forgotten all about this board, after becoming addicted to the OFF and the Minnesota boards. What a pleasure being able to see and read about my initial peers' progress. YEAY to each and every one of you! I agree with the unbelievability of being thisclose to two years out. Yeah, we're sure living proof WLS is definitely not the 'easy way out.' Update on me: The week before surgery I weighed 239, and am currently hovering between 136 and 139. Had gone up to 145 by the end of January for self-medicating on home-made eggnog ice cream after leaving my boyfriend of nineteen months. He physically assaulted me Nov. 19, then sweet-talked me into dropping charges and even took me to the city attorney to do it. Then was led to believe we were working things out (told him I'd stay if he sought professional help. Then it happened again Jan. 18th, exactly a week before my birthday. So I increased the frequency with my psychologist (who, after almost four years is similar to a best friend, yet maintains the professional boundaries). I subscribe to the adage 'fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.' Now I modified that to: 'physically hurt me once, I'm gone!' I'm learning to free myself of the co-dependency: was taking better care of him (nutritionally, emotionally, and financially), than myself, and I have multiple sclerosis (versus his bi-polar disease, which got insane when he stops his meds and self-medicates with booze and cigarettes). I also did the 5DPT, and upped both the protein and exercise. I've reasserted genuine control and am actually much more social, getting to a weekly MS lunch group, bi-weekly WLS support group, and bi-weekly OH coffee. I feel alive and marvelous, as I'm just too busy to think about the disappointment. Oooh, this is way long, but very catharticas well. Best wishes to each of you, and I 've re-bookmarked this board to remember to check in, especially with our upcoming two-year successes! And isn't it amazing to still be amazed by the Wows?! Take it from me, and always take care of you! Hugs galore, Patti

Started at 377, now around 250. Been there for awhile, have to get back to protiens only but it's hard.

Protein + Water + Exercise + Vitamins = SUCCESS! Get back to basics...watch your calories....track yourself. Best, Christina S

i had my surgery in july 2006 if u would like my email leave me message

i will be 2 yrs out in july but have only lost 100 pounds and gained back 18 pounds so really have only lost 90 some pounds.......what can i do to get the weight loss going again thanks jessica