I crossed over to the "Loosing" side and all I can say is WOW, what an adventure!! The quality of my life has improved 1,000%. I can stand and/or walk non-stop for hours without pain. My energy level and stamina has increased 10x, as well as my motivation to do things. I weigh every morning and measure monthly. My highest weight was 273 and I'm currently 154 (-119 lbs). The scale hasn't budged for a month and I may be done, but I'm not sad. I've lost 111" which has left me with some redundant skin, and still I have no regrets. Even after a year, my head still thinks I'm a fat girl. I wear a size 6 but my eyes see a size 18 in the mirror. It's weird! So here I sit... one year later...reflecting back and I will say, this is the best anniversary of anything I have ever celebrated. Wishing each and every one of you continued success on your Journey ~ I love you guys (((HUGS)))

wooooooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooooooo 1 year post op and 25 pounds from goal. im so excited. in november i will have my tummy tuck done im really nervous about that. anyone had theres yet?

Congratulations on your rebirthday! Try not to get hung up on the numbers. If you're in a size 8 or 6, you must look great! Enjoy your new freedom and the ability to shop anywhere! Keep up the great work.

My one year anniversary was Aug 4th too, and I didn't get as far as I wanted to go. I still have 38 lbs to be at my goal and 24 to be considered a normal weight for my height. Still, I've lost 106 lbs. Lately when I think about the whole issue of not losing what I wanted to, I remind myself that 1. I am now part of the large percentage of people in the united states that only have about 30lbs to lose, 2. Like them, I will have to work hard to get to my goal, and 3. I am now considered normal for an American. All I ever wanted to be was normal. I don't require myself to be thin or perfect. So everytime I see the green eyed monster crawling up on me when I read posts from people *****ach their goals in 6 months or so, I just tell myself there is NOTHING wrong with being normal and like all the other normal (average) people in the US I WILL continue to work to my goal. You all are doing great by the way. Keep it up.

hiya all WOW, cant believe its been 1 year already. Seems like just yesterday I was in the hospital having surgery. On the 18th it will be 1 year for me, I go to the doctor Aug 27 for my 1 year appt. I'm kinda nervous cause I got to thinking today, what if he still thinks I'm way too fat LOL I am down 127 pounds with 26 more to go but boy is it taking forever...slow slow slow. I've been reading alot of posted messages out there and noticed I'm not the only one who ha**** a stand still. That is more comforting to know I am not alone If I had to do it all over again I would Take care and god bless all Gerri