My almost 6 month update:

Well, I've lost 80lbs. I'm extremely happy, except next Friday I have to go back in the hospital to get my hernia fixed. Dr. says it's only about an hour procedure. I had this hernia before the WLS. I wanted to ask anyone if they've had noticed any lumps on their bodies. If so please let me know what they are..I went for a mamo and ultra the other day and the Dr. says the one on my breast looks like a bobo, like I hurt myself, which I did a while ago. Now I have two more one on my back behind my shoulder blade and one on my side just on top of my ribs. Well I'm looking forward to walking once again, now that the weather is getting better. I lost my hair but it's growing back and that's a good thing. I'm not going to say that the struggle is almost over, because I know that it will be on going for the rest of my life. I feel so good, no more pain in the legs and knees. Even the pressure in my eyes (glaucomo) has gone down. My blood sugar is good and normal as long as I stay within the prescribed recommended amount. I have a great deal of energy and I'm complemented every day. Happy, Happy It's good! Thanks for all who have welcomed me and cheered me. I started out 260 lbs and was suffering. Everything hurt as some know. I'll send a picture of myself as soon as I can get it posted to the site. Thanks to all

Hi Patti! Hon, congratulations on your awesome loss!!! WOOHOO! Sorry about the hernia. That sucks! But it seems like your other co-morbidities are gone and going away! That is great news. Thanks for the update, sweetie. I am so happy for you. Hugs, Denise

'Good thoughts coming your way Patti for your hernia surgery. Congrats on your weight loss, that's wonderful. Most of us can relate to your back and leg pain, I think it goes along w/ MO. Keep up the good work. ~best, barb lapRNY 8/30/04 276/182/135