13 months! Time to Check IN,,

So how is everybody doing? Reach your goal yet? What size are you now ? What is your favorite food these days? Any problems still lingering? Still taking your Vitms. ? Greatest WOW moment ? Greatest change ? Plans for PS Yet. if so when ( and Ya hoo!) I guess I'll go first Reach your goal yet? ..... ..... NO I am still hanging out at 139 or so..... Still have about 19 pounds to MD's goal and 25 to my goal. But this is an 18 months process. And as my DOC says that is 65 pounds that will not be coming back! What size are you now ? ..... ....... Jeans 8/10, ( from 18/20) Tops Small/Med was XL, a formal dress for a wedding A size 8 petit off the rack! What is your favorite food these days? ...... ... peanut butter on tosted english muffin. I can only eat a 1/2 muffin but it alway****s the spot. Any problems still lingering? ...... ....... still having problems with meat protiens, eggs, amd MILK as well as ulcers and constrictuers every few months or so. Still taking your Vitms. ? ...... .......... Sort of.... I needed to have B12 shots cause even with the Vit I was not getting enough. Also the IRON was making me sick so I am having a hard time finding vit, w/o iron. Greatest WOW moment ? ..... ...... when my oldest Son saw me for the first time since surgery. He was away for the 1st six months... so when he came hoem for Christmas break .... I was down 60 pounds. His expression was priceless. Greatest change ? ..... ..... My insulin requirments has dropped 80% My HaC1 was over 13 this time last year normal is 6.7 ..... .... Last Week I was 6.9 Plans for PS Yet. if so when ( and Ya hoo!) .......... I am hoping for a breast life cause they have gone south and flat, but no plans as of yet. Somehow when I had my surgery I tore my muscle in my shoulder it is still a mess. The MD thinks the extra stress of holding the "girls" up is not helping with the healing so I think My insurabce will pay. So what is up with the rest of you 8/30's! Lisa Rny 8/30/04 202.5 --- 139 goal 125

Reach your goal yet? Passed my goal. It was originally 150 that was when I was being naive. Flew past that months ago!!!! Starting weight was 229 used to wear size 18/20. What size are you now ? Current weight is 115 wearing size 0. What is your favorite food these days? Have always loved seafood and still do. But my favorite thing to eat is Honey Nut Cheerios!!!! I'm so addicted!!!! Any problems still lingering? After surgery I had a flare up of my ulcer. I don't think that it was related to my surgery. After surgery I had to take my Masters Comprehensive exam the studying and then the six hour exam took me down. I've never had any other problem. Prior to surgery I was NOT on any medication and didn't have any pre-existing conditions. Still taking your Vitms. ? Okay I'm being honest I take my vitamins but not on a daily basis. They make me constipated. I get B-12 shots and take Andrew Lessman multivitamins. Greatest WOW moment ? While standing in my fiances kitchen I looked around and saw a skinny woman standing in the mirror it was ME!!!! That is when I realized just how much weight I lost prior to that I still saw myself as FAT. Greatest change ? Shedding my fat body and the great enjoyment of being thin HOWEVER the greatest change was the increased energy and the TRUE enjoyment of looking at myself and truly enjoying the person that I've become. Plans for PS Yet. if so when: Actually just had plastic surgery July 20th I had a tummy tuck (with hernia repair) and it is FABULOUS!!!! My stomach is the flattest that it's ever been. I can lay in bed and look at my vagina (yahoo) sorry for the graphics!!! But anyone who has ever had a hanging panni can appreciate this "little" accomplishment!!!! I have a nice belly button and the healing continues to be AWESOME. Early next year I'm having Brachioplasty (bat wings will be pulled and tucked.) and breast implants!!!!! the girls have become deflated they are actually missing please call me if you find them. In closing the decision to have weight loss surgery is one that I've never regretted. I just turned forty last Saturday and could truly appreciate my transition. I feel GREAT and know that I've reclaimed my body. My life long goal is to maintain my healthy lifestyle. I've started seeing a psychotherapist becasue of my ongoing issues with food. I've come to the realization that I'm an emotional eater and I'm terrified of re-gaining weight. I've learned that losing weight is the EASY part however, maintaining my new way of life will prove challenging. However, it's a challenge that I've accepted and will focus on. Peace and blessings, Marcy 229---115

Hi Slender! You are doing a fantastic job! Keep up the good work! You will be at goal in no time! Reach your goal yet? No I am 6 pounds away from my goal of 120 What size are you now ? 4 bottoms and small or xsmall shirt, I think I will be in a 2 real soon..........it is so unreal What is your favorite food these days? peanut butter south beach diet bars mmmmmmmmmmm... I am addicted and grilled chicken Any problems still lingering? not at all Still taking your Vitms. ? I am really bad about taking my vits, I need to get on it Greatest WOW moment ? There are so many Greatest change ? How differently I am treated by others now! It is unreal! Plans for PS Yet. if so when ( and Ya hoo!) No plans............I wish I had the money though --Marianne 5'0 256/126/120

Hi Lisa! So far....I am dong fine! Reach your goal yet? I started at 265 lbs., and I now weigh 159 lbs. and I have not reached thte goal that my doctor has set for me. He wants me at 135-135 lbs......I don't see that but I would like toget down to 140-145 lbs. I think that would be a nice wieght for me. What size are you now ? I am a size 12/14........I am really happy at this size! What is your favorite food these days? Uuummmm, I have been into granny smith apples and peanut butter.......or STEAK! YUM! Any problems still lingering? I am still on one blood pressure pill.....that is OK.....it is hereditary and I will not be able to shake it......so one pill will have to do! Still taking your Vitms. ? Yes, when I remember! I'm having a harder time getting my calcuim in! Greatest WOW moment ? I when people that know me have not seen me....and they have to look again to see that is is me! Greatest change ? Just being able to move around with more ease, and without pain! Plans for PS Yet. if so when ( and Ya hoo!) No, No, NO! I really have been fortunate with not a lot of hanging skin......I will live with what I got! Have a great day, this was a fun post! Bernice................

Reach your goal yet? I started with a lot to lose and have reached the goal I originally set. I have since amended it and would like to lose another 20 lbs. What size now? I started out struggling to fit into size 28/30 and am now in size 12 or 14 in pants and M/L in tops. What is my favorite food? 1/2 a low-carb wrap from either Subway or Raley's/BelAir. I also try to eat an apple or pear or whatever fruit is in season, preferably organic so it is locally grown & vine-ripened, every day. Any problems? I have been stuggling with anemia, but it is mostly due to a woman-problem that should be taken care of this month. Taking vitamins? I am not saying I don't ever miss, but I do carry then with me and most days I remember to take them. Greatest Wow? When I was able to lift up my entire body with just my arms while sitting on a barstool the other day. I am 5'8'' and am not really a light weight, but I was able to do it. Greatest change? I am in love with working out and it is a big part of my life. Even though I expected people to treat me differently, I had no idea how true that would be. I am still adjusting to it, especially since I do not look any different to myself. Plans for PS? Not at this time. There is not enough extra skin that insurance would pay for it, and I am not sure it is worth it to me. The risk and costs are pretty high. I have been pretty lucky, at least with clothes on I look okay.

Reach your goal yet? My goal is/was 145. I am at 152, so not far to go. These last lbs are so hard to loose. What size now? I started out as a 3x/26. Now 12/14 pants and med or large top. I like my tops a bit full. Have worn a small. What is my favorite food? Fish, hamburger(was never a red meat person), fruit of any kind and my ole standby, cottage cheese. Any problems? None at this time...did have a bit of a problem eating meat. Just could not get it to go down. Taking vitamins? Most days. Not had a B-12 in several months. Do the melt in mouth B-12. Calcium, never can remember it. Did put the bottle by my bed, so am getting better at remembering. Greatest Wow? So many! My daughter's cloths are a wee bit too large for me! Met a friend of 30 years for lunch this week and she did not recognize me! Had not seen her in the past 4 months. I HAVE TOES!! Was a good one. Greatest change? I really look at myself in mirror. And love what I see. Plans for PS? Nope! Not much hanging skin. The girls are flat and hang, but what the heck, they are skinny!