WOW!! You look great, I can't wait to get my pictures on my profile. I am waiting till my 1 year Anniversary to take my 1 year picture. Isn't it great to feel this good? Congratulations!!!!!

Thanks to both of you for the kind words!! I admit that it is often still so hard for me to see all the loss...whenever I post new pictures I end up looking at them for a couple of days off and on, just to let it sink in that it's really me! Of course, I still look in the mirror and see my "trouble areas"...the tummy that needs to be tucked, the batwings that need to be removed, the thighs that don't seem to want to go away...ah, perfectionism at its finest! But at least I guess I look pretty decent in my clothes! LOL ~Stacy

Dr. Thomas Sterry is a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. He's located at 895 Park Avenue in New York office number is 212-249-4020. So why this information???? I've had the pleasure of not only having a great consultation with Dr. Sterry but he also performed my Tummy Tuck with Muscle Tightening/Strengthing on July 20th 2005. Dr. Sterry is first and foremost professional, integrity driven, experienced, caring and more than anything else understanding. when I first viewed his web site via Obesity Help I thought of course he's going to "want" to appeal to our population. My goodness, was I ever WRONG!!!! Okay yes, as his web site states he has years of experience dealing with past obese patients, he understands our bodies and the dynamic changes that we've pushed them to with years of yo-yo dieting and exercise, he understands that since we've taken the major step to gain control of our lives that taking a step as big as plastic surgery is very important to us and not something that we would leave up to chance. If you are in the process of researching a plastic surgeon and live in the New York City area consider Dr. Thomas Sterry. It's a decision you'll never regret. During my consultation I knew that he would take care of me not only in surgery but beyond. This definitely came into play on Thursday night at about 10:55 I was writhing around in pain. I contacted his service and immediately after hanging up my phone rang. Trust me it was immediate when you are experiencing that kind of pain time is slower than normal (he didn't wait for another second). Upon hearing my voice he knew that I was in distress. He asked what was I experiencing?? He never tried to make it less or make it something else. I explained to him what I was feeling, how I was feeling and what my body was doing. He then instructed me to remove the binder, take 2 Vicodins and 2 motrins. Before I was able to get it out... He stated that "I know that Motrin is against your Weight loss Doctor's medications but these two won't cause any harm and it will assit with your chief complaint" (PAIN). Boy was he right. I was asleep within the next 20 minutes. This was very important to me and although I coulnd't envision this during our consultation I'm thankful that I was able to meet a person with integrity. Well, the pain and muscle spasms have since passed and as of yesterday I had my right drain removed. My Stomach looks incredible!!!! Actually beyond my expectations!!!! If you can't imagine that then you know that this is the man that you need to meet. Peace and blessings, Marcy

I hit my 1 year goal of 185 a little bit early, and to celebrate I posted new pics up in my profile and on my Picturetrail! I know I always enjoy seeing everyone's updates, so I thought I would share :D ~Stacy

thank you Dawn.... I cant believe its almost a year already... time sure has gone by so fast. Debra