Hi MT, Oh, yes, I definitely think the sweater works with the outfit! It looks great! Your transformation really is amazing. Your face is just glowing and your beauty just shines through. You were pretty before surgery but now youare beautiful. Keep upi the good work! Hugs, Denise

Wow Denise, I can't believe what a rough year this has been for you. I can't even begin to understand how hard this must be for you, b/c I've been one of the lucky ones... but I do feel for you and hope they'll figure all of this out soon for you. Don't give up faith. Is there an internist or other RNY surgeon you could consult with? Sometimes I think Dr's can be just like us and think they can do no wrong, so it can't be something he did, right? Maybe a 2nd opinion would be helpful... although I'm sure that's the last thing you want to do... start over with someone new. UGH! It must be so frustrating. You know, it's stories like this that make me think back to all of the times I've heard from skinny people how WLS is "the easy way out"... HA! AS IF! Definitely NOT easy, especially when dealing with complications like you have. I'm sorry sweetie and will keep you in my thoughts and hope these issues will be resolved... just don't give up- we're all here for you! Lots of love, Dawn

Congrats Lisa!!! Good job!!! I can't believe how great that is- I'm so jealous!!!! What's your secret????? Keep up the good work! Lots of love, Dawn

Hey Judy, I know during different times of the month I have problems with cravings like I always did. The difference is that now I know it's just a mental thing. Somtimes I give in to the cravings, but just a little. Other times I tell myself I must be bored or something and I deny myself. It's difficult mostly when there's the tempting stuff right in front of you. I'm definitely NOT perfect, but I try to remind myself of how I used to promise myself that if I could just get the weight off, I'd never go back to being fat again... I probably remind myself of that at least once a day. If you're bored, try doing some sit-ups or push-ups or something. I sometimes will get on the floor and try to do some of my pilates moves... doesn't work at birthday parties, etc, but it does when I'm at home/work. Anyways, know you're not alone... we'll all be battling this for the rest of our lives... it's just how we handle it now, at the earlier stage that will determine if we're able to keep it off or are doomed to go back to our old ways. Everything in moderation, and remember, nothing tastes as good as skinny feels. You look beautiful by the way! Lots of love, Dawn

I feel like I am 250lbs again, and eating just the same way I did before surgery. Since last August I have lost 96lbs and gone from a size 22 to a size 8, who the heck do I think I am eating the way I have been eating !!! Has anyone else gone back to your compulsive eating patterns ? HELP Judy