YAAAAAYYYYY!!! I'm so happy for you! There's something magical about the -100 lbs thing. HAPPY DANCE FOR YOU! ---- Leslie -101

Congratulations!! I'm dancing for you! Doesn't it feel great!!?? Shelley 360/235/??? -125

Wow, you've done so well, you SHOULD be proud of yourself!!! I think part of our focusing on the negative comes from years and years of being obese and hating ourselves. I don't know about you, but I really really really did not like myself before the surgery. I'm working through all of that and learning to give myself compliments (kind of) and accept compliments from others, although that's a tough one for me. Little by little we'll have our self esteem back and then we won't notice all of the negatives... (I'm not trying to imply that you have a low self-esteem, but I do, so if this doesn't apply to you, please don't take it personally). Anyways, you've done WONDERFULLY, you're absolutely BEAUTIFUL, and SKINNY too!!!!!!!!! And yes, smiles are always nicer, but mine is pretty much a mug shot too!!! (That's a before pic by the way... I need to send in a new photo). Take care and keep up the good work!!!! *HUG* Dawn

I am two pounds from the century club, but I am trying hard not to focus on it. Yeah, right!! I can see a difference in my clothes and how I look, but it is funny that I always seem to focus on the negative. Now I notice the extra skin, that my face is not as tight, my breast are saggy---you know the drill. I am thrilled that I was able to get the surgery. I am estatic that I have lost so much weight. I am pleased a*****h that I am wearing clothes from high school (ok I am a pack rat.) It is just I wish I could stay in that happy place and not focus on what I don't like. Any thoughts, advice, admonishments??? Take care Alicia P.S. Have you noticed my picture looks like a mug shot. Maybe I should try to smile. 240/144/130

Actually Terry was not anorexic she was bulimic. The constant forced vomiting is very hard on the heart, and the electrolytes. So unless you are sticking your finger down your throat after each meal, you are not at risk. Sorry to be so blunt but if you are eating a well balanced diet and not doing anything to endanger yourself physically (like forced vomiting) then you really don't have anything to worry about. Just remember the rule of protein first and you will be ok. Greg