Hi lisa,I just got this message,how are you? I'm still staying the same.Some days I feel so bloaded.I know I'm not eating right,tell you the truth,some days I eat nothing till 3 or 4 in the afternoon.I really need to buckle down.I feel great,not getting sick.But I would like to be 150 or 155.And I'm stuck know at 163,for about 4 months.I was 151,my husband and other people said I looked to skinny and sick.So I was trying to gain a few pounds.But I want to still want to be 150 to 155 at the highest.Take care talk to you soon.

Congrats on your pregnancy. I have a 6 month old daughter! Hope it's been smooth! Angelina 5'4" 253/149/135-140 someday

What was your personal opinion about the surgery? I found out about the surgery in my job. 2 girls had surgery to cure their obesity. I noticed a huge difference in their physical looks. They looked great. I was getting bigger and bigger. I was trying all kinds of diets to lose the weight. I was also trying to by taking exercise classes or joining a gym. I was out of control. Many co-workers were starting to tell me that I should do the same. I would always say never. I would rather die than have the surgery. Remember that was my old opinion. I would say God made our stomach a certain size for a reason. I thought that I was messing with Gods creation if I had the surgery. The company closed down and I got even bigger. I was morbid obese. After falling on my face, not being able to walk, having hypertenion, sleep apnea, high blood bressure, almost diabetes, and many more personal problems, I decided it was the best thing for me. No one from that old job have seen me since my surgery. I don't know how I will react if I ever saw one of them. Today, I do believe in the surgery.

I was excited! My surgeons office had submitted to my medical group around 6/27 or so and they needed approval from the actual health plan so they faxed everything for approval on 7/2...on 7/8 I called to see if they had received everything and was told I had an approval! It was so easy! Kristy EDD 8/6/06 36 weeks It's a girl - Alice Kay

Kathryn, your story is funny. A six month dieit? I understand the reason why the surgeion want us to lose weight, but you want the surgery because you can't lose the weight. Is it better for the insurance to aprove the surgery than to be paying for medication and treatments for an overweight person who is sick? Yes, you were blessed. I am happy you liked the question. I hope you have a question or comment for us. You too have a great weekend and take care.