Lori.... Happy 1 year Sista .................. You've come so far...I'm soooo very proud of you. Look at you in the 160's...... What a wild & crazy ride this past year has been.... I ditto what you've said...couldn't have done it without you.... So, how did you CELEBRATE? Vegas....HECK YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ((((HUGS)))) & Tammy PS>>>you're welcome to use my phrase anytime

Well, I too am at the 1 year mark today. Just got home from my 1 year Dr. Appt. Officially, I am down 130 pounds per the scale at the Dr's office. My morning weigh in has me at 134. I will take either! I am so happy that I did this for myself. It is one of the best things I have ever done for myself. Much like Aunt Lori, Plastic Surgery is the next thing to look at. My arms are big and the skin just hangs. I will go back to my regular doctor to get a referral for the plastic surgery sections. I have rashes (and smells) under my panni and under the breasts. In addition, I have back aches and shoulder pains -- not sure if that is from the extra skin of the breasts or the skin on my upper arms. Will go for a free consultation and see where we go from here. I would guestimate that I have 20 to 25 pounds of skin that would come off, more if I was looking at doing my legs, but I am not sure if I want to do that. Will let you know how I make out! Now, I want to thank all of you. Even that I lurk more than I post, I read this board almost daily. I get a lot of positive energy from all of you and I appreciate each and every one of you for that. I never feel like I am going through this alone. My sisters are out there -- even a few brothers. Thank you for going on this journey with me and keeping me company along the way! Keep up the good work everyone and again, THANK YOU! Eileen 337/204/160-170ish?

Hi Tammy, Thanks for posting and letting us know how your sister is doing. It is amazing to remember those first days out a year ago. Hopefully she will be getting the hang of this soon and not have so much pain. We had a terrible storm here in Florida yesterday, so I didn't get a walk in. I'm having a yard sale tomorrow and hope to have good weather. I don't know though. Well, hopefully the exercise will get into gear here soon. Lori 293/193.5/135

Hi Sue, Congrats on loosing 89 pounds. That is something to say to people. They are amazed whenever I say that I've lost 98 pounds. I get upset that I'm not at 100 yet, but then I think about where I was a year ago and think, "Wow! I'm doing fantastic." Usually I quit my diet or whatever program I'm trying by the 4 or 5 month and have gained it all back and more by now. If I were back to my old habits of life, I would probably weigh in at 420 or 450 by now...thank God for this tool. Instead I can say I have lost _____ pounds and be proud of myself. If all us lightweights thought about that instead of getting down about where we think we should be, I believe I could (almost) throw away my scale. Well, sorry for the side-bar. Congrats to you and keep up the good work on your journey!! Lori 293/193.5/135

Hi Charloris, Congrats on your year celebrtion!! Wow! 174.8 is an amazing amount of weight loss, you go girl!!!!!! Keep up with the journey. Lori 293/193.5/135