Happy surgiversary, Tammy. We really have come a long way - haven't we? LOL, Sherry 276/166/140

HAPPY SURGIVERSARY! Mine is also today! I have been feeling really emotional today. I woke up this morning and im down 101lbs. i was hoping to see the big -100 by by 1 year and i did! I cant believe how much my life has changed since this day last year! Thanks for everyones support during this beautiful journey! I love u all! Kim 264/163/135

So one year ago today I was in the hospital recovery from my gastic bypass. Wow...what a whirlwind ride this has been. I've gone from gasping for breath walking ever so slowly up the stairs to running up the stairs without thinking twice. Other milestones: -Losing 102 lbs since surgery -Crossing my legs without a thought -Wearing a size 14/16 jeans (button & zip) & have alot of breathing room. Shirts size medium/large -Putting on my socks & not feeling my heart pound in my head -Squatting down without falling over -Energy level.........UH through the roof -Learning the new lifestyle & embracing it -Learning this is a tool & without proper use....IT WILL NOT WORK -Embracing life -Learning how much of a FAST & Emotional eater I really was -Food is no longer the center of my life -Riding amusement park rides & having room left between my stomach & the bar -Having my seat in my vehicle where it belongs & not pushed way back to make room for my stomach -Realizing that all this time I thought I was Big Boned...I'M NOT (my wrists are sooooo tiny) -My size 8 rings are are constantly spinning on my finger...can now wear a 7 -discoverying soooooo many wonderful people on this website. Those of whom I could not even imagine taking this journey without.... I LOVE YOU ALL -having my true friends stick by me through all of my emotional roller coasters....(love ya Wendy)..... My Sister, Deb, who I am so thankful for being able to walk this journey together. My daughters that have gone from having a Mother struggling to get off the couch to having energy. They've lived, first hand, the journey with me....What would I do without my girls??? I love them sooooo MUCH. My sister, Chicky, who I have talked to daily throughout this process & has always reminded me to remember from where I've come (love ya Cheech). My sister, Rosie, who is starting her journey today.....she's always been so excited for me....& all my other family members & friends.... I LOVE THEM ALL SOOOO MUCH.... I could go on forever. Most importantly, I am so grateful to God for blessing me with the opportunity to increase my health, my lifestyle, and continued success through this journey. I know it is through the grace of God that I am here today. Happy 1 year to all my OH August Friends (Donna today too)..... You all mean so much to me & I hope we can get the opportunity to all meet some day. We've gone through so much together & I can't imagine my life without you. Let's remember to always keep in touch, stay focused & never forget to CELEBRATE OUR SUCCESS... We ROCK.... Here's to the start of another successful year.... ((((HUGS)))) & Tammy

at least 30 minutes Lisa B

The question is something I have asked before on the main messageboard. How long do you're wait before you drink after you finish your meal or food? My doctor told me to wait 2 hours before I drink. But I have never did it, I wait maybe 1 hour to 1 hour and thirty minutes. Most of the time I take 2 to 3 sips after I eat so I can have that wet sensation in my mouth. And then I wait. Let me know what you're do. Take care Carolyn