Well, hi to you too! I have a myspace... had to sign up to see pictures on a friend's site. http://www.myspace.com/iluvabcz I don't go there very often, but consider yourself added! Dawn

Hi Jackie, Well, at least your post got you and some of the other lurkers to actually post. ;o) I don't recognize any of the ladies who answered you. I think we've all just moved past talking about post-op life to now living it. Most of us regulars post at least 1-2 times a month. For me, this month has just flown by... I can't believe it's been so long since I was last on. I'll have to go check the Grad board - though I like how easy it is to find messages on our little board. Dawn

Hi everyone. I know this board has not been very active lately.... Probably somewhat related to the weather and everyone being so busy. A question. I know some folks have had Plastic Surgery. I am curious about who has had it, what procedures and how you think things went. I have an appointment on 6 August and am looking at getting the bat wings removed, tummy tuck done and breast lift/implants. Had a consult almost a year ago, but am ready now to do something. I have Tricare Prime and am interested in knowning if anyone with Tricare Prime got it covered by insurance and how you went about it. Any info is good info. Hope everyone is doing well. Eileen 337/195/who knows anymore....

Hey Jackie and fellow August 2005 buddies! I have never been a big poster, more of a lurker but I do come back from time to time and like you more often when I am struggling. I had a tummy tuck in April and have had some complications but made it though it. I have been really lax in being compliant since my tummy tuck and I am feeling the effects and really need to get on track and be more responsible. I am not at my goal but am in such a better place than I was 2 years ago. I too am very open about the surgery and feel it was one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself. I wish everyone continued success and even if you are not at goal, never too late to get back on the horse. Take Care, Kelli

I'm late to the party, as usual!! 1. First name or name you go by on the boards -- Anne 2. Surgery type -- Open RNY 3. Surgery date 8-9-05 4. How far post-op 23 months 5. Highest weight Not sure, to guess 270ish 6. Day of sugery weight --254 7. Goal weight 125-150 8. Current weight -- Not sure, last I checked 165 9. Low weight post-op if different than current weight -- 155 10: Favorite Food -- shrimp, a rare treat! 11. Biggest struggle as a post-op -- Trying not to regain, fighting sugar demon 12: How YOU are Handling It -- Keeping busy I want to get a membership to a health club. I have a busy schedule between work, Autism volunteer work, Boy Scout volunteer and surviving 2 teen boys! My 13-yr.-old is on the Autism Spectrum (Asperger's Syndrome/Gifted & Talented), is in Boy Scouts, School Band and I have a typical 15-yr.-old who is in Boy Scouts, Venture Crew, School Band. My husband & I volunteer with both the Boy Scouts and the Autism Society plus try to attend WLS support group when we are able. We are doing a first ever family vacation! We are going to the Smokey Mountains hiking, white water rafting, etc. So I'm hoping that will jump start my exercise program. I'm in a 10-12-14, even some 8s. I have an incisional hernia at my waist so it makes it hard to tell what size in each piece of clothing -- not to mention some excess skin! I alternate between being happy where I am and being disgusted I haven't done better. I am still self-conscious in shorts and swimsuits but at least I am willing to be seen in them (sometimes)! I need to get back to the program but still the best thing ever that I've done for myself! The last time I took high blood pressure, diabetes medicine was pre-op and shortly thereafter stopped the sleep apnea! I don't get fussed at when I go to the doctor -- in fact, she doesn't want me to lose anymore weight! I am anemic but I take Iron twice a day as well as multi-vitamin and calcium, sublingual B once a day. My health has improved tremendously which is why I did the surgery. I SWORE I would be happy with the weight loss and NOT want plastic surgery! BUT, I would love to have a body lift and arms, thighs would be nice, too and while I'm at it the neck, too. Other than that... I will try to post more but feel free to email me or myspace but email is the easiest way to reach me because of my busy schedule! Looking forward to my 2-year Anniversary and 2 days later my birthday! Hope everyone is doing well and having a happy summertime. Anne