Thanks Lori!!! You are very close too! I had only lost 3 lbs in the last 2 months so this was a blessing to me! I had a really hard time with the no loss but I was definitely losing inches. I went from a 14 to a 10-12 in that two months! I think as we get closer to our year out we have a bit of a slow down in our losses. I have seen posts all over this board regarding that very thing. We feel like we are eating too much, bad things, not enough, what ever... feeling like we are doing everything wrong. But I believe we are completely normal! Lori

Oh Honey! You always have a way of making me feel so good too! I think you are one terrific lady yourself! You are so kind and gentle. FEEL PROUD!!! You should be. Look at how far you have come! I feel very privileged to be able to make you feel better and to give you encouragement. I calls them as I sees them!!! Take care and have a wonderful day!!! Lori 281/180/140 40 lbs from goal!

Hi Tammy, Thanks so much for your words of encouragment and kindness. I never thought that so many people would be so full of great advice and concern for me, but this forum is the best. I know that I will always be cheered up and on whenever something negetive happens by all the wonderful folks on this site. I have decided not to give up and to keep my eyes open for other oportunities for dating. I have never asked a guy out before and now that I've done it once, I believe I will do better next time. Although the batwings are a tremendous area of concern for me, I must admit that children have a wonderful way of helping us to see the funny things in life. It was a real interesting way of making fun of the least favorite part of my body at this point. My batwings bother me more then my abdomen and floppy boobs at this point. But that little guy got such pleasure by my not making a big deal of what I least like about myself these days that I couldn't help but enjoy his new "play toy" too! I know now to not take such things as negetives in life. What one considers ugly, someone else finds joy in!! Talk to you soon, Lori 293/202/135/130

Hi Lori, Thanks so much for your encouragement. You are one of the best people at helping others get out of "blue funks" and thinking of having a good friend for life is better then tension from asking. I also hadn't thought of the ego boost I gave him as well. Thanks for putting it that way and I am beginning to feel proud of asking instead of not knowing. I really appreciate your words of kindness, Lori. You are terrific!! Lori 293/202/135/130

I did it! I made it to the Century Club! I weighed in yesterday at 180lbs!!! I couldn't believe it! I am so darn proud of myself! I have officially lost 101lbs! I am still in shock... I didn't weigh this morning for fear that I would be heavier again. I don't want to know. I won't weigh again until Wednesday morning. That is the day of my 9-month check up with my surgeon. I am hoping to stay below 181 so I still have my 100lb loss. I am gonna work extra hard this week to accomplish that! I am gonna have hubby take some pics of me all dressed up for my before/after pic. I can't wait to get my century club card! Whoo hoo! Take care all you lovelies and thanks for all your support! I don't know what I would do without you girls!! Lori 281/180/140 40lbs to goal!!!