Hey Sherry, You've done great and thanks for the reminder to get back on track. I've been struggling this past 2 weeks with up and down and then a gain of 4 pounds in 2 days. Like you said, "SCARY!!" I have about 40 pounds to go to goal and have been a slow looser from the git go. I also had a terrible after program with my surgeon. It is non-existent and I have had to try and figure out on my own what works for me; cause his way of things don't work for me. I've kicked excerise into high gear and I have gained instead of loosing, but my clothes fit much better. Things that were a little tight, are now perfect and things that were perfect are getting loose. My closet is getting tired looking because I have so little clothes to wear and no money to get new ones...isn't that the sadest story you've ever heard. Well, good luck on your PS consult and as you continue your journey! Lori 293/192/150

Thought I'd share about my PS Consult. I'm lucky enough to live in Houston where Dr. LoMonaco practices. He is the PS who writes in on the OH PS board. He is extermely expericed with post WLS patients. In order of "need/want", these are the procedures I asked about; Lower Body Lift, Arm Lift, Breast Lift, and Inner Thigh Lift. The LBL is actually 5 procedures in one; Tummy Tuck, Butt Lift, Lipo and Mons/Pubic Lift. After taking picutres, Dr. L said he was comfortable with going ahead with PS now. I only have about 15lb of extra "fat" and it was all in my thighs. He said could the LBL and either Arm Lipo and/or the Arm Lift in one surgery depending on how well the LBL went. The worse case quote, meaning no insurance, was a little less than $24K. Even if Insurance did kick in, it would only cover the Tummy Tuck. Dr. L is out of my insurance network, so then it would 70/30% after my deductible. Baiscally, to get the LBL and AL, I need to come up with about $20K in cash. Looks like with my 401K and Bonus next year, I can have the surgery done. The worst case on Phase 2 surgeries (everything not done in Phase one) was $13K. I'd been hoping to have it done in Decemeber because of work. We're moving buildings, and I know I cannot take time off (4 to 6 weeks****il after the move in April. Nothing like putting in a new server room. Oh well, this will give me a chance to save more money and lose those last 15lbs. I had really hoped that I could get away with not having PS. However, everything is sagging. I've always had an apron/panni, but now my mons sags several inches as well. All the excess skin is making sex with my DH a *****allenging at times. My butt and thighs look like pizza dough. It makes me sad to still feel ashamed of my body after loosing so much weight. Now I can fit into mid length skirts, shorts, sleveless tops, but won't because of all the skin. I don't want to wear a binkini, but its hard to find long sleve bathing suits. Hope everyone is doing well. Who has had a PS consult? How's the skin hanging? I'd love to hear about your expereinces.

*grin* I am very excited and look to exhibiting as a vendor at that show.. and after that- I am heading to VEGAS for a week at the Mandalay- for my regular job.. just turns out to coincide around the same time.. so ANYONE for VEGAS??? April 16-20th?? LOL I'm going to the Kentucky show 10/27 & 28 - then Tucson in Jan, Anahem / Vegas in April, Austin in June (gonna be hot) Denver in August and then NYC show..with the exception of Vegas- I Will Be exhibitng as a vendor in all the above cities..and VERY EXCITED about it! The compensation is great and the quality of jewelry is great and guaranteed. Our customer bonus program is simple: Make a purchase of $30 or more and get one item for $12.00/ sale totals $60 - get TWO items at $12.00/ sale totals $90 or more- get THREE items at $12.00!! If your order is say $115.00 -you can get 3 more pieces of jewelry, valued up to $115- for just $12 each! That is $345 of jewelry for $36!!! SO I HOPE to SEE DSOME OF YOU SOON!! DONNA

Hi Deb- I read your response to my ulcer problem posting.. It never occurred again after that- and I was very careful and I immediately began taking 2 nexxium a day. Had it reoccurred I would have done the CAT scan.. and I read that you took steroids- celebrex- and I will bet you- that the celebrex (my case-advil) caused these problems.. I just knew from prev experience- that when food was entering the pouch- it was my ulcer. But THAT event- i was doubled over- I think - because of the viniagrette dressing in my salad- so either the dressing or the salad aggravated my ulcer- and I did not have salad again for a full week- and all is good now.. Are you taking iron pills? I do- and the doc says- you need softener with iron- because it def backs you up. SO ANYONE with IRON pills- take softeners. The prunes are a great idea. I find eating fruit or drinking water with lemon juice first thing in the morning also works. SO I HOPE you are feeling better!! I am back exercising and selling jewelry!! Hugs. Donna

Hey Dawn and Lori you guys are not the only ones on the West Coast. There are others too. Wow it sounds like that show Lost. Donna I live very close to Disneyland so when you come be sure to let me know. Lori and Dawn are up North so it is a drive or flight for them. I was just in Rochester NY this last week haveing fun with another group for friends and I would have emailed you but I know that is up North from were you are. Diana