Kenny can wrap his arms all the way around me.. I actually physically feel full Food no longer controls me I am learnig tolove exercise, I do it but don't love it yet I wear a 12/14 vs a 32/34 whoohoo I am not obese, better yet I am no longer super morbidly obese! I'm getting to knwo the person inside that was hidden

I have my 1 year check up in 3 weeks. I still have not lost 100 lbs. Only 3 away. How frustrating, it feels like I will never get there. I am very happy with what I have lost. No other time have I been able to lose 97 lbs in a years time and keep it off. But I have not had much loss at all lately, I seem to have lost focus on my journey. ok I admit it I have gotten lazy. Any suggestions on how to turn this around and get my head back in the game. I feel like I can eat far more than I should. I think I am hungry MOST of the time. I do get all my vitamins in, and the majority of my protein. Excercise, yeah I could do better, but just not feeling motivated. I have only had what I call a dumping experience maybe once or twice, so nothing I eat "scares" me. Pasta and rices give me the foamies/unbearable pain, so I steer clear of those. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

As I approach my one year date August 8th. Wednesday of this next week. I think of all I went through this past year. I started out rough but it was always exciting and interesting to see the "changes" in myself. I taught myself portion size and control. I got to buy clothes I hadnt in years. I have learnt to be humble, seeing others still struggeling on a daily basis with there wt issues and not wanting any surgery. I feel like a strong person (just to myself) that I had the strength and wisdom to help myself. I made a Hugh decision that would impact me the rest of my life -- the gastric bypass surgery..and I will admit that I had a sister that had it before me, with helped the coward in me tremendously...(in making my decision). I am not a different person but I am a more confident person in some respects. I hope you all too are happy and content with this surgery. Take care, Sue.

Hey August buddies, Can you all believe that it has been one year????? It seems like just yesterday, but here we are....smaller and hopefully healthier. I hope everyone is doing well..... What has been the best moment of the last year for you? For me: I can run, walk stairs without counting them, buy a bra at Victoria Secret...and the best of all...Parasailing! I thank God every day for my surgeon and allowing me to come through this surgery and the last year! Truly the best thing I have done for myself! Would you do it all again??? I would, in a heart beat! Happy Surgiversary everyone! WE did it!!! Heather T.

One year ago today, I was in the OR at St. Barnabas hospital, having my insides mixed up! I could never have imagined how big an event that was at the time, but I am absolutely amazed every day with the gift the decision to have this surgery has been for me. As of this morning, I am weighing in at 155 pounds - 140 pounds less than I was the day of surgery. I am wearing a loose pair of size 10 Gap jeans and getting ready to do a 4 mile walk with my kids. I'm celebrating with a pair of underwear from Victoria's Secret - a big change from the big slice of cake I would have celebrated with a year ago. I haven't had an easy year - emotionally, it's a struggle when you lose food, which has been your best friend. I had a small bowel obstruction, which caused me to have emergency surgery and spend a week in the hospital. I lost a lot of hair and my fingernails got very soft. But here I am, no worse for wear, and feeling great. I hope you all have something special planned for your upcoming anniversaries. I am going to enjoy this new life to the fullest today. And say a prayer of thanks for the wonderful Dr. Michael Nusbaum, who brought me here.