Hey Linda, I am pretty much in the same situation, had surgery 3 years ago, and never got below 243 pounds (started out at 368) I try to eat as low carb as possible, but it is so difficult when the weight just won't come off, even with the intense exercise I have been doing....it makes me give up and binge, then guilt, then try again, and the cycle goes on. I am not sure what the solution is, but I just wanted you to know that you aren't alone. *hugs*

have anyone hear about theses weight pills that's suppose to be like having the surgury

Hello again, Since my surgery April 25 ,2005 I went from 216 to 180 so far. I hope to loose down to 140 eventually. It is july 29,2005 today. I am 5 feet tall my surgeon says I am right on track. I feel great, am able to do most anything I want. I do need advice on a support group. I had surgery in Pinehurst, North carolina, we moved to Marshalltown, Iowa June 19th. Anyone know of a support group in the Marshalltown, Iowa area? We love it here!!!! Anyone have reciepes to share??? Have a great day, pamela

Hello, my name is Henrietta. I am a mother of 2 boys 19 and 8. I am a wife of 9 years on the 27th of this month. By the way today (7-21) is my birthday. I am scheduled for my surgery 8-3-05 at 7:30 a.m. I go for my prep on 7-27-05. I am not really scared. But I have little support in the decision that I have made. This is my second time deciding to do this. The first time I decided to to do the wls I told eveyone that I could think of. I thought it was the right thing to do. Not knowing that I would get so many negtive feedback. So Yes!!!!!!!!! I decided against it after what (letting everyone make that decision for me). Iam going stand up this time and reverse that mistake!!! I started this process in February of last year, I completed everything that was required, all that was left was to wait for approval but I told Sheila that I had decided not to do it. So then one day I just got tired of looking in the mirror and going to work with 18 kindergarten children and getting down on the floor with them and couldn't hardly get back up. Now this was the last straw!!!!!!!! I went to pick up my neice from daycare and the teacher told her it was time to go, your GRANDMOTHER!!!!!!!! is here to pick you up. I was so humiliated. A year had almost gone by when I decided to pursue it again. I think sheila told me if I had waited 3 more days I would have had to start all over again. So I started back my process and now I am well on my way to a new life style. Any support that I could get is so very helpful. So far I haven't asked anyone to go to the hospital with me. I'll probably go by myself.just knowing that someone cares and is praying for me and that the lord is on my side is enough for me. well until next time see you later. I hope to see everybody tonight at the the meeting this will be my first one attended.

Hey Shelley.....you are right...it would be nice to get this board going again. Daytona Beach is on the east coast of Florida....northeast of Orlando. Live Oak is in the north part near Tallahassee. I have a friend who lives in Live Oak and she loves it. I was up so much this morning....I'm starting a serious diet today. I have to do something. This last time I just couldn't get the 5 pounds off...so I gave up...just like the old days...now its 9 POUNDS. And I'm beginning to panic. So I absouletey have to do something. I'm getting ready to ride my bike up to Curves and join....and log everything I eat on Fitday....this is tooo scary. Be back on later.... Hugs Charlie