First time Posting.....

I want to start off by apologizing for not using the September message board. I am pretty new at this posting stuff and I usually post on the main board or in the Connecticut board. I totally didn't know there was on for Sept. board. I had my surgery (open) on Sept 11, 2003 and to date I have lost 172lbs. Words cannot say how happy and thrilled I am with my new body. I don't think I remember when I was this skinny (can't get used to saying this word). I started at a 64 inch waist and weighed 425lbs. I am now a 40 inch waist and weigh 253lbs and I am only 13lbs to my goal weight. I cannot believe that next month will be a year. Time sure does fly. I will need plastic surgery for the skin. I have been working out but it has not tightened up. My stomach is hanging so low, its not even funny. Time will tell how and when this will happen, but I will keep you posted. Well, I hope that all the Sept. Surgery Post ops and Pre ops do not hold my lateness into this board against me. Hope to fit in. Luis

Luis: First, congratulations on your weight loss. It'a an awsome achievement and you should be pruod. Second, welcome to the September board. I had my surgery September 19, 2003 and I've lost 183 pounds. I feel great and have not looked back. Keep us posted on how you're doing. Jesse

Hi Jesse Congrats on your weight loss too. Will keep you posted and your right, No Looking Back now. Luis

Luis, Welcome! I too am guilty about not posting to this board very frequently as I participate in the NY Board and and another Board for people over 50. They are quite a bit more active than this one. I think poor Jesse is the only one who posts faithfully to this one and we probably should lend a bit more support. Congratulations on your great accomplishment, you should be proud! I had my surgery on Sept 23rd and have lost 148 pounds and would like to lose another 18. It is hard to believe that we are almost a year out and what a year it has been!! Wish you continued success Patti

Hi Patti Thanks for the well wishes. Congrats on your success too. Cannot believe it is going to be a year already. Unbelievable. Those 18 lbs will be gone before you know it, just keep on plugging along. Be well. Luis