HAppy Anniversary Christina!!! May your second year be as successful and happy as the first. Jesse

I didn't realize it was my one year anniversary until I signed on to the computer today and got a happy anniversary note from this website. What a great surprise! I had to weigh myself immediately. Last year I was 278 and MISERABLE. I ached, smoked, and felt horrible most of the time. Today, I'm smoke-free, sugar-free, 162 pounds and still losing. Thank God for a fabulous surgeon, and supportive family and friends. I received a "you're looking hot" comment from a co-worker today! God, was that encouraging. I haven't heard that since I was 16, which is way too many years ago! I am completely amazed that the loss of weight would do so much for my morale, and my energy level. Life is going well when the world weighs a lot less. Hope all you other September babies are as happy. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and welcome to the new lighter world. Best Wishes, Christina

Hi Marie: I had my surgery on the same date! I had mine in North Carolina (Wake Hospital), but I graduated from Temple!!! What a small world... Are you amazed that it's been a full year? I actually didn't realize it was my anniversary until I got an email this morning from this site. It made my day, and also made me realize how lucky I've been, and how happy this surgery has made me. Hope you're feeling great too. 126 pounds is FABULOUS!!! I have lost 116, and gained a ton of confidence. Take care of your yourself! You look great!

I had my surgery on Sept. 30, and to date I have dropped from 322lbs to now 196lbs.... I have gone from 3/4 X to a now medium shirt and sweat pants..... I am able to do things now that I was not able to do for years... I am so thankful for Temple hospital and the caring staff who have given me the tools to my journey to a better way of living.... Hope all are doing well.... The Walkathon was great! Hope to see more out there next year.... Take care and keep up the good work Marie