One year ago today the transformation began! It's not as easy I thought (or hoped) but I wouldn't change a thing, except tighten that pouch a little more. Congratulations to all the post-ops and good luck to all the pre-ops!

Today is the one year anniversary of my WLS. A year ago I weighed 278 pounds and was literally eating myself to death. Today I weigh 148 pounds--A loss of 130 pounds! Who knew life could feel this good! My weight loss has been slow, but boy do those pounds add up! I wanted to share my happiness with the WLS community as only you can understand the emotional victory and physical freedom I am feeling right now. As I write this I am in Europe. I have spent the last eight (8) weeks walking,climbing stairs and spending hours moving about with agility and ease. This would have been virtually impossible a year ago. More importantly, my weight loss has given me to ability to reconcile with my family. For years I was too ashamed to let them see what I looked like. I don't have anything profound to say at this moment. I just wanted to express my pride and pleasure with my fellow WLS community since we are all fighting the same battle. And it certainly is not an easy one. My best wishes and continued success to all of you too! ROBYN 278/148/135

Cinday what a great weight loss! You have done brilliantly and the biggest problem many WLS post ops have is comparing themselves to others here. You are an individual and you will lose at a different rate than others. If you feel your results could be better, keep a food and exercise diary and maybe that will help. I keep the diary to track my progress and it helps me cause sometimes I have to re-tweek my eating and exercise a bit to optimize the benefits of WLS. All the best and keep up the good work!

Hi Everyone: This is a special post for me. One year ago on a Friday like today (the actual date is the 19th but who's counting) I had my surgery and was just waking up in the Recovery Room. The past 52 weeks has been nothing short of amazing as my weight loss journey has led me to a happier, healthier life. Although I feel that I'm just approaching the first station in the marathon that is my weight loss journey (remember it is not a sprint, it is indeed a marathon) I am overjoyed at my progress. I began my journey at 373 pounds and I'm now maintianing at 190. I began with a 54 waist and I'm now a 34. I was taking medicines for high blood pressure and back pain, I snored so loud that my wife cound not sleep in the same room and I had no stanma what so ever. Now I'm on no perscription medications and my wife enjoys snuggling in bed because there's no snoring. There is a lot to be thankful for and I could write forever. I do want to thank my wife for being there for me as I was learning how to eat and exercise again, my wonderful surgeon, Dr. Jordan Garrison for his talented hands and for his guidance, and of course all of you for your encouragement and support. Without you to draw strength from my success thus far would not have been possible. I look forward to the continuation of my journey with enthusasium and purpose. One year down and a lifetime to go. Till next time Jesse 373/190/-183

hi, here is before and after photos of me... I had my anniversary on Sept. 12th and it's been quite the ride. Just thought I'd share.... before http://www.geocities.com/sherebis/preop1.jpg now http://www.geocities.com/sherebis/preop1.jpg