it's been a while - I'm sorry! I haven't forgotten any of you and never will. Things are going well for me - I am still dating the same man, I'm still working at a job I really enjoy, my girls are doing wonderful - Kerri is happily married and loving her job as an RN and Erin is back in school in her senior year and applying to Law Schools...so what's wrong with me? Why can't I be happy? I seem to be trying to terminate the relationship I am in but can't seem to bring myself to do it - I think I could love this man but I just don't think he's the right person for me - I am 48 years old and THINK I know what I want but seem to be afraid to take the steps to get it...so what does all that bring me to???? FOOD! When in doubt - eat! That's how I got thru the first 45 years of my life, right? I haven't gained any weight (in pounds) but I can feel it in my clothes...and honestly - it's a horrible feeling - I just can't seem to "control" it. I woke up yesterday morning and thought - I really need to get back on track - so after work I rode my bike about 5 miles and then walked 3...I am sooooo out of shape! I was exhausted but actually felt better than I have in a long time - so today calls for more walking and getting back to running the stairs...I got lazy - I met this guy in April and basically stopped exercising in May...now it's as tho I have to start all over again.... I just want to be happy - I think that will make all the difference in the world and will make me WANT to keep a healthy attitude! Any suggestions? I could use all the help I can get... Love, Linda Shelly - gorgeous! Congrats sweetie - I am so happy for you, hubby and Ali Tanya - I wish I had the guts you have to up and move my life from one place to another - Good luck - you'll do wonderful!

Well my nutritionist wants me to write up my weightloss story. I have some ideas but would love some help/input from someone a little more professional than myself. They are going to use this on their website. Anyone up to the challenge? Thanks, Mike

Congratulations!!!!!!!!! My surgiversary (LOL) was yesterday September 16th. I too feel that it was the best thing I could have done. I am also going through a divorce and yes I would say its because of the new self esteem I have found since WLS. When I got the surgery I said I was getting my life back...boy I never thought about that comment until recently. Because of WLS I am now the person I have always wanted to be...not just physically but emotionally and mentally. It has made me stronger and healthy both physically and mentally. My highest weight before surgery was 326 and I felt like I was in prison and now I am 125 and well try to keep up with me now LOL. My next step hopefully is plastic surgery to fix some minor irritations left from the surgery but thats after I finish getting my nursing degree which I graduate with in May of 2008! Anyhow congratulations!!! Melanie

Happy Surgiversary ! I hope your family feels better soon. I'll be sending lots of positive thoughts your way... Sandy

Hey Barb how married life? I have upped my protein again and need to start moving. Depression is the problem I just hadn't been able to break through until just yesterday. I too am 5-8.5 and I have always watched to see how you and donna have done. We were pretty much in line until the last 6 months. The lowest I got to was 163 and then started to put it back on. Donna contacted me and I have started back on the path of moving to loose.... thanks for the support donna