8-) 6 months!!

Hi fellow October surgery peoples! Today is my 6 month mark. I'm down a total of 109lbs, from a size 28 to a 16/18, sometimes some very forgiving 14s! Size Large tops. My quality of life is greatly improved! I have a sensitve pouch and cannot eat meat, bread, fat and sugar, but thanks to following a vegatarian diet with lots of tofu and other meat substitutes I'm making it! For quality of life I went on a cruise last month, went snorkling and walked around on my bathing suit not feeling the least bit self-consious. I can run up stairs, jog, hike and not get tired after 30 seconds. I have received 2 promotions and will be moving cross country from Ma to Oregon for a great job within my current company. I've enjoyed a wonderful relationship with a great guy and am starting to feel good about myself! On the negative side my BP is low (usually 90/60) so I am kind of in a fog most of the time and always have the blacking-out sensation when I stand up too fast without thinking about it. I'm working hard on my self-esteem and self-image. I can't figure out why men flirt with me and people look directly into my face instead of the floor while talking to me. It's wierd! I will eventually post pics on this site. I've been terrible about taking progress photos. I do have some pics of my boyfriend and I on a cruise at http://photos.yahoo.com/mariotta77 if anyone would like to see. Thanks to everyone for all the great support. I love this website!! Amy Lap RNY 10/22/03 349/240/190?180?

Amy congrats on ALL of your accomplishments!!! Your trip looked fun. You two look WONDERFUL!! Keep up the great work!!!

Hi Amy, You and Dan look stunning together, you really look great. I am very happy for you. Also your vacation looks so nice. What was the Thingie? Adrienne

Adrienne, It was a glass sculpture artwork item that was hanging from the ceiling on the cruise ship. It was very beautiful, but odd And thanks for the compliments! Amy 349/239/190???