June rollcall

Kathy, first of allThank-you for this post! I really thought I was failing in this adventure too. now after reading everyones post I am on track. I had surgery on 10/7/03, I was 260lbs, I'm now 168lbs. I went from size 28w to 11-12. I'm no longer on any meds for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart, cholestrol, kidney or depression. I guess there has been so many changes untill, I read this post. Thank-you again tammy

1. Down 135 pounds from my highest weight pre-surgery. 2. Off most of the meds I was on for High BP and Type 2 Diabetes. Replaced by vitamins, calcium, B-12 pills that are easier to take. 3. Walk 3 miles nightly. 4. Got a puppy right after surgery and I'm able to take care of him and play with him. 5. Caught my kids 'bragging' about their cool, 'skinny' mom! 6. Not afraid to try booths in restaurants any more. 7. Able to wear sexier new clothes. 8. Pants/Dress size was a tight 34, now 22 (and getting loose!). 9. Got contacts - don't need to hide my chubby cheeks behind glasses... 10. Able to wear a bathing suit at the pool and not feel that everyone is staring at me. 11. Eating better than ever - salads with protein, fruit salads, lighter meals and feeling very satisfied. 12. No hair loss! (YEA!) 13. Having my hubbie be able to put his arms all the way around me and give me a good hug! 14. Looking at pre-op pictures and wondering how I ever let myself get to that point! Laurie Surgery 10/1/03 -135 pounds

Better late than never! 1. I'm down 119 lbs......actually 138 from my highest. 2. I've gone from size 24 - 26 to 12 - 14. 3. I'm much more active, ride bikes wherever, hike wherever I want! 4. Gardening is more fun this year. 5. I have a boyfriend! 6. I just plain FEEL BETTER!!