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Topic: RE: 1 year, 2 months and counting!
Connie,
I am almost 15 months out (10/7/03). When I started this journey I didn't have a set goal weight, My goals were just to be able to move around and breathe without difficulty. I didn't set a goal weight until I talked with my doctor at 9 months post-op and then we decided on 150. I'm just starting to fluctuate around there. One thing I have learned is that this is an individual process, and don't get discouraged.
Bottom line: I DID THIS BECAUSE I NEEDED TO - FOR ME MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE. I reached the goals I wanted, I can walk again (at a brisk pace) and breathe without difficulty, I don't need to hang onto a shopping cart and when my grandaughter graduated this past June I was not in pain trying to fit into the seats.
Good luck to you, and keeping working at it, slow and steady gets the job done better than rushing.
Vickie Fulmore
5'3" 345-150 
Topic: RE: Prayers for me - please
Thank you Teri, you too have done so much. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers and just being there.
I did have to take my profile off line for a while though. I'm journaling everything and it's just easier to put it in one place. when this stupid thing is all over, I'll put it back up. I hope I can continue to be good to myself during this horrible time.
Topic: RE: Prayers for me - please
Frvsnt One, Our prayers are with you. You have done so much to help others on the boards with your posts. I hope everything works out and "son of satan" 
gets his in the end.
gets his in the end. Topic: Prayers for me - please
Okay, so it's so bad that I've taken my profile off line for now. Son of Satan is ripping my heart apart. I don't want to risk him reading some of the stuff I've put into my journal because I'm going to be using it against him.
My life feels as if it's in complete turmoil. I can't seem to see the forest for the trees in my world. How can that be? How can I feel so badly when so many good things have happened? Why oh why do I have to face that b*stard in court again. The judge wanted her to be with me because it was best. Now just because he wants to not pay child support and have me pay him, he's jacking us all up.
I don't like having a hard heart or a broken one for that. I just need good wishes to make it through the next several months.
Thanks...
Topic: RE: QOTD Tuesday December 28
To try to accept that everything does not have to be perfect.
To control my anger better.
To begin married life on the right foot, truly committed to building a happy life together (wedding is 4/23/05).
To end 2005 with less debt than I'm starting it with!
To maintain my weight and continue my quest for an even healthier body.
Happy New Year to all of you!
Kathy
Topic: RE: Plastic Surgery Scheduled!!
From the pictures posted most of you appear to be much younger than I am. I think I do need a tummy tuck but my primary care physician (who was so supportive and encouraging when I had the RNY) feels that at my age I should just let things be as they are. I am a young looking 73 years old and very active with high energy. Anyone out there in a situation like mine.
Topic: RE: QOTD Tuesday December 28
To continue to put myself first (a happy mom and wife is a happy family). To exercise, loose the last 10-15 pounds needed to get me to goal. To have my PS and put old humpty dumpty back together again. To spend lots of time enjoying my kids. To do all of the things that I have not done in my life due to my weight...like after PS get my tatoo and belly button peirced. To ride on the back of a motorcycle. Maybe even bunjie jump. Heck the sky is the limit now!!!
Tanya
-176 and closing in on gaol!!!
Topic: QOTD Tuesday December 28
What are your New Year's Resolutions
Mine are to remember as often as humanly possible, "He who angers you controls you." I need to remember that often due to Son of Satan's activities in my life right now.
The other one is to focus on things I truly can do something about and quit trying to make other peoples challenges/problems my own.
Happy New Year.
Topic: RE: PS Consult Today
Hi Tanya keep me posted on your consult I go for a consult on the 31st and I am already nervous that they will tell me no
Rikka 
Topic: RE: Help, How do you stop loosing weight
Carolyn,
I wish I had true words of wisdom, but I don't...I just wanted to let you know you're not alone!! I am consciously trying to add more calories into my diet, hoping the scale will stop moving. While I wouldn't say I'm underweight yet, people (including doctors) keep saying I need to stop...and I agree. So far I'm still losing about a pound a week, in spite of my efforts!
See your doctor and/or nutritionist for sure...I'm scheduled in a couple weeks. Also, write down what you eat and calculate your calories and fat, and work at increasing. If you are still limiting your carbs, be sure to allow yourself more....but still get your protein in!
After years of obesity it seems odd to want to stop losing, huh?
Merry Christmas!
Kathy
313/139 ~ 5'9" ~ Size 4
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