Two years, WOW! Where did time go? I guess with the fat. I started at 275 or should I say I finished being fat at 275. Now down to 120 lb 5'6" Size 2. I have been there for about 9 months now. I had a tummy tuck a year ago. Can eat just about anything in small portions. I love the other side ,the thin side the wild side. I would never go back. Soooo glade I made the decision to have the surgery. Against everyone I knows advise . First thing I ever did on my own ,the best thing to. One plus of the surgery is people (the pain in the butts) do recognizes me I just walk on bye. Funny things that have happen many people think my husband is cheating on me. My 9 year old feels its necessary to tell everyone how big mom use to be, and now mom where's her clothes. I have a 20 year old son I am 37 all his friends say is that your mom or sister. Only down side is I have no boobs. I mean none. I have skin lost of skin. I have to stuff the skin in to my bra size 34 B if I did not have the skin I would where a size 34 AA. insurance won't pay for the removal and I don't have $5,000 to pay for it. Have enter several contests trying to win boobs no luck yet. Never thought I would want to win the boobie prize. ttfn Carolyn

Still checkin in!! I'm doing fairly well at holding tight to goal, although I definitely have to keep a constant eye on it...still could go too low or probably too high without much deviation. I still don't exercise and know my body is weak because of it....there's always something to work on! I will say at almost two years this really has become a way of life, and the shock when I look in the mirror is basically gone. I've been sorting crap and finding old photos that just stun me....I still can't believe I had allowed myself to become that unhealthy. I was right all along though....there WAS a thin woman trapped beneath all that fat!! Stay strong through the dramas of life......we all have them! Nice to see people on this board again! Kathy

doing good here in florida. and yes this board has been way too quiet. melinda

Hi everyone! Boy, has it been a long time since we did a roll call! Thanks for starting one up, Kathy! What a life changing experience, aye? I weigh less now than I did in high school. I've lost 180 lbs. , have had my tummy tucked, a hernia repair, and the extra skin from my arms removed. I wouldn't change a thing! I would go through it all again. The tummy tuck was more difficult than the gastric bypass, but I think the hernia had a lot to do with that. I can eat just about anything, now. It's great not to wake up in the morning and think about what I'm going to eat today. Food is no longer an issue in my life. I can concentrate on other things. I went to boyscout camp with my son, this Summer. It was so much fun! I shot a BB gun and did archery for the first time in my life. I hiked for miles and didn't get out of breath or have pain in my back and legs. I work out and lift weights 3 to 5 times a week. I also have a lactose intollerance, now. That makes it even more difficult to get that calcium in, but I just keep taking the Viactive chews a few times a day. Cheese and a little icecream and sourcream don't seem to bother me, so I eat those, too. Take care everybody! Love, Jane

yes i gained seven lbs back and have started the slimfast plan to get them off plus the remainder 20 i wanted to get off also...i was getting hungry alot too but since ive been doing slimfast i am full!!!!