Happy Rebirthday. Congratulations on the 96 pound loss. And a BIG, BIG CONGRTULATIONS on the new grandson. It's been an amazing year. Many Blessings, Brokenwing

Stacy, Your 90 pound loss is great! Can you image trying to lose that much without WLS? Don't give up now, you have a good 6 months to succesfully lose easily. I know now for me it is dificult to not get into the bad habits that made me obese to begin with, but being one year out, I still have the memory of being 260 pounds. We need to stay strong and recommit to the reason we had surgery to begin with. I need my fellow October WLS pals to help me to stay strong and help me to stay successful at exercise and commitment to staying healthy. I am on Obesity Help everyday to get what I cannot get anywhere else. I wish yu continued success in the months ahead, take care, Janice

Am six months pregnant.....am being realistic, but was hoping to be down a bit more before I got pregnant....hope to get a fill right after delivering-am due January 1st! Hope to hit the 100 mark one day! Did not have to get unfilled or anything-did not have much restriction as it was... Congrats to all you one year losers though!!!!

Stacy, this journey can be very frustrating on many different levels. I always try to keep these few things in mind... Even when I'm exercising like crazy, and the weight still isn't coming off, I still always feel better when I do exercise. It's just so good for you. Maybe try fitting it in in the morning before work. If you are like me, If I dont get it done early, I wont get it done at all. Try keeping track of your measurements. They tend to drop even if the weight isnt. You have come a long way, and youre not in any race, so try not to rush things. Try to enjoy the moment and realize all that you have accomplished. You look beautiful! You are youre own worst critic. It's hard not to feel disappointed if you didnt reach a goal you were aiming for by now, but chances are, you are going to be way harder on yourself than your surgeon or anyone else. Just because you're not there yet dosent mean you wont get there eventually. I know that all of this is easier said than done. I probably wrote some of it to remind myself as well. Hang in there girlfriend. You've done an amazing job. My analogy for this surgery is that... You're starting out with a marathon ahead of you. You still have to finish the marathon no matter what, but this time, someone gave you a scooter to help you out. It dosent mean that the marathon isn't still hard, or that you might not fall off of the scooter. But, the scooter is there for you, and it will truly help you when you put it to good use:P

Hello Stacy, I can't believe how much you sound like me. I also have only lost around 90 pounds. I have a very hard time with nights and weekends. Dang the carb cravings!! I've fallen off the wagon so many times my butt is brused from the hard landings. I wish I had been stronger, I wanted to be a lot closer to goal by now. I also got married in July, but it has been 6 very happy years for us. My Ex. no longer bothers me. He is in prison in another state facing 25-40 years. Thats a big stresser off my back. Do you go to a surport group? I go once a month. I am also starting with a new group tomorrow of 12 people who have the same eating disorder I do. I have trouble with binging and once I start It's almost impossable for me to stop. I realy hurt myself at times. I have found that keeping my hands busy helps slow this down. If you crochet or knit take it with you where ever you go. Its hard to hold food in your hands if they are full of yarn and needles. When I go to a party I put a glass of water in one hand and hold my napkin and plate with the other. Makes it real hard to get food to my mouth. LOL These are a couple things my counselor told me to try. Sorry I couldn'd be more help. I wish you the best and Happy Rebirthday, Brokenwing All time high 315. Start of this journey 267. Day of surgery 258/173/135-40