Hey it has been a while

Hey there my fellow Octoberites! Well it has been what 20 months now since surgery. I have not been on the boards in such a long time. Been so busy with work and a very active little 3 yr old boy at home. I have also started back to school for my Bachelors Degree. Since Surgery I have lost 130 pounds. Life has changed so much for me and all for the better. For the first time since elementary school I have been able to shop in regular sizes. I have gone from a size 28 to a 12/14. I have been able to go back to Hershey Park again and was able to ride every ride and have room to spare in the seat. I went hiking for the first time in my life and was able to go horseback riding. I can not believe the amount of energy I have now, just amazing. Anyway, I hope everyone else is doing well.

Hi Kelli its neat to read everyones update and its amazing that we all say just about the same thing. Congratulations. Keep up the great work. Jane

Jane- Thanks _Yeah it is pretty cool to see the extreme changes in everyone. Everyone just looks awesome.

Isn't it great to be able to go into a department store and get into regular sizes. I sometimes find myself going to the plus size and then realizing I can't wear that size anymore. I am in a size 12 now and am so thanklful for the surgery. I have not reached goal but am satisfied.

Yes it is awesome to be able to shop in regular sizes. I feel like I belong there now and not someone lost or something. I have not reached goal yet either but if I dont lose another pound I would be happy. I have my health and my life back and that is the most important thing to me. I have lost 67% of my excess weight which is considered a successful surgery by my docs standards so I am happy for that as well. i would like to lose another 30 pounds or so but hey if I do I do and if I dont I dont. i am not worrying about it. =) Congratulations on your success as well. As my surgeon says, "Glad to see this surgery doesn't work" As he says it with a huge smile.