Hi Guys, I am a lurker but do post/answer occasionally. I finally got my pics up today in my profile. It's odd to me that I feel more comfortable sharing my pics with you than anyone else. Who else to appreciate the struggles we have faced toegther? Who else could understand the work and the pride we have in these successful photos. Thanks as always for the support. -Laura -107 lbs

He told me to take it when my first labs came back a little low in Vitamin C and I've been taking it ever since. I LOVE your new picture, by the way! Vi

Hi all, The above title says it all. I have been just so busy that I haven't had the time to post. Now I will make some time to post more. I'm doing ok. Only down 132lbs, was hoping to be down alot more. I guess it's better than nothing. I've also been experiencing some major heartburn. I had it before surgery, but since then it's become worse, my gastroenterologist has no idea why it is getting worse. I had a stress test yesterday to rule out heart problems which my doctor thought could be a factor to the heartburn. The test came out negative. I'm happy, but the heartburn pain is so horrible. I even take 2 types of meds for it. On a brighter note. I got a temp job working I hope until late August or early September, which is what has been taking up alot of my time. I get up at 5 am, get train at 6:15 wor****il about 4:15 pm, go to Curves, eat dinner, relax a bit then bed. Hopefully I can get back on a regular schedule. I miss all of your posts. I enjoyed reading them and receiving them as well. I see my surgeon on 7-6-06 and I hope to lose a few more lbs. I haven't gone to any support group meetings yet as I just don't have the time, but I may have to try and go to at least 1 before my 1 yr anniversary. Sorry to bore all of you. I hope to be back on more. Take care all and I look forward to your messages and replies. Always, Lisa J. in Mass

Hi Ann Glad to hear your ok,, I had my surgery on Oct 5 of 05 and I too have a hernia, mine is around my belly button and I worry about it,, it doesnt bother me too much but Im afraid of the day it may start. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Linda

My scale isn't moving much either, but my clothing size continues to go down.... I am sticking to Atkins mostly right now and walking an hour a day.....I have lost 81 pounds and want to lost 5 more to get to my goal of being a normal weight for my height!! I am happy if the scale goes down a pound every couple weeks now.....our bodies must be having to adjust big time to all the changes our bodies are going through.... Hang in there and be patient and take supremely good care of yourself..