Well, I finally got the camparison shots I was waiting for. My highest photographed weight (that I can remember) was at the beginning of December, 2005 for my Christmas party. It was an awful picture. I was looking forward to having one like it taken this year so that I could do a side-by-side comparison. I had this year's picture taken on Saturday at Todd's Christmas Party, but I am not computer-savvy enough to get them together, nor can I get them to post here or in my blog, so I had to upload them into my profile separately. I know I have been whining like crazy about my 4 month plateau, but after spending Friday and Saturday getting lots of positive comments, I am going to try to be happy with how far I have come and not bother with the rest. The pictures really do speak for themselves. Everyone have a lovely day!

HEY HOLLY, I AS SO HAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPY FOR YOU. PLASTICS IS SOMETHING I HAVEN'T EVEN BEGUN TO THINK ABOUT SINCE I STILL HAVE ABOUT 20 POUNDS TO GO TO MEET MY PERSONAL GOAL WEIGHT. DOESN'T SEEM AS IF I'LL EVER MAKE IT. MY SURGEON NEVER GAVE ME A GOAL WEIGHT AND SINCE I HAVEN'T SEEN HIM SINCE MY SECOND FOLLOW UP LAST FEB I GUESS HE'LL NEVER GIVE ME ONE. I KNOW YOU'RE SCARED, BUT THINK OF THE WONDERFUL RESULTS YOU'LL BE GETTING. PLEASE KEEP US POSTED OR HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER SEND US UPDATES ON YOUR PROGRESS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR A SAFE UNEVENTFUL SURGERY WILL BE SAID FROM NOW UNTIL WE HEAR FROM YOU. DONNA, SFY

Woooo Hoooo, Holly!!! I know you'll do great. You are going to LOVE you're new bod!!! Can't wait to see how it turns out. What are you having done? Be prepared for a rough couple of weeks. My advice to you is to get several pillows. When you sleep, make a nest out of them, with you in the middle. Pillows under your arms, head and legs. That is how I was most comfortable sleeping on my back. Get used to your recliner, too. I didn't have one in my living room until after my second surgery and I really wish I had it in the living room sooner. Keep us posted on how everything goes as soon as you are feeling up to it. Follow doctors orders and make sure you get in LOTS of protein. You really need it to heal. Do you have a protein supplement you like? Good luck. Hugs, Tabby

Wooo hoooo Holly!!! I'm so excited and happy for you!!! Please let us know how you are doing!!! Big hugs, Susan

Hey Holly!! I've heard that we do eventually warm up. My question is WHEN!!! I want the exact date and time so I can mark it on the calendar!! LOL Like you and everyone else, I'm freezing my tushie off. Hoping that summer will get here SOON!! I plan on sitting outside in the sun all day every day!! ROFL