I am so happy for you. I definitely understand what you are saying. The world is a different place and perspective from the "smaller" point of view. You are treated differently, you walk with confidence, you feel good about who you are. Enjoy, this is the first of many, many "best" years! Congratulations.

Have lost 97lbs. and was feeling great.. went in for a regular mamogram four weeks age and found a lump.. Since then have had my right breast removed and some lymph nodes.. Probably would not have felt the lump if I still had the weight on..Now on to a new "adventure" as I like to call all the things that happen to pop up in my life!!! This too will be concored!!! SEYA Judy

well it's been one year and 180lbs gone. Also great news came today I got approved for a pannicultomy and herina repair. surgery scheduled for Jan. 23,2204.

Who would have thought huh.....95 lbs for me. I weigh 158......I'm kind of stuck here....but of course I have been eating a lot it seems. I didn't think I could do it, I didnt' think I would feel this good. I'm not sick anymore.....My doctor PCP said to me. You're a different person. You're not the same, emotionally, hormonally, psychologically or physically. They weren't kidding when around operative time they said. "welcome to the start of your new life". I feel so good. I'm so thankful. I so wish that other people who are miserable in their bodies could brave this. The surgery is hard, but the "not eating" is not hard at all. I wish I could have done this years ago and not "wasted" 10 years of my life being miserable. I never ever want to gain that weight back and I'm so scared? Is any body else scared of that? Have people gained their weight back? I'm terrified of that. Congratuations on everybody elses rebirth. I'm so proud of you. And only "we" the reborn can truly understand that, so thanks for being here for me. Julie

Happy Birthday to you & congratulations on your new life! My re-birthday is the 26th of this month.