Questions

Does anyone know why they only expect you to loose a certain amount with surgery instead of your full goal? Example: My "ideal" weight is 165, but the charts say that I will only be able to loose down to 215. That stinks and I don't appreciate it telling me that! Of course, I will not believe it until I get there and will fight to get to my goal weight, but why is it that way?????? Question 2: I am looking for a support group in Houston. Anyone out there know of one on the North side? Question 3: How do you get your picture on your postings? Question 4: Does anyone have a good "free" webpage site that you could recommend for me. I would like to chart my progress. "Ya'll" are great and I truly appreciate the ability to get the support and answers I need to "life's" questions. Deb 333/291/165 5' 11"

My best attempt at your questions (based on info I have been given and personal opinions) 1. The figures you have been given are based on averages.... the average pt can be expected to lose a certain percentage of excess weight... based on results from studies... the % is different depending on the type of surgery... You have the ability at any time not be average! 2. Sorry - have no info on Houston... try posting this question on the Texas board 3. Send a digital pic to obesity help volunteers who will put it on your profile page and posts if you like. 4. I hear that fitday.com is useful for a number of people... Have not tried it myself so cannot give a personal recommendation Good luck B

Hi Deb, I agree with Sphinxy One on her answers and have no help regarding Houston area, but I just wanted to give you some other websites (if you meant you were looking for a web host to place personal stuff like images, etc. not just keeping track of what you eat). Here's a small list of free web site hosts that I know of: netfirms.com yahoo.com (same as geocities.com) fortunecity.com www.tripod.lycos.com homepages.msn.com but all will place ads on your site and/or have other conditions for use. A lot of times you get free web space from your internet provider, so you might want to look into that as well Hope this helps! Jennifer

You both have been very helpful. Thanks for the websites!!!! Deb

HI, I just came across a web site www.fitday.com I love it. You can keep track of your weight loss, your calories, your protein, your fat. Check it out I love it. Good Luck Kay

Check out the Texas Local message board. There are several support groups in Houston and one that does meet on the Northside. Good luck!