Congratulations, Karry! I'm really envious and feel like I will never get this weight off, but you are my inspiration! Enjoy your weekend! Denise

Hiya Trishie, Unfortunately I am of the mind that we can stretch out our pouch. I think that we have to be very much on our guard to ensure this does not happen. It isnt as you say though eating so much and getting sick often - it is much more gradual and subtle. We eat just a little too much this time - maybe making ourself slightly uncomfortable but nothing too bothersoome. Then over a bit of time we do it again again and again and then we arent really uncomfortable at all, so we eat even a little more than that and get slightly uncomfortable. Thats been the process all along - we arent eating the same amount as we did just out of surgery. We have to make a conscious effort to ensure that we do not over eat and that we do not eat the wrong things. No, I do not think we can stretch our pouch to the point it was before - but I DO think that we can stretch it to the point where we will gain weight. This surgery was not a magical cure - I think we all realize that. We do have to do our par****ch what we eat and exercise - to make it a lifelong success. It IS DOABLE - THERE ARE SO MANY BEFORE US WHO HAVE DONE IT. Unfortunately there are also those that gain weight again - maybe not to the point of morbid obesity - but I did not go through what I have gone through to become unhealthy again. It IS up to me though. I have to make eating right and exercising an habit. I have had 10 and 1/2 months of practice - I now need to move forward in a way that is going to make this work. I dont think it is wise to fool ourselves into thinking that we dont have to worry about gaining weight again. I also dont think it is wise to obsess over it. Make a habit of making good choices and exercising and you wont have to worry about it. Of course this is only my humble opinion. God bless you and keep you, ~Andrea

Hiya Karry, WOO HOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also never thought I would be healthy and thin and I am soooo thankful for this surgery. I have the utmost confidence that you will maintain!!! God bless you and keep you, ~Andrea

Just checking in and saw your post....I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that God had better plans for your baby and that you will when the time is right have a baby. I never experienced the loss of a child but had a hard time getting pregnant (6 years). Now 2 beautiful boys later I know it was worth the wait. Stay positive and take care. (((hugs))) Karry

Hi Leighann Sounds like you handled that well...it was very rude, but you just have to forgive some people for there lack of knowledge!! Hey not to change the subject, but do you know any Schmidt's in the York area??? My brother and sister in-law live there!! Congratulations on your pregnancy! Debi -120pounds 279/159/150ish?? happy as a clam where I am!!!!