Sharon: I just had a hernia repair done on the 7th of July. Is the hernia causing you pain. Mine was causing me pain! I am only 9 months post-op from my RNY (7 months out when I had the hernia repair). Unfortunately, this means I will need another surgery later on down the road to take care of my apron. If it isn't hurting or causing you any other problems you can probably wait. My understanding is that hernias do not get smaller as we get smaller and they do not repair themselves either. More than likely you will have to have the hernia repaired, hopefully not until you have reached your goal weight or 18 months out and you can have both a repair and any excess skin removed at the same time. Your doctor can give you the best advise as to when you should have your hernia repaired. Hernias can be life threatening, so please keep your doctor apprised of your condition and comfort level. Hope this helps Pam Hastings

Debi, click on email at bottom of my post and send me a message. then I will email you my address. I've got to go do something for work but will get back to you in about 1 1/2 hours Tee

That is so great! You go girl! That is great news. I would love to start a more structured exercise plan!! Perhaps, I too, could start jogging/running! I don't think that I am quite ready for that....perhaps when I am closer to goal. I need to just start some brisk walking.....I know that starting can be half the battle...... You are an inspiration to me , I hope I can join you in meeting my goal. Congrats! Sharon Lap RNY 11/22/04 335/235/183

Hi Andrea!! Your pic is very familiar to me I feel as though I know you, you must post a lot LOL I try to, but for most of the summer, my computer has been giving me fits...come to find out it was my fan and my dear hubby fixed it!!!! I wrote to the volunteers about being in the century club, and got an auto reply back, but nothing more...maybe I didn't send it to the right place?? Gonna try to find out where I need to go to join the century club lol...does that qualify you for the before and after also??? Questions questions questions LOL Take Care and CONGRATULATIONS on losing 100 lbs!!!!!!!!!WOOHOO Hugz, Debi

Hi Tee! Nice to meet you!! You are doing awesome! I Can't believe we share a surgery date and you already have you brachioplasty...I'm jealous. That is my biggest complaint. For years being heavy I would NOT wear sleeveless anything...I carried a lot of weight in my arms. I do wear sleeveless now, but am very careful not to raise my arm a certain way..what a pain!! I'm off to read your profile. Take Care, Debi