OMG Tammy Are you coming to Richmond??? We're going to have soooo much FUN!!! Your #5 How could I forget the loose skin. You know I was running down the steps last night and my daughter was UPSTAIRS in her room and she said "what was that noise" I had to tell her it was by belly slapping up and down OMG...she was cracking up She said "Mom...you really need to get your arms and your tummy done" YA THINK I'm now the master of disguise...I know how to hide my skin issues pretty well Tanya

The gym is a nightmare because of those New Years Resolutions that people make and then can't stick with it. There have beens times I have walked into the gym and then left because i couldn't get on a bike, treadmill or any of the weight machines I usually use. I still make it about twice a week and I used to go four times a week. I did surpass my goal which I am very happy about but have noticed a 3 pound weight gain. I know it is not a lot but I get very nervous seeing the scale go up instead of staying steady or going down. I find I can eat more even though it is healthy food. I do eat carbs that I am trying to cut down on. I also was not ready for all the loose skin. I wasn't heavy all my life so I asumed my skin would not be bad but I have a lot of loose skin on my face and neck that bothers me alot. I also have a large ring that goes all the way around so my clothes don't fit properly. Overall I am happy with how things turned out and then somethings I am disappointed with. But I can deal with those disappointed issues. WLS has been one rollercoaster ride over the past 13 months.

So far I'm down 132 pounds. I've had so much going on the past couple of months that I've slowed down a lot... I even picked up a couple of pounds over the holidays, but after focusing on protein and water and low carbs last week, I dropped those two plus two more. Still 18 away from my goal, but have met the doctor's goal to be under 30 BMI, and I FEEL GREAT!! Tammy 305/173 132 pounds gone forever!!

Ok...I'm putting myself "out there" once again. In part this helps me and I'm sure it helps others. Past one year out and there seem to be a lot of things that nobody wants to talk about... 1) I didn't get to goal 2) I've gained weight back (this includes those 5 pounds that seem to go up and down) 3) I'm starting to find out that I can eat things that I would NEVER have tried a few months ago...and I eat them. 4) Sometimes I don't exercise as much as I should. Hmm... that's just a few to start us off. Please fell free to join in. I'm not complaining or whining, just expressing MY thoughts and feelings. Don't get it twisted...I love my new body and value the happiness and health that came with it. I still work hard at eating right and exercising BUT it sure is getting harder....as I was told it would. As always, I just want people to know that they're not alone. I'm sure there are other people who could add to my "list" above. Come on folks...let's bring this board back to life. You can make it something serious or funny. Tanya

Well counting all weight from highest to now I have lost 183 lbs. 390 before surgery 304 at surgery currently 208 Amy