The big day is Wednesday. I know you must be a bundle of nerves and excitement. Add a bit of dread and apprehension to the mix too I bet. We are all going to be thinking about you. I would love to see some before and after pics when you feel up to it. You know I envy you getting your "bat wings" done. My skin hangs at least 8 inches. YUCK!!!! I am excited for you! Just no scary surprises this time, ok?!! Keep us posted. Hugs, Valorie

Deidrah, I am so proud of you for re-commiting yourself! It takes courage to know that you have been going down the wrong path and to make sure you find your way back is a struggle. Joining the gym was the BEST thing I have done for myself since WLS. Bet you will feel that way too. The personal trainers are expensive but they are so worth it to get you going. I did 12 sessions with mine, 2 days per week like you, and now I feel confident when I work out by myself. I have even gotten a friend of mine to come with me a couple days per week and I am her PT! I work the heck out of her. Good for her and for me! I told her I was going to start charging the PT fees soon so she had better get her sessions in now while I am still free. Thank you for letting me know that my posts have helped you. I am humbled by you words. I always look to others on the board for inspiration. Would never have believed I, too could inspire. Again, thank you. Keep up the good workouts and keep the carbs in check. You will see so much improvement in how you feel. Hopefully the workouts will help the edema too. Let us know if you have a bad day. Everyone here is so supportive. We help each other daily. Valorie

Susan, I'm so happy that your relationship with Mark is developing so well!!! You deserve all this new excitement and happiness! CeCe

Deidrah, What a wonderful post! I enjoyed reading it and love the enthusiasm and how reinvigorated you are! And, look at the loss!!! Keep it up and keep posting - you'll have us all working harder! Great job! CeCe

Oh, Britt! I can't believe you are going through that again! Yuck. I never made it back to the gym, so I haven't yet regained my muscle weight yet. Starting weight 234 (267 highest weight) Last week = 133 This week = 134 Loss this week = +1 Total loss = 100 Current BMI = 23 Hope your week gets better! Wanda