Welcome back! I'm glad that you are doing well. I can't wait to see the pictures! Wanda

Hi everyone, I am home. Mom is still here with me - What a gift from GOD! Things went well and I had no complications. A couple of drains and a huge incision. Even with the swelling and all I can tell a difference. I can see things on my body looking down that... I don't think I've ever seen by looking down! I still get tired easily and am sore but I'm thrilled I did it I know I'm well on my way to recovery. In the next week or so I'll put up pictures. The doctor took a picture of the skin removed. AMAZING. 10 pounds of skin but amazing surface area!

Hey Phyllis! What a sis - going out with your brother! Stil its fun to help spend money that is NOT yours I bet your inches did shrink have a nice holiday I am jealous that you are alll done and wrapped! Hugs, Britt

Good morning lovely ladies and gents of the November board. The season is finally coming to a head, which is great for me at work, we are busy!! I didn't weigh in last week and now today I'm down again!! It's not too bad but not what I expected to see. However, I have still been eating like crazy and way too many carbs and sweets, a hershey kiss here and there and before I know it I've had way, way too many!! Starting weight - 246.5 Today's weight - 130.5 total loss - 116 lb current bmi - 21.6 I have a day of eatiing coming up on Christmas eve, we have our work luncheon and then onto my dad's that evening to spend it with family and friends. They always have a buffet at both, so I'm preparing mentally for small portions and go for protein first!! I wouldn't mind gaining a lb or two as some people have said I look sick lately, too thin almost. Sometimes I feel the same way, I've also noticed that I'm more tired lately than normal but since my labs came back, I just upped my vit B for a bit, hoping that the holiday running and late nights and early mornings are just taking their toll on me. I just want to sleep in one weekend day, but that isn't going to happen for a bit! I wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone here a blessed Christmas and Happy new year, 2007 was a roller coaster ride for me and I wouldn't trade it in for anything in the world. Wishing health, happiness and peace to you and each of your families!! Michelle

130!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE AMAZING Have a great trip - we will miss you! I hope your hole is all better VERY soon! it is hard when your off your home turf (I hate that) YOU WILL DO FINE! happy holidays and healing hugs, Britt