Happy Anniversary and Congratulations on your great wt loss, good job. I had my open wls on 12/6/02 so far I have loss 177 lbs. and my goal is in sight. Hang in there and enjoy the new you.

here a update on me i have 9lbs to go and then i will be at my goal is 120 and i am 121/2 months out not bad huh

Hi everyone, I'm sorry I forgot to come here and mention my 1st anniversay day. I have loss 170 lbs my first yr. and because today is 1/9/04 my loss is now 175 lbs in 13 months. I just like to say hang in there and be determined to get to goal. you can do it. I have more to loss. and I KNOW I will get there. (smile) take care**Hugs** 400/225/-175

Hey Leslie, Congratulations on one year anniversary. I think that is a tremendous weight loss.. good for you.. Don't let negative people get to you. Just try and stay away from them if possible. I think we can give ourselves enough negativity without help from others! Be good to yourself! I didn't pay attention from where you hail from, until after I read the name Dr. Streeter.. Hey you live not to far from me. I am from Schererville and just had lap R-XNY 10/17/03 at the University of Chicago. I understand that Broadway Methodist also has gastric bypass meetings. Have you attended any? I am thinking of doing this. I think that support would be a good thing! So far I have lost 50#, but I am kinda of sorry I had the nerve to try a christmas cookie and some candy over the holidays. Unfortunately, I can tolerate the sugar in small amounts, no dumping has happened. Scarrey. I was afraid to try anything with sugar in it before the holidays. I work at a Dr office and the drug reps bring in all this stuff, plus the ladies bake and bring it in also. I was just too overcome with temptation! Glad the New year is almost here. Well, I am going to see "Cold Mountain" with Renee Zellweiger and Nicole Kidman. Heard Zellweiger did a fine performance in it. Did you see "Chicago"? She deserved the acadamy for that one I thought. Well happy New Year and keep your chin up. Linda from Schererville

One year ago today I was in the operating room undergoing gastric bypass. One year ago I was miserable. One year ago I hid from everything. One year ago I was unhappy with my life. One year ago I couldn't enjoy playing with my daughter. One year ago I had no self esteem. One year ago I wasnt able to do housework for more then a few minutes at a time. One year ago I weighed 312 lbs. NOW...... I am at 199!!! I am happy!!!! I love to play with my daughter!!! I actually like to do some housework. I want to go out and do things!!! I worry about the way I look before leaving the house. I am no longer miserable. I AM HAPPY!!!!! This was the best thing I could have ever done for myself. I am so glad I went thru with it. I still have about 65 lbs to go but that is ok. I am happy!! Thank you to everyone on this board for the inspiration. There are a few I've looked up to along the way and continue to do so. Thank you Eric Klein for this site. I don't think I could've done it with out OH.com YEAH ME!!!!!! Desiree 312/199/135?