I too am feeling the same way that you are. I am nineteen months out from my revision and feel like a failure. I am looking for a support group to help keep me positive and losing. I started at 348 pounds with a BMI of 62. To date I have lost 214 pounds but feel like I have put some back on. Seem to be able to eat anything and much more than I should be able to or would like to be able to. i just can't seem to keep on the straight and narrow. I am scared of failing and gaining the weight back. I have enjoyed being thin and being able to do so much more with myself. Am being treated for severe depression because I am having panic attacks which are keeping me inside. That makes inappropriate eating easier. To top it all off, I moved to the Newport News, Virginia area 2 1/2 weeks ago and have No friends to talk to or rely on. Could really use some words of support from the members of this message board. PLEASE???

Don't be depressed, Pam, you've lost over 100 pounds. You've done great, we just need to focus and start being more careful with what we eat. SEE, you've helped me put things into perspective. Let's work together on this, email me anytime!

I am shocked that you were in a size 28 at 258 anyway. I weighed 298 when I started and was a size 24. Now I am a size 10/12 and weigh 174. Technically I should lose another 24 lbs. but I really like this size for my age (50). It is still alittle chubby but I don't look too old nor do I have alot of skin issues. My boobs are still a 38D. Not firm by any stretch but not hanging to my belly button either. LOL What do you guys think? Do you think I should keep trying to get more weight off or be happy that I feel so great and look decent. I am so pleased with the results it is a little difficult to keep the push on to get smaller. I have no health issues at this time. What a blessing. I use to have blood pressure problems, sleep apnea, reflux, joint aches etc. etc. Many Many congratulations to you and all of you who have lost so much. This is a life saver. A question for all, how do you keep the weight off? I had surgery 12/2002 and still lose a couple lbs. every once in awhile. But sometimes I am afraid I have eaten too much and get scared. Then I want to make myself throw up to undo the potential harm. I guess that sounds bad. I still do not eat refined sugar, very little red meat, no carbonation and very little alcohol. I lay off the creamy sauces but outside of that I eat pretty much alittle of everything else. Again congratulations on your size "0".

I had mine on 12/10/02 what a wonderful 18 months it has been. I started at 279 #s and now am at 138. Wearing a size 2 pants. Congrats to anyone who has had this surgery. I haven't heard of anyone sorry they did it. I have my cravings. Starbucks is my down fall. Anyone else have this craving. I just can't help myself. Any suggestions how to get off the Iced Mocha's.

Hi Dee, hang in there you will loss your wt, take one day at a time. don't focus at the goal line. focus on where your at and how well you have done. I was 400 lbs and knew it would be a long journey, I have had no complications and have 50 more lbs to go. I tell ya, it's the hardest of my whole journey. everything has slowed and I have to fight for every wt loss. I will not give up. Hope you continue to do well, we can do this. hang in there hon. **Hugs** open rny 17th month 400 lbs -208 lbs todays wt 192 lbs