Roll Call!

It has been a month since any of us has posted here. As we move into fall....what's up? I am heading to Chicago on Tuesday for a week long business trip. When I get back it is off to Vegas for some much needed rest and fun! I am holding steady at 260 for a total loss of 190lbs. So let's hear from everyone... how are you doing? Darrol

Hey Darrol... I've had a whirlwind summer....finished my AA while working on my AS. I'm in my final semester ending in December. I hope to "park the LPN license" and have that RN one by January 2007. My youngest daughter and I took a cruise in August just before we both returned to classes. It was wonderful. I had a three week break last month and spent much of it on the road with my husband.....conferences, etc. My oldest daughter got me involved in selling on EBay so I have taken my shopping addiction and made a few bucks here and there. My weight is stable between 120-125. I still can't tolerate bread...just melba toast. I haven't regained my tastes for chicken or eggs, either. At this point, I doubt if I will. I have some new pics on my site...from the cruise mainly. We celebrate 3 yrs. December.....Wow! Does it seem like it has been that long?....or maybe that short? Take care.....always good to check in and read everyone's current status. ~Ruthanna ~ luvitsunnyv

Hi Darrol. How are you? I am doing fine. I am up 5 pounds and then down 5 pounds. I am still slim and trim, but eating is a bit easier for me.I am so used to this weight that if I gain more than 5 I take it right off.I am still wearing a size 6 or sometimes and 8. It feels great to be healthy I am bike riding and enjoying every minute of it.. I still have a hard time with meat. I am now able to eat 2 chicken legs. Steak and other meats are hard.Salads and fish work well for me. I have lost and maintained and I am happy about that. Take care and lets all when our 3 year anniversary hits!!!!!!!!!!! Hi there Sunny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can we hear from the rest of you guys? Lorraine ((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))) to all

Dear Darrol, Hi. I tried to post yesterday and it didn't work. I moved to Independence, Ohio, but things have not been smooth. First, we ABSOLUTELY had to be out of our house by September 1st. Even with our lawyer, we could not get the business buying our house to change that date. Sooooo, to get into the new house before the title transfered we paid BIG money and the people selling did NOT want renters, so they had us sign a paper that if for any reason the title did not transfer by the 28th, we would pay them $5000 and get out by the 30th. I figured that was no big deal since we got our money on the 1st. However... after we got into this house, the business said their financing did NOT come through and they wouldn't have their money until the 29th!!! One day too late for us. I swear, it seems as if our lawyer is on the business' side. She refused to ask him for the $5000 we have to pay the homeowner, and even to this minute I don't know what is going to happen, and if we are going to have to move out if we are one day late. I weigh 139. Still not normal weight for my height, (5') but it is still my goal to get there some day. No matter what happens, I feel that LIFE IS GOOD. I have never been to Chicago... And Sunny, I wish I could go on another cruise, that was so fun... And Lorraine... so good to hear from you again. I hope everyone writes. I miss you all so much. Allison

Hi everyone, It's been a while for me. I was sick for quite a while. I am still not 100% and never will be. I am starting back to work, part time to start, on the 18th. For some reason, I have started losing weight again. I'm down to 168. I've lost 30lbs. It's good for my FMS and CFS, but I don't know why it happened, but it did. I'm in a size 12. Some 14's for my arms, but then I have to alter the sides, but I don't mind that. I"m handy with a sewing machine. I had some surgery on my shoulder to fix a little problem with a bone, and that's healing fine, but it still hurts. I will try to keep posting more often, but my health doesn't allow it much, as I am in bed, asleep by 8, and probably will be in bed by 6 once I go back to work. I only have 13 hours of energy a day, as long as I pace myself. Nona

Dear Nona, Wow, 30 lbs is a lot to lose. I am sorry that you don't feel well and I will pray for you. Health is so important. I do hope you will post more and keep us up to date. Allison

Well, I haven't been here is . . . FOREVER, so here's my info. Banded 12/03/03 Preop weight: 376 Postop: was down to 151 but have come up to about 158-163, which I am MUCH more comfortable with) Weight lost: 210-220 pounds

Darrol....where is everyone? 

Hi guys Lorraine here I could not get my profile back and now here it is Oct 6,2010 and I am back. I went to the dr today and I am almost 7 yrs post-op I weigh 155 lbs and to me I am satisfied with it. I held it pretty well. I was much to thin before  but would mind 145 . I will have hernia surgery soon and might if the money is right have the LBL body lift soon.
Take cae guys
Lorraine 
P.S. I will try to update my profile when I remember how