Lisa, I am here with you girl! I am leaving in the morning for Jamaica. All my clothes fit but are a bit tight. I will start when I return on Friday. We are celebrating by boyfriends 50th birthday. I usually lose weight when I go away, but I am with you. Lets keep track and every Sunday give our report. See you when I return. Lorraine

Hi there Sunny!!! How are you? And where is everyone? I don't know! Me.... well I am retired, spending lots of time traveling to see family and also helping my sister raise and care for her autistic 12 year old grandson. She is raising him. I go and babysit so she can go out to dinner with her husband and enjoy life. I figure I have the time. I am still living with my boyfriend and will be leaving to Jamaica on 11/26/07 to celebrate his 50th birthday. I am retired and thinking of taking some classes. I am making Thanksgiving dinner this year for my family so I have been getting my recipes together. I am up about 10 pounds, but I think I have done well since next month is my 4 year anniversary. You and I share the same date. Lets keep posting and hope we hear something from everyone. You know I would love to hear from all but....Where is Tracey and Darroll?? Have a great day and lets hear from everyone!!!! Don"t COME ON OUT AND SAY HI Lorraine

Hi Katie You are not alone and I was glad to see your post.I had wls on dec 1 2003.My starting weight was 598.I got down too 233 lbs and I am up to 280 lbs and I am very unhappy with myself.This is not easy,we are only human and we fall from time to time.Diet soda,candy,pizza,what the heck am I doing?I am like you trying to get back to where I was.I stopped drinking alcohol over a year ago and replaced it with food again.We do trade one addiction for another,well at least I do.The gambling was really bad,I almost lost my shirt betting on football games.I think the biggest problem with wls is there are very few studies about long term weight loss.We are basically alone.I have lost almost 318 lbs but I still see the fat man I once was when I look into the mirror.I am trying very hard to get back on track and I hope we all can find that middle ground.Depression is very common for people who have had wls,I am on Cymbalta and i'd hate to see what would happen if I wasn't on it.Katie you have come so far and I am very proud of you and I know we will bounce back,please keep in touch and this goes for everyone here and perhaps we can help each other.I was thinking about a telephone support group.If we feel like eating the wrong foods we could call one another when we are in need of support.Just a thought.Good luck everyone steve

Hello everyone, i'm reaching my 4 year anniversary and get worried as well. I guess reading everyone's post so far I can relate as well. I also am about 20 lbs up from my lowest. So I've been on atkins now for about a week and a half and it seems so much harder to loose compared to our first month. I've only lost 2 lbs. But I know it works so I will be sticking to it. So lets keep everyone posted and wish us luck. Happy Friday.

Hi there Bobbie, How are you? I undestand how you feel. I lost about 125 lbs and was much too thin, I am now up about 10 pounds and feel aweful. I have no clothes, and will not buy any. I am determined to take this extra weight off and stay in my Size 8 clothes. My family says I look better with more weight on, but I know how I feel. Yes the holidays are here and it's not easy. I am always posting and wondering where is everyone. I am a true beliver in prayers and I will put you in mine, and the rest of us. I pray everyday for everyone. I am not good at drinking water, but I have began to drink some more Crystal Light. God Bless Can everyone give a SHOUT OUT!!!! Lorraine