Hi Jesi. I was hesitant to post because I know a few people have struggled and I feel for them but on the other hand I want people to see the good results I have had, hoping it would help them out in the long run. Anyway, thanks so much for your kind words, they really mean a lot. Honestly, for me exercise is hard to get into and I still hate it but I know that it has to be a part of my life forever. I know that without exercise I will put the pounds back on and my body won't feel as good as it does. I have a lot of muscle which really looks good and I like it! I first started out at Curves at a few months post-op, stayed there for a few months and went religiously 4 times a week. I also did cardio work at my home. I have a LifeCycle and a NordicTrack Treadmill. I rode the bike about 30 minutes and then walked and did a light jog on the treadmill. As the pounds came off and it became easier to exercise, I joined a gym. I now go to the gym usually 4 sometimes 5 times a week. I do a lot of cardio work on the elliptical and then do the weight machines. I stay there for about 2 hours. I also still use my home treadmill about 2-3 times a week for 50 minutes to 60 minutes now. I also do a lot of walking. I have to force myself to exercise. I don't really like it but I love how I feel afterwards and it's really helped with my excess skin (still have a lot but I notice a difference). My advice is to start out slow. Get a few tapes or if you can afford it join a gym or the Y (a lot of gyms now have babysitting - that's where I put my daughter on my weekends so I can exercise!). Aerobics is great exercise too and you can do that in your home! Have a great day, and thanks again for your support.

I am so proud of you!!!! But it is hard not to be a little jealous, so I have to do it LOL! You are just doing amazing tho seriously, and what an inspiration you are........You eat normal, human, a couple bad things and still, you are doing wonderfully......gives me hope!!! I know I could be doing tons, tons better if I only exercised.....It is just so hard to start, and of course I have tons of excuses How did you start the exercising and what makes you stick with it? Do you go to the gym or workout at home? Take Care and give us some tips CONGRATS AGAIN Jesi

WOW! I am glad they found this and agressively tested you, sounds like you have a good bunch of docs to take care of you!!! You are a strong woman......Getting this taken care of now......I will be wishing for you a NEw Year full of health.....You have had more than your fair share of crap to deal with this year already!!! I am glad Joe is there for you~most of us are really far away, but we try to be here for you too!!! You are a brave strong woman.....Take Care and hang in there~ Jesi

Joe is the best. He will be at my side no matter what. We talked a great deal about it last night. We joked that maybe this is the way I can get a tummy tuck....reconstructive surgery on my breast. Loose a boob, gain a boob and a flat tummy. That would be good. In any case, I'm a tough cookie and deal with whatever comes my way, with Jehovah's help and love. And you all are great. Your kind word and sincere compassion make it a whole lot easier. Thanks to each and every one of you. Nona

You're such a sweet lady Lorraine! I'm looking forward to the holidays too; they'll be so different from last year when I was still recovering from surgery and had such a horrible Christmas (I was so sick and sore). Enjoy your angels.