Steve, You are so amazing, I know you feel like a million bucks....what an awesome job!!! Diane

Hi there guys, If I was not out of work I would have missed this great show Oprah had on today. 1)Did anyone watch it? Yes I watched it. 2)What do you think about it? I think it was amazing all the things she could not do because of her 550 lb size. 3)Wasn't it horrible to see the prison she lived in because of her morbid obestiy? Once 9/11 came and the stores were closed around where she lived she could no longer get to any other stores WLS was then her option. 4)Were you emotional like me? I cried and cried trying to imagine what it would be like not to see your family because she said when she hugged them, they would feel all the fat. She just hid herself away like a prison with all the shades closed. Have a nice week everybody..... Lorraine

I specifically watched this program because my surgeon, Dr Dan Procter, and his practice/program Obesity Solutions, had a segment on this show. I for some reason thought that Dateline would be doing a show on the success stories of patients that have had WLS. Boy was I ever WRONG. When I heard that Dateline was coming to our support group to film I was thrilled! Not that I wanted to be recognized for my success with WLS, but because Dr Procter would be recognized for the thousands of lives he has saved or at the very least made so much better through WLS. Dr Procter is one of the better bariatric surgeons whose mortality rate is drastically lower than the national average. I also work for the healthcare facilty where Dr Procter performs surgery. I know first hand how commited both are at having an excellent bariatric program. I am extremely proud of both Dr Procter and my employer for the quality healtcare they provide every single day. After viewing the show, I was devasted that NBC choose to showcase once again the negative aspect of WLS. I guess ratings are ratings and it was sweeps week. Shame on NBC.

Thanks Lorraine, I guess when you look at 300lbs starting, and a 100lbs loss, that isn't so bad. It's just that not seeing any action for 4 months is so maddening. But maybe, with time, it'll come off a little more. Even if I could get to 185 I'd be thrilled. Say a little prayer for me that it'll comply. Nona

Thanks Lorraine, I guess I get obsessed with the scale. According to my PCP, my intake is just right. I would like to get more off, but, well, I guess 200lbs is where I'm going to stay. I would have loved to be at my goal of 170, a size 12, but I guess that's not going to happen. I do envy those here who have gotten to their goal, or at least are still loosing. But I am glad for all of you, even if I'm a bit jealous. Nona