actually the further out you are, The harder it gets. I seem to be able to gain weight easier, even though my diet hasn't changed. AND I'M NOT READY TO GET A BAND ADJUSTMENT YET (oops) Till after I finish all my P/S's Jonathan

Happy Anniversary Wow.....time sure goes by fast! We have all been thru so much! And even tho some of us are up a few pounds We should be proud of what we have done It takes a lot of strenght to go thru this surgery......it isn't a walk in the park. I am actually finding that it gets harder. I am hoping that is not the case for long tho!!!! We should all take a few moments to post an update......Tell us how everything is going and maybe were we hope to be in the next two years?? Again *happy anniversary* to everyone!!! Take Care (((((HUGS))))) Jesi

Allison.....it is nice to know we are not alone in our struggles! Thank you for all the kind words.....I am working on myself and slowly coming around I am so sorry to hear of all your struggles right now.....It seems when it rains it pours.....I can tell you have a strong faith tho, and you know He wouldn't give you more than you could handle....I too gain at a drop of the hat, and have to totally limit my carbs.....I have been told it is do to my PCOS and a little glucose intolerence.....NO FAIR!!!! I too have always wanted to get to a normal weight.....but it is so hard these last few pounds. I will feel proud for those who do, but sorry for myself!!!! We sound a lot alike! Thanks again for the support and know that I am here for you too!!! Take Care jesi

Great job!!! Did you do anything special to celebrate?? Do you find it harder the farther out you get or easier? Again congrats on the great job! Take Care jesi

I am 2 years post op original weight 319 now 190. I am exactly where you are with 1 exception. I had my incisional hernia repaired in March, but the doctor said I would need to see the plastic surgeon to do the tummy tuck and any liposuction. She said he could do it at the same time but I would pay out of pocket for the plastic surgeon which was/is not approved by my insurance. It would be less expensive because the hospital, operating room and anestesiologist would all be covered by insurance. I decided not to do the tummy tuck and now regret it. Just last week I saw a plastic surgeon and was given an estimate for tummy tuck, liposuction, partial thigh removal [I have huge balls of fat there]. His fee is $5000.00 done at his office, To get my arms done it is $3500. and a different visit. Which are good prices. I hope to get the tummy tuck/lipo done in Feb. I am not going to have my breasts lifted even though they need it. I was told I would probably lose 10-15 pounds. So my advise if is to get this all done at the same time if you can afford it. Good luck!!