Hey everyone.. It has been so long since I have been here. I was thinking that I cant believe it has been almost 2 years. I look in the mirror now and I cant even imagine the old me. I hope everyone is doing alright. Im getting ready to have a hernia repair and waiting on my insurance to see how much they are going to pay on my tummy tuck. I have to pay for the tummy tuck but they are going to pay for a portion of the panalectomy(sp?). Just wanted to check in with everyone and see how was everyone doing. I need to get a new picture put up and I have to go update my profile. Tracey the Swan is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Everyone just looks go good..!! Please if you read this tell me what you eat. I'm at a platuea and I cant seem to budge. Im at 165 and Im in a size 8 I want to be a size 6 atleast. Hope everyone is alright. Talk again soon. I will try to get back here more often.

Dear Lorraine Happy Thanksgiving! 1) What are your plans for the Holiday? I went to my youngest sister's. My whole family went except my husband. He sat at home alone. 2) Do you worry about those food demons? Yes, I love sweets! Had some ice cream! 3) As your anniversary approaches for most of us next month, what are your thoughts as the month approaches? It is 2 years and I am disapointed that I haven't gotten down to normal weight. I am still trying, but I feel a little sad that I am not there yet. I am MUCH healthier, have much more energy, and am very happy that I had my surgery. I hope you had a very happy holiday and that your sweetie had a wonderful birthday. Allison

First off thanks for replying to me on my last post. I was feeling very low and you said hi which matters. Thanks. md 1) What are your plans for the Holiday? Protein....protein....and maybe some pumpkin pie? 2) Do you worry about those food demons? After being a lifelong fatty....who doesn't? 3) As your anniversary approaches for most of us next month, what are your thoughts as the month approaches? I will focus on where I am going....NOT where I have been. I have tripped, stumbled, and fell flat on my face. The catch is I WILL GET UP AND TRY AGAIN. MD

I will be 2 years post op on the 23rd and I can say that I feel very frustrated right now. I can eat anything I want and since I took over an administraive position 4 months ago, which means I sit at a desk all day, I have gained 10 lbs. I just want to keep losing. I am terrified I will keep gaining. AND I have never had problems with food making me sick. This sucks. I am stuck at a loose 18 or a tight 16 and I just cant seem to get the last 50lbs off. I work full-time, go toschool full-time, and am a single mother. I just can't seem to find the energy to work out. CRAP! Cara

Good to hear you will have an income while you're out. With the cost of things today, having to do without is scary. Glad things are going well for you and your friend. You're right about folks our age. We get set in our ways, and it's hard to bring someone in who does things different. Taking it slowly is such a wise choice. Alison and I were wondering how things were going. Thanks for the update. Hope Steve keeps us all posted on his plans. I love weddings. They're so much fun. Especially the dancing. I miss doing that. I couldn't after the surgery, and now I have a FM flare and can't. I hurt just too darn much right now. But it'll pass, soon, I hope. Nona