Hi Terri, Thanks for an awesome post. I am now 14 1/2 months post op and I couldn't agree more! It is definetly work. It is a complete package...we have the tool now, and if we use it right it will work. If we abuse the tool or don't keep it maintained and neglect to use it properly, it will fail us...just like any other "tool"...use it or lose it. This truly is the best support group that I could ever attend...here on OH. It beats driving 78 miles one way for a 25-30 (sometimes 45-60) minute support group meeting once a month. And all that gas for a nearly 3 hour trip to wind up at a meeting that only lasts 25 minutes sometimes ??? Sure, it isn't as healthy physically...sitting here at this dang computer and in a chair for such long periods...I wish there was a new invention to do this while exercising or something...LOL....typing and being on line. Hmmmm, perhaps I should like to invent such a thingy for us new exercise nuts. LOL Yeah, I know they have that computer thingy that you can use a keyboard hooked up to your tv...but that would mean walking on a treadmill while online and typing....I am sure there are some out there that do that. I don't think I would personally get the physical results that I want to achieve if I personally were to exercise in that manner. Oh dear...how did I get off topic....that's me...sorry OH friends...I tend to get long winded. Shut me up pleazeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! But I would like to say just one more thing....(then I'll go...I promise...LOL)... I think that Surgeons should relay this info to us when we go for our very first consults. Not that it would make a difference either way of wanting to have the surgery...just so that we are even MORE informed right from the start. Okay...I'm done...thanks for listening...you guys ROCK! Audrey

Congratulations Diana! You look great! I hope you are as happy as you look! Isn't it amazing? I still have to pause at every mirror to look at myself! Do you do that? Terri 358/180

Hello December crew, I have a new picture on my profile. This picture was taken on my one year anniversary. Thanks for your support. (((Hugs))) Diana 379/185/? Thanks Melissa (my bypass twin) for posting my new pics

Hi, I am not sure how this works but I would love to play. I had my surgery Jan. 10, 2005 and have lost 145 pounds. 302/157/155 6"0 tall

Hi Everyone, I am so sorry I have been MIA. Things have been amazingly busy for me lately. Things are going really good though.. I am still wearing a juniors size 4, maintaining at 125 pounds and feeling great! When I went in for my one year check up the doctor said he really didn't want me to lose anymore weight since I was wanting to get a TT, thighlift, arms and a boob job. lol Said that after I had all that done that I would be to thin if I lost anymore. (gosh that sounds weird! Me? To thin??) I still do not see myself thin at all unless I look in pictures. When I am just looking at me I still see fat! But I am working on that. Things I am now enjoying more than ever... Roller Skating, Ice Skating, jumping on the trampoline, RUNNING!, walking, taking long hikes with the kids, in general just being more active! Hope you are all doing great! Kathy High Weight 287 Surgery day weight 242 Today's weight 125 DOWN -162 pounds!