Happy to hear everything went well on your one year check up. Donna

Fran- Congratulations on a very successful year- Keep up the good work. You'll reach your goal before you know it. I wish you much success on the continuing road to weight loss Patti Thompson RNY 12-17-04

Hi my fellow Decemberites! Wow what a year it has been! I have lost exactly 150lbs since my surgery last December 17th and mucho inches (170lbs since journey started)... I went from a size 5XL in tops and pants to an XL shirt and 2XL(sometimes XL) pants... Jeans size is now a 22 which is the smallest I have been in many many years (maybe the early 90's?)... Life is sure different for me as I can do many things now that I only dreamed about doing just one year ago today: 1. I can run without feeling like I am going to die! 2. I can walk the entire mall without having to sit down all the time. 3. I can breathe after climbing a fligh of steps 4. I can buy clothes in a store now instead of ordering online all the time 5. I can fit in rollercoaster seats without a problem. 6. I can wear jeans again that do not have a stretch waist!!!! 7. I wear makeup and feel pretty again! 8. I can fit in booths! 9. I can fit behind the steering wheel without having the seat all the way back!! 10. I am loving life a lot more and wanna live it now! 11. No more meds for high blood pressure or other health ailments! 12. Sex is great again! 13. And much much more (just can't think right now) I just wanted to thank each of you for your friendship and support this past year and I hope we will all stick around and continue the support... It's nice to have you all around! I may not talk much but I read the board just about everyday... Love to you all!! P.S. I'm done tooting my own horn now!! Love ya! Chelle 423/253/180

happy anniversary to all of my December family! It has been a incredible year and it's been great sharing it with all of you! You have been a wonderful source of information,inspiration and encouragement! Thank you for everything!! Keep posting and checking in from time to time.Lets stay in touch.We need each other! I still have a ways to go to get to goal and I need you guys to keep me on the right path! I want to wish all of you a wonderful holiday season and God's richest blessings in 2006! Love,Melinda 348/195 -153

Hi Fran :clap :clap :clap Congratulations on your anniversayr also! I aslo will be posting pictures soon!...Yes, to Finally being Healthy!! You have done a great job..I can't wait to see pic's of you in your wedding dress..when is the date??? Keep up the good work! Patti :cool