Yikes! I'm dreading ever getting the flu, I think throwing up would be awfully scarey and painful but hopefully that's just in my head. LOL Hope it's all over and doesn't come to Virginia! -Margaret

I can't believe we've all done so well, and thank goodness for my prior experience. I had opened my store almost 2 years ago with the idea of low carb in mind. But then all of the people I talked to seem to have had surgery. I didn't know about it if it wasn't for my low carb diet. But now I've pretty much changed and sifted through tons of "junk" to have my protein and vitamins and feel wonderful. FABULOUS--at 5'11 I am 215 and smaller than I ever remember being. What have others lost and what works for you? I'm so excited I'm jumping out of my shoes to hear from others that had surgery with me, I didn't see the reunion button until today! Please feel free to call or email! THANKS!

I just went over 6mo & am down 95 lbs and am very tired, ...I thought it was stress from sick parents, finals, graduation and trying to get a job.... I have B1, protein and iron deficiencies, and ANY ONE OF THESE zaps energy. Be sure to get these labs and thyroid checked. I got a b1 shot, take B1 supplements now and iron pills now and drink an extra protein drink each day now, and eat sunflower seeds mixed with wheat germ, cashews, sesame seeds and flax seed, spinach,brown rice and other things mentioned in the nutrition book I bought. Good luck! Pam

I have lost about 68-70# since surgery 6 months ago. I was sure I could be under 200# by Easter - but have been on a looooong plateau and have been up and down 2-3 pounds for the past couple of months. I know it is my own fault - I have never got into the exercise routine. I work full-time+ on the night shift and keep a very strange daily routine. I am glad to see the progress I have made - but need to kick it into gear and take full advantage of this first year. When I look on-line or go to support group meetings and hear how many never cheat - I am amazed - I wish I could be more disiplined. Nancy

Erin, Thanks for the great "soul searching" opportunity. Here is my response: I am doing well after almost 6 mos. I have lost about 80 lbs and 90 since before my surgery. Like everyone else, it has slowed down and sometimes I eat a little too much and a few too many carbs so of course I don't lose as fast. I am feeling really great! I am doing daily walking and have plenty of energy. I haven't lost any hair...I know that I am the exception, but I am happy for that since my hair was always thin even before surgery. It is hard to say what the biggest change has been since surgery since there have been so many! I must say I have never thrown away so many clothes! I was wearing 26/28 and now am in 16's. Can't wait til I can shop in the regular size department. I am still not used to being able to fit into smaller places....like booths in restaurants! Yay! I am going on a big vacation next week to Europe and I am anticipating that the flight will be much more comfortable because I will be able to fit better in my seat! I am so glad I had this surgery. Sometimes I miss eating big like I used to, but for the most part, it is nice that I can have a little bit of most foods (even sweets) and be satisfied. Having the surgery has made it so much easier to eat less. I used to be SO HUNGRY all of the time when I was trying to lose weight. It doesn't feel that way now. Good luck to everyone on the December board! Love, Diana 291/281/201.5