I had my surgery in January

Just an update on how I am doing. Actually, I feel better than I have felt in 12 years! I'm off all my medications, except of course my hormones. I have lost a total of 64 pounds and I'm wearing a loose size 10 and some size 8s. If I don't lose another pound I will be happy. I don't regret making this decision one bit! It's the nicest and best thing I have ever done for myself. I love life and I love me! My hubby smiles all the time!!! I can actually move without pain! I can breathe so easily! I can bend over! I could go on and on...I'm just very happy! I wish the same for all of you! thumbsup Charlene

Charlene, Which procedure did you have? I am planning on lapband later this month. Wendy

Hi Wendy, I had the laproscopic RNY. My doctor is Mark Gibbs and my surgery was done at Baptist Hospital. Good luck with your procedure. I know you will not regret it! Just follow your Doctor's instructions and you will do great! Charlene

Congrats Charlene!! I have thought of you so often and wondered how you were doing. Sounds like you are really healthy and happy! I'm doing very well, too! I have lost 107 pounds so far. I've went from wearing 32W to 26W and even have squeezed into a few 24Ws! It is really nice to shop at "regular" stores again! I've lost 18 inches in my waist and many, many inches everywhere else! Best of all, I have become a gym rat, spending 6 days a week at Powerhouse Gym in Little Rock...I can do all the things now that I couldn't 6.5 months ago! I turned 40 on the 11th and I told everyone I feel like I just turned 20! Isn't life great?!!! Check out my profile for my updated photos. Take care and enjoy life!! Karen rny 1/3/2005 413/306

Karen! So glad to hear from you! I've thought about you a lot too and I'm so glad you are doing so well. Congratulations on your weight loss and I must say, You look fabulous! It must be true what they say about age.....you're as young as you feel! Looking at your photos, you could pass for "twenty something"! Yes, life is great and getting greater every day! Keep up the good work at the gym and please keep in touch. You take care too! Charlene rny 1/7/05 211/148