Thanks...I will go do that now.  I appreciate you being on top of it.  I went to an OH in San Antonio and it was great!

The 2007 event year is quickly coming to its end. We've had a lot of fun, met hundreds of people, made new friends, strengthened each other, and empowered ourselves to continue on our journeys. With the close of the 2007-year, our eyes turn to the future, to 2008. Where will we go? Our team has analyzed locations, researched demographics, met with support groups, consulted with area professionals for hours.. and HOURS.. and hours! We do this because YOU are worth it. It is our goal to reach out to as many people as possible. But, we can't decide where to kick off the 2008 year! We've arm wrestled, had ping pong tournaments, basketball games and other battles of wills. So... we need your help to make this decision! We're having a contest. Where do YOU want us to come to? Let us know! For the month of November, we will leave this post up. Reply and shout out to us where you want us to come to. If you have ever wished for OH to come to your area, now's the time to speak up! Get your friends, surgeon and support group involved! Simple reply to this post and let us know the area you want us to come to. At the end of November, we will count up all of the votes and we will make the announcement in December. Rules of the game: -Since this is a member's contest, you must be a member to vote -Each member can only vote once for the same area -Members CAN vote for multiple locations -One post, one vote. If you want to vote for another location, make a separate reply. -All votes have to be a reply to this one of the 'contest' posts -Due to logistics, we may not be able to come to the exact city requested, but we will come to that 'area' as close as possible. So now is the time to let your voice be heard! Where do YOU want us to come to?

Almost exactly where you are almost 60 lbs.  I lost an average off 22 lbs a month until last month.  The doctor want the weight loss to stop now.  I started my journey  at 277, I am now 147.  I carry my weight a lot differently now than I did when I was younger....weird.  I try to go to the gym 3 or 4 times a week, but some weeks I don't get there at all. It is just amazing.   I am so happy for you.  You will be a great journey!

Isn't it crazy.  I went for my 7 month check up last week.  I have lost 130 lbs and bought my first size 4 jeans.  Sometimes I think I am just dreaming.

I had Dr. Schoen and I just had my PCP send all my history that had to do with my weight, blood pressure, cholestrol, diabetes, etc for the last 10 years.  They did that and all I had to do was sign a form requesting them to do it. Dr. Schoen is a wonderful doctor and fantastic surgeon.  You will love him.