I'm so ashamed, 6yrs out!

Thanks I will def plan on the Monday after Lanor Day!!! I hope to meet you!!!!

lol I mean Memorial Day!!!!!!?

Just wanted to let you know I never came as thi is not free and needed to go through insurance not something I was looking to do.

Congrats to you ... I am 8 1/2 years out and have gained back 40 pounds from my lowest weight ... which was still 20 pounds from my goal. I still feel great, though. I am still 100 pounds less than my original weight. I may weigh between 195 and 199, but as long as I stay under 100, I am happy. Compared to where I started, I am able to do so much more with my life. I was almost 41 when I had the surgery done by Dr. Aranow. I am now 49, 1st time married (5 years), and feeling physically so much younger. Life isn't perfect since the surgery (I am drinking a bit too much and I still have arthritis), but compared to life before, I am a changed person. The biggest difference the surgery gave me was the confidence to get rid of the parasitic people in my life. I now choose to be the me I always knew I could be and surround myself with people that support me and my choices rather than those who played on my insecurities. Be happy with the changes... life is never perfect ... but compared to the alternative ... it is a dream.

You are not alone, there are many people here including myself who are in the same boat. Lots of great advice on this thread. Don't beat yourself up of be ashamed or embarrassed. Those emotions are a waste of energy. You have so much to look forward to by getting back on track.

Best wishes,

K