Thanks Nancy! I'm scared to see Dr. R - he wanted me down 18 pounds by the next time I see him and I'm only down 4 and I only have 2 weeks before my appointment... I don't want to face him and feel like a failure when I feel so good most of the time... he is very brutal!

 Tammy, you are doing a great job! Own it and be proud of it! 

Nancy

When I was a size 24 - and I would buy a size 24 item of clothing or a 3X and it would be "snug" I would say - "Oh this is cut small - I am not that BIG" - Now that I am on my way down - when I fit into a smaller size clothing I am saying "Oh this must be cut big" - Today I put on a size 14 pair of pants and in my mind I am thinking - these are cut big and I am really not a size 14 yet - and for the most part I am not - but the fact is - I am wearing a pair of pants with a tag that says size 14 on them - why aren't I owning this? Will I ever be honest with what size I am and own it?

It feels good to be on the way down - however, I have been STALLED for almost 3 weeks now - and I have to honestly look at what I've been doing... I know I've not be exercising enough - so I'm going to up that - all in all I'm doing well and very appreciative for this choice I made!

...keep it going....thanks for input

DAN

I had my surgeyr Feb 2, 2005 - but before the surgery I had to find a Bariatric Surgeon.  I was divinely led to Dr.  Aranow of Shoreline Surgical Associates- In the 5 yrs since my surgery there have been no complications only positive results and strict adherence to post-surgery protocol.  I feel better than I've ever felt mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Without a doubt anyone thinking of this serious life changing decision should explore and think about contacting Dr. Aranow's office.  The experience with his Staff and all related professionals was inspiring.  I was able to lose over 200 lbs., and currently at my desired weight. 

DAN