TT & "Light Weights"

Hi guys, I just started my journey on 07/27/04. As a light weight (started at 223, I'm 5'3, 30 year-old ) I am so scared I'll need a TT. I had a really hard time with my surgery (I am a big baby and cannot take pain and discomfort!) and ws hoping I wouldn't need another surgery later on. Are ther any light weights out there that did not have PS after reaching goal post WLS? Flavia Open RNY 7/27/04 223-187-115

Hi Flavia- I started at 5'2" and 222 lbs. I am sorry to say that I will need a TT badly!!! I don't like pain either...but see it as the "end" of my journey to a new me. Try and see if maybe thinking of it as the finish line helps!! Best of luck! Lori 222/152/1?? laprny 1-6-04

Lori, Lori, Lori, here you come for the rescue once again. I do get tears in my eyes whenever I think of surgery. More scars, More pain, more time off work, more time away from my little girl.... More $$$$!!!! aarrghh! I am sucha a big baby! Petrified of hospitals, when I look back, I still cannot believe I went thru with the open RNY. Are u gonna make it to the Meet & Greet on October 30th?? It's a bit of a drive for you, but I think it'd be worth it. BTW, I looked at your profile, hope u don't mid, but I just luv your puppy! What a cuttie-pie! thx, Flavia

Flavia- You are too sweet!! I totally understand all the issues you are having w/another surgery...but let's think...FLAT STOMACH!! Something I have never ever never had in my life...jeans with a shirt tucked in and not looking like an egg!! That's how I justify all the pain, and suffering!! I would love to come to a meet and greet, but it's like 90 minutes from where I live, and I hate I-4!! Maybe I will recruit some other post-ops from this area and make a road trip out of it.... Talk to you soon! Lori

lori...i thiat there are a couple people coming from tampa or surrounding areas...most of the people at the last meet and greet were more than willing to carpool! just a thought for you!!! it is always so cool too met new people! hope to see you there!

ok then then, the new mantra is: "FLAT STOMACH, FLAT STOMACH, FLAT STOMACH,FLAT STOMACH, FLAT STOMACH, FLAT STOMACH, FLAT STOMACH, FLAT STOMACH, FLAT STOMACH" FLAVIA

Lori, we would offer to carpool, but if it's a nice day, you would have to sit on the handlebars of the motorcycle. Steve