Oh my gosh you are so GORGEOUS!!!!!!!   I am so proud of you.  Keep up the great work.

Marsha

Hello. It has been nearly 5 years since I had my weight loss surgery. I lost 148 pounds and although I have gained back 48 of those pounds, I have no regrets about having the surgery but I am having some difficulty getting back on track. I have decided that today I am going to start the 5 Day Pouch Diet. Does anyone who has done this before have any feedback, either positive or negative that they can share with me?... Anyone want to join me?... I will post my results for those who are interested.

Pre-surgery weight     356
Lowest weight             208
Current weight             240

Michelle            

You've done an amazing job- you look wonderful and it sounds like you are happy and healthy!!!  Yay!  Thanks for the inspiration as I head into the new year focused on making my goal.  :)  Have a great 2012!

I have felt bad about not checking in weekly with you guys but I am living life to the fullest and finding I don't get on the computer much these days.  I had a WONDERFUL trip to Europe.  I got to go to Germany, France and Portugal.  Some things I noticed as the new me:  Fit in airplane seat comfortably, did not have to turn sideways to get down the aisle in the airplanes, I walked 6-8 hours a day every day on my trip and didn't get tired, I was not self-conscious so I got to truly enjoy myself, and I climbed a 40-story spiral staircase - I was a bit winded but I would have never been able to accomplish that before.  For the first time on a trip, I didn't have one headache.  I can't believe how much things have changed for me.  Looking back when I first had the surgery, those first few months were rough and it seemed like I wasn't going to figure out how to get all my protein in and drink my fluids and stay active.  Now it's all a distant memory and now my fridge is always stocked with things that are not only good for me but my kids too.  They have really acclimated to my new eating lifestyle and enjoy most of the things that I eat now.  I can wrestle with my boys and we get out and do things now instead of sitting on the couch and watching t.v. as our entertainment.  I am a much more happier and confident person.  I have a new boyfriend and things are going pretty great.  I absolutely know I made the right choice getting this surgery and would do it all over again in a heartbeat!  It was the best thing in my life that I could have ever done for myself.  I love me know!  Thanks for all the support you all have given me over the past year and I want to wish you all the best in this new year and beyond!  Here is a pic from today.  My fashion is inspired from my trip to Europe.  I am loving hats these days.  

Hi Marsha! I live in Gaylord and have been looking for a group nearby that meets consistently. Hutchinson would be great! Saturday mornings work the best for me but some weeknights may be do-able as well. Looking forward to meeting some new people in the new year!
Michelle