Norma, You look wonderful. From what I understand, everybody goes through periods where they are stalled. Just keep doing what you are doing and you will start to lose weight again. Keep up the good work, and don't get discouraged. Hugs, Rosa

Wow Norma you look so beautiful good for you for losing all that weight. I am sure things will be picking up again for you don't be so hard on yourself you have come a long way I don't know u put from your pics u look like a different person... Good luck and keep on posting your progress Rosa

Carol, I wish you nothing but the best. I hope you have a successful surgery and a quick recovery. You are going to do great and we'll all be here waiting to see you on the losing side. Yay!! Elisa

No regrets here, but I'm only 7 weeks out and have had no problems. I did a couple of years worth of research and felt prepared. That's important. The first week or two after you are home are the hardest I think. Even with all the planning and researching there were a couple of things that surprised me. *Have a comfortable chair, like a lazy boy, because the bed at least for me was too uncomfortable. I didn't have a chair the first day I was home and really, really needed one. My dad brought over his. *I never heard any one say this, but my stomach felt like it was 4x larger, just HUGE! From the swelling. Didn't hurt, but I wasn't prepared for that feeling And what else... Umm... *OH, There's no way to get all your fluid in when you first get home, I slept most of the first week, and sipped when I could, but I wasn't even worried about making my ounces. I did concentrate on the 2nd week, wanted to get on track, and felt better. *The most important advice I could give anyone is to make sure you have a strong support. My husband, there's no way I would have or could have done this without him. That's so, so important, a parent, sibling spouse, friend... Good luck to you

Hi Joe and welocme. I am not much for words but glad you are on this forum. take care and good luck on your journey.