Two year anniversary tomorrow

05/05/06--143 Lbs Today I am 1 day shy of two years post-op. I wanted to say I still think this was the best thing I ever did for myself! While I certainly can eat a lot, I try and stay in control or counter my eating with exercise. I started running in January and am now running 4-6 miles, 5-6 days a week. I am hooked on running. I never thought I could be a runner. I also joined weigh****chers to help me remain accountable. I enjoy the support group talk at w/w, because the dilemma about choosing the right food is the same no matter which program you are on and you need to be on some kind of program! I did not tell them about the surgery though. I am so grateful for this tool. BUT remember it is not a panacea! I thought I would get to goal and never worry about what I ate again. WRONG! I think about it constantly. It is always on my mind because I do not want to gain the weight back. So if you think you will lose weight and relax, that won't happen. You still need to learn to have self control and that is the struggle. I love wearing size 6 and 8 clothing! I love feeling beautiful and confident! and I love being healthy! I love feeling in control! Be well all you who walk this journey and remember, what you put into it is what you will get out of it. Sherri Pre op 233lbs size 22 Surgery date 5/6/04 today 143 size 6 or 8

Congrats Sherri, You are such an inspiration to me. Thank you. Bea.

Dear Sherri, I can't beleieve it. I am 3 years out on 5/5/06. I was never able to rech my goal of 132. I got down to 147 from 239. However, I am embarrassed to say I have gained 40 back. I was exercising a lot more, but have taken custody of a 3 year old and have very little time. Also, I am hungrier than I was. Also, my husband left me. Yuck, this is the first time I have written all this out and it is depressing just to see it in print. I was encouraged by your post and will try to contact WW. I hope I can reply with better, happier news the next time I write. This is the first time I have writtened. Congratulations on your success. You deserve every good thing. Betti