Thank you ...

To all that have provided support for me while going through my GB surgery. All of the kind words and thoughts were much appreciated! I am now just shy of 5 months out and have dropped a little over 150 lbs. Most of medications have been ceased and I feel fantastic! I have gone down about 6-8 pant sizes already. Have experienced no problems post-op and am doing well with being able to eat pretty much any foods but in smaller amounts (always remembering to go for protein first!). I have experienced sickness from taking "one bite too many" at least once (and it does come on quickly for me so I am accute to my full state now) and have gotten food stuck once (from eating too fast) in the first few weeks after surgery (drank a little water and laid down and relaxed and it was fine). This surgery was a great thing for me, basically a life changer. So much so, I have accepted a position an ivy league college and am relocating to the northeast at the end of October. There is no way I would have consider taking a chance in life such as this before. I hope all of my OH friends continue to do well and I'll pop in from time to time just to say hello and update my page (which is sorely lacking I know). Take care everyone! Hang in there all of you post-ops as it does get better with time and to all the pre-ops waiting the system, don't despair; there are a lot of good people here that will keep you motivated! Thanks again for all of the support!!!

William, That is so great. I am so happy that things in your life are really taking off. You are getting all that you deserve. I don't visit this board much but I'm glad I did today. Good for you & do come back & update once in a while. Good luck in the future, Candi

William, 150 #'s is fantastic. A new life, a new job, can't ask for more then that. Soooooooo proud of you. Please do keep us updated. Hugs, Kathy

William, You are an inspiration to us all. I am so proud of you. I am also post-op and have lost 52lbs so far and am loving it. I accidentally noticed that I can cross my legs now, I can tie my own shoes....even put them on...LOL. Keep up the good work and keep us posted on your new job. Love ya Anne

Hiya Will!!! So great to hear from you. I think of you often and wonder how you are. 150 pounds is incredible. You're doing so wonderfully!!! I'm so thrilled to hear such great news. The new job sounds great, though i'm sorry to see you leave Tennessee. I hope you will keep in touch with us. Sounds that your life is taking on a whole new direction. Please know you'll be missed around here, and always in my prayers. May God continue to watch over you and bless you all the days of your life. Big hugs, Will! Melanie