A GRADUATE AT LAST!!

Just want to share my excitment in my "graduation" from my surgery, which was one year ago on December 16, 05. I went from 230lb to 122 and sizes 18 - 22 to now sizes 2 - 6, it's amazing, not to mention expensive though!! As a self paying patient, my husband is beginning to feel that my clothing expenses is more than the surgery!! I want to congratulate all of my fellow grads out there and wish u all the best of luck for another successful year, and success for life. Stay focused everyone! Joanne

i can't even fathom that yet. i am starting at 233 and my surgery is in SEVEN MORE DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i've never been in single digit sizes either.

Hi Joanne, WooHoo! Congratulations. That is so awesome. Keep up the good work. Mona

Congratulations Joanne! You've done a fantastic job!!!!!!!!!! Tracy B 328/150 5'9"

Hi Joanne, congratulations on a successful year, welcome to the grad board. I can vouch for the expense myself, I self-paid for my surgery without any regrets and wish I had kept every receipt for new clothes, shoes, jewelry I've bought, but hey it's been fun . Welcome Aboard! Dana

Congratulations Joanne and welcome to the grads. Now the real hard work starts maintaining and moderate exercise. I don't have a problem but with it but reading this board today I can't imagine what possesses people to think they can just start eating anything and gaining weight back without feeling responsible. I on the other hand see 2 lbs and watch like a hawk and make sure I get rid of it. It's just such a great feeling being focused and responsible for my health. Good luck and keep us posted.