Well you guys Monday the 6th is my 7-month Anniversary. Time flies when you are having fun. I had surgery June 6, 2002 and have since lost 101 pounds. I went from a size 28 and xxl in pants to a 14/16 and L in pants and a 26/28 or xxl in shirts to a 14/16 and L in shirts. My life has changed so much that I do not have a chance to catch up with the changes. I am now 39 pounds away from my goal of 165 and it is true what they say about the weight loss slowing down a bit when you are closer to goal. The pounds are coming off slower, but I am still losing inches. I work out 4 days a week for two hours in the gym. The days I do not go to the gym I walk for three miles. Exercise has become a healthy obsession for me. I can not tell you how much better I feel now. It is something that has to be seen. I am going for my second Plastic Surgery consult January 30th and I am oh so scared of the possibility of obtaining a flat stomach and getting rid of all this extra skin. I am amazed at how much attention I am getting from others especially men. In a way I am happy about it and then I get upset because I am still the same person just 101 pounds lighter. I have had many struggles along the way. I was laid off December 20th and I thought that would drive me to depression, but all it did was drive me to pursue my education and make a better life for myself. Everyone on this board has had an effect on my life and I just wanted to thank you all and tell you how happy I am that you are here for me. I LOVE YOU ALL.