There are so many inspirational people on here. I just got back from the gym and adopting my lifestyle as just that does become a challenge but I realize this tool is easiest to use this first year after that my doctor says its very very slow. Im a saggitarius so I tend to want the change immediately but I am grateful my body is adapting to the change although slowly  but steady. I feel alot more confidence and a new meaning of joy through all this. I hope to help others some day going through this transition it seems to me there is very little support out there in the world. Just my thoughts for today :)

Well my progress has been slow. Honestly i had strayed away from my lifestyle changes into the old working too many hours .. skipping exercise... snacking on a bit of Oops type things that got me to square one in the first place. Its always the progress of others that keeps me inspired.This site is terrific... People are motivating!! Thanks to all keep posting. 6 month post-op appt Oct. I will see how the surgergeon thinks im doing!

Ok, I am not a sun worshipper but I do enjoy a sunny day not past 88 degrees.. I slacked off my exercise and going back to it and  it seems I am back at 0 with strength and building muscle. I am so glad I had this surgery. I hope everyone is doing fantastic. In fact I have a feeling everyone is. I hope everyone is encountering wonderful positive changes. I still feel like the same person not smaller yet, although I am. I havent bought any new clothes till I have too. Its still tough for me to get in the water but thats what I need to lose and flush the fat out. My goal is to get into a size 6. I had so many preconcieved notions. I do hope to meet one day a exercise buddy I am so much better when I am accountable not using that as a excuse. Now I am rambling so I post again and be more in shape (crossing fingers) I was so energetic at one point after surgery. My surgeon and reg doctor says I am doing fine. Ill keep visualizing that size 8 for motivation!!

I have to admit this was a bit tougher than I thought. The sipping the blandness but the blessing so far is moving out of the 200's geez its been almost 9 years since I was close to 190's. It will be a month Next Friday. (sigh) Lets hope I post 194 that would be AWESOME

I got my notice I will be having surgery on March 22nd I am very anxious, nervous happy and knowing A new chapter of my life will be starting is exciting!!  Just thought id update everyone!
Janet