Wow! I can not believe how long it has been since I have been on here. I am now down to about 148-150lbs... I have reached my goal and then some! I feel great I really do not have any complaints at all. I hate to say that I kinda slipped through the cracks and have not had the right follow ups with my doctor. It has been so long I already know he is going to give me a ear full!. As for my body, I am going to look into some plastics in the near future. My skin has actually done pretty well, of course I do have a little bit extra on my arms and upper belly but it is not that bad. I do need to have my breasts done. I am going to try to update and visit more often.

Well I just noticed it has been almost 4 months since my last post. It is kind of true... before surgery you are on here everyday, multiple times a day even; then when you finally make it past the scary stage after surgery you kind of dissappear. I admit I am on here maybe once or twice a month now. As for my weight loss, I have hit a typical stall.. I think it is mainly due to poor eating habits. Yes, I said it I have poor eating habits. Not that I am eating the wrong foods, it's that I am not eating enough. I have been so busy lately that there are times that it's 8pm and I can't even remember if I ate all day or not. Yes, I am really trying to get out of this habit. I get so wrapped up in what I am doing I forget to eat, and not feeling hungry doesn't help either. I think what I am going to start doing is setting a alarm on my phone to help remind me. Other than that, I am doing well. Even though I am stalled I still manage to lose at least 10 or more pounds a month. I am about 15 pounds away from my goal. Not bad! I will be 7 months post op on the 29th... I have not had any complications since having surgery and am still getting used to my new body. Shopping is a challenge because I still find myself going to the "Big," sections and finding all the sizes I couldn't find before and now I can't find the smaller sizes I need! Oh well, I'm ok with that, because now there are so many other options. I have no regrets at all, other than not doing it sooner. I don't miss food, I do miss being able to finish my food though. But that is where my kids come in! LOL Well as long as it is something they like. I hope to come back more often, but if not Happy early Holidays to everyone.

Well hello everyone... my computer had a ton of virus' in it and after it was fixed I forgot to go pick it up!!! So anyway, finally got it back and I am now checking in....

As far as surgery goes, I am still happy and have no regrets. I am steadily losing about 2lbs a week and usually every other week or 3rd week I lose about 4lbs! I am still amazed on how much my body is changing. One complaint I do have is I have less padding on my hips and butt! So trying to find that comfy spot when sitting or laying down isn't as easy as it use to be, but hey I can get used to it. LOL

I have only gotten sick twice and it was my own fault, I still have a problem eating to fast and trying to get just one more bite in......am working on it though. I also have had some problems with milk, so I have been staying away from that for the time being. I go back to the doctor for my 3 mo check up in 2 weeks and am hoping he takes the restriction off of me. I am so tired of eating just protein it is not funny! I crave veggies and can't wait until I can try them. I am so tired of meat that I am now becoming nauseas with the smell of it.

One other problem is my clothes! I get cheap clothes, but after wearign them for about a week it's already time to replace them... Also the gym, I have joined but have only gotten to go a few times so I walk. I am hoping things start slowing down for me a little so I can get into the gym at least 3 times a week.

Keep everyone posted>>>>

Well I am down even more, I am losing a average of 2-4 lbs a week. I must say it is still hard to get in all my fluids; I hate to say it but I have yet to get in 64 oz. I am also having probs getting my protein in. I am still not supposed to drink protein shakes and my tummy just can't hold all the food I need to get it all in. I know if I could get that protein and water in I would lose more. I am still losing more inches than lbs, and now am a size maybe a size and a half smaller! I have to break down and go buy some pants! And none yes none of my scrubs fit me anymore. I wear a tank top under a regular shirt to help hold my scrub pants up. LOL I don't even wear the scrub tops anymore because they are just to big. I joined the gym yesturday and am ready to get started next week, I can't wait to do the Zumba and water exercise. Well thants it for now..... more to come............................................