I have reached a major milestone today.  For the last 3 weeks I have been teetering at around 202-203...not going up or down.  But today when I stepped on the scale it read 199.2....WOOHOO!!!!!!
I havent been under 200 pounds since I got pregnant with my second child (17 years ago!!!).
I am so happy to have reached this major goal. 

To all of my Obesity Help Buddies that have been contacting me I'm sorry for such a delayed response....but I am feeling so much better now.  Both physically and emotionally.  I have adjusted to the new eating style that comes with the surgery and have lost to date 77 pounds in four months.  I have started losing some hair but it is not noticable and should stop by six-months post-op.  I had an especially bad course of post-op depression but I was able to function during the depression (went to work, went to Gym, dealt with family issues, etc.).  I will be attending the Pittsburgh Obesity Help Conference on July 19th and hope to meet some of my on-line friends then!
Thank you all for your thoughts, Prayers, and support. 

  Well this is my second week back to work and I am feeling better. My depression is lifting and I am starting to adjust to my new eating style. I joined Curves last week and went to my first session. I made it one lap around and had to stop because I was getting out of breath. I need to take it slow and let my body tell me when to stop. I want to thank everyone for their supportive e-mails and posts...It really helped me! My weight loss is a bit slower than expected...around 4 pounds a week but I can live with that!!

I'm over the virus and back to being able to eat...which is good!!  I start back to work next week so I have to get some type of meal plan written down so that I take everything I need to work to stay on the program.  I would have never thought that I would be happy to go back to work but I am getting bored and buying way too much off of the shopping channels and E-bay :^)
33 pounds down.......WooHoooooo!!

I have had a stomach bug for the last two days and have not been able to eat anything. I'm trying to get my liquids in but I just feel terrible. I hope this passes soon.