Everything is still great. I don't have to struggle quite as hard to keep from losing weight. I was really nervous there for a while, I could NOT STOP losing! It seems like this would be great, and before the surgery I had worried if I would actually lose weight, and whether the surgery would "work". I was scared when I got as thin as I wanted, and then continued to lose. It is better now. I still add snacks at night, 3 or 4 times a week, and if I get to feeling like I am starving, then I know I am too protein deficient and i add in more protein. I try to make sure everything I eat is fattening, that way I keep from dropping pounds. I will still get sick if I eat too much sugar, esp if it is in the form of ice cream. Had a milkshake at McDonalds today and regretted it for 20 minutes or so. I felt AWFUL. My labs are pretty decent, low in Vit D, B and iron, but not way too low, just a little low. I like being able to RUN and JUMP!!! If I go hiking I have to bring trail bars, I run out of energy pretty quick. As long as I snack I do great. I cannot go on a shopping trip without eating, I get really weak if I am not careful. I love having had surgery. The desire to eat is just not there, it never came back. I do get hungry sometimes, but it is different now, and I still kinda miss the way I used to enjoy food. I loved it, a lot. That is not there anymore. I tried to convince my family that if we would cut out one meal each day, how much time and work we could save. And i meant it, they did not agree. I am glad for the surgery, my husband is hoping to have the sleeve done next year or the year after that. God Bless to all of you!!
I wanted to add, my skin has done extremely well. It is not loose in my arms and legs. I have some extra in my stomach, but I have had seven children, so I cannot complain. I know everyones skin does differently, but don't assume yours will be horrible. I "knew" I would have to have surgery to take off the extra skin - NOT, it is great.

Just wanted to quickly update. Still doing great, have to make sure to eat enough. I weigh about 137 now. Great weight for me  :)  Best thing I ever did for my health. I played football with my boys the other day, it was so much fun. I have a few pics on Facebook, if anyone is interested. Wendy Vanosdell is my name on FB. I would encourage anyone needing large weight loss to have the sleeve done, it is wonderful!!!

I have finally stopped losing weight. For almost 6 weeks now I have weighed 138/139. I am so glad. It may sound like too much weight, but I am turning into a skeleton, and nothing I did would stop the weight from continuing to come off. I am so glad I had wls, and very happy with my weight. I still cannot eat that much at one time, a taco from taco bell is the most I can eat. I have felt like I am starving lately, and I eat off and on all day, probably because we are on vacation so I am running around a lot. I don't exercise/work out, I can't afford to lose the calories. It was all I could do to stop losing weight, never thought I wouldhave that problem. Food is just what I put in my mouth to keep going, I no longer live to eat, and that is wonderful!