You are doing awesome hun.............. Just stick to the plan and you will do great hun!

Hi Susan My name is Paulette and I had surgery on Jan 14, 2004. I began at 254 and am know 142. I have 2 hernia so I will be having surgery in Jan also they will be removing the loose skin on my stomach. Who did your surgery and can you tell me what to expect. thanks Paulette

Hi Alberto, I too, have had a lot of bruising. I mentioned it to the ARNP a few weeks ago at my 9-month check-up and she indicated that it was perfectly normal. She said when obese individuals begin to return to a normal weight, their blood vessels are still larger that once had to accommodate a larger body. I asked if this would return to normal at some point - her answer was it is different for each individual. I am not sure if I believe that 100%, but since I am seeing the bruising along with some of you all - it does make sense. I am seeing my pdoc next week for a bipolar check-up. I'm going to ask him on his take to make sure that it isn't one of those meds that I am on that is causing the bruising. I will report my findings then. Until then - good thing it is winter & we can wear long pants! I swear if I was in a relationship, some days people would question whether I was being abused... Barbie 281/193/170ish

Barbie, way to go!!! you look absolutely wonderful by the way!!! thanks for sharing a terrific day with us Donna 277/165/148 (taking forever, lol)

Phyllis, You are not alone - check out the reply's that I got to this very same question about a week ago on this board. You'll see that a lot of your brother's and sister's are in the same boat.... Barbie 281/194/170ish