~*~Monday Roll Call~*~

Hi Dawn OK, I'll Play: 1. Looking back at where you "hoped" to be at this point in your WLS journey right now would you say you haven't reached, reached, or exceeded your expectations? - I really thought it would take me a year to loose 100 pounds and as of today I am down 91 and it's not yet 6 months. So I'd say I'd exceeded my hopes to this point. 2. Do you plan on having plastic surgery even if it means that you have to pay out of pocket? I would like to. I really will need to get my upper arms done and could use a breast reduction and lift and maybe a tummy tuck but my tummy is not bad.....at least so far 3. What was your last "wow" moment? My last WOW was when I went back to physical therepy and saw my old therepist. He gushed all over me due to my weight loss. It was really nice. He hadn't seen me since Octobher '04 and I weight 327 then and could barely move.

Hi Dawn, The kids are all napping so I will play. 1. I am very happy with my progress. I wi**** were more but I am comfortable with where I am. 2. This is a big question that I have debated in my mind repeatedly. Here is how my thoughts go. Did I have this surgery to be healthy or to look good? If I have a panni that gets infections then I should have it removed. So panni removal vs. TT. Which one would I choose? The panni removal would probably be covered by insurance but would not look as pretty. Again - healthy or pretty???? Why have PS when I will not be walking around naked. I believe that my body is a gift to my husband and no one else. Therefore, I will not be walking around letting it hang out. Well, don't I want to look good for him? Again - healthy or pretty???? I need boobs! What, am I nuts? I have boobs, just small-deflated ones. However, I want them to be round and perky. Again - healthy or pretty???? A facelift would be nice; my cheeks are starting to sag. I have many lines forming around my mouth. Again - healthy or pretty???? My arms flap like sheets hanging on a clothesline. I want them to be firm and taunt. Again - healthy or pretty???? I have so much more important things to spend the money on. Grace's schooling for example would be a great investment that would benefit generations to come. Is the cost of vanity worth not giving my child the best of everything? Don't I deserve the best of everything? Before children, yes definitely. Now, I think my priority has to be on the next generation. Will I be happier if I look "pretty?" No, the surgery cannot change my heart or my mind. My happiness has to come from God. Will I look good - hell yes. Is it right for me? I do not know at this point. I am not sure if my ramblings have helped me figure it out or just confuse me more. 3. I fit into an XL 16-18 pants that were not from the "Women's" section. God Bless, Jen

I might of put myself on lurk mode a little prematurely. 1. Looking back at where you "hoped" to be at this point in your WLS journey right now would you say you haven't reached, reached, or exceeded your expectations? My goal for the summer was to be smaller than I was when I graduated High School. I reached that goal and exceeded it a little. I tried on my prom dress and didnt' feel like a stuffed sausage! In fact the dress could of been taken in a little. 2. Do you plan on having plastic surgery even if it means that you have to pay out of pocket? I want to have my boobs done before my wedding. I would like to have my tummy done next year also. Maybe at the same time so I can be wearing a real two piece on our honeymoon. I will pay out of pocket if it comes to it. 3. What was your last "wow" moment? We had my sons birthday party on Sunday and when I was looking at the pictures there were two of me that you couldn't see my face in and I asked both times who was that person. I seriously did not reconize my own body. It freaked me out for a good hour. Okay, back to work... Dana

1. Looking back at where you "hoped" to be at this point in your WLS journey right now would you say you haven't reached, reached, or exceeded your expectations? my weight loss, I am very pleased with, I am right about where I wanted to be. BUT, my clothes size is what is bothering me. Trying on bathing suits yesterday was complete torture! 2. Do you plan on having plastic surgery even if it means that you have to pay out of pocket? if I CAN afford it, absolutely! 3. What was your last "wow" moment? hit onderland today! yippee!! Karyn