It is hard to believe that in a few weeks, a year has gone by since my surgery! It was the BEST thing I have ever done for myself! I had a check up with Dr Curry in November and will have another in May. I am down 85#... and it is funny to have people say I am "skinny" (though I don't feel that way yet!! My labs and BP are normal! I SLEEP at night!! I can MOVE and DANCE again!! I feel GREAT! I still need to exercise more. I haven't had any problems!!! YEA! Deb lap RNY 2/4/05 Dr Trace Curry 252.5/166/140

Well, sorry I've been MIA this past weekend, I have been dealing with bronchitis and walking pnemonia but feeling much better today, thanks to the antibotics. Wow I missed my 11 month anniversary on Saturday....slept through most of the day. I still cannot believe it's been 11 months, almost a year, where has the time gone . I still believe WLS is the best thing I've done for myself, I have absolutely no regrets and would do it again in a minute. Hope all of you have a wonderful week. Hugs, Dana Lap RNY 2-21-05 260/239/119.6/130

Send an email to [email protected] with the request for a century card to be put on your profile. Be sure to include your login name, login password and posting name so they can slap it on your profile for you. Just know that they are taking awhile to catch up on stuff so it might be awhile Kia 5'9" 284/167/155

Dorthe, Hi! We are surgery sisters! I will be a year out on Feb 8th too. Funny that we had our WLS on Fat Tuesday. Ironic? I too am more concerned now with test results than with weight. I have lost 167 pounds as of today. 10 more to go until goal. Last labs showed very low thiamine, so now I am on a supplement, and will find out how it is helping when I go in for more labs Feb. 21. I do try to get all the protein in, but some days I am short. I don't drink shakes much anymore, unless I need something quick and easy. I have been BAD lately with water and exercise, and working to get more of both in. I am good with eating though. Very little bread (ouch!) no sugar, pop, pasta or fried things. I think maybe I will turn into a block of cheese - it is what I pretty much live on these days! Still struggle with things that are too dry or stringy. And although my tummy is just a little wrinkly (looks like I've had a few babies), I may be in need of a lower body lift at some point.... but now I'm in no hurry for more surgery. God bless you and do update after your appointment. It is so great to hear that everyone is doing well! Bekki

gotta love it. thanks for sharing your moment with us. dorthe