Thanks Lara, Yes, B12 IS our friend, isn't it? Sorry about your weird "fan mail" experience. I don't blame you for paring down. I've found a sublingual B12 tablet from Bariatric advantage that actually works as well as the shots! It's good to be back. You look fabulous dahling! Your 190 probably looks a lot better than mine. If I remember right, you are quite tall. That always helps. But, you know, even though I would like to lose more, I'd be OK if I didn't. This weight is soooo much better than what I started with! Ronda

Hiiiii!!!! Before consult 350+ At consult 346 Day of surgery 310 Today 152 Goal 150, even at only 5'3"...I have major skin issues...siiigh Since the MD said "go ahead, eat freely", I have been. YIKES!!! Carbs are not my friend. I bounce between 150-155, and cannot seem to break 150. I am going on the no carb thing soon...very soon...I personally would like to see 130, pre-plastics, but eveyone thinks I will look sickly. Siiiigghhhh...I am stuck in "fat girl mode", not liking what I see in the mirror, even tho I am a size 8. Hopefully, the mind will catch up soon... Hope everyone is well. Janice

I agree with Beth. If only I would get a rash so that insurance would cover it! A little trick I learned that might help you though, is to buy some long tube socks and tuck one of them longways under your breasts under your bra. It goes a long way to absorb moisture. I don't see why that wouldn't work under the tummy skin too. The weight of the skin would hold it in place. Good luck. Ronda 4/7/04 297/190/170

Hi Guys! At the risk of sounding like a broken record...My weight loss has really slowed down too ! May was the first month I didn't lose anything. Almost felt kinda weird. Probably a good wake up call. From here on out I think I will struggle to maintain, just like the average person (that thought can be kinda depressing). I still have about 4 pounds to go to get to goal, so it is forcing me to re-evaluate some of my choices. I know I could make better choices sometimes, like eliminating the creamer in my coffee, and margaritas on the weekend. Last month I lost 3 pounds, so I can still lose weight if I make the right choices. My weight goes up and down 4-5 pounds. I try not to let it get more than 5 pounds up. Being too complacent was how I got to be so overweight to begin with. But, I think it is realistic for our weight loss to slow down this far out. I was happy with the fullness in my face about 20 pounds ago...I really need to update my photo.... But I still have fat in some places I would like to get rid of! My thighs and tummy especially! I wish I could just choose where it came from with out the help of a plastic surgeon. Now I am trying to save up the energy to begin the whole plastics battle. But, over all, I am SO much happier than I was 125 pounds ago! Glad to hear from some April surgery buddies ! Mae 4-28-04 Lap RNY Dr. Atkinson, Las Vegas 274/149/145

Starting Weight - 340 Current Weight - 147 Goal weight - was 150 According to my doctor the most a person 5'6" should weigh is 140 but I think my face looks to thin and wrinkly at 150, I'm worried about getting much thinner. But I keep loosing. I'm wondering if I will stop loosing when I get to 140. Did anyone read the book "Thinner" it's weird. Also, I have a terrible problem with gas, I can't have any dairy products or wheat. Anyone else having this problem? Dianne 340/147