HI Yvette.... How FUN!!!!!! Enjoy yourself, you deserve it! I'm waiting for the day I can make this post and I'm 48!!!! and its be ions since I've been out on a date! Never say never... Wishing you continued success. Pam RNY 5/13/04 268/155 13 lbs under goal!

1) What is your strangest, wildest, or silliest goal after losing the weight. .... to live a "normal" life... went to Kings Island Amusement Park on the last day before they closed for winter and rode many rides (loved it)... can fit in a booth... can sit on the floor and get up without rolling over first.... can climb steps to the 3rd floor at work (no elevator) and not get out of breath... can walk and walk and walk (and enjoy it) and not waddle and waddle and waddle (and hurt)... have people look me in the eye and smile and say "how are you" or "have a nice day" instead of staring at the ground not wanting to know that I'm there... have sex all night and again the next morning instead of wondering if I'm gonna have a heart attack because I REALLY DID HAVE CHEST PAINS.. SO MANY MORE THAT PROBABLY DO SOUND SILLY TO A "NORMAL" PERSON... BUT NOT TO ME!!! 2) Do you have any tattoos, If so, how many and where? Nope.. 3) What was the DEFINING moment that led you to choose weight loss surgery. Thought about it for a couple years... Insurance would not have covered it... I started a new job (I process medical claims) and realized that my new company does cover it... Tried many diets.. (don't beleive in them).. Health and appearance... would hear men make fun of "my fat a$$" behind my back but basically it was in my face (they knew I heard them.. but they didn't care).... ~~Since WLS I've thanked them.. without them being soooo mean, I might not have had the courage~~ HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!!!

Yep lots of gas ever since surgery, lol. I do have to admitt it isnt always stinky though like before. Not sure why I get more gas now.- Melissa

Thanks!! I love the nickname too. If we end up with Madyson, or Mattea, more than likely the nicknames will be Mady, or Matty.- Melissa

YOu are SO pretty and I am sure there WILL be many more dates in your future. I am so happy for you....finding love is half the fun!!! Julie S.