Just got station in Wa and don't want to be here. But, I went from 255 down to 133 so I'm really happy. I just have to get the big me out of my mind. HOORAY!!!! FOR EVERYONE FOR THE GREAT WIEGHT LOST. Feels good doesn't it.

Best of luck with your surgery. I'm also having my LBL on the 31st. I had arm lift and breast lift with augmentation August 15. My mom stayed with me for 5 days, which was extremely helpful. My doc said I needed someone with me for at least the first 24 hours. I could have managed on my own after 2 days, but it was nice not to have to. He gave me the same 24 hour rule for the LBL, however I'll be in the hospital for the first night, so the 24 hours applies to day 2. Pain was not too bad, take meds as prescribed. My breasts were sensitive and quite sore for a while, but again, not too unbearable. Results so far are good, and I'm looking forward to having the LBL complete. Let me know if you have any questions. Kim

Sara, WOW you look wonderful

Congrat to you on your up coming surgery, I too am scheduled for my tummy tuck on the 31st. Good luck to you

Things are going pretty good. Still loosing weight, not very fast but it's still coming off. I hoped to be at a goal weight of 210 by 18 months out. Still might make it but not looking good. I am not going to do any kind of "diet" just to make it to some arbitrary number. So far I've lost over 200 lbs - I just can't get my head around that yet. Maybe I never will. I came across an old photo of me and I didn't recognize myself. Was I REALLY that heavy? I keep it in my wallet now as inspiration to stay on track. I sort of struggle with the idea of a "goal weight" and focus more on what I am able to do rather than a number on a scale. That being said I still want to hit my goal. Physically I feel great. I have really taken to running. Not that I like it every time I lace up some running shoes, but more often than not I get a 'need' to run if I take a couple of days off. I would love to get in 15 miles a week - but that's tough because of time. As I have become faster it's a little easier. I usually get in about 8-10 miles a week. I run in road races at least once a month, so I am always "in training" for the next one. Other aspects of life are hit or miss. My marriage has rebounded after some rough patches not anything to do with WLS just normal 'stuff'. I am struggling with work - quite bored and just punching the clock. I don't feel challenged or rewarded. I am just going through the motions. I think a change is in order, but what that change is I have no idea. Looking into that now. The last photo I have on-line of me is from January. I've lost another 50 lbs since then. But here's a link to it: http://www.wlsfriends.com/members/feeney/feeney_real.jpg