Hey Stacy, its good to see ya! I posted a big update a few posts down and got one reply so I'm not gonna type it all out again but just wanted to say hello. Take care! Deejay

i saw this on the ny board and i figured it would be a good way to get reconnected with one another so i will start and hope for some results,,,, hi my name is stacy i live on long island new york.... my surgery was on july 9th 2004 i am coming up on 3 yrs i started my journey at almost 240 and my current weight is around 125 to 128 ...i work in a local supermarket bakery bahahahahahah,,,,,,, but am trying to get a job in the state hospital in stony brook in the dietary dept.... i have made a lot of weight loss friends due to these sites online ...one thing i have learned after the most important tool the surgery is SUPPORT and i have gained a network that i wouldnt give up for the world .....lisamarie and lisa s have been my backbone and support almost the whole way thru... i have also inspired many to have the surgery and most are having great results.... my advice to newcomers is to use this tool as if it were golden,,, its like getting another shot of life but like i said its only a tool.... i also have 2 beautiful boys who bring me nothing but joy..... 16 and my baby will be 14 in a week... im so glad that i was able to extend my life to see them grow up and become nice young gentlemen..........i have to stress that if your contimplating surgery please get a support group other then the sites online its great to meet people in person that can relate to us on a regular basis... i have had the oppurtunity to meet such wonderful people...... and create life long friendships .... this july board was my saving grace early out but once i started losing and getting more active i got less active on the board im trying to get on and post but its hard.... ive been sick lately from a liver treatment that ive been taking for close to a year now but low and behold i have two more injections and one more bottle of pills and im DONE!!!!! then im going to work on putting some of the weight that i dropped unexpectedly maybe like 5 more lbs .... i would love to hear from all of you even if its brief description of where you are now and how your doing.... we used to all be so close and tight here lets get it going again !!!!!!! welcome spring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i just got back from florida and the bahamas ........ it was great i took a cruise for my 5 yr anniversary with my bf and valentines day it was great i actually wore a bikini on the beach ...... i would have never done that heavy .......... come on every one come out of your shells and update us all on your sucesses cant wait to hear from yall i have also posted some pictures from my trip to the bahamas on my profile so take a look and chat soon!!!!! Stacy

HI! I am wondering if anyone wakes up in the night hungry? I never did this before or after my surgery??? It's sort of getting to me. I will not let myself eat in the middle of the night as I know this would be disasterous!! I'll get up around 2-4 am & have a glass of water, but I have been hungry for the last 3 weeks... Any ideas or solutions?? I am down 160 #'s from my surgery date and feel wonderful. I am very active. I can tolerate most foods in moderate amounts. All suggestions appreciated!

to all those who had surgery in july of 04.. congradulation!! i myself have lost 105 lbs.. went from size 18-20 to size 5-6. did not realize i would get that small but very proud of any weight loss..

Hi Margaret! I can't comment on the EAS drinks, but what I can recommned is a whey protein from CostPlus Nutrition, or the equivelant at a GNC. The one I use (and I use the chocolate) has 24 grams of protein and 2 carb per serving and no fat. I like to mix it with fat free milk, bu****er is fine if you put icecubes in it and keep it cold (but that is a personal preference). Plus it isnt as thick as many of the store bought, pre-packaged drinks. Good luck!!! Ileana