I'm thinking about having a "Sweet Sixteen" party, I haven't been this size since I was a teenager. Start: 379lbs. Now: 239lbs. Size 34 Size 18 I don't really keep up with the other stats, but I can tell you I am a happy camper. Down 140lbs, I just can't believe it, I thought I would be one of the people that surgery didn't work for. I am glad I was wrong. Happy re-birthday everyone! Toy

A Kind of Nasty Strange Question Hi all, Well here is a new one for ya! I noticed I have been smelly lately. I went to bed last night and sweated alllllllllllll night long, My hubby told me this morning, no offense but you stink. I had just taken a shower the morning before, So that night I didnt take a shower then when I got up this morning, I stunk! I was wondering if this had anything to do with the weight loss. I have noticed I have lost some more inches. I also noticed a strong smell in my urine, although I have been getting more water. I just thought maybe you all had some insight on it. I use anti bacteral soap and I dont use ''products down there'' It is not a horrible smell just an unpleasent smell I just thought maybe it had something to do with WLS> I have been having these horrible night sweats also. Hmm another thought...I have been having alot of bodily fluids down there, because my sex drive has been higher CONSIDERLY. I am not sure why. I just got back together with my hubby also, any insight would be helpful sorry I am rambling! Rachael 315/180/1?? RNY-08/23/2004 almost a year?!?!

HAPPY REBIRTHDAY EVERYONE!! What an amazing journey. Starting weight 286 1 Year weight- 152 Total weight lost -134 At Goal? My Dr's but not at mine, I want 145 Inches lost- to many I was bad about doing my inches Starting BMI 47.6 1 Year BMI 25.3 Clothing at Start- 2x-3x in tops tight 24 in pants 1 year clothing- M-L tops and size 6 in bottoms and 1 pair of 4's Changes in medications- gone but added some happy pills bit but they are gone too but now on ulcer meds Exercise? Yes, everyday in some shape or form

Hi all, Yes, it has been quite a ride. Starting weight- 489 1 year weight- 252 Total weight loss-237 At Goal-I never set one for myself Inches lost-don't know Starting BMI-62.8 1 year BMI-32.4 Clothing at Start-5 X shirts and 60 inch pants 1 year clothing-XL shirts and 40 inch pants Changes in meds-still on blood pressure meds. Can't seem to get that under control. Exercise-I used to ride a stationery bike until it broke. Mark

I have not lost any weight since Dec. (4 mo. after surgery) since then I have gained 25 lbs and my doctor doesn't care. He just referred me to a group that might start for people with eating disorders or weight loss failure. I think he doesn't care because he never got paid for my surgery. My insurance company approved a short limb surgery and he chose to do a long limb surgery so they wouldn't pay him. I am now able to eat just like I did 1 year ago before my surgery. I feel like such a failure because I have not ever heard of anyone else who failed like I did. How much weight have you gained? Good luck getting yourself back on track. Darlene