PS: another thought........ the practice is so large that there is a formal name for it...... VANITY SIZING.... Check out GOOGLE for more: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=vanity+sizing&btnG=Search Lisa

Hi Kathryn, Im a few days late in this post, but happy birthday to us! I feel like I am one year old today. My life changed so much since my surgery. I, like you, had no complications, a wonderful sugeron, and a support group that I attend regularly. I am down 140lbs. I still have about 50 to go, but I am so grateful that I am this close, that if I dont lose another pound, I would still be the happiest I have been in 30 years. I have so much confidence now, I actually went on several job interviews and I got 4 offers. My income has almost doubled with my new position, and for that I owe my surgeon and my WLS friends. Keep up your good work, and I will also. I too, take my vits and protien faithfully. I do have a hernia, so I cant go to the gym anymore, but I do walk. Have a great weekend, and thanks to everyone out there for your support. Sue

I am so envious. When I started this journey, I said I would not have plastic surgery. It would be just another surgery under anesthesia to worry about and I was not going to have it. Now, one year (on the 27th anyway) later I see I need it & can't have it. My insurance says absolutely no plastic surgery. I can not self pay. But I have not given up hope. After all, my company changes insurance companies every year it seems. Trying to get the lowest rate for us. So who knows, maybe we'll get an insurance that will pay. Meanwhile, I'll just be happy for you & your success. Hang in there. PS I lost 108 lbs.

HELLO FELLOW AUGUST 16THERS!!! IT HAS BEEN A WHILE FOR ME HERE BUT TODAY BEING THREE DAYS FROM THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY I HIT MY -100 LB GOAL. DAY OF SURGERY AN UNCOMFORTABLE 271, TODAY A FIT, HEALTHY 171!!! BREAST LIFT AND TUMMY TUCK SCHEDULED FOR DEC. 27!!!! CONGRATS TO ALL YOU WHO HAVE ALSO RECLAIMED YOUR LIVES FROM THIS MIRACULOUS SURGERY!!! JACQUE NAPIER SURGERY DATE: AUGUST 16, 2004 271/171/

Hello.... I don't post much on here, but I also have an august 4th anniversary!!!!! I spent about 5 days out of town, getting back to nature with my family. I tried kayaking for the first time in my life!! I loved it, how peaceful. It was a great week to reflect on my WLS journey and what my life was like beforehand. I am so grateful to my surgeon, to my insurance company for approving me and to the GOOD LORD for seeing me thru... Continued success to everyone Sue H. -143 319/176/170 5'8"