thank you... i do read on the aug. board.. just really am involved in the texas group... thank you so much Debra

Hello my fellow August wls people.. I know I havent posted here in a long time.. I am usually on the Texas board.. I am now an OH support group leader and have meetings in my home... Just wanted to let you all know that I do come here and read but just havent posted... that much.. I am pretty much at the doctors goal... of 127... I am in a size 4.. and just loving life.. I walk 5 miles.. not everyday but I try... I would love to get in the 110's but not holding my breath.... I added a new pic from Sat. at one of the girls party... I have NOT had any plastics yet.. and yes those are my boobs.. its just a really good bra... lol...I would love to have a tummy tuck and get rid of this skin but that and a breast lift is 10k.. and I dont want to do that just yet to us since we just bought a new house... I hope all the august people are doing good.. I miss those that I use to talk to all the time.... Keep up the good work Debra 227/205/127 1st Surgery/Revision/Today 8/98-8/04 - today.. Obesity Help Support Group Leader

We all know February 14, is Valentines Day. We all had surgery a over a year. I would like to ask what might be different on that day since your surgery? I know all of you will say sex with your partner is monumental. Unfortunately, this is not the Sex after Surgery Message Board. What are some negative and positive things that will be different this time? I would like to share some with you my support familia (family). Good: I can go to dinner to any place I want and find a place to sit. I have more variety to eat than last year. Our surgery was just over 6 months and my stomach was adapting to a new eating system. I can use a red shirt and not look like a huge tomatoe. Last, I can huge people without them being afraid of being crushed. Bad: It is difficult for me to go to an elegent expensive restaurant because our stomachs can't eat that much. I end up giving away all the chocolates I get for Valentines day. I know it is ok to have some once in a while, but I have gotten used to not having any. The same goes for alcohol drinks. Before, I could have as much drinks as I wanted, now I might have one or two tops. I have read many surgery people that are back to normal drinking. I also know they try to drink wisely about the sugar and carbs. I praise them. I personally lost the taste for it since I stopped in order to lose weight and because the Doc said so because of my surgery. Don't get me wrong I would never change those days for my new body today. I will make the best of it and enjoy that day. There are way more positives than negatives. I made a commitment to living than dying young because of my obesity. Last I would love to say Happy Valentines Day in how you decide to celebrate it. Thanks for sharing and God bless your souls

Cyndi, I eat about 1500-1700 calories most days. I don't eat sugar, but I do eat some carbs. I've been thinking about cutting down. Who knows? I feel great, I bet you do too! I looked at your profile and you look awesome! Maybe we just need to stay where we are for awhile and wait for our bodies to adjust. Good luck! Polly

I know I don't have anything to complain about. I've lost just shy of 200 pounds. I had lost 200, but my weight fluctuates and currently I'm up 4. I started out at 370 and now weigh 174. I'm thrilled to be here, but I'm 19 pounds from my goal weight. I haven't lost an ounce in about 3 months. Does anyone have any hints about getting these last 19 pounds off? I'd like to at least lose another 10. Thanks for listening! Polly