Thanks for being so sweet! I will tell you the truth. Right now i sit here and wonder how awful my life was before. I always sat at home and did nothing, i could barely walk. i took naps daily, and could not even stand long enough to do dishes. My life now is the total opposite. I am so happy to be who i am today, God is so good. By the way, this pic was in July.....hopefully i will get a new one on soon. Can't wait to see your before and after pics. Hugs Linda

Hi roxanne- you really need to read my profile. I have had a terrible time with ulcers and never suffered with them prior to the surgery. I have done each and eveything my surgeon has told me to do. I have continued pain, nausea and vomiting ever since my last surgery. I have an appointment at Cleveland Clinic for a second opinion as to what to do to make me feel better. If you get a chance take a look at my email. Hugs- Charla

Sunny, then you are probably weight less than what the scale says. Hopefully your problem will be solved once you have the surgery. Don't be hard on yourself. I have thought of taking a shower with a shirt and shorts. I don't like seeing my excess skin either. When I see it I still feel I am overweight. Good luck and keep in touch.

Just wondering what Nationality you are?? ALMA

Sunny, I know many times we don't feel like we have something to say. I have writen more post this month so far than what I had written since my surgery. Just like you, I check the board often. I say one thing, if we have some time from our hectic schedule why not write something. Be spontaneous (sorry if I wrote it wrong) talk about anything. Maybe you can post a joke or something funny that happen to you or you saw. Any comment or question. I will share something funny with you and everyone that reads it. I went to a diner for lunch that I had not visited in almost 2 years. I stoped going because I was so obese I couldn't find a booth I could fit. One of the waitress recognized me and her eyes almost popped out! She asked me if I was ill. I have no problem telling people about my surgery, but I don't like saying to people I really don't know. So, she asked me how I did it. I said with a very expensive diet and a celebrity personal trainer that takes my entire work paycheck. Let us know if you have reached 120 pounds. I saw pictures of you on your website and you look good. Good luck and hope to hear from you time to time.