HI Marcy I sure do remember you. Do you still go to Macura office?I dont go anymore the traffic is awful coming from staten island so I just use my PCP. I dont eat bread never had it I eat tons of fruit and was addicited to cheese nips but latley I dont like them, I am not an eater just pick here and their I only drink water and diet ice tea I was 250 size 20 and 3x now I am 137 size 7 and juniors M I am pretty happy I suck at my vitamins but getting better at them How is Nora does she still post I will be back to posting talk to you soon

Hey Sunny! Here are some ideas that get me by......... Turkey Pepperonis String Cheese Pistacios Peanuts Cashews Almonds Sunflower Seeds South Beach Diet Cereal Bars Quaker Rice Cakes (not the best choice but I eat them from time to time) SF Philly Swirls SF Fudgsicles Grilled Chicken sandwhich w/out bread from any fast food restaurant (tons of protein and good for a quick meal) Fresh Fruit (apples, grapes etc.) Low Carb Yogurt --Marianne 5'0 256/126/120

Kim, I totally hear ya! I have not lost much in the past 4.5 months! i have lost a total of 110 since surgery and would like to do 40 more. I have gone back to basics, got a gym membership and still stuck! It really does suck!

Reach your goal yet? Passed my goal. It was originally 150 that was when I was being naive. Flew past that months ago!!!! Starting weight was 229 used to wear size 18/20. What size are you now ? Current weight is 115 wearing size 0. What is your favorite food these days? Have always loved seafood and still do. But my favorite thing to eat is Honey Nut Cheerios!!!! I'm so addicted!!!! Any problems still lingering? After surgery I had a flare up of my ulcer. I don't think that it was related to my surgery. After surgery I had to take my Masters Comprehensive exam the studying and then the six hour exam took me down. I've never had any other problem. Prior to surgery I was NOT on any medication and didn't have any pre-existing conditions. Still taking your Vitms. ? Okay I'm being honest I take my vitamins but not on a daily basis. They make me constipated. I get B-12 shots and take Andrew Lessman multivitamins. Greatest WOW moment ? While standing in my fiances kitchen I looked around and saw a skinny woman standing in the mirror it was ME!!!! That is when I realized just how much weight I lost prior to that I still saw myself as FAT. Greatest change ? Shedding my fat body and the great enjoyment of being thin HOWEVER the greatest change was the increased energy and the TRUE enjoyment of looking at myself and truly enjoying the person that I've become. Plans for PS Yet. if so when: Actually just had plastic surgery July 20th I had a tummy tuck (with hernia repair) and it is FABULOUS!!!! My stomach is the flattest that it's ever been. I can lay in bed and look at my vagina (yahoo) sorry for the graphics!!! But anyone who has ever had a hanging panni can appreciate this "little" accomplishment!!!! I have a nice belly button and the healing continues to be AWESOME. Early next year I'm having Brachioplasty (bat wings will be pulled and tucked.) and breast implants!!!!! the girls have become deflated they are actually missing please call me if you find them. In closing the decision to have weight loss surgery is one that I've never regretted. I just turned forty last Saturday and could truly appreciate my transition. I feel GREAT and know that I've reclaimed my body. My life long goal is to maintain my healthy lifestyle. I've started seeing a psychotherapist becasue of my ongoing issues with food. I've come to the realization that I'm an emotional eater and I'm terrified of re-gaining weight. I've learned that losing weight is the EASY part however, maintaining my new way of life will prove challenging. However, it's a challenge that I've accepted and will focus on. Peace and blessings, Marcy 229---115

So how is everybody doing? Reach your goal yet? What size are you now ? What is your favorite food these days? Any problems still lingering? Still taking your Vitms. ? Greatest WOW moment ? Greatest change ? Plans for PS Yet. if so when ( and Ya hoo!) I guess I'll go first Reach your goal yet? ..... ..... NO I am still hanging out at 139 or so..... Still have about 19 pounds to MD's goal and 25 to my goal. But this is an 18 months process. And as my DOC says that is 65 pounds that will not be coming back! What size are you now ? ..... ....... Jeans 8/10, ( from 18/20) Tops Small/Med was XL, a formal dress for a wedding A size 8 petit off the rack! What is your favorite food these days? ...... ... peanut butter on tosted english muffin. I can only eat a 1/2 muffin but it alway****s the spot. Any problems still lingering? ...... ....... still having problems with meat protiens, eggs, amd MILK as well as ulcers and constrictuers every few months or so. Still taking your Vitms. ? ...... .......... Sort of.... I needed to have B12 shots cause even with the Vit I was not getting enough. Also the IRON was making me sick so I am having a hard time finding vit, w/o iron. Greatest WOW moment ? ..... ...... when my oldest Son saw me for the first time since surgery. He was away for the 1st six months... so when he came hoem for Christmas break .... I was down 60 pounds. His expression was priceless. Greatest change ? ..... ..... My insulin requirments has dropped 80% My HaC1 was over 13 this time last year normal is 6.7 ..... .... Last Week I was 6.9 Plans for PS Yet. if so when ( and Ya hoo!) .......... I am hoping for a breast life cause they have gone south and flat, but no plans as of yet. Somehow when I had my surgery I tore my muscle in my shoulder it is still a mess. The MD thinks the extra stress of holding the "girls" up is not helping with the healing so I think My insurabce will pay. So what is up with the rest of you 8/30's! Lisa Rny 8/30/04 202.5 --- 139 goal 125