Well, I should have posted back on Aug 17th, but better late than never. So far everything has gone well. Besides a few episodes early on with throwing up, things have been good. I've learned how to chew right and listen to my internal feelings. Good and bad news, I don't really dump from sweets, but that means I have to be that more consciencious about not trying them. I did great for the first 6 months. This past week however, I was a bad girl and tried my favorite thing. Ice cream. Oh no. Didn't make me sick, just tasted goooood. Too good. LOL. At least I didn't eat a big ole bowl like in the past, but still didn't need it. Back on track for the new week. I had my one bad girl week. I have lost 107lb which is great. Exercise has been so so. Really derailed when I hurt my knee. But every little bit will help. I know I will not lose another 100 in the next 6 months, but I do want to lose at least another 50lbs. Hopefully more, but I will be very happy if 50. Who wouldn't love to lose 150lbs in 1 year? As far as wow moments, there have been lots of little ones. My favorite is seeing how far my steering wheel keeps getting away from my stomach. I use to touch now my fist and a little more is there. I find it isn't the big things that bring me as much joy as it is the little things I see, feel, or find I can do again. Yes, the compliments are nice, but just having my life back and not feeling restricted is priceless. As for going forward, the journey continues to challenge. As the surgery date gets further out, the more I have to remember that this is a tool and I have the power to either use my tool or find away around it. It is something that I for one, plan on using to continue my journey towards a much healthier, active life. I wish everyone the best on their journey and if you haven't had a chance to share yet, please do. We owe it to each other to help motivate in those tough times, and we owe it to the new folks that are just starting their journey, just like we looked to others when we began ours.

Hi! I had my surgery 6 mths. ago too! You look lovely! Congrats to you! You are beautiful!!!

I've lucked out also! I have been running my hands through my hair since 3 months out and have not lost any. I have never taken the Biotin, but have been rigorous with the protein. It's probably been 2 months since I had protein shakes. I just got tired of the sweetness of them. I haven't added pics to my profile in awhile. I guess I should do that. I don't come over here much but I do like to check in with my fellow August surgeries.

CONGRATS! The weight loss is awesome! I started in the 270's and am down to 158 six months out. I still see myself as fat too. Everyone tells me I am too small, but I still feel like I need to lose at least 40 more lbs. My Dr. says to go to 145 and he will remove the skin...so I am getting close I get. It is funny...I am so scared to get fat again...like the fat will grow back or something lol. Does anyone else feel like this? CRAZINESS!!!

THANKS!! ~Brandi