At 8 months postop, there is so much to be thankful for. I am on 2 pills a day instead of 30; I no longer have high bp; I can walk without a walker; and I can buy clothes off the rack instead of special ordering them. I am so thankful to God, My Family, YOU GUYS!, and my doctors. Although my health is improved, I still struggle with the bipolar and fibromyalgia. I went for my repeat sleep study (to get rid of the CPAP) and although my oxygen levels are much better, I writhed in pain throughout the night due to that "dull ache in my joints." My technician said I moaned and rubbed my legs in my sleep!!! But, I FEEL SO much better! I am beginning to fight the head hunger again. ULGH! I work out regularly and actually enjoy it! Thanks again to all of you who have supported me!!! Leslie 312/186/170??? STILL NEED A NEW PIC POSTED....

Leslie: First, your new pic looks amazing! I will pray for your well-being. My best friend has debilitating RA and is on SSDisability. She is always in lots of pain, however, her faith keeps her positive. I also have Fibromyalgia. It was so bad a year ago (at 318 pounds) that I used a walker, showerchair, and pottychair. My weightloss has greatly improved the pain, but........... it didnt go away. There are still days (and sleepless nights) where I cry and writhe in pain. I have found (after NOT believing it to be true) that warm water aquatic therapy helps me IMMENSELY. With fibro, my rheumatologist says the worse thing to do is NOTHING. I also found doing pilates exercises at home (on my bed) helped too. My PT gave me a list. I hope you can find some relief. I empathize with your pain b/c it seems there is little help that works. I will keep praying for you. Leslie Lee 312/186/170?

My weakest spot is not drinking enough water. I hate water, so I drink Fruit 2-O, but I still don't get enough in each day. Lynn J., lap RNY 9/29/04 -111 lbs

What an awesome feeling!! I felt that way the last time I flew...never had so much room in the seat before. I'm glad the movie was good. I am dying to see it, but I made a pact with my husband to see it together (he's tdy at a warfare training thing until next week). Congrats Again!! -KT

My weakest point is seeing all of the hot young studs in the gym as I exercise and not really being able to do anything about it yet because I am sagging all over because of extreme weight loss. My advise to you is to get to loving going to the gym and walking daily and it will not be a drag you will actually look forward to it.