Just a friendly reminder to always take your vitamins... I had some blood work done last week and once again, my Vit D is VERY low. Low vitamin D = no absorption of calcium thus my body starting to leech the calcium from my bones. Thus, chances of osteoporosis goes up. My parathyroid levels are up already, indicating it. SO, take your vitamins and calcium and get some sunligiht too. It gives you extra Vitamin D. I have to take a mega dose (prescription) of Vit D once a month for a while and hopefully it'll got up. I pray it does. Exercise helps increase it too. Paula

Mine is up to 96 oz now I also lost 6 of those 10 or so lbs I gained when I went off the lasix I think it may be helping that I pee every 30 min now...lol Plus I woke up Tuesday morning craving water, not like when I was diabetic or dehydrated and "needed" water, it just tastes really good to me the last couple days. It's been 6 weeks since Thanksgiving time to get refocused on our healthy habits again ! Water,protine and movement. This pregnancy may modify the way I have to handle a few things but I will still be here doing the whole motivation thing (thought you'd get out of it huh? hehe) I can still drink water, and eat healthy(plus some carbs)and keep moving(just have to keep my heart rate around 140), and If I can do it so can you! I love you all Hugs, Shel

Tanya, Very glam!! You look fantastic!! I know about the whole obese thing: I am still struggling with BMI of 1.9 points until normal at 160 pounds at 5'5".... But remember where you were in Sept of 2005 and how far you have come( I say that to myself all the time) A size 12 is so great. Fantastic pics. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Jacqueline

Rachel, Happy to hear from you and CONGRADULATIONS on such a big accomplishment!! I know you must be so thrilled. Imagine: 185 pounds gone forever!! That is fantastic. I understand the whole man issue. I am single and no signs of changing that in site!! Are there any single, nice guys out there? Haven't met one in a while. Of course, I am trying to stay focused on just ME!! new concept. Well, take care and congradulations again on such a wonderful accomplishment!! Jacqueline

WOW!! Hey girl, you look HOT!!!!!! You are so beautiful!! Congrats on the great success. I see we are WLS twins!! I had my surgery on the same day,,,and I am wearing size 12 too,, for the first time ever, and Im 59 years old!! Isnt it just almost unbelievable? I bet your daughter is so proud of you!! You both look so pretty in your pictures. Have a great day! Thanks for posting your pics. You are an inspiration! Betsy