Hi Kathy- thanks for making me think about all the positive results I have had from my WLS. Here are a few of the happy changes: 1. I have lost 89 lbs and gone from size 28 pants to size 18, from size 3X top to an XL (I did have a difficult time finding clothes when I couldn't shop in the fat chicks section anymore- I had no idea what section to look in!) 2. This year I attended 3 basketball games and could actually fit comfortably in my seat! Go Kings 3. My cholesterol went from 250 to 148 4. Although I am still taking blood pressure medicine, I haven't had to increase the dosage like I would have without the surgery. 5. I have taken over the vegetable garden from hubby this year and am actually enjoying it! 6. I no longer wake in the middle of the night due to knee pain, or the pain in my side that comes when hubby pokes me and tells me to stop snoring. I even stopped taking my arthritis medicine for my knees and no longer need my handicapped parking. 7. I can keep up with my best friend while we are "power shopping" and I am looking forward to Christmas shopping for the first time in a looong time. 8. I can wear my wedding ring for the first time in 16 years. 9. I can tie my shoes without unzipping my pants first. 10. I can clip my toenails without going into a contortionist act to reach around my belly. I am sure there are many more, but these are the first 10 I thought of. My goal weight for myself is 180, so I have 51 lbs more to go. Janice

Well, so many changes.... here are just a few.... 1) From size 30/32 to 16 2) Sooo much more energy, workout 4x a week easily. 3) I can now look at myself when I pass by a mirror or a window. 4) People who haven't seen me in a while don't even know me. 5) I was sad when I just had to go back to the hospital for emerg. hernia repair, but I did notice I didn't have to be on the "obese size" gurney when they took me to surgery. Have a great month everybody!

Hi All Surgery was 11/29/04 Pre Surgery 398, I now weigh 244 and 44 pounds to goal. I feel great Shawn

wow, i guess i'm kind of the opposite on some things. here's what's changed for me... 1. i'm tired more now than before my surgery. 2. i need to have a restroom close by at most times 3. i have no sex drive 4. i can eat the same thing two days in a row, one day i'm fine, the next day i'm running to the restroom! 5. i can cross my legs comfortably 6. i can shop wherever i want 7. i definately look good, i just don't feel great.

I started out at 249 and now at 160. My personal goal is 130 although my doctor says 140. So right now I am shooting for 20 more pounds. It is going much slower now. I am so happy with this tool! Candy