I also have MS and did the walk but it is driving me nuts that the doc says no way can i do the bike tour so thank you for doing it. Kim

any date is fine...

Kim, I feel like I'm walking around on egg shells around my sister and close friend. My sister was always the skinny one (even after she gained 40lbs). When I was down last I weighed 10lbs more than she did and clothes that fit her were falling off me. I offered to send her my clothes and she got offended. I just hated that my cute clothes were being wasted. She said I was different and don't understand "fat" people anymore. Oh.. But I do. I still feel like I'm in a fat body and someone played an evil trick on me. The one thing my husband says is ".. don't use your protein as an excuse not to go to x, y, or z. " Argh.. he knows the rules of the pouch and still gets frustrated when I don't want fried or carb loaded foods. Good luck with your family. I think there needs to be more information out there for our families and how they can help and understand the major changes we are facing. Good Night~ Heather 263/162 (STILL)/150

hi - I'm heather, 31, and the happy wife to a army man of 4 years and the proud mom to my 20 mth old little girl. We live in Germany right now, but I had my surgery Oct 3, 06 in Columbia, SC ( My daughter and I went stateside to be w/ my family while my DH was in Iraq for 12 mths).... I started at 278 size 26/28 (bra 48D) and today weigh 142 lbs..in a size 10 (bra 36DD) I feel good, and although I need to get more liquids and protein in, I feel really good. I'm hoping to go talk to my PCM soon about plastics ( breast reduction/tummy tuck) as we move back to the states in April, and it is much easier getting plastic surgery covered over here..... Life is good!

I believe we all change but the people that are in our environment also change. There not use to a person with such confidence and outgoing attitude now. I know I've gained self-confidence and people can see it. I also notice people watch what I eat what I wear and everything else.....................Love the new you and take care of yourself emotionally and physically. I know it's stressful but this too shall pass. Your daughter is not use to the new you and in time she'll change but don't allow her to disrespect you just because she's going through changes. As for your boyfriend........well he loves the new you but he may be a little insecure because of your change. My son's father calls me more and looks at me more now that I've had surgery, but too bad we broke up before the surgery and there's no way in hell I want to relive that portion of my life. Pray and keep your head up! You know we're here for you! Love ya friend! Keke PS Hope to see you in Vegas in March