I know, sounds corny, but I called the show this evening after seeing the post on the main message board and I spoke with a lady and told her a little about me. She asked me to email her my before and after photos and I did this evening. Now I am just waiting to MAYBE hear something back from them.

Thank you Laura, You look amazing. You are soooo close to your goal. I'm starting at the same weight 5'5 240! I can't believe how much weight you've lost in one year. I can't wait to do many of things I use to do. I have 2 boys ages 2 & 6...I can't wait to really play with them.... skiing... skating...windsurfing! Thanks your inspiring words! Summer

I've come to this board for inspiration. I was on the Nov2004 board and wasn't getting much from that then I thought Nov 2003 how are they doing? You all had WLS almost one year ago Nov! The first post I read has a problem SHE CAN'T STOP LOSING a new problem from last year! I can't explain what I felt when I read that post. It reminded me of college during finals I'd lose 3-5 lbs and the comments started coming a tug of my jeans and "oh you're getting too thin' ( i was just fine 127lbs @ 5'5). People always have something to say...but you know what I can't wait for those comments...too thin..."yes and I feel great" is reply I want to say 1 year from now. anorexia i don't want but slender & healthy yes yes yes!! Congratulations to all you losers I can't wait to be like you!! Summer

I'm sure you're all experiencing the same experience I had last night. My husband and I went to a wedding reception last night. At first people didn't recognize me and then when they figured it out I got hugs and wows. Everyone told me I looked wonderful and so young. That feels good, especially when you're 52. One of my son's friends told me I looked hot. Needless to say I had a wonderful time, thanks to this wonderful surgery. Pat 11/20/03 -117 lbs

I feel the same way. I know wear a size 16 pants (not a W) and I am reluctant to buy anything. I feel like I will automatically start putting the weight back on and it would be a waste. I am being unreasonable, I know that. But after so many failures, I too cannot come to grips with the "new" me. I still act like I weigh almost 400lbs. It is infuriating to both me and some of the people I am around. We just have to make the conscious decision to enjoy it. That is the conclusion I have come to. Just not sure how to start either. Any suggestions? Chris RNY 11/26/03 396/225/???