Congratulations, Annette, on now being able to have such an active life!! I, too, am doing things that I haven't done in years, and it feels great!! Keep up the good work!! *Kam*

I had such a great weekend. We went rollerblading at Kent lake, and walked the nature trails. It was great! I haven't been able to walk the trails in a couple of years. The swan's were nesting. We got to see one lay her eggs. There was another swan couple building their nest. It was amazing to watch them working together. The Gobi's(sp?) would perch right on our hands to eat seed. They like walnut's better than seed. I saw a grey squirrel for the first time in my life. Maybe it was just getting old. We also saw a squirrel that was grey and red~awesome! We took the "long" trail. It didn't seem that long to me. It was only 2 1/4 miles. There was a part where we came to this rather steep hill, I didn't think I would be able to make it to the top without stopping, but I did and I wasn't even out of breath. It was funny because I climbed up the hill and was standing next to my daughter looking over the lookout thing(don't know what it's called) when she said ok where's mom and started walking back to the hill. She was surprised that I was standing right beside her. I Am so happy to be living again, instead of just existing! May God bless you all, Love ya, Annette

I know how you feel, I had my surgery 11/15 and I have only lost about 45 lbs since surgery. I exercise daily, eat right, get plenty of protien, and eat very little fat or carbs. It kills me to see others who are 70 or more lbs down already, I am EXTREMELY happy for them, but it *really* brings me down. I keep being reminded that I lost 30lbs pre-op, and that my surgeon's post-op diet is far more progressive than most. My nutritionist assures me that even though my short-term weight loss is not as much as others, my long term will be the same. But it is frustrating. Sorry I don't have any miracle advice, but I hope it helps to know you aren't alone! **hugs** Janet 300/270/225/150

Add my 62 lost and that's 3538 total pounds. Surgery was 11-18-06. Starla

you all are doing A great job I was down 83 pounds and some how gained 10 pounds back good luck Michael