Hi guys. Well I am 20 days out from my tt surgery and doing good. I have lost another 13 pounds since surgery. Its amazing to think I now weigh 113lbs! Never in my wildest dreams would I ever think it would be possible that is about 151 pounds lost. I still am tried after a days work and the scar tissue has a funny hard feeling being down the center of my tummy. Well, thanks for reading folks. You are all great supporters! Oh, for you ladies I know you can appreciate this....I now feel like I can wear those cute little bra and string patties sets without feeling like I still have that fat belly hanging over the string!!!! Karie

Sorry so late a response. I was away for a little bit. YES! The raccoon is cute, but doesn't hold a candle to you. Anyway, I have to say that I think that being thin is attractive. Sometimes people that don't eat or are bulemic get too thin, but it looks different... not healthy. You look wonderful. Feeling good is so important and I am happy that you feel so much better. Please post more! It is so good to hear from you. Allison

Jesi -- You go at it! I went back to school at 52 and have managed to continue taking classes part-time since. I'm really enjoying all the subjects.....well almost.....I was thrilled when I got through college algebra. I'm still below what the surgeon considered goal (134) I've been stable at 120# for the last six months. I haven't had my gall bladder out yet but need to get it scheduled soon. Wish I was scheduling PS but can't afford $$$ right now. Went on a wonderful 5 day cruise with my two daughters last week. I took the youngest back to college on Monday. My classes were canceled today because of Hurricane Katrina. So far we've just had a lot of rain in Miami. Always glad to hear how our class of December 2003 is doing. luvitsunnyv

I mostly lurk nowadays. I have my marathon in Chicago in 44 days-YIKES...starting to get nervous. I haven't lost any weight in a year...I stopped after about 10 months post op losing. I have another 30 I want to lose, but it's mostly skin.

Where is everyone?? It is awfully slow around here! I'm doing okay....not so happy with the whole plastic surgery thing.....been three weeks and I'm a little depressed over the whole thing. School is starting Monday for all my kids, hubby, and myself My hubby is going back for his masters.....well there is no way I am letting him get another degree before I finish mine!!! I was in school when we met......We were engaged and his first big engineering job out of college was three hours away.....so we moved there....and I quit......Then the twins came and we comprimised that I would stay home until all our kids were in school fulltime.......he would rather me stay at home forever (no thanks)....well our youngest is in her last year of preschool before Kindegarten....so I am starting classes now..... I feel so old going back to school! So it might be a little stressful around here for the next couple weeks as we all get used to a new routine. I am going to school fulltime during the day and hubby is taking a few night classes. Wish us luck.....we might just need it!! Weightloss is the same.....non-existant......other than that not much new!!! How is everyone else?? Take Care and have a great one jesi