I  am Myrtis.  I had lap-r-n-y in may 2007 with no complications. I weighted 240 lbs at my first visit, isn required diet for 6 mo lost to 210 lbs and day of surgery 205 lbs. Today I weight 125 lbs. and have not lost any for several weeks. I watch what I eat and try to follow the protien first rule at meals . My weakness is snacking and have to work not to snack which is a head game for me.  Dr. Michael King did my surgery and  see him for follow up care. As of now my labs are good and I take my vitamins and protien supplement dailey. I have had little hair thinning . Most day I walk 1.5 miles and do 10 minutes cardio and 10 minutes weights since I lost muscle . Some days I don't have time for cardo & weight but try to do 3-4 times a week. I have been able to eat most foods except for fried meat and sweets.  The surgery was life saving for me due to heart problems,  sleep apena  etc...   I read the board every week but have rarely posted.
I have learned some much from this board .

http://luvsexytrstno1.blogspot.com/2008/09/so-pretty-so-fat- so-sad.html
This is a tag line above a photo of a larger girl in her underwear.  This is a real ad!  I am so disgusted!  read more at my blog and see the actual ad.  We need to stop buying from companies that use these types of demeaning ads.

Two weeks - your big day is almost here... I know you are so excited!   Remember your not alone in this journey, many of us have been down this road and we are here to offer love and support!

Best Wishes! 

Thanks girl!  You look great yourself...  I would give anything to get everyone back on the boards again, I miss all everyone!  Each of you guys are what kept me going before, during, and after WLS!  I am not sure why everyone left, guess we all just got busy with life - I know in my case I seem to be running all the time.  I told my hubby that if my car ever sat in the garage for one whole day, the neighbors would think something had happened to me!  I will do my best at trying to get back on track and start posting again!

 

Good luck with your upcoming surgery, Jay.  We look forward to hearing how it goes and welcoming you to the loser's bench where being a loser is a wonderful thing. 

Melissa