How am I doing six months out? I'm doing great! Just great. Bloodwork was fine at my 6 month check-up besides my iron being a little low~but it's always been low, pre-op and post-op. I work out almost daily, do water aerobics 3 nights a week, and tonight I'm going to try a deep water aerobics class. I heard it's tougher in a different way then the 'normal' class. I went and bought new stuff to wear at the gyn at Lane Bryant this weekend, got there right as the store was closing so I pretty much just grabbed thinking I'd try it on at home. I bought tops and pants in 22/24 thinking they'd be snug on me and last a little bit longer.........only to get home and discover they're not snug at all and even a little loose! Talk about being shocked and excited. Havn't taken them back yet, can't decide if I really need to exchange the pants. After all they're for the gym, not a fashion show~which is a quote from my hubby. LOL It still amazes me that so many things have changed in just six months. I have enjoyed each new discovery and I'm really looking forward to find out what 'new' thing I'll be able to do next. ~Tanja -145.5

Here is the meetings schedule booked through June of 2005! They are scheduled for Claroom 1, next to the chaple down on zero floor unless otherwise noted! Pass the word! We have AM & PM Meetings! JANUARY--4 & 18 1800-1930 11TH 0900-1100 (classroom 2, level 1 next to the info desk) 25th 0900-1100 FEBRUARY--1 & 15 1800-1930 8th NO MEETING 22nd 0900-1100 MARCH--1 & 15 1800-1930 8 & 22 0900-1100 APRIL--5 & 19 1800-1930 12th NO MEETING 26th 0900-1100 MAY--3 & 17 1800-1930 10 & 24 0900-1100 JUNE--7 & 21 1800-1930 14 & 28 0900-1100 If you have topics you would like to discuss, join the Shell Shedders list and post them so that Moe can plan them into the schedule!

Jamie, I can have jello, popsicles, light yogurt and things like that. It is just that it is getting old. I am already tired of the yogurt even though I have had several flavors. The jello just doesn't seem worth it because it doesn't give me enough calories. I am having a hard time trying to get calories in. I get them in my protein shakes and the yogurt. Also in the popsicles. I am getting all my 64 oz in most days, others I get in 60oz. I know that it will get better. Thanks for responding! Becky P.

Jamie, I am doing good. I have to have 3 weeks of liquids and then 3 weeks of purees. Then at 6 weeks I can have regular foods. I am 1 1/2 weeks into liquids and I am so tired of drinking!! It is hard to get all the liquids in but I am doing exactly what the doctor told me as well as the nutritionist. I am doing well physically. I am moving around really good. My husband and son have been really good to me. I am so glad to have them. Okay that is enough for now. Talk to you later, Becky P.

Vanessa, That is great!!!! Keep up the good work!! I am only 1 1/2 weeks out. I go to the doctor for my 2 week check up on next Tuesday so I will see how much I have lost. Congratulations!!! Becky P.