Hi all, I'm so happy I found this board. Thanks Lexie. I'm an 8th generation Mormon. My ancestors lived next to Joseph Smith in Nauvoo. I had RNY open bypass August of 2001. I went from a size 26/28 to size 2 Started at 220 lbs and now go from 105-110. I had a TT, BL and LBL. I have 5 children and 6 grandchildren. I live in central Calif. I just back from Provo where dropped our youngest son off at the MTC. He is going to Washington (state) for his mission. Christy

Hi Jonathan, I've been thinking about you and wondered how you were doing. Congratulations on your 60# weight loss. That's absolutely fabulous! Coodos to you for being able to work out at a gym everyday. Keep up the good work. Sounds like things are finally looking up for you. Enjoy Hawaii and let us know how your life is progressing. Melody

Donna, you're not too old for a tummy tuck when the time comes. This isn't a vanity issue, this is a HEALTH issue. When you lose the extra weight you'll have a tremendous amount of extra skin that just sits on your lower belly, this area doesn't get the air it needs to breathe and it will be a constant problem of infection, bacteria and pain. This is an issue of health. Don't worry about the age issue and the "word - tummy tuck", it's not like we're trying to be bikini models or anything, we just want to be healthy and pain free. Melody

Hi Daph, I just read your profile. Amazing amazing loss!! You have done fantastic. Since I am new to the board I didn't know about your upcoming divorce. I know this is a hard time but you certainly seem up in spirit. I too divorced, and have remarried. And even though he is a non member, he is the most wonderful man I know. We have been married almost 23 years. It just doesn't seem that long. Anyway, too much about me. I just want you to know that I'm thinking of you, and if it's meant to be for you and Kyle to be together, then I'm sure HF will find a way for that to happen! donna

Welcome to this board Donna. Come back often and participate. We tend to go through stages where we are really active and chatty for a while and then we get a little lax and nobody says anything for a few days. We can use all the participation we can. My name is Melody. I live in the south central part of Idaho. I had my surgery 1 year ago. To date I've lost 122# and am still losing. This morning I weighed 138# which I believe is right around my surgeons goal for me. I have sooo much extra skin that I still feel fat and still have to wear size 18 jeans. I'm looking forward to being a more normal size someday. My husband is also a non-member and I had my home teachers give me a priesthood blessing prior to surgery. Very comforting. I'd highly recommend it. I was very open about my surgery to people in my ward. Most of them were very curious about it and have been very, very supportive. I have not received any negative from any of them. Good luck. This is a dangerous surgery and very life changing. For me it was worth it and I would do it again. Melody