I'm half the (wo)man I used to be!  9 months update and pic!

Hi there - you should probably check out the daily What's On Your Menu Today post.  Also, google the World According to Eggface and also Bariatric Foodie and those sites have AWESOME meal ideas and recipes.  Good luck!

wow you look amazing, congratulation on your progress.

Congrats!  Inspirational. 

You look amazing.I know I say amazing a lot but you really have done a great job.

Awww thanks, Susan!  I appreciate it.  I feel amazing.  I mean, I know I am looking pretty good but the real difference is just how AGILE I feel, ya know?  It's like my energy is limitless.  I'm just so grateful to have this second chance :)  We are so fortunate :)

It does feel good to have energy. And not let life pass me by. I used to be a big sleeper and would nap in the afternoon.Now I am up at 6:30 and I can keep on going. I do like looking better.

I hate that I am vain it does feel good to shop in tjmaxx my daughter gets mad when she sees I buy what she would wear. I know just because you can doesn't always mean you should. Nothing crazy just cute shirts and jeans and some cute dresses.

I totally feel lucky and blessed that I had this chance to have this done.It is great to feel strong. Walking in the airport with my husband I used to hate he would always walk way ahead of me.Not because he is a jerk he is so used to traveling by himself that he forgets..Not anymore. I kept right up with him.

I turned forty seven this year and I think this is the best I have ever felt since I was a kid in school when we had recess. 

Your positive attitude and amazing progress are an inspiration! I hope I look as good when I get closer to goal! Congratulations!

Nine months of kicking ass. You look fantastic.

Grim - thank you!  You have been MY inspiration!  Losing almost 300 lbs?  You made me believe that maybe, just maybe, I could do this.  So thanks :)

Hi, you are such an inspiration to me. I have put this surgery off for about the last three years. I weigh about 297Lbs and have been eating like crazy since my orientation on Sept 4th. I don't know why it's like I won't be able to do this later. I hate it. I will really try harder to keep focused on the end goal. I don't think my Rny will be until late spring/Summer 2015. Is it normal for you to feel like this?