Hello to everyone at the VBG Message Board. It has been a long time since I have been here. Nothing was really changing as far as losing weight. I lost my 120+ pounds... then nothing. Well... I am happy to report that since joining aerobics (3 weeks ago) and eating 1000 calories per day the last week I have lost 11 pounds. I am soooo stoked. I am getting really close to my initial end goal of weighing 190 pounds. Only 20 more pounds to lose!! Woo Hoo too VBG!! I have begun tracking my progress at fitday.com. It was really hard the first day I began watching my caloric intake. I ended up going to bed at 6:45 p.m. because otherwise I would have ruined (read eat everything in sight) the day. I was only able to stay at around 1150 calories that day. It has become fairly simple as the days progressed. I am pretty excited by that. I have never had the "best" will-power in the world. Just glad that I don't have to go to bed at 6:45 p.m. anymore... ha ha... Best Regards to All... Sharon Chute

I have not had the surgery yet-but I just wanted to offer you some support. No matter where you are now, you can get back to where you were. Go back to eating the way you did the first weeks after surgery, and join weigh****chers or some other weight loss group. 23lbs is manageable-don't you remember when it was so much more? Hang in there-you can turn this around-Dana

Hi Eileen, My thoughts and prayers are with you I wish for you a speedy and uneventful recovery! Keep us posted. Big hugs, Sara

Well, I can't sleep because I'm so anxious...no I'm excited. I'm meeting with Dr.Rupp at 9:30 today for my VBG. It's been a long time a coming, but I'm sure it has been worth the wait. I'm asking for all your prayers and want to say "thanks" for your support. With God's hands guiding Dr. Rupp's hands, I'm starting the first day of my NEW life. WOW. I'll be in touch when I'm back home. God Bless and love to all......Eileen P.S. Sorry I didn't make it to Caribou on Saturday. I didn't sleep at all until they hooked me up to the CPAP. By the time I got home, showered, removed the glue from hair....I thought I had 1/2 hour to grab a couple of winks. Unfortunately, I didn't hear the alarm and I woke at 11:00 a.m. A little late, but I must haved needed it. I'll be there one of these days.

Hi Susan, All I can say is that u need to change your tune! Find some music that inspires instead of depresses and you will turn your frown upside down Positvity is the key to success. Big hugs, Sara 356/252/175