Hiyaaaaaaa!
 hey there..ok i hear dffrnt stories.. like i ate what i wanted just smaller..i fllwd strict diet..i nvr ate carbs..i nvr drank soda...you lost 200 lbs!!!! 
a: what weight did you st at?
b: what thng can you eat or not eat still?
c: did you fllw strct diet?
d: exercise? how often?
e: any plans for plastics? hows the saggy skin if any? 
 Wow, your fast! 
a: what weight did you st at?
~The day after my surgery - My weight was 610. 
b: what thng can you eat or not eat still?
~I can eat most anything now.  I stay away from sugar because it gives me an awful headache.  It's kinda form of dumping but not actually having to go to the bath room.  I get weak and just have to lay down for a bit till it goes by.
c: did you fllw strct diet?
~I followed a very strict diet for the first 9 months.  I didn't really start to try new foods until Christmas time, which was about 9 months out.  I totally regret too because now I eat stupid **** that I know fully I shouldn't be eating.
d: exercise? how often?
~I use to workout daily.  Whether it was 5 or 10 minutes on the bike or 1 to 3 miles using "walk away the pounds" dvd.  But I recently twisted my ankle and walking has become a bit of a challenge.  
e: any plans for plastics? hows the saggy skin if any?
~YES! SOON! I have to get down to 200 pounds, then I'll be getting my hernias repaired and a tummy tuck.  I'll also need a leg left and hopefully, if I'm lucky a boob job.  But we shall see when the time comes. 
 
 Here's the link... 
http://www.obesityhelpevents.com/2005-illinois.html
Also, please keep in mind that some of us single gals from the board -- May or May Not get a bit wild in Chicago.  We may even take over the town! 
 
Oooh and at hte moment - We're waiting for OH to connect us with a hotel.  The wait seems to never end though.  Hopefully, soon.
-Katie 
