Thank you for welcoming me.

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You're such a peach, Ann. So positive, happy, and enthusiastic! You're a new you - pretty cool, huh? Never too old to learn, grow, try new things - you're a stellar example of that.

I still geek out over the bones. My shoulders, ribs, back, wrists, hips - hell, I'm even feeling my seat bones now (and I've got a plump truck if you know what I mean). In a size 8, 29% body fat, and my bloodwork is sheer perfection...like panty hose. What's also cool is that I'm a steady 1lb/week these days. I like that!

That's really good to hear. I am getting there I had my 2 week post-op check-up yesterday. Happy with the progress, except one drain has to stay.
I will have another appointment in a week, hopefully that will be when I get it taken out. What's new with you?

Yeah - I was pretty hefty. Down to 164 now...goal is getting closer and closer!

How are you doing? Just thought I would say hello!

Ann don't you sleep?

Hi, Ann. I have, very much, enjoyed reading your posts and personal journey. You are such an inspiration and encouragement here!

Thanks we are all about the clean eating and being athletic! First full marathon quickly approaching in January! We never want to go back to where we were. How's everything with you?

I missed the pic??? Dang it!!! Was just reading your one year out post and like everyone else, found it very encouraging. I am curious what your definition is for snacks as opposed to grazing. I eat every 2 hours or so and maintain about 600-800 calories a day at this point out (6weeks). I'm loosing slowly but am satisfied with loosing period. How did you slowly increase your calories? Quantity? Frequency? And if you don't mind my asking, did you experience any acid issues? I thought I was experiencing hunger and was told by the nutritionist it is most likely acid reflux, it just doesn't feel like it did previously. Anyway, thanks for the post and posts) and honest support you provide on here.

<3 missed the pictures!!!!!! maybe next year?

I have a question for you Miss Ann if you don't mind. What did you do to stop your night time nibbling? It's my weakest moments...in front of TV after my shower. I've been grabbing a bottle of water out of the fridge and putting the sugar free flavor packets in it. I find that I only like half of the packet because a whole one is too sweet. Then I want a yogurt, then I want something else. I've stopped the chips, and bread for a while now....I want to get to the place where I don't snack on anything at all. If I'm busy during the day, I can go almost all day with no food. I know that's not what I'm supposed to do. I really just forget until I feel weak in the knees. Then I think Oh crap! Suppose to eat there chick! Then I want to just grab something fast and easy like Tuna and five club crackers. I'm using organic Stevia now for sweetener. I tried foods without sweetener...rather not eat it if it ain't sweet...I admire your posts. After four years I'm still fighting the battle of the bulge. I realize now that my journey won't end nail I'm in the grave. Just have to embrace me as I am and keep on trying to improve myself.

Thank you. It has been hard work to get where I am. I struggle everyday. 3 weeks to go . I am in panic mode. Yesterday.. was not good. I grabbed a book and a box of weight watchers chocolates and nearly ate the entire box. What was I thinking??! I know it is stress, and going back to the old habit of binge eating when I feel out of control of the things going on around me. Today was better. I am at 96grams of protein and a little over 800 calories, which leaves room for a snack later. Yogurt or something. I am so close to reaching that 200 pound mark, I can taste it. No pun intended I just needed a good kick in the pants. The hubby said " I don't know why you are so upset with what you are eating, unless you're eating stuff and hiding it from me about it, because you are doing so great." DOH! Guilty!! Ha ha ha. I kept my little secret. Oh well. I will have to keep you updated, I will send a PM next time. My pre op appointment is in a week. I have been filling out all the paperwork and getting all that stuff ready. I feel like it is all a blur. I don't think I am brave, I am excited, but I am a big chicken.

It won't let me send private messages for some reason but.. I wanted to thank you for your heartfelt posts and really putting thought into your responses.

Hi Ann. How are you? Love reading your posts and responses. You are wonderful.