You look awesome......

You are an inspiration....you look just fabulous!

Hi Mary..thank you so much for your message on my blog it really made me feel better..I am sorry to hear of your brother so suddenly ..it's so unfair ..I am trying really hard to think of all the good things that we did together and after 23 years there sure is a few..thanks again xxxxx

Oh Mary dear you are just amazing!!! Your posts are always deep & thought provoking--what a blessing you are!!! (( )) that is an e-hug

Mary, just wanted to say Hello! You always have such good scripts & positive things that you share, wishing you continued Blessings on your journey, have a wonderful day.........Miss Jay

Thank you for being you and sharing your comments with me in response to my blog. I needed to hear what you had to say(write). Really helps. I am now resolved not to let anyone turn me into a blubbering idiot again like that. I can just hang up and continue with my day. Thanks for caring. You look GREAT!!!

Thank you so much for replying...i need encouragement. My operation date is 25 march i am apprehensive but i know i need to do this. I have struggled all my life with my weight. May i add you as a friend and may we keep in touch? My friends and family in England are not supportive of this and are actually worried and angry with me for opting for this..It is hard to explain to thin people who don't have weight problems that this is important. I was so shocked at my 2 closest friends reactions. Maybe they are scared for me...but both think I could lose weight on my own.. but in 53 years i haven't managed it yet. To the point now where I have been told i have the beginnings of diabetes so i cant carry on the way i am. Have you any tips or wise words that might help me? My operation will be in Tennessee - Look forward to hearing from you Heather

Only 1 more week of hell in jello/broth land! You are not alone!

Thank you so much Mary. I will definitly take your advice. And it's what I said when the year began... This is my year! =)

Can u explain what the 5day pouch test is?

I started at 227 and am down to 160. date 5/1/12 like you.
I just have not lost weight in over a month now. I want to get down
to 130. I know I eat some sweets, some sipping of Mt Dew, do you?
Are you the absolute strict on your diet?

How wonderful for you, I just had mine Dec 26th hope I do half as good.

I had a month with no weight loss. Then I went to Albuquerque and lost 4pounds. My Dr is happy with my 6 month progress, and thinks I should consider staying at 177. No way i still have at least 13 to go making that 160. I too have no real hunger, I can't eat much but doing ok. Keep in touch, it's great to hear from you!

Great pic! Haven't been on lately. You are doing great!

Hello there. So I have a question that maybe you can help me with. In one of your posts you discussed how the hormonal changes post surgery has made you start your periods again (after what I assume was a long time without) Not to be too gross...but I have started again and this time it's like I'm a teenager again with a lot of cramping and a cycle that is taking a lot longer than before. Is this similar to what you experienced? I'm a bit freaked out. I was a once or twice "Surprise" girl a year for the past hmmmm....10-13 years. I had a pap done last week and have a gyn. apt next week as there were some "abnormal" cells. I am just wondering if they are abnormal because they are coming back (with gusto) or if it could be age related. Again, I know it's not a pleasant topic, but knowledge of another lady who has 'restarted' is helpful.