Yeah ill still have to have a psyc evaluation,and cardio and pulmonary clearance done in December. But if everything goes well I should be having surgery sometime in January or Feb.

I talked to a guy recently who had the surgery, lost all the weight, and also lost the diabetes and high blood pressure. He did so well that his wife went and had it done and she lost all of it to

I just weighed in . . . I've only lost 2 pounds :(. I know its better than gaining and I know that since I'm exercising that I'm building muscle but I still feel disappointed in myself. . I know I can do better than that.

You are doing great Penney! You do gain muscle when you exercise so go easy on yourself!

Thats exactly what my Dr.said :)

Don't let that get you down. Its how the body works. Sometimes I've even gained after behaving myself for a week. It is the muscle building. If you keep at it, one day you will wake up and the weight will start flying off. This is the hardest part about weight loss..the plateau we reach at numerous points in the process.
Don't give up

Thank you everyone for your support. I've got great news . . I've hopefully found a work out buddy :)
We meet on Tuesday for a swim. He's lost almost 100 pounds and seems like a very positive person. I'm so excited to to have someone to work out with.

Hope e everyone is having great week. I started a new work out DVD today .. .I'm sooooo out of shape
but its getting better the more I push myself. I also swam today like usual. Now I'm sitting out at the gazebo enjoying the nice evening. :)

My new friend Erik finally made it over to swim with me. it was really nice to have someone to talk to that is going thru some of the sane obstacles I am. :) He said that he would try and make it over at least once a week to swim with me. :)

It sounds like you've made a good friend along with your efforts...interesting that when you lose you gain, right?

Congrats on every single successful step you are making!

Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing and inspiring others!

Sounds like you're doing great...keep up the good work

Hey every one :) Hope you all had a good week making healthy choices. i did good. i have been walking more as well as swimming. my goal is to walk half a mile by the end of october. so far i am half way their. I weigh in again next week. i will keep you updated. Thank you all for your support. Penny :)

(((((((Penny!!!!!)))))))...Long time no talk!...Sounds like you are doing better than great....Dr. is pleased, you have a new friend You look beautiful and happy....An inspiration to all of us that's for sure!!...Are you still on schedule for the surgery?...You know, you have not mentioned your family much on this thread...Are they supportive of your decision to have the surgery?...I bet they are thrilled with your commitment to living a healthy lifestyle....You are setting a great example!....Love you woman!...

I have to be on a dr supervised diet for 6 months before my insurance will cover the psyc. eval. and the Cardio and Pulmanary clearances for surgery. Nov. will be month 6. So fingers crossed i will be having surgery jan. or feb. My family has been great and they all support my decision. I look forward to being as active with the kids as i was when they were younger. :)

This is great news Penney. You are so close to the finish line. Keep up the hard work. It is paying off

You are going to get so many rewards for your effort Penny, a whole new life!....What you said about being active with the kids like you were when they were younger gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling! xx

Just Weighed in. . . 379 Thats a total of 25 pounds since June.

You go girl.., Keep up the good work and may God bless you for staying positive in your journey.

25 pounds gets you 25 posies.....

Thank You :) Every day is another step to a healthier happier me. :)