I saw my doctor this morning for my 9 month checkup. I'm no longer overweight!!!! I have a BMI in the normal range for the first time since 1985! Wooohooo! I am healthy, active, and eating right - she said I was a textbook example of weight loss surgery success. :-)

That is wonderful! Congratulations!!!!!!

Yay for you my friend!! So happy that you've had such success! You've been an inspiration and great help for me for sure. Great job! ♥

Yay!!!!! We need a pic!!!

Congratulations Terry! Good for you!!

Outstanding!

I haven't got any pics! I need a new camera...

Thanks to everyone here who encouraged me and answered my many, many questions both before and after surgery. Because of you I knew what to expect and was prepared for things not covered in my workshops and nurse education class (like the 11 pounds gained from IV fluids!). You shared recipes for different stages (like ricotta bake and chili) and made product recommendations (like cherry chocolate Greek yogurt and Protein granola). You shared advice on everything - constipation, foamies, rashes, gas, dry skin, social issues, vomiting, and on and on. You shared funny stories that made me laugh (the thread about gas was one). You offered sympathy and encouragement when I was struggling. You celebrated every NSV with me and cheered me on. We all help each other.

That's what makes this group so special! Thank you!!! :-)

And we will keep on helping as long as you stay around!!