Hi everyone who is having surgery in October 2014. We can start a new topic for those of us who have had surgery already.

This is the spot were we will all end up, were we'll share our stories and recovery. It will be a new dawn for so many of us. Let's stay close as united we will conquer anything that comes our way!

BEST WISHES GLADIATORS

I'm glad you've survived! I hope you're blessed with real loved ones who care enough to ask, and then really listen when you respond.

Oh Yes. Im very blessed in the support department. I'm glad I survived, too!

Friday meal plan

B- Premier Protein shake chocolate

11oz

S- none

L- 1slice Sara Lee 45 calorie wheat bread 4slices thin ham tsp mayo almost up chucked heavy on pouch

S- lite fit greek yogurt chocolate raspberry with fresh black berries 4oz yogurt 1/4 c black berries

D- 2oz rib eye 1/4 baked potato sc butter like spread

FULL FULL FULL!!!!

11w post rny gbs

Bronxmerci! You look amazing! Wow!

Now I don't wear tight shirts but what I have seems to actually hang correctly now in lieu of just trying to cover fat. My husband and I went to a marriage conference tonight so I actually got dressed and did my makeup. The comparison continues to shock me. thinking of cutting my hair off now that I don't have several chins and I'm losing so much of my thick hair as it is. We shall see.

Bronxmerci!!! I am soooo proud of you!!!! And seriously, you look amazing!!!!! And your son is adorable!! How do you feel today???

DC0520--- girl! AMAZING!!!! Gorgeous!

dc0520.... You look so good. Way to go!!!!

Hey everyone! I've been mia this week cuz it's just been a crazy busy week, but I'm back! How's everyone doing? I see some beautiful pics! Not much different here, but I signed up for my first 5k! It's not til October, but I'm excited!

@dc you look hot! @@Amy Thanks, today was a slow day I got up late and walked to my moms house about 2 miles away. I know I have to try harder to feel better. The last 2 weeks I've slacked on getting my protein and vitamins in and even liquid. I'm hoping I get back into the zone. I'm just glad my back pain is 80 percent gone, I feel human again.

Hey Luna! Good for you signing up for the 5k!!

Bronxmerci- maybe your back was sore from being in bed? Wow...2 miles is awesome girl!! You'll feel better getting in more Protein and liquids! It's so hard to keep up with it all. I don't know that I've had a day where I've gotten in all protein, Water AND Vitamins. I always try though!! :-)

Hi everyone: I just want to tell you how inspirational you all are. I was supposed to be sleeved in Oct. But got pushed to Nov. So I read your threads to know what's coming up!

I made an effort today. These are pics from a few minutes ago

You look fantastic sweetie.

@@Bronxmerci

What a hot mama! You look absolutely gorgeous. I am so proud of you. You went through the fire and returned a better woman. It is not our success that defines us but our failures. It is only when we recognize something has to chance and be done that we move forward and build success from what ever ashes we stand upon. Everyone has made mistakes but we are still kicking. Never give up!

A person that inspires me is the late Maya Angelou who was raped at the age of 7 had a baby boy at 16 and look at what she became.

Amy made a great point. If things are not going well don't hesitate to get help. She did and so did I. We were smart enough to know we couldn't lose the weight we needed to lose on our own. Isn't it the same with everything on our lives. I think women are so hard on themselves, myself included. If you feel like you are getting depressed there is help, remember that. Nobody is perfect. However, I must say you sure are looking the part!

This year of 2015 let's love ourselves a bit more. We are worthy of ALL OUR LOVE!

@@dc0520

Gorgeous pictures. Isn't it amazing the difference. Spectacular success my friend. So very proud of you. It hasn't been easy for any of us but step by step we are building the woman we need to be. Healthy and fantastic all the way.

@@wildGoose

You sure have been through a lot. So happy that you made it through cancer and WLS. A gladiator to the core. Your battle is our battle because we are all going through this journey together. Some of us had extra challenges but we all try like no other. Gladiator style!