my progress so far..

[auntAgonist]

WLS surgery in March of 2005. Biliopancreatic Diversion w/ Duodenal Switch.
weight on day of surgery 291
weight yesterday morning 180

BEFORE: Early 2005



AFTER: Sept 28th '05

[bertha katzenengel]

1. Well done!

Congratulations! :hug:

[MissMillie]

2. YOU ROCK!!!

Way to go!

I'm so proud of you, and happy for you!

:hug:

[u4ic]

3. O_M_G!!

:wow:

I think I'm in love...and I'm straight! :loveya:

auntieA, you look FABULOUS!! Congrats on your weight loss, and all your hard work!!
:applause: :bounce: :toast: :bounce: :applause:

[auntAgonist]

4. thanks! Had it not been for the

WLS I would not be where I am today. I appreciate everyone's words so much though. As MissMillie will probably agree, it's hard work even with the surgery, some days are better than others and there are trade offs. But it IS worth it.

:grouphug:

[lavenderdiva]

5. WOW. just WOW.

You look absolutely FANTASTIC!!!! What a long way you've come in such a short time. I know each and every day has been a hard-won struggle, but you are reaping SUCH a rich reward in both your health and your appearance- and to have done it all this year? AMAZING!!!! Congratulations!!!! :bounce: :party: :toast: :hug: :yourock: :woohoo: :applause:

[progmom]

6. wow!!!!

You look fantastic! And happy!!! :hug: I am so happy for you. :bounce:

[WCGreen]

7. Unbelievable.....

I'm so glad you took the leap....

We will have you around for so many more years now....

[Heidi]

8. Your physical presence is beautiful, a_A . . .

but your spirit is even more beautiful. Thanks for being a light in the Lounge, my friend. :hug: :loveya:

[auntAgonist]

9. Heidi!

Thank you my dear friend :loveya:

your kind words touch my heart.