04/23/02-Well, I am three months post-op, and I couldn't be happier or more pleased with my results. I have gone from 307.9lbs to a svelte 247 lbs. Although I still have a long ways to go, I am on the road! I came back from my regular doctor and he is elated. My blood sugar levels are normal, my blood pressure is normal, and I am not retaining water. He took me off all my meds except for Lipator for elevated cholestral. And that is only for a very mild case. My energy level is getting back to pre-obese levels, which is really nice. I have gone from a 28 dress size to a 20, so that is impressive to me. I want to thank everyone again for their prayers and support. If anyone is just kinda wavering on the fence about having this surgery, I urge you to go ahead with it. The pain is minute compare to the blessings of having a better quality of life. Stacy