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Well, I'm down to 113,  That's a litle lower than I was hoping for.  I feel good except for pain in my right hip that has  existed since 1998 when I had Guillain barre Syndrome.  I'm taking meds, so hopefully I'll get some long term relief.
I HAD MY RNY 5-18-2009.  /BEST DECISION Ive ever made.  Wearing size 2 jeans and loving it.

Weight loss is going great.  I'm at 126 now - 4 lbs under goal.  The problem I'm having is spinal stenosis,  Ive had x-rays and mri and will have an epidural injection in my hip on Tuesday.  I'm in alot of pain and have been on alot of vicodin for about three weeks - up to 10 a day.  I've cut back to 6-8 a day,but I will be very happy to see Tuesday come.  My health is good except for the back issue.  I've lost 114 lbs since Jan 6, 2009.  My one year surgiversary is in 10 days.  I'm proud of my accompishments and am praying for pain relief come Tuesday.

I'm so glad we're into April - somehow it makes me feel we will eventually see summer.  Another rainy day in the Northwest.  What a surprise.   I'm still at my goal of 130 - yea!  I haven't been this low in my adult life, so I'm always nervous that it's just going to go away - that I'll get on the scale one morning and show a gain of 50 lbs.  Not realistic, but reaching a goal like this is a new thing for me.  Seems like every diet I ever went on left me 20 lbs or so over my goal and then I blasted back up to and past my old highest weight.  I guess I'm just fearful this good feeling will go away and I don't want to lose it.  My intake hasn't changed, so I know in my head that isn't likely, but I'm still fearful. 
I now have to work on slowing spending on clothes and shoes.  I've had about a month "spree" going on and although it's still under budget, I feel kind of out of control.  I had no clothes that fit and have now acquired quite a nice wardrobe.  Time to control the "instant gratification" demon.

Wow, I reached goal of 130 yesterday.  I've actually lost 110 lbs.  I'm in size 6 and that's just unbelievable.  I was about 140-145 all through high school and looked pretty good at that weight (5'5")  I haven't experienced 130 as an adult - I think I like it.    No, I don' look like a scarecrow like some predicted at this weight,.  I have decided that my body will decide when I'm through losing - not friends, family or docs.  Within reason of course. 
I seem to have boundless energy - I cleaned out an extra closet this morning before 9 am.  (Unheard of in my prior life)   cherrish every day now - I may be 65 but I feel like I'm in my 30's.  Life is excellent!

I'm pretty excited to realize I am within 1 lb of my goal.  131 today.  How cool is that?  I would be more excited if I hadn't gotten my DH's cold/flu.  This is the first time since I started this process that I have picked up anything like this.  I think it has something to do with our vacation (too little sleep, out among crowds alot, flying, etc)  Oh well, enough complaining. My doc thinks I need to not lose anymore and to gain lean body mass - all I can say is I'm trying!.,  Not easy.  More when I hit goal-------

Life is pretty darn good.  I weighed in this morning at 138.  I haven't been that low in my adult life.  I'm finally exercising three times a week at a minimum (which for me is amazing).  What did I do right in my life to get to such a good place at age 65.  I feel like I'm about 30 and look better than I have in years.  I'm so greatful for my new life and RNY.  My BMI actually has gone down to 22.9 - I'm in awe.

Well, I reached 140 today - That;s a 100 lb in 368 days - 1 yr and 4 days.  Losing 100 lbs is a big deal.  I'm really thrilled.
Think I'll go shoping.

 Christmas came and went and I didn't gain any weight.  Life is good.  I'm down to 142 now.  A 98 lb loss in 2009.  I can hardly believe it.  I was able to physically handle all the chores of out of state company for several days, Christmas Eve and Day dinners, cooking, cleaning, etc. without folding.  This is new for me.  I feel better than I have for 20 or 30 years.  At 65 that feels pretty darn good.  I'm looking forwrd to the new year.  Going to Mexico for two weeks in February.  I'm concerned about wearing a bathing suit however with excess skin on my legs and a little on my arms.  I think I looked better in a bathing suit 50 lbs ago ( not that I'm going to let that alter my behavior)  I guess I'll just stare right back if someone stares at my legs.  From the knees to my hips they are pretty wrinkley.  Oh well. My BMI is now 23.6, in the normal range - yeah.

Thanksgiving done, Christmas to go.  I did well on my eating at a big family gathering.  Even lost a pound this past week.  That's never happened before!  I'm down to 147.  During 2009 I've lost 93 lbs - 66 since surgery on May 18th.  My BMI is down to 24.4 - in the normal range - can't believe it. 
I feel like I have so much to be thankful for.  My health is better than its been in the past 11 years.  I feel like I have my life back after over a decade of health isues.  Had a neurologic condition in 1998 that left me with residual numbness and weakness in my hands, legs and feet.  Since surgery, even that has gotten somewhat better.  I don't experience the terrible fatigue that was a part of my daily life.  I feel so fortunate.  I know I will live a much longer and healthier life because of RNY.I'm so grateful

Things are moving along fine.  I'm down to 154 - been there for several days - sigh.  BMI is now 25.6 - really close to normal (25).  I have set a goal of 130 - I'm 5'5" tall.  I think that will be a good weight for me.  59 lb loss since surgery and 86 lbs since I started this journey in Jan. 2009. 
Got really sick last night - I had round steak in mushroom sauce with a little bit of potato.  I was sick for several hours. I just can't seem to tolerate dense meat.  I thought the mushroom sauce would help, but no such luck. 
I've reached a weight where if I never lost another lb I know I would be ok - what an incredible feeling.  I weighed  between 140 and 145 in high school and haven't maintained that weight since then (OMG that was 47 years ago)  I'm so grateful for my RNY and improved health.