Hello my fellow pre and post op surgery friends. This is my six month update. I have not weighted myself since August 22, 2002. I will weight myself every two months, so I will not weight myself until October 22, 2002. On August 22 I weighted myself and I was 238 pounds, thats 63 pounds lighter since my surgery date. Last week I went to the store to buy an outfit and I was able to fit in an 18. I AM SO EXCITED. I have come down from a size 30. Last month I brought a 22 now just last week I'm in an 18. One thing that I have found out is not to get hooked on what I weight, but how I look and feel. I still have not had to take any pills for diabetes or hypertension. My blood sugar and blood pressure is still in the normal range. There was a time when I did not want to look in the mirror or take pictures for that fact. When I look in the mirror now I am beginning to like what I see. I have never taken a professional picture with my beautiful daughter, but I will be doing so in two weeks. HEY, HEY. I will post the picture with my daugher next month when I update my picture on my web page. If you haven't checked out my brief story please go to my web page and if you visit my page please post something to let me know that you visited. A little encouragement goes a long way. Take Care Everyone and Keep smiling.......until next time.