hi all

WOW this is the first time that I have had time to stop in weeks. I am now working almost 55 hours a week, not bad since 6 months ago I was struggling to work 20, we are just so short handed that I have no choose. I have been going to counseling for a few weeks now, I think though that I will be looking for someone else. The last two times that I have been she talked about how she felt obese people has a death wish and were killing themselves slowly by eating theselves to death. I have thought and thought about this and I really don't feel this way. Yes there have been times when I wanted to die but mostly I wanted to live and that is why I had this surgery. I thought that maybe she was leading somewhere with this talk but the more that I think about it the mader that I get, I am fighting to live and want help doing it, not to be told that I have a death wish. I'm starting finally to have some wow moments, a necklace that was given to me the day of my surgery that was to tight to where now hangs almost to the boobs, hubby told me that it was nice to be able to get his arms all the way around me,, I bought a new bra that was 44c down from a very tight 48c/50c, bought a shirt in a size 22/24 when I was wereing a 30/32. Haven't been brave enough to try dresses or pants yet, my old ones are loss but still wereable. Have to find a dress for a wedding in two weeks makes me scared I really hate to shop for dress clothes. My daily walk is up to 2 miles and pretty good pase, with all the walking that I do at work this is really good. As you can all see I am looking at the world much better now (good drugs). And lots of love and support from you all. OH OH OH drum roll the best news of all I'm under 300 I'm in the 2's Well thanks again take care. Peggy 01/31/05 386/298/200

Congratulations Peggy! And go try on some dresses!!!!!!!!! Jenny

Hi Peggy! Congratulations, you are doing just great!!! I know what you mean about the dresses. Although, I have tried on a couple of dresses which I haven't been able to wear for over 10 years, which now fit me again! Don't hesitate, you go out and look for that new dress for your new bod! Take care and have a wonderful week! Aloha, Pat 261/187/goal 115 (I'm only 5 feet tall)

Peggy- that is so awesome! I am so stinking happy for you! It looks like it is time to upgrade that profile with a fabulous picture! If you are feeling that uncomfortable with your counselor, I would definitly be looking for a new one. Man, she is supposed to help you work out your issues not hers... Good lcuk sweetie! Oh and not that working 55 hours a week is a good thing (money's probably good but who wants to work that long...lol), congratz on being able to hang with the big dogs! WOW! What do you do? Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/168/146 BMI- 44.1/28.8/25 Height- 5'4" Total Weight Loss: -89 lbs. Surgery Date- 1/19/05 Visit my OH profile or stop by My Weight Loss Journey Website at: home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney Visit my Live Journal at: livejournal.com/users/magickalmom