I MADE IT ....

11-22-05 Hello family well I made it germany all is well I moved in my house on Nov 19, it's a very nice house has 4 levels which is quite the norm here in Germany. After the first of the year I will began teaching a dance class here called ballethnic which is a combination of African dance and ballet. So I will be able to shed theses last 50 pounds. Theses are the hardest, but things are finally settling down after the move so I can get back into the swing of things. Thanks for your continued support. jOI

Hi Joi So glad everthing went well with your move. I am envious. I just love Germany. I just returned on the 18th frm a week in Dubai. The trip was so long and it appears I will be making this trip every month starting sometime in mid Jan. I am not looking forward to it. I have about 30 lbs to meet my personal goal, so I can relate to you last 50 lbs issue. I am 5'10" and large frame, and 47 yrs old. So my personal goal was and is, 200 lbs. Which is about 15-20 lbs over the 'normal' charts for my size. But at my age I could care less. My tights look like a Sharpei (spelling?) they are just awful, and I am spending as much time now that I am back in the US at my gm hoping to improve that somewhat. My tummy is hanging as is the normal I suppose, but not as bad as I expected, but I can see now that it will be with me for some time, and looks like if I want it gone, then a TT will be needed down a road a ways. My arms are pretty bad too, but again hoping with lifting some weight they will go back somewhat. I went to the Texas OH convention on the 19th and it was great, a plastic sugeon spoke and that was very informative. YOu have done so well with you loss are you dealing with some of the same skin issues? I realize that the youngs ladies are not going tohave the same struggle since younger skin will go back much better than those of us that have been overwieght since childhood or in excess of 30 years. Well take care, and best of luck on that last 50, I know it will begin to melt off now that you are settled and have less stress to deal with. Moving in all cases is really stressful, and especailly overseas. Kiva -135

So glad to hear from you, I haven't been able to check my personl email in 2 weeks now. I hope to have my computer up and rinning by the end of next week. Girl my skin on my butt and arms are a mess, a friend has given me the number of a good platic surgeon over here so once I get to my goal weight I will go in for a consultation, and then we will go from there. keep up the good work and I will email you soon. Love Joi

Hi, are you in Wiesbaden? If so Dr. Alamudi is fabulous! He is a big humanitarian plastic surgeon also. He flys all over the World to do surgery on ppl who can't afford it. Talk to you later, Kimberly

HI Joi!!! Welcome back girl! Glad to hear that you are finally getting settled in your new home and that you'll be "connected" again very soon! YEAH!!! It sounds like those last 50 are gonna fly off with you teaching! Your class sounds absolutely amazing! I'd love to see a class! Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/151/146 BMI- 44.1/25.9/25 Height- 5'4" Total Weight Loss: -106 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