update on me

Hi guys~ I'm sorry I haven't been posting at all for a couple weeks. I have added 3 updates to my profile since my 7 month surgiversary/confession post. Feel free to check it out but I'll explain briefly mention what I posted. 1. I came to an acceptance of who and what I have become 2. I realized what was causing some of my ED symptoms 3. I reached my doc's goal weight yesterday Just to let you all know, I have really taken my ED by the horns and attacked this thing head on. I really think I have it under control now. I let go of so many of my addictions. It was a decision I HAD to make myself make, just like having WLS in the first place; I had to renew my mind and pretty much demand myself to change. I finally started my job at the gym....WOW!! I taught my first cardio class on Wednesday and here is is Friday and I am still so sore in my thighs that it hurts to sit down..lol. (if I feel like this I wonder what my students are feeling...oh no, I wonder if they will come back?? lol) I also go another job, sounds silly but I took a paper route. I have 194 homes I deliver the local paper to every morning beginning at 3am. It's nice because I am alone, I get to drive on the wrong side of the road (lol), I get paid under the table, I get to see the sunrise, and the best perk..my route averages $1000 in christmas tips each year..woohoo. Let me think, anything else I haven't mentioned?? Oh, I wear size 6s now. Seems weird to fit into them. I used to pick them up off the rack and think, "How in the world could ANYBODY fit into something so TINY?" Now I hold them up to myself and think, "They look pretty big" Dawn

Welcome back Honey. Acceptance is a wonderful thing, I'm looking for my own, now. I hope I'm as lucky as you to find it. Congrats on the Gym and Paper jobs. The paper isn't silly, lots of adults in my area deliver papers. Wow, a size 6! A 6 is in my dreams, I'm looking forward to getting below a 14. Thanks for checking in and I'm looking forward to reading more posts from you soon. RobinNJ

First off- Congrats on meeting your goal! I am soooo happy for you! Welcome back to the board, Dawn... I know I've missed you. I am so happy you've started dealing with everything and are are the track to healing Enjoy your paper route! I would feel like a little kid, lol... you should get a bike and that big canvas bag lol! Practice your throwing

Hi Dawn I am glad you checked in with us and gave an update. I was wondering how you were. I read your profile updates too You are a strong woman and I think what you are going through is more common then most people wish to admit. I commend you for recognizing your triggers and taking control over your body and your life. Please stop by again to let us know how you are. Take Care Mary

Can I tell you how much you've been mised. I am so glad that everything is falling into place for you. Was wondering if you started your new job - glad it's going well. Congrats on getting to goal. That's awesome. I think you're the first Please don't be a stranger. And take extra good care of yourself. Sending love and hugs, Ronna

Dawn! It is so great to see your smiling face! I am also glad to hear that you are taking control of your life, it is really important and very hard for a lot of us to do. Keep up the fabulous job you are doing and keep smiling. Much love, Angela

nice to hear from you----you sound well size 6? what is that? where is the 1? where is the 2?!? Cathy

Hey Girl~ I have been really worried about you. I want you to know that I pray for you and think of you often. God loves you so much my friend and I do too. You are doing well with your weight loss. Now, it's time to focus on other areas in your life! Take care of your mind and spirit...okay? I really do worry for you my dear. You are fearfully and wonderfully made at 200+ or 125 lbs. Much love and prayers~

I work in marketing for a newspaper and I am glad people deliver it! I hope you make plenty of money doing that! on the WLS side....You are an inspiration to all of us here. Congratulations for being at your doctor's goal weight. Focus on being healthy - today is the first day of the rest of your life. Deb

Well Dawn I have to say you are a beautiful girl and you were beautiful at 300 pounds but now your even more so. You are not alone in this eating disorder...In my opinion I feel in some way we all have one..... We all compare with each other...When you said at one point that you lost like 24 pounds in one month.....I tried to follow what you did...It didn't work for me...I do think this board is great...but it also allows the comparison especially since it is all January surgeries..I hope for your sake as well as your families sake that you seek the help you need. Professionally it could only help you. Congrats on the weight loss and keep yourself well.. ~~hugs and well wishes~~ Chris