Anna? RobinNJ?

Hey! I have not seen posts from my girls lately...anyone know if they are ok? Really concerned about Robin because I sent her a message a couple weeks ago and have not heard from her. I miss our old gang! Love and hugs, Jersey Mom

Was wondering about them too. Also haven't seen any posts from them lately

MMHM I hope Robin is feeling ok.... Tori

Hi Jersey, Anna is in Ohio visiting her family...I have not heard from Robin though. Hope all is well! Hugs Chris

Hello all, Thanks you so much for inquiring after me. I'm sorry to have been absent from the board. I've been really depressed these last few weeks and I don't have any real good reason why. The kids are good, healthy and happy. Steven started Sax lessons and is graduating from elementary school in 2 weeks. Middle school begins in September. Hannah is finishing 9th grade and is on honor roll every marking period. She has a Mother's-helper job for the summer until we leave for camp in mid July. Hubby is doing OK despite work issues. Nothing major happening there, just SOS. I'm still waiting to hear from the liver specialist about the status of my PBC. I have some concerns about starting the medicine that is usually prescribed because it causes weight gain in many people. My weight has been stable at 165-170 #s for the last 4 months or so. I'm not happy with what I see in the mirror. I'm not TAUT or LUSH as I was when I was fat. I'm saggy and droopy in all the WRONG places. By BMI standards I'm still obese, even after 150# weight loss. I need new coping mechanisms. I still want to chew to relieve stress, mostly chocolate or salty stuff like popcorn. I still don't like the gym but go at least 4 days a week. Even though I don't like it I miss it when I don't go. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME? WHY CAN I NOT ENJOY MY LIFE? RobinNJ

{{{{ROBIN}}}} You do not know how happy I am to hear from you! Listen, Lady...you worked your butt off to lose this weight and then, what should have been a blissful time celebrating that loss was severely tempered by your liver problems. There is NOTHING wrong with you feeling down about that! I would be shocked if you DIDN'T feel down about that... And you are not alone with how you feel about yourself, either...or how you are coping. Many of us lately have been having similar issues. Before I started the B2B this week, I was on a diet of Triscuits, graham crackers, chocolate and pretzels! It just happens. And I am not thrilled with the Shar-pei I see in the mirror, either. It would be SO MUCH nicer if we lost all this weight and our skin just snapped into shape. Alas, that almost never happens. You have achieved SO much...150-lb loss is incredible! I know you will get back to the basics and take control over the situation. But, for now, you are allowed to feel a little down about your diagnosis. If there is ANYTHING I can do, please let me know! I have really missed you here and am SO relieved that you posted today. Please don't go away again! All my love, Jersey Mom

Robin, I must be getting old because I swear you wrote Steven is starting "sex" lessons! I had to re-read it! On another note: I second everything Jersey Mom wrote. We are all having body image issues. I think they should hand out an iron to every one who has this surgery...It might help me with all the wrinkles in my skin..... We understand you feeling down and it is normal....EVEN I am down and I REALLY DO NOT have an excuse. Sending hugs and letting you know we are thinking of you.......Chris