Well... Look What The Cat Dragged In!

I jumped on OH this morning for the first time in a long while and decided to pop on over to the Jan '06 board to check up on all my Surgery Brothers & Sisters. And... to my surprise, I found this place still fairly active... with a few faces that haven't been seen 'round these parts lately! So, I just felt the need to chime in and add one more "once-familiar face" to the party. My life is so much different than it had been when we all started this journey. As a consequence, I've been really been concentrating on not living life as an "Ex-Obese" person... but, as just a plain ol' fit & healthy individual. Unfortunately, In some ways, I feel that spending more and more time away from OH and the WLS community as a whole helps me accomplish just that. I realize that it's not the case for most... but, thankfully, my WLS journey has been 99.9% positive with no real issues of any kind... be it mental, physical, realtionship, maitaining at below goal weight, etc. It's not bragging, but since I don't have a true point of reference, it makes it hard for me to really pipe up with much support or advise for anyone going though some WLS related troubles. (Does that make any sense?) Don't get me wrong... The support that I received here in the beginning was invaluable and I will always be grateful to all of you for that. I still come back now and again to get a little glimpse into all or your post-wls lives and experiences... I may not be around to express it, but you all mean a great deal to me, and I wish nothing but the best for each of you. Continued happiness and success... Be Well, A.J.

Hey AJ, Good to hear from you. I agree that it's important to move out of the post WLS mindset and into a 'i am a healthy person mindset'. Congrats on your accomplishments! And lots of us hang out here for hte good company so stop by and say HI more often. Be well. Tiffany

A.J...... That is awesome that you have had such a positive experience with this surgery. You look awesome and should be so proud. Support is inmeasureable here! I am so happy things are going so well for you.... Come and visit as often as you want! Hugs, Chris

AJ, So glad you are fit and healthy what an awesome gift for your child.......... HAVE A GREAT WEEK TORI

Hey AJ!!! Nice to hear that you are doing fine!!! My best wishes for you buddy!!! Alejandro from Guadalajara Mexico

Thanks for stopping in! Congrats on your success. April

Hey A.J. It's good to see you're having such a positive outlook. I feel the same way as you. Though I'm not below or even at my personal goal. I havehad a very positive experience the surgery and no mental health issues or any other issues as far as that goes. I come here more for the friendships that were formed than for the weight loss issues. Drop in more often just to say hello Hugs, Anna

Hey AJ, Nice to hear that you are doing so well and glad you stopped by. Yep we are still here. It's been kind of slow the past few months but lately it's been rockin again. Don't know why, but it's nice to see some old familiar faces again. Stay well, Ronna