I'm celebrating because I'm celebrating my second anniversary of the best thing I ever did for my health -- the lap band surgery in Tijuana, Mexico with the Obesity Goodbye group -- and I've lost 120 lbs. never to regain it. I went from a tight size 28 to a size 14 with about 40 more lbs. to go. I read an article yesterday and saw a TV news story from the American Medical Association (AMA) about a study conducted that proved that 73% of all Type 2 diabetes was reversed (no more medications) with weight loss surgery. This made me so happy, because I was on my way down that horrible road, along with hormonal, thyroid, sleeping problems and acid reflux! I can say today I take no meds other than a multi-vitamin. I'm so happy I could just shout!!!

I miss you too my friend!! I hope you've been behaving yourself! LOL Last year at this time was one of the best days of my life meeting you and Angela that day was wonderful. Then meeting all the others was just a great way to continue this journey. I hope that I'll be able to make in Aug. I have put out some applications for jobs..so we'll have to see what happens. HUGS my Friend! Anna

Wake up and smell the coffee! I miss you! ONE YEAR AGO YESTERDAY....I MET YOU! Congrats on your rebirth! Hope your week was special! HUGS AND COME AROUND MORE OFTEN! CHRIS

Hello everyone! I have not been posting, (only lurking) and I feel like I need to get in touch with all of you Jan 06 folks. It has been 2 years sense my surgery and I find it hard to explain the ups and downs of the past 2 years. The ups have been much more prevalent, the fact that my cholesterol and blood pressure is now at normal (low) levels is amazing in itself! I also have the energy to work out and I feel good about going shopping! My feet, hips legs, and ankles do not hurt anymore, and my carpel tunnel doesn't flair up either! I feel good... no, wait a minute... Physically, I feel great! Now for the down side.... I cant get my head to connect with my body. I cant seem to see the real me in the mirror. I still see the old me. Now, I know that I have lost 100 pounds..... I know that I am down from a size 24-26 to a size 8-10, but I cant seem to get over the fact that I had hoped to loose more. I know I sound CRAZY (I am currently working on it ) but after 2 years, you would think that I would be SO OVER it, but I cant get the "old me thoughts" out of my head. With all that said, I would do it over again in a NY minute. It has not been easy, it continues to be a challenge for me. My whole life style has changed, and at times that is so difficult. Like for example... when my whole family wants to go out and get ice cream and I feel so angry at the fact that I cant have any.... or when my husband or boys want to go to the local hot dog joint for dogs and fries and there is NOTHING on the menu that I can order that is even remotely healthy.... But, I get through those days... I just have to stay VERY focused. It is nice to know that I have friends who are going through some of the same issues that I am, and if I need to all I have to do is go on line and find you all! Happy Saturday everyone!!! Cathy

I changed my life for the better. I want thank all of you for being here throughout my journey for all the support each and everyone of you have given me. Thank You!! Anna