Where is everyone??????

Here it is our anniversary month and hardly any one is posting. What's happening? Where is everyone? Are you elated about your accomplishments the last 2 years? Are you feeling just OK? Are you feeling low? Come on, we are all here to help celeberate, support, and hug each other in our journeys. Speak up, let us know you are here too. Let us know how you are doing. Hugs, Mary

Good Morning Mary I am here, really busy these days with work.. I have started doing my childhood dream of learning ballet, talk about fun!!! now that im small enough to balance on my toes. and I am preparing for the kayaking season. I am looking foward to spening a lot of time outside this year, camping, swimming and kayaking. It is so nice to be able to fit into a kayak again, a resturant chair and also rollercoaster seats!. plus so much more. I am extreamly gratefull for this surgery and all it has given me. I am grateful for this site and everyone on it. I know when I post in a moment of despiration someone will always get back to me. I rely on you guys and Thank you for everything you have done for me. Today is my two year anniversary. And life is really just beginning.. So I am here, and I read.. and every so often I post, but it is also nice to know that we are all living ( I hope) such busy and wonderful lives that we really dont have the time to sit on our butts in front of a computer 24/7 anymore. I love ya everyone here! Lee

Lee, Happy 2nd Anniversary!!!!! Oh my gosh, ballet, kayaking ..... WOW. How AWESOME is all of that. I agree, less time on the computer, more time outside living life. I know many read the boards often, so was trying to encourage more posting to keep this board active. Have a great weekend, whatever you do. Hugs, Mary

You too, I hope it is a beautiful fine weekend that is not too cold. xoxox

I'm here. I think we tried a few weeks ago to get things going on this board, but I don't think anybody was too interested in my walking each day. I'm still at it though! I am truly thankful that I had my RNY 2 years ago. I would like to lose another 25 pounds, but am content where I am. I remember thinking before the surgery that I just wanted to be healthy... and here I am. It seems like I can eat so much now. For example, lunch today was about 1 1/2 cups of homemade taco soup. To think not even one year ago, I probably couldn't have held over 3/4 of a cup. That scares me, but I think its the norm. I miss everyone also!!! I've been thinking of Denise often in the last few weeks, wondering how she's feeling and if she's gone into labor yet. I think about Paula... we haven't heard from her in eons! I hope and pray she's okay. I also wonder about Julia... not to mention many others that used to post here. I guess everyone has moved on.... Its ALWAYS good to hear from you Mary! And I always enjoy Lee's posts! BTW Lee, I think if I tried to do some of the stuff you're probably doing in ballet, you'd have to rush me to the hospital to get my legs straightened back out! LOL Hugs back, Wanda

Wanda, I'm thankful for my surgery too. It has opened up a whole new world for me about what I can do. First time in my life that I have felt like I'm normal ... had always been overweight. Now altho still overweight, I don't feel like I stand out in the crowd. Such a great feeling. I agree, it is very common to be able to eat more now. Just remember it is still far less than most people and definitely far less than before surgery. We went to Olive Garden today for soup. It was so good. I don't do soup a lot, but once in a while is great. Mary

Hi everyone. I'm here. Yesterday (16th) was my anniversary and it went by without me even thinking about it. I just now looked at the date and here it is. Wow. My mind is elsewhere these days. My husband and I are going to be parents again. My c-section is scheduled for this Wednesday, the 22nd...please think of us and say a prayer if you can spare one. My daughter is excited and anxious and scared at the same time. I'm sure she will be a wonderful big sister. I am ready to get back in shape after the baby is born. I've gained 17 pounds with this pregnancy and am not showing all that much...you can tell I'm pregnant, just not 39 weeks. I went to the OB's office this afternoon and women just 7 months pregnant look more pregnant than me. He's got lots of room to hide, I guess. I wonder too, Mary...why is everything so quiet here? I guess no news is good news. I wonder about you and Lee and Wanda and Joanne and Katherine and Carolyn and Linn and everyone else at different times. I wonder how Noelle is doing. Cold and Windy here today after two 50 degree days. hugs and more hugs, Denise

Denise, You will be in our thoughts and prayers this week. I just know you will do GREAT and bounce right back. How exciting and wonderful for you. Our neighbors are brand new parents too. Their baby was born in December and it is their first. Babies bring such love into a home and so many smiles. Happy 2nd anniversary to you too. We are hoping for rain here. We haven't had any for months and need it badly. Not sure what we will do this weekend, but are having company on Sunday which is very nice. Wishing you the best. Mary

Denise, I'll be thinking of you and your familyon the 22nd, and I always have a spare prayer! Take care......Wanda