Anniv- a little early!

Hi Gang I am a couple day early as I am not sure I will have time on Wednesday to post. Good Morning to all my March friends, it is now my turn to throw out some words regarding the 2 yr b-day. ( most likely won't nearly compare to Connie's). 2 years ago I was willing to die to have this surgery I was 360# & taking 10 different Meds for Type II Diabetis, High Blood Pressure, Sleep Apnea, Depression, Back problems, had knee surgery which would probably have had to be re-done if not for the loss of 135 lbs over the last 2 yrs. I am no longer taking any of those Meds accept Vitamins & Anti-depressants. (hopefully I won't need those much longer) The first 1 1/2 yrs went very well & the weight just fell off, than as most of you no that Honeymoon period set in & it became work. O.K If my personal life had not turned to S@#$, I probably would have worked at the rest & would not be fighting weight gain at this point. Yes I have recently put back on about 20 pounds & & currently working to lose those, as well as getting to my original goal. As most of you no 40 some day ago my life was turned upside down by being stupid (enough said on that). I have dealt with it, & been forgiven & am moving onward & upward from that. Recently left a 7 year relationship with the (drunk) boyfriend & moved into a apartment by myself. Been working at a new job for a week now & have also lost 6 pounds in the last week. So, as the saying goes. Everything happens for a Reason & Now thing are looking a hole lot better than they did a month ago. My attitude is better & the weight is going on the down side for the first time in a long time. I have a much better relationship with God, than ever before & appartantly that is what I needed & did not no it. I am Grateful for my weight loss thus far as I would not have been able to do this move by myself, upstairs, still weighing 360 #. I am healthier than I have ever been & plan to conquer the deamons & win the battle & will get to my goal weight within the next few months. Can you tell I have turned on the Determination back on again. That was for sure lost for awhile. Anyway, I would not have accomplished what I have without all of you. This board was most of my support as I have very little at home. You have all turned out to be very good friends & family through the good & the ugly stuff. I sure hope we stick together for years to come & keep laughing with each other. That is still the best policy. Love to you all & Thanks again for being here for the past 2 years. I plan to be around, so I hope you guys do too!! ( sorry this got so long winded) Marilyn, the Bearlady

god has a strange way of showing us what he wants sometimes huh? your blessed and so are we with your support. good luck and god bless you with your continues fantastic success! pam

Marilyn, I'm so proud of your strength through everything and how well you're doing. Happy Anniversary to you! Hugs, Connie

Thanks Pam & Connie, I wish I was as strong as it sounds on paper. I am really not. I miss my Dogs terribly & found out yesterday I have to find somewhere else for them to live. I thought they would be safe & well taken care of ,where they are & found out that isn't the case. So not only do I miss them, now I have to find someone that will take them & House them for about 3 or 4 months till I can move again where I can have them again. I can't help it they are my kids & it really sucks. I am trying to hang in there, but, it gets harder all the time. LOL Marilyn, the Bearlady

Marilyn, If you don't know someone who can take them, try contacting the Humane Society and ask if they know of someone who does foster care for pets. I know down here we have several organizations that do foster care for the pets of people who are having a tough time. They don't keep the animals permanently, but care for them until you can get back on your feet. This will work out just like everything else has. Hugs, Connie