To My Friends

I miss our Board. I just had to tell you that. And I won't dwell on any of it except I just needed to let you all know that I miss your energy, your humor, your passion, your dedication to what we've all meant to each other for five years .  Sunday marks the 1st day of our Five Year Anniversary month. My heart is full of emotion and my mind is full of memories of those very early days, all those wonderful, wonderful people!!! I don't know how many of them still lurk but if you're out there, please know this - you have occupied a space in my heart for the last five years of my life, and because of you, in that space has dwelled a wealth of courage and strength and wisdom that has kept me going. You've kept me going. But now I'm realizing that if I am to continue to be successful in maintaining my level of health, fitness, strength - it's about me and my body. Nobody else can take it away from me; nobody else is responsible for it, just me. So I'm taking it on as my own. I don't know what the next five years holds for me ... but I just wanted to say thank you all so much for being such an important part of my journey. Thank you. Maureen

Ya Know what Reenie you are right on with this!That is why I found the over 50 board
this week as well. This has become too quiet. I am sure it will come back around we have been through this before.
You are also right about it being OUR part in getting this to work. I have found with
talking to this new Doc, I got complacent and that is one os those first things my original
WLS Doc told us (Now retired) don't get complacent. I know I have & that is changing
as we speak. If I want to get the rest of this regain off & then some, I HAVE TO DO IT, no one else. That is why I am back to walking & eating better.
I think this new Doc of mine will finally set me up with a nutrtionist to help with some
of the Diabetis questions I have about eating certain foods. I just hope I can find one that knows anything about WLS folks. Not likely, but hoping here!!
Happy 5 year soon!! Can you believe it was 5 yrs ago already.
Marilyn C (Bearlady)

This sounds like good by!! I can't tell you how sad this makes me!! On the worse days of my life I have come here for encouragement. I know y'all can't do this for me but , it sure did help to cry on your shoulder. People in the real world don't have clue what we go through. So, my friend, good luck on whatever path you take. Love ya, Judy

Not goodbye, Judy, just speaking from my heart. You have done so well! This Board continues to be about support and you have been so supportive and encouraging and I am so proud of your grit and determination to never give up! Love you back, Maureen

for you Maureen......and everyone!!!

 FOR YOU MAUREER YOU ARE OUR INSPIRATION IN THIS BOARD. EVERYTIME I COME IN I'M LOOKING FOR YOUR POSTINGS . THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE FOR US , FOR GIVING US YOUR SUPPORT EVERYTIME.  I'M STUCK IN THE SAME WEIGHT BUT I'M NOT GOING TO FIGHT NO MORE. I'M GOING TO SEE NOT TO GO UP NO MORE . TAKE CARE LOVE YOU , IVETTE.