Six years ago!

Six years ago today I had my surgery. I felt wonderful for three years, and the last three years I've slowly gained back all but ten pounds. So I do not have a happy ending to my story!  Do I sound depressed? Well, I am. Happy anniversary to all the Marchers that have done so good.

I wish I had the answer for you that you need.

I can say that your story hasn't ended. It is an on going story that you can control.

so i'm not going to say congratulations...yet....because i know you can do it Judy. You had a fire in you 6 years ago that hasn't gone out. that fire is still burning.

Its just finding that right fuel to get your flame high and bright again.

Judy you have helped all of us so much over the past years. Now its time to help yourself.

If there is anything I can say or do to help I will.

So turn the page and lets see where this story is going to go!

Judy, I love Pam's reply to your post - and in fact, this is true about life, not just our surgeries. The story ends when we decide it ends. That's called giving up, plain and simple. When you quit, you close the book. No one can do that for you. Keep writing your story, Judy. I've told you so many times to find out what's going on - to stop treating your body as if you lost weight through Jenny Craig or Weigh****chers or NutraSystem - those DIETS do not alter your anatomy. You must consider your changed anatomy as you try to understand what's going on and what you need to do. Instead, you are treating your body as if you have lost weight "normally" and have likewise gained the weight back "normally" - Judy, stop complaining. Stop feeling bad about your cir****tances. DO something. Believe me, I know where you're at and what you're feeling. But I REFUSE to close my book - not in this lifetime. Pick it up and get going, my dear, dear friend. Maureen

Pam and Maureen, Thank you both so much. I know I have to fight this battle the rest of my life and I just needed for y'all to tell me one more time, "not to give up".   I love y'all and I will post again and tell y'all I'm doing better.