Cant believe it has been 6 months already

Yes it has already been my half a year date come and gone. I cant believe it has flown by so fast. I swear it seems like last week when I was posting 5 million questions about what to expect and all. Well it has been an interesting 6 months to say the least. I have lost 144 lbs since surgery and 165 since this time last year. I have lost numerous sizes in my clothing. Have survived a death in my family, a hurricane, and most of all I learned again that it is possible to live without lights lol.(learned it the first time after hurricane elaina on the coast). But my life is going so much better since I am a loser. I cant believe how much better I get around and am able to do things. I enjoy little things like being able to go into the dressing rooms at walmart and try on clthes that actually fit and I dont have to go to only the big and tall stores to find clothes. The way I fit in a car is so wonderful. I even traded out my van for a blazer last week so I am compacting the cars even lol. and most of all I want to say THANK YOU to all my OH family and friends for all of your support before and after surgery and from here on out it has meant more to me than you all will ever know. Barry 03-14-05

Congratulations! You are doing so well These past six months have flown by for me, too. I've lost 75 lbs. and only have 35 more to go. I think they won't come off as fast, though! I would do this again in a heartbeat! Susie 235/160

Barry, That is so awesome, both about your weight loss, and surviving the hurricane and its aftermath! I thought it was funny when you talked about all the little everyday things that are so different for you because I have been thinking about the same things today. Today is my six month anniversary and I thought how much better the seat belt fit as I drove my kids to school. I thought how much better I looked in my swimsuit. I thought (with amazement) about how much energy I still had to chase my three kids around the playground tonight! I have lost 91 pounds, and it is just so surreal! I am so happy for us all that we were strong enough to make this decision and stick with all the restrictions it places on us. I may feel that my diet is restricted from what I used to eat, but it has freed me to live my life the way I really want to, and to be seen by others the way I really am. Good luck as you continue to be a loser! Annie