Merry Christmas April Pal's!!!

WOW....where were we last Christmas? Probably working on approval's or just miserable in our own body's. I challenge you all to reflect back on that and see where you are today and how much happier you are. I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas and may all of your dreams come true in the New Year. I bet we will all be at goal before long!!! Gina

Gina, Last year I was very discoraged because I had just started looking into this journey. Was coming across alot of road blocks. This year I am so happy. I have lost 112 lbs. Have went from a size 32 to 20 and can do so much more. I am a leader of a support group and have had so many wow moments over the year. What am I looking forward to this next year? I am going to have a T/T in May. I want to lose another 50 lbs. I would love to be a size 14. I am joining a jazzercise class on Tuesday.This summer I will ride a bike with my grandchildren and swim, swim,swim. Last summer I couldn't swim do this due to an open wound. I will make it up to my grandkids this summer. My new years resolution is to do things I really want to do for myself. We all should do stuff for ourselves . If all is like me , we always do for others before ourselves. Hope all has a nice holiday and has learned you can try something food wise in moderation. All the temptations will be over soon. See all lighter. Joanne

Merry Christmas Gina, Last Christmas I was hiding from cameras miserable in my own body, and wishing for freedom from my weight or death. It was the most miserable I had ever been in my life. I'm so greatful for this new lease on life, and everyone who had a hand in aiding me in it. Last Christmas i was at 340lbs (not my biggest), and miserable. this year i'm 213lbs and still losing only 14lbs from my personal goal, and i'm adjusting to the changes in my life. I'm so thrilled for all of us April babies I remember in March when we were all so scared of what the future would hold once we had our surgeries, and look at us we're all so beautiful, and healthier now!!! I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and the excitement of the new year. For most of us it will be the best new year of our lives a new year and a new us!!! love, kriss 353/213/199

Thanks Gina, for keeping us all in check! A year ago December 15th my papers were submitted to Medicaid. I was waiting on pins and needles until March 14th that is when I heard from my surgeon's office that I was approve. All I remember at Christmas last year that I got cards from everyone saying how the NEXT year was going to be So GREAT for me and as I look back today! Oh you bet it has been! There has been the Ups and Downs but I would do it again in a Heart Beat! When I first started this research on WLS back in October of 2004 I was at 560 lbs. the week before surgery I was at I was at 536lbs. Today I am at 368 lbs! Take a peek at my post I posted today about my 8 monthes update. I feel so awesome that I have all you here at OH.com for support. I have to say enough is enough and concentrate on me for awhile. Thank all Once again for the support and Hope you all Have a Happy Holiday's and New Year! Tom P.S. By the way Gina nice update picture.