Hello everyone!

Well, it's been a looooong time since I've posted. I'll make no excuses, I just don't get on here except to update my profile. I looked through pages of posts and it's great to see how everyone's doing, and to see others are experiencing similar ups and downs like I have been. Congratulations to all of you on your success thus far. I can't decide how I'm feeling..lol. I feel good many days, then sluggish and absolutely no energy others. Up until the past few weeks I'd been getting all my protein and still my hair is coming out in handfulls (which I can handle.. because I know it's temporary and I had LOTS of hair : ). I'm not getting nearly enough protein right now, trying to supplement with protein drinks and bars but UGH.... the taste and SMELL is enough to make me . I have no desire to eat whatsoever, and force myself to because I know I have to. For about two weeks I was having these sharp pains in my left side, under my rib cage (in the same place every time!) that kinda scared me, doc wasn't really concerned, then I went on a google-search-frenzy finding many people experience the same thing. I still don't know what it was but I sure hope it doesn't return. When you can't figure out what's causing PAIN, you start to worry....then I got a little paranoid because the mother of one of my daughters friends died more than 6 months after her surgery from adhesions due to scar tissue. :sigh: I'm taking all of my vitamins and supplements, having a hard time drinking as much water as I should be drinking... but other than that, I'm doing great..lol : )~. Actually, I can't complain. I know if I was able to get the protein and liquids in it would make a difference in how I'm feeling... so I'm working on it. I know times like this come and go and with it pushing 4 months since my surgery, I've been told this is a time where our bodies are trying to deal with the weight loss and major changes. So....I keep working through these changes knowing these, too, shall pass. I just try to listen to my body and if it wants a nap when I get off work, it gets a nap : ). I'm amazed though, at seeing AND FEELING the transformation so far. I still can't believe that less than 4 months ago, I could barely walk without a cane, and was wearing size 26/28 and 30/32 --- now wearing size 18's and 16's. I've been updating pics in my profile. When I look at the ones at the very bottom, I can't help but cry....... Life really IS good. ~Ciao for now~

what a wonderfull life we all are going to have when we get goal wow ,you are doing great keep it up

Hello Lisa! I was just thinking of you the other day and wondering how things were going for you. I know what you mean about not posting often....life has become way too busy (but this is a GOOD thing). Glad to hear that you are doing so well. I am 26 pounds from my personal goal of 140. Weight is coming off more slowly now as I get closer to goal, but it is a wonderful thing to have come this far. I'm into size 14s and some size 12s and am able to "shop" in my closet since I kept a lot of my best clothes that didn't previously fit. Haven't had to spend tons of money on clothes for which I'm thankful. Fondest regards, Bonnie

Hey Lisa...good to see you! You are looking so wonderful! Your before/after pics make me want to cry too! Your face has thinned down so much (along with the rest of your body!) My hair is going bye-bye too....but I know it's only temporary and that's what's keeping me sane about it. Sounds like things are going pretty good for you, just the typical good days/bad days that I see others are having too. Life IS good, isn't it?! Sharon