Two Year Anniversary

I am a little late, but better late then never, lol. I have lost 140 pounds since my surgery date April 24, 2006. I had some health problems last Aug, with my heart and have gained 30 pounds back. But that is okay, cause I am now trying to get back on track and lose the 30 plus more. I havent reached my goal, in fact I am still about 70 lbs from it. I am not sweating it yet, though. I had a Panniculectomy April 7, 2008. I am still recovering from that. It wasnt too bad, not like I thought it would be. I still havent lost all the weight from that yet. I still have a long road ahead of me, but I am doing so much better than I was two years ago. I wont trade the surgery for anything. Thanks everyone for being my friend and mentor. Without this board I would have been lost the past 2 yrs. Your April buddy, Kathleen

Kathleen, it is good to hear how you are doing. I hope your heart problem is under control. You are as you know so much better off with your weight loss even though you have not met your goal. You have done very well and I am sure you will get back on track. If you want, join a group of us on the weight loss graduates board and check in with the accountability thread each day to monitor food intake and nutrition it might help you some. Also you will see that you are not alone. Many of us have not gotten to goal. Being more healthy though should be our goal, not a specific weight per say. HAPPY 2ND surgiversary! Sher

hello my surgery buddie ,happy 2 years we all have come so far ,keep it up you will make it to goal soon it is hard to get the last few off ,

Kathleen You have been such a big support to me and so many others on this board and other boards as well. YOU WILL make any goal you set out to make.....You are a huge inspiration to many people. I personally thank you with all of my heart

Hello Kathleen and other 2yr anniversary buddies. Sorry about your heart problems but I know you will press in and be able to achieve what you desire. I may even check out the Graduates site...if I can find it. I have been struggling with left arm pain and had numerous tests and all came back negative. Goiing to Colorado for vacation soon and am so excited. DD has not seen me since I was 5 months out! She will flip for sure. Take care Kathleen. Joan M