OK Now we move into the next phase ..

Well it is June .. June already .. and here we are on year out for all of us .. So how does it feel ? Did you ever think we would make it here ! I know we are all busy with getting on with our lives .. but let's not forget where we have been ... and where we have to go ... So many new things to come .. some of us are pushing hard to get to goal .. remember you still have plenty of time to do this .. just follow the pouch rules and stay positive .. Some of you are at the maintence stage now .. just keep it all real and remember the rules .. now is the time to really start working on firming up those muscles !! I have come so far but have far to go ... I love my new life .. and look forward to the years to come .. thanks to my surgery and to my new lifestyle .. Love you all ... Natalie

I love your phrase "I have come so far but have far to go". I think this is true in any part of a journey in life. I have come a LONG way from where I was a year ago - and I have a great deal to go to get where I want to be from finishing my weight loss to getting skin removed then the healing after. I'm MUCH happier with life now. I can actually live it. I have to remember everyday that this was a choice and I have to continue to make healthy choices in my life!!! You've done a fabulous job with your weight loss.....keep up the results!!! Much Dee Dee

Congrats Nat!!! You have done a wonderful job. You look marvelous~~~ You are a true inspiration. I know you will stay strong and accomplish anything you take on. You are my hero. Hugs to ya, April

Well said Nat. Looks like you have done a fantastic job this past year. I'm doing good with my wls. My problem is that I have a bad heart and have been pretty much bed ridden since January and can't exercise. Needless to say this has slowed me down some. I am however very happy with how far I've come. My higest weight was 247, day of surgery was 209.5 and I'm currently at 145. No complaints here at all. My goal is 130 and I'm actually beginning to think I can make it. Although I don't post on this board that much, it has been a tremendous support to me. It's been great to follow the May babes and know that so many others have been going through the same things at the same times. Thank you all. I hope we continue to keep this board active. I'll try harder to be more "socialble". It's been a wild ride, but I'd do it again tomorrow in a heartbeat. I love my new life. Maggie

Ditto to all of the replys, yes it has been the most exciting year and I am looking to many more thanks to the surgeryMarcia

Hi Natalie! This has been a wonderful year! I never dreamed I'd surpass my goal by my one year anniversary. I can see so many changes in the way I live now. My health is better, my appearance has improved, and my personality isn't hiding anymore. I know keeping the weight off will be something I have to work at, every day of my life but at least I have the tool now, that will give me that opportunity. Cheri