I attended the obesity help conference this weekend and learned a lot about my journey. I think the most important thing I learned was that I have reached my goal and that I need to relax now and take care of being healthy rather than dropping the last 2 pounds that would make my bmi say I am normal. I took a bmr profile and discovered I am well within the normal range and then I met with Laurlyn Bellamy for a free one on one coaching. She allowed me to realize that most of my adult life has been dieting or just getting off a diet or just beginning a diet. Now that I am a size 8 (my goal) I need to relax and live in the moment of being and keeping healthy. This was a true enlightenment for me. Lauralyn likened my obsession of worrying about those last 2 pounds, that would make my bmi say normal, to empty nest syndrome. That if I didn't have that 2 pounds to obsess on then what would I do with myself. In order to prevent self sabbatoge (sp?) I now I need to enjoy this wonderful new figure and improved health. Oh and let me say this out loud...I'M AT GOAL!

Happy re-birthday to you too!!!!! Teri

I can't believe the awesome year that I have. I am down 135 pounds and I feel great. I have made so many new friends on this website and I thank all of you May babies for your help and support. I know I don't post that much but my job does not permit it. Happy re-birthday to all of you and keep up the good work!!! Hugs, Christine 307/172/150

One year ago today.......my life changed for the better and continues to change...... I no longer take any of my medications for high blood pressure, acide reflux. I can run up the stairs without being winded or my knees hurting! I now work out at least 3 times a week and actually enjoy it!!! I have gone down 6 sizes in my clothes, I have lost a total of 102 pounds. I know that I will be around a long, long time to enjoy my 3 kids and my 2 grandkids! Thank you to my wonderful surgeon and his staff for helping me on my WLS journey. Teri

Julie I was unable to read the email you sent me. We installed a spam blocker on the computer and it sometimes deletes things I want to read but doesn't give me a chance. I saw that you sent something then it was gone. If you could reply in a post that would work for me. Hope you're feeling good today. Melissa