Strange thoughts this morning...

I'm just going to ramble for a second, if you don't mind (yeah, like I NEVER ramble...) I have my one year checkup today... I've been thinking all morning about the first time I walked into that office. The Bari Center at St Vs is phenomenal. I feel like I'm going home. I thought alot, as I was getting dressed this morning, about the people who will be there just starting their journey... I remember clearly what it was like to be in their shoes and see these normal-sized women, who looked so happy and healthy, come in and sit down in the waiting room. They all inspired me so much. I've also been thinking about what Kathy said about us fading away. I've felt it a little too, but am resisting it. I think about you guys often, you are my family and I'm so thankful to have found you. I'm really looking forward to meeting up with some of you in person in a few weeks. I'm more excited about that than the conference itself. I just feel like we have such a bond, we've been through so much together. And like family, sometimes we might go a while without hearing from each other, but when we do, it's like there was never an absence. We've all grown and changed so much this year, it's amazing... Now that we're a year out, the newness, for many, is wearing off. We're moving towards maintaining instead of losing. We're worried about gaining instead of maximizing the "window of opportunity," we're getting comfortable in our new bodies. Some of us are still working towards goal and doing so phenomenally! Some of us have battled some difficulties along the way but are still so wonderfully positive about the experience - that truly shows what kind of a person you are, to get up, everyday, and spread love and support even though you don't feel the greatest... Like I said, I'm just rambling... Feeling a little philosophical this morning, for some reason. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

Philosophize, wax poetical, ramble on as often as you want, Becky! Miss ya round these parts. Kathy

Thank you for putting words to the thoughts that many of us are experiencing these days. The past year has passed by so quickly, the changes and challenges are often hard to describe, but we all can relate to your "ramblings"! Hope your check-up goes fabulously!

Thanks so much for still being here...all of you. It's like getting a hug every time I log on to the Maysters forum.... ~Julie~

Ditto! Kathy

Nice post Becky! Yesterday, I was in a class with a woman who had weight loss surgery 2 years ago. One year ago, when I had mine, she was riding high on the "honeymoon" period of her WLS. She looked great. Now, she has put back on about 20 lbs (I think). She seems slightly resentful of me and where I am. She refused to exercise. Says she "hates to sweat." I don't know, but, I really think we have to exercise to keep this working. Big Hugs to all you Maysters and continued success!!!! Lori 384/236/199

Lori, I keep seeing your numbers going down. That's just terrific. You're right about the exercise. {sigh} Much as I hate to comtemplate it, it must be a part of my life for the remainder of this life. That is, of course, *if* I want to keep any/all of this weight off. I wish I could be at the summer OH get-together. Nevermore, Eileen