We are almost 2 years out

I see that most of us have moved on to life. Lurking mostly, posting periodically... We are almost 2 years post surg now... time sure does march on. Are you at goal???? Are you living life???? Are you loving life??? To answer my own question... Am I at a number goal...nope.... still weigh between 165-168, Doctors goal was 160, mine was 150.... So officially, never got there..... but the journey has been awesome... Im wearing the clothing I want.... a size 8, in most things.... and attractng attention, which I love... Am I living life.... most days.... am I loving life... DEFINITELY.... I try to enjoy each day. I realize life is way to short to be unhappy, so if I have an unhappy situation that I can control... I change it. Ive been told I am a motivation to people, and I like that feeling..... I have wonderful girls who keep me busy, I have a wonderful husband... when I see him..lol... Now if I only had the downpayment for a house... but I digress...lol Talk to me Maysters.... and if you ever get near New Hampshire.... get in touch with me.... Free hugs here.!!! Karen

Hi Karen, I am one of the lurkers, and don't post very much at all. I am so busy with life, work, kids, etc... I guess that is a good thing. I cannot believe that is has been 2 years since my surgery. That just blows me away. It was once such a life consuming venture, and now it is just my life. It is so strange. The strangest thing was moving to a new town, where nobody knew me before my surgery. Even my daughter's boyfriend had no idea. Just a couple days ago he was looking through a photo album and my step-daugher said "that's Deanna" and he said 'WHAT???? THAT IS DEANNA?????" I could tell he was super shocked at the prior ME. I felt good, but also it made me so sad, that someone would still react to the fat me that way. It is still me. I get sad for her - for me. I know it is strange. So to answer your questions: Are you at goal???? Nope, I'm still about 30 lbs from goal, but I'm content and happy where I am. Are you living life???? YES. I am living a NORMAL life. Running in the park with the kids, riding roller coasters, etc.... Still having self image issues with the hanging skin on the arms, but that is my only problem to deal with. Are you loving life??? YES. I am so grateful for this surgery, even with the complications, I would do it again in a heartbeat. Take care everyone! Deanna

Karen, Hi! Google "Genesis Foundation"...I think you will find you can get help on your downpayment, we did and it was easy. Good Luck, we are suppose to be closing on our first house Monday! Hope everyone is doing well, I lurk weekly!!

Has it only been 2 yrs, seems like a lifetime ago. I am at goal, maintaining between 150-155. I am living life as a stay at home mom, TTC again for a second child. I love that I have a life now!! Candy 263/150

Hey Maysters: No I am not at a number goal, and sometimes that really makes me feel some kind of way, but when I look at my life, and my health...Hell yeah I'm at goal. Realistically I have about 25 pounds to lose. I too am wearing the clothing that I want, I am a solid 10 and luving it. I have never lived life more than in these past 2 years. Countless vacations, new friends, and a new attitude, not to mention inspiration to at least 3 others. And yes I love my life, greatful for each and every day!

I'm at goal....yah! However, I think I would be happy even if I wasn't. I'm living and loving life. As a mom of four gorgeous kids, I feel that I'm more involved with them now. I would do this over in a heartbeat, complications included. I still struggle some days, but hey, everybody has struggles, right? I'm healthier and more in tune with my body now more than ever. What a ride it has been! Heather