Hey jane, when do you plan on starting?I've had success with this in the past

Hi Jill, I agree life was simpler when I was heavy..not always worrying about food and exercise but I do feel better and am definitely healthier. My family and even neighbors are proud of my dedication so I guess it al works out. So you are the Yellow rose of Texas from before? Jane

Hello, I used to post under here under a diff name.... (with a yellow rose as my avatar!!) but finally have changed/updated my profile... I had my surgery 3 years ago today. It has been a wild ride ever since. I feel pretty good, but still somewhat lost. Pre-surgery I was on a lot of medications, now I take a lot of supplements and vits.... but my cholest and acid reflux is gone.... the high BP is pretty much gone, but sometimes it goes way up. Last Fall I left my job of 18 plus years to search out a different life.... I have been doing temp work (when I can get it) and have not been able to find full time work. So that is hard. I had a tough break up in Jan of 07 and I am now 'dating as a thin person' for the first time in ages... well, let me tell you... in my 40s, its not that simple.. (but not sure it was simple in my 20s either... lol) Sometimes I think I was much happier as a heavy person. I had my fat to hide behind, and today I dont have as much guts as I used to have. Or maybe that is just my age! eek. I dont always post here, but I lurk. I find you all to be such a great support and inspiring. I have gotten as low as 20.1 BMI and now I am at 22.3 Ithink? It says I am 'normal' lol... me? normal!!? Anyway.... I still USE food for the wrong reasons, and I still dont like my body at the lowest weight... lol. i have had so many wonderful days though... So all we we can do is keep moving on. For the next year of 'recovery' I hope to find love in my heart and a job... I am involved with someone but I want it to be FULL TIME!! and a FULL TIME job too... and I would looooove a baby, but that might really be pushing it... lol hugs, J.

I been looking for you!!!!!! I had questions after your last update. Thanks to you, and all who have replied with such kind words. Much Appreciated

Congratulations to you! Thank you so much for your HONEST anniversary blog. You have accomplished so much, running, did you ever think you would say that you can run with your son. The life we got back is wonderful, I was heavy as a child so I never ran. But I find myself now running, riding bikes and going to the gym. Things I never dreamed of. Don't be down on yourself, you accomplished ALOT. The drinking I can relate too, I too noticed that things were going in that direction, I too have a family history of addictions, I was able to pull myself back -- my doctor had warned me of this and it stayed in the back of my head at all times. Be proud of the new you and enjoy!