Why???

If you are struggling, take a moment to remember why you chose to have WLS. It is too easy to get bogged down in the struggle of it all and not focus on why we are doing this. Here's my list - to deal with my weight related health issues - done to be able to bend over and still breath - done to be able to run around with my daughter - getting there (some of the time hee hee) to be able to buy clothes from regular stores - done to be able to walk upstairs without being out of breath - done to be able to sit on the floor and get up again to be able to sit where I like and not worry about the strength of the chair to be able to squeeze through - sometimes! There are many many many more, but these will do for now. I eat when I'm down. I need to find ways of dealing with those times without eating food. I am going to try to look at my list instead of eating.

thats a very good reminder.... I was thinking of that when I shopped in a regular store getting cute clothes sat in a seat on the plane and had plenty of room saw a show and fit in the seat!(they are very small......) as well as walked all over New York and did not get winded! had a guy tell my d/h how great I looked... thanks Ruth I needed this

It's good to remember isnt' it. I certainly needed it too. Did you meet up with Andi? Did you guys have a great time?

No, Andi could not make it. I did chat for a little bit with her on the phone. I still had a great time. I have NEVER been able to walk up and down time square and New York with out being worn down and needing many breaks. this time I walked so far and did not even know it. I looked up and was like wow...LOL Thanks for asking Ruth

(((((((((((Jeanie Beanie)))))))))))))))) we WILL meet up eventually,. you mark my words on that honey! You sound so freakin cute and fun i can't wait till we meet. Hugs, ANDI

it was fun chatting, even if only for a few. I will be in NJ sometime before easter(a week or two before) (my son's spring break) and will be there for a week. So perhaps then... I will know better later.

Let's make Jersey a definite and not just a possibility. If you give me the dates I will pen you into my planner, find a sitter and spend the day with you (and your family if you'd like) we could go to the mall, the beach, the casinos, you name it and we'll be there. I really want to make this happen. Hugs, ANDI

there's this one lady i see on the main board. her signature says.... Nothing taste as thin feels.. I try and remember that when I see something I know I shouldnt have.