Let's Brag

Hey Mandy When did this man slip in??? First we've heard of him...come on spill the beans, we want the low down on him. hee hee. Is he good enough for you?? Your friends are looking out for you, you know.

About 6 weeks ago Ruth . He is WONDERFUL. He was going through a divorce and had started coming back to my church. So I've technically known him/his family all my life. He's 11 years older than me so years ago when he was coming nothing would have happened. He is a great guy who had to go through a nasty marriage. I'm the happiest I can ever remember being. The greatest part is my self-image issues are not as bad as I thought they would be. I still have them, but hearing that I'm beautiful and pretty from such a handsome man really helps that issue (lol). Another great thing is that he knows all about my surgery. He makes sure I follow my rules (protein first and no fluids until 60 minutes after I eat). At 26 years old I had all but given up on finding a great man.....I guess some things are worth waiting for. Thanks for 'looking out for me'! Mandy

I am so pleased for you Mandy. There is a time for everything and often we are not aware of it, even afterwards. I didn't start dating my man until I was 27 - my first boyfriend - I'd definitely given up on anyting happening. But here I am, 15 years later and married for 13 of those years to him. He is a wonderful man and well worth the wait. Sounds like you both weren't ready for each other until now - how great is that. Keep us posted ----- maybe we'll have a Maybies 06 wedding/reunion hee hee (no pressure for you there then!!!) (Just kidding) Blessings to you both

this was a great idea before I was 283, BMI of 47 extremely obese now I am 149, BMI of 24.7 NORMAL lost 134 lbs before i wore 24/26 size 3 X now size 10 pants and size small tops I no longer have diabetes, sleep apnea, my cholesterol in under control and I am overall much healthier and happier. I can even describe the difference

My before weight was 275, I now weigh between 137 (on a good day) and 140 (bad, bad day). Started with a BMI of 50.3, now it is 25.1. Still considered overweight for my height but only .2 away from being normal. Once I loose one more pound (on good day), I should have a normal BMI. The most positive thing that has come from this whole experience is the fact that I have finally learned that life is what I make of it. When I was heavy, I was miserable. I hated life and I really didn't care if I ever lived to see another day. As soon as I was approved for the surgery, I made a promise to myself and God that I would never let life get me down again. I decided that I can wake up each day and decide to be miserable or I can wake up each dy and decide to be happy. Yes, there are times that I wish I had more money or a better house or more clothes but I am truly happy for the first time in my life. I often see people posting how bad they felt they were treated as an overweight person and I just suddenly realized, maybe we feel we were treated bad because we had such negative attitudes. Maybe people really are only treating us better now because we are easier to get a long with because we are happier. I know I am much more apporachable now that I ever was before.

Good points raised. It'll be interesting to see others opinions.