14 month surgiversary... (long)

Kerri, You have done so well and been such a great support to me. I appreciate all your posts and encouragement. I have rooted for you all along and will continue to do so. Keep up the great work and I am so glad you are happy and I am envious of you going back to school. I wish I were going. I need to finally go back and get a degree. I have about a bazillion years of college but no degree because I could never make up my mind what I wanted to be when I grow up LOL! Still don't! I just have always said that I am too smart not to eventually have a Masters degree LOL! Lots of love Wendy

You're so sweet, Wendy! You are a huge part of this board, and are a wonderful support to everyone! I think you should go back and finish your degree if it's something that's important to you to do. One of my proudest moments in life, was walking across the stage to receive my Master's Degree. It was a hoot! When I talk about going back to school, I'm talking about teaching~ my class of 3rd graders. My husband teaches 2nd grade, too. I love teaching, but I absolutely adore having my summers off. Since DH and I commute to work, it's amazing to have 2 1/2 months off to play, and get things done around the house, and exercise~ not fight the unbelievable southern california traffic! Ughhhh!!! You're conquering your weight issues...who knows what the next challenge will be for you? Maybe you'll be posting a pic in your cap and gown next? Love ya, Kerri

Hi Kerri! WOW, I checked out your profile and you look marvelous!! I love the beautiful picture with all the tulips. Happy 14th month anniversary! Yes, it has been a wonderful and interesting journey. Life is so much better now. All the things we can do that we couldn't before. The clothes we are wearing and our self-esteem is high! There are many times that I've cried over the realization of what I did to myself all those wasted years. That makes me appreciate what I have now and to make each and every day special. I can tell in your words how happy you are to be able to be active again; all those things add up! Normal people don't have a clue as to what we've been going through in our life. Although your weight loss has slowed down, you will make it to goal! You've accomplished so much this past year and 2 months. Remember where you started at and now look at you!! Again congratulations my friend! I got to say that I love this group of people... Can't do it without you. You make the impossible seem possible and I hope that I can do that for you too! Junebugs are great!!! Hugs, Lucy

Thanks Lucy for the continued encouragement! You know, I can totally understand how you could shed a few tears over the wasted years. I know how that feels. Especially if it has cost me my chance to have a family. It's possible that my surgery will keep us from being able to adopt. You know, God is so much bigger than all of it. I know that having the surgery was the right decision. If it keeps me from being able to adopt, so be it. God is in control. This is a great board, and I'm so proud of all of us Junebugs! Hugs, Kerri

Kerri, you are just BEAUTIFUL!! You look so good in those pictures!!! I went to my class reunion just three months out from surgery....so i didn't get to have that great reaction out of people. I wish my reunion had been this year! I bet riding that bike was great! I haven't been on a real bike in forever! I'd like to try that soon....can't do it in my neighborhood though...too many dogs I'll have to get the bike in the truck and go to the park and try it! Keep up the great work gorgeous!! Hugs, Pam

Ahhh, Pam~ You're too sweet!! I wish your high school friends could see you now! Boy, would they be shocked, huh? If you have a chance to get on a bike, you should do it. I was shocked how much easier it was than I had remembered~ all except that nasty hill that we had to walk up! Great idea, again, about the protein train. We'll keep chugging along, saying, "I think I can, I think I can!" Hugs, Kerri

It sounds like you've had a great summer...Just peeked at your profile pics, you are looking great...Keep up the good work, you will be at goal in no time and trying to figure out how to stop loosing Alesia

"Trying to figure out how to stop losing!" Oh Alesia, what a fabulous thing that would be! Somehow I just don't think that would ever be the case for me, but I sure do appreciate the encouragement! Hugs, Kerri