To my sweet wonderful awesome.....

fantabulous....irreplaceable...loving....caring....fellow Junebugs.... I just wanted to let you know.....I love you guys! I love that we can come here and cry on each others shoulders and celebrate all of our exciting moments.... and NEVER....EVER....is there any animosity....only true genuine caring. You guys make me cry happy lovey tears..... Two of my very closest friends are really struggling with my weight loss...and I tip toe whenever I'm around them....and that's just so difficult. It's like a cloud hovering...or a wedge....so I never talk about my weight loss...my size...any of it with them because I can see, well, it looks like it hurts them or makes them mad. I know part of it is because they are struggling with their weight too. And it just pains me becuase I know exactly how they feel and I just can't fix it. I'm just so thankful for all my fellow Junebugs. Pam

Pam, I feel the same way about this board! I love it! I have a friend like the ones you describe. I can't mention anything about my surgery or weight loss to her. Occaisonally she will say, "So how much have you lost so far?" and when I tell her she will say, "wow, I wish I could have that surgery, it is so hard for me to lose weight." Ok, she wears a size 8 and she is 5'11! She says she is 15 lbs overweight!!!! Dang, I wish! Anyhow, I really really really love this board and all the people on it! It is nice to be able to come here and get/give support to others whose surgery dates are in the same month, we are all going through this together! Tiff

YEP PAM me too.... I really dont have anyone supporting me at home. I kept my surgery private to many. The only ones that know are my clients in my family daycare and my kids and hubby. My hubby doesnt really get my surgery at all. SO yes this board is awesome for all our support. THERE are ups and downs as we loose. A slight rollercoaster ride. We get pains and of course we worry its "something with our surgery" it gets scary" but comeing hear does help. I also love everyone on the JUNE Board. ANd i am so thankful i found the OH board pre op! LISA

You guys are the best!!!! You all make it easier. Everyone does not have great support at home and need fellow Juners to make it through. Jen, we all know that WL is a tough beast- please continue to encourage your friends.... they need your gentle spirit and support. WE ARE ALL....... OVERCOMERS!! Renee'

Pam, I'm with you. The support here is phenomenal. I don't know how I could have gone through this without you all. I'm very blessed that I have my hubby's support and a sister who is going through this with me. I agree though about the friend thing. I have a friend who struggles with her weight (and would probably qualify for surgery) and she is always telling me how she has to go on a diet because I make her look bad. So I just don't say anything either. Just don't want anyone to feel bad. Again, you guys are awesome. Love to you all and Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and Happy New Year. Debra 239/165/125

Pam, I hear ya! I am on here 5-6 times a day just looking for another post! LOL! I love you guys too! My Michigan board is nice, but it feels like home here, you are a great group of people. I'd say ladies, but I love Chip too! (Hi Chip!) Wendy

I say "ditto" to all that you said, Pam. I'm fortunate to have a lot of support from my hubby and my family, but this board is where I go to get my encouragement, seek help, and see what you all are going through. Thanks to all...I've said this over and over on posts, but, to me, it still rings true~ it's quite a ride!! Christmas blessings to all- just think of the last Christmas you were at this weight and had hope to surpass it? I have so much to be thankful for! Kerri