Feeling so good!

Hi everyone! I had lap rny on 7/2/03 and I am down 57 pounds. I am so happy with the progress! I have had very few complications other than feeling tired, but that is going away too. Some may say I am a slow loser but I feel the slow loss is in my favor. My skin may take less of a beating and I may avoid the need for a tt or lift! I am no skinny but I have confidence and energy that I have not had for YEARS! My weight loss and this life changing decision has motivated me to look at my life differently. Because of my surgery I have written a children's book that will be published here in Madison, WI. It is from the perspective of a 5 year old watching his mom be obese and change to this new person. Bottom line, love. Bodies may change but love just grows. This surgery has allowed me to embrace all of the love that was surrounding me. I think I was so insulated by fat that I did not see or hear it! I hope all of you are fortunate enough to have friends, family and others who love you. I am celebrating that love with my little book. I am celebrating my new life with this little book. Thank you everyone for all of your stories and struggles. It has allowed us to learn from one another and make adjustments as necessary. If you are struggling....reach out many of us are hear and will help if we can. Feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] if anyone is interested in the book. Love you all! ---- Lori 317-260open rny 7/2/03.

Your life sounds like it is going so great for you! I know what you mean by gaining confidence, just this past week I am feeling more of it. I am not even half way to my goal, but I know I look better, I know I feel better and I KNOW I do many things I haven't done in a while. I even jogged with my son across a football field to get to his soccer practice. It was wonderful, I wasn't even winded. 3 months ago I would never have tried it and if I had, I would have been winded by the time I was 1/3 of the way across. What wonderful news about the book. I am so glad you wrote it, it should be read in classrooms all over the USA. Keep up the great job! Theresa C 235/195/140?130