Coming Out Of Lurker Mode to Update

Hi All, I am coming up out of lurker mode to tell you what's been going on with me since my last post. As far as my health- Well...I have some GREAT news and some not so GREAT news... I went to see Dr. Steinberg on 9/9 and he has decided I DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE SURGERY!!! I have learned how to manage the pain, and so, we are gonna work with that for now. I am slowly introducing new items to my diet, and I am making it so far. The Bad news is simply that the pain is still there. The fear to eat is constant, but you know, I just take each day at a time, and will move forward on that premise. We have a that I will do what I can to stay focused, and will work harder to get those things down that will get the remaining weight off. I feel better then I have in months, and this itself is a blessing! I am still t-minus 97 lbs and counting. I have updated my picture on OH as well as my picture trail photo log. My first 6 months in on the www associated with my profile. My new link is: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=7057172&uid=2720669&members=1 On a personal note, truely apologize for my absence. As you all know I many hats...and this is my time of year.. My Girl Scout troop and I have adopted several displaced families here in the ATL. FOr the past month we have been working gathering clothing,furniture, and basic household goods and donating items to those families. I have received ALOT of support and from family, friends and my WLS support group here locally. We were in need of plus sized clothing, and my local group gave generously. I have to tell you it has been an awesome experience so far- When you are working with real folks, it makes it more tangible. It also gives the girls a reality check and a lesson in community service and what their hard work does. In a world that at times seems so cruel at times, I have to say that the generosity we received amazes me. I wish I could reach out and give everyone a big Hug and I have a phooto journal of our efforts: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view PASSCODE: 2060 I do hear of your accomlishments with folks who frequent on BAF on the regular... Congrats to all of you who are doing your thing! I just wanted you all to know that yes, I am still alive, and yes, I still care about you all and am thinking of you! Take Care and Much Denise

I'm glad to hear that you don't have to have the surgery afterall and that you are working on it a day at a time. I've wondered how you were doing and I'm glad to hear that your nearing the century mark. I hope things get better.... Kristy 254/137/140

Hey lady... glad to see you posting... girl take some time for you.... I know how busy you are... keep in touch Debra

'So glad to hear from you Denise and happy you're hanging in there. Hugs, barb