Hello to my Fellow a...

Hello to my Fellow august buddies! my surgiversary is tomorrow. I probably lost the least amount on this board. I'm at 170, but I started from 255. and I want to be 155-160 maybe...I never set a number for myself to start with, and neither did my Surgeon. But did I meet my Goal? YES!, YES!, and YES! Most defenetly...I'm healthier, much better looking, more energetic and soaring with confidense now. I'm yet to have problems from this surgery that worth mentioning. This surgery worked for me exactly the way I hoped it would...It let me regain control of my eating and it let me loose weight effectivly. I can eat variety of foods, I'd say I can eat pretty much anything I choose to in small amounts. I ve got no skin issues to speak of, very minor amount of pain and discomfort, and tons of complements every day...) YOu, girls have been a tremendous help and inspiration for me. I'm glad to have had the opportunity to walk this road with you all Best wishes and hugs to all, Rita 5'7'' 255/170/155

RITA - HAPPY SURGIVERSARY!!! It's an awesome journey, isn't it? You've done so well - you're where I want/need to be, but like you, if I never lose another pound, I'm already happier and healthier than I've ever been. What more can you ask????!!!! Do something awesome to celebrate!!! Take care, Teresa - lap rny 8/2/05 - 370/235/170

Hi Rita, What a tremendous year we have all had! It has been worth it. We are all healthier and I know that I feel better about myself. Thank you for the times you've given me support along the way and for your great spirit of caring to us all. You are doing great and just 15 pounds from your weight goal...that's fantastic!!! Lori 293/196.5/135

Rita Yours is the first post I read today- and what a nice way to greet my day. I have been struggling - with the "I haven't lost as much as I like" blues and the "Im still not in Onderland" blues..with my anniversary next year..but just like last week, along comes a friend on this board- and REMINDS me, that the joruney is different for everyone- we all have different outcomes..and Im not through yet..Yes like you, my fitness is through the roof and there is so much MORE I am capable of, then I could do last year. AND I'd like to think that my fitness is going to stay with me the rest of my life. So after 40 somethng years of terrible on again and off again habits and weight gain/loss, I have actually maintained a healthy mode of living- AND am the healthiest Ive been in my life- which is really saying something at 50. So like you- I can eat basically anything I want- in smaller portions ( yay) and I have kicked this sugar addiction- that I seemed so hell bent on since I was like 7 or 8. I was never diabetic- but I am so sugar conscious and carb conscious now- and I hope to keep improving. I agree with you - the benefits of our surgery outweigh the smaller negatives. More than anything I want to be under 200.. and this week so far- I've managed to get to 210- that is 7lbs since 7/31..I think everyone here has been a GREAT source of support and encouragement- and thank you to everyone for posting as openly and always being there. Rita - have a fabulous day beginning your 2nd year Post Op. You deserve it! Thank you for walking this way with us and sharing everything.I think the best is yet to come! Hugs, Donna

Rita... Happy 1 year to you girl.... 85 lb loss in 1 year............UHHHHH....WOW you go girl.......................... This board has been a God-send for pretty much all of us... What a great journey we've had. Congratulations & keep up the great work... Remember....CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESS.... you deserve it... Tammy

Girls!!! As always thank You for you emncouragement and support. I wish you all the best on this journey. million hugs & kisses, Rita