How have I been on here for over 1 yr and never found this site??

Okay, I feel like a real blonde!! How have I been on here for over a year and never found this anniversary site?? Duh! Okay, how is everyone doing at almost 1 yr out?? We are ready to party for 1 yr!!! I am now 2 pounds below goal!!! I am so excited, this past year has been a real trip! Is anyone scared about gaining back any of thier weight? I have been watching Celebrity Fit Club and Carnie and Tina Yothers mom gained back their weight....but Carnie had a baby, so in my opinion, her's doesn't count. My doc said not to worry, none of his patients gain weight if they just eat right. I am still eating right, just waiting on plastics....that is a whole 'nother issue!! Can't wait to read all your posts and see how everyone is doing! YEAH!!! Deb

Welcome to the board. I'm also watching Celebrity Fit Club. However, I was afraid of gaining the weight back before I that. I know it's about eating right. Sometimes I wish I still threw up as often as I did in the beginning. Seems like I can eat anything now, just not that much of it. I decided to see a therapist for a while, about this and other issues. It's amazing the havoc massive weight loss can play on your mind. My DH is having a crisis that I will leave him now I've lost the weight or that he doesn't turn me on. Do people really treat me differently, or do I act differently, so they treat me differently? Will I ever stop feeling like an imposter? ( a fat chick passing for a thin one ). Is it OK to wear my 15 year old daughters clothes? Sorry, I digress. Deborah, I too am looking at plastics. I'm determined to wait until 18 months, but I think my body looks like a shar pei. Torrey (281/185/160)

Hi Deb, Welcome to the August 2005 messageboard. Most of us have been talking with each other for the past year. It has been great to see that my progress matches up with others on the board. Not so much the weight I've lost (I'm a ssslllooowww looser), but the times when stall**** and other frustrating moments that others have been through. It has helped more then I can say. I am still about 60 pounds from goal, but determined to make it. I have loved this journey and meeting the many people on this site who have helped along the way. I am still too far to think about PS, but I do it anyway. I, like Torrey, will wait until I am 18 months out before seeing anyone, although I'd like to start my search today. It just doesn't make sense to start too early. Well, I hope to see you often posting and answering our post with your experience. Congrats on making it to goal and if you are doing what is right, don't worry about gaining the weight back. I believe you have been and will continue to be a success on your journey. Lori 293/195 (2 pounds from century club)/135

Hi Deb, Welcome to the August 2005 forum. Hey I live down the hill from you in Lake Forest. I had my surgery the day after you. I have lost 103 to 105 lbs. The last few months I have been on a big stall. I have been working out hard but my body is holding on to those pounds. I finally took some measurements again because I think I am building muscle. I still have to lose another 15-25 lbs to reach my goal. I also am looking into PS. They 1st PS doctor said I would lose at least five lbs when that is done. Diana 263/158/135 5' 8"

Thanks for the great emails and posts!!! You guys rock!!! I appreciate all the support and advice! See ya soon!! Deb