Just want to say hello and check in....

Hello my September OH family! I have posted a few times on this board but have mainly been a devoted poster to the main board for over two and half years... I went through a lot to get this surgery and had so much love and support from the main board during these past two years.. The love and care that I recieved was unbelievable! I have found it harder and harder to post on the main board lately due to being so busy and so many new people.. It takes time to cultivate new relationships.. However, the people on this board are "staples" as we all had our surgery in the same month and year and that is what I really NEED to stay connected to NOW IN MY LIFE...... I am 8 months out as of yesterday, down 101 lbs and losing very slowely these days. I excercise 5 times a week doing cardio on my treadmill every morning Mon-Fri and weight training three nights a week M-T-T. I am so proud of myself for working out. I never thought I would see the day when it became a part of my life, and now I hope I never lose that desire. I hurt my back a two weeks ago and have been in emense (sp) pain. Been off of work for the past few days and on muscle relaxers to ease the pain. It has been hard not to work out this week. I went to the chiro yesterday and will go back tomorrow. Have an appt with the PCP to get a referral to an orthopedic doctor. I want to make sure I do everything right. I am starting to date here and there and it is a trip..... It feels good to be the one who can make "choices" and say yes or no. I hate dating and I hope that i meet someone soon who I will "Click" with. WE shall see. Well, I just wanted to say hello and connect with you all. I hope to hear from you! Hugs and Shireen 305-204-150 5'6"

Glad you've joined in! this is a great group of folks... Pam 5'2" 282/172/145

Thanks Pam...

Shireen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am absolutely thrilled to hear that you have made the Century Club - after all you went through to have your surgery (the RIGHT surgery), it's fantastic to know that it's really working out for you and being the benefit that you had hoped for. Not many people have to have to face the OR three times or get a revision just to get the WLS they wanted in the first place. I hope your back starts feeling better - I've had back trouble for years, and have really found that losing the weight has helped immensely, so hopefully the muscle you've built & the weight loss you've had will help you get back in action that much quicker. As for dating here's to "Findin' A Good Man" (http://media.musiccitynetworks.com/604/audio/dp-findin_a_good_man.wma - song sample) (http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/peck-danielle/findin-a-good-man-16923.html - lyrics) I'm looking for one, too. I wish I could just be assigned a boyfriend rather than go through the whole dating process again. I love being in a relationship - I just hating weeding the garden to get there. If only someone could just FedEx me a great guy..... My life has been Mi Vida Loco. I hit the Century Club (from my highest weight) this week, and have lost 85lbs since surgery. Working 2-3 months now for a new company, which I'm enjoying, but I'll be glad when I'm not "new" anymore so I have vacation & sick time etc. (I hate looking for a job, too.....I just want to show up,work & get paid. You'd never guess I get bored easily as much as I seem to love routine) --BT

Oh my freaking goodness! Look at YOU! YOU LOOK AMAZING! I am so happy to see you. Gosh, yes, finally to the century club.. Yahoo baby! My back is kicking my ARZ so badly.. REally in severe pain. WEnt to the chiro, did not help, been there twice in the past week. Need to get xrays and maybe a MRI, back really hurting... Hey, I wish you could fedex me a guy too! How are you feeling? How is the journey for you thus far. How much have you lost? I need to look at your profile.. the answers are probably all there. Hugs to you my sister. Shireen

Looks like we are pretty close in the weight loss department. Ill be 8 months out on the 14th, and to date have lost 103 pounds and it is slowing down. Thats okay though, the inches are coming off! Congrats on the great work out regimen. Im just starting, can you believe that?? My oldest daughter and I have started walkign and Im lovingit. We tried it last summer before I had the surgery, and I just could not do it. A half a block and I had to rest. Now Im like the energizer bunny..I just keep going....... Im finding a new interest in cooking healthy,,,finding new recipes that are sugar free, and WLS friendly. All this from someone who hated to cook before WLS!! Just another of the changes!1 Keep posting,,,this is the best place for support! Have a great day!! Betsy

Betsy, Congratulations on your weight loss! Whoo Hoo baby and your working out! It feels so good to do something good for yourself and feel proud of yourself, doesn't it? I am so happy to hear from you and get to know you. Thanks for replying to my post. Hugs, Shireen

HEY SHIREEN!!! I was just looking at your profile again~! Miss you... The new boards, I'm just not used to them, and there are a lot of different people. I am now down 110 lbs, with my 8th month coming on the 14th. I just satarted HURTING when I sit...REALLY weird!! Even more strange is the feeling I get when I walk in a dress. I can feel my upper deriere, and lower moving seperately..I know ...TMI...it's just WEIRD! I'm glad I'm married and not having to date right now. I keep looking at myself in the mirror, and saying..Is this me??? LOVE YA!!!! Tanya L 358/248/185

Hey Tanya, I am so happy to hear from you! YOU are doing amazing! Wow, 110 loss, I am so proud and happy for you. My loss has really slowed down. I have been at 101 for over 2 weeks now. You are lucky you are married ( i think ) I would love to find my mate for life... Maybe one day. I am always so happy to see your smiling face my friend. Hugs, Shireen

This is the 3rd post and I am not seeing my replies...UURGGHH!! Miss you Shireen!! I hope this one makes it!!!!!! i KNOW about back pain. I see the chiropractor 2x's a week, GREAT thing is he is also a excersize trainer and has been helping me in that area too.. I have YET to get a regime as GOOD as yours! I am glad I am married right now cause I just keep staring in the mirror...LOL!!!!! Who IS THAT THAT I SEE??????? LOL!! Tanya L 358/248/185