1 year , 100 lbs gone

well, here it is , one year ( plus a bit) , and i have lost over 100 lbs, not much over, so im carefull not to cvompare, cause then i get kind of depressed , but , yes, i have changed, oh lord how i have changed, i feel so much better, i can do things i hadnt treid due to my weight, i walk the woods, i hunt i am going on a black bear hunt in one week , and am so looking forward to all the coming work with that one ! lots of walking, and if im sucessfull , heavy load to carry back too ! i know hunting isnt for every woman , but it is something i havent done in a few years, just the thought of walking the woods would wind me out :D but not this year, ive been out hunting several times, seen some beautiful deer, and now have a chance to bag a menace bear , while i am saddened by the fact that phoenix is hurt and scarred for life, hes a wonderfull dog ive always wanted to have the chance to hunt a black bear, and never thought i would be so lucky al righht, lest i go on and on about hunting , i would like to thank my doctor Amjad Ali , a very good surgeon , the missouri state insurance program , my Husband , the Darling Neal , for being my support and tolerating this obsession with food and protein for buying me my beautifull painted lady Priceless, i cant wait to get her trained for trail riding wiht you my kids for reminding me why i wanted this so much in the first place, besides my own personal reasons i thank so many here who have been my support and friends during those early weeks of pre and post op fear learning and frustration Beth 10-06-03 340 highest weight 322 day of surgery 218 current 190-soon-- really soon....

Congratulations Beth on all of your successes! I come from a hunting family (don't hunt myself though) but I hope that your hunting experience is successful and fun. The ability to now be able to walk through the woods must be exhilirating. Have a great time! Best Regards, Sharon -120#

Congratulations Beth on your loss and anniversary, I am also a year out as of 10/27 and have loss a total of 105 lbs to date. started at 315 and now weigh 210, a little slower than I had hoped but I so happy with the results. Keep up the good work and keep pushing forward. Tanica rny 10/27/03