I am here!

In answer to Holly's question.......I am here (as much as I can be.....). I have been very busy at work lately, which keeps me away from OH more than I would like. Todd and I had a WONDERFUL vacation on St. Pete Beach in Florida from the 18th to the 25th. I finally got the pictures up on my profile. Check out the bridge that we WALKED across in 90 degree heat with 85% humidity! Not only did we cross that 1/2 mile bridge with no problem, but we walked another 5-6 miles that day alone! Todd kept asking me, "Are you sure? Are you all right?" and I just laughed with the excitment of being ABLE to walk with him. I was asking him if HE was OK!!!! Before WLS, I would have preferred to sit in the air conditioned hotel reading a book. My, what a difference a year makes! Speaking of that, I have been too busy to sneak on here and post my 1 year reveiw, but I will get to it as soon as I can. Let's just say that I have no regrets, even though I am still "obese" on the BMI chart and have not lost all that I'd hoped to lose. The doctor and nutritionist say that I am doing everything correctly and to be patient, so I will. I really don't have a choice now, do I? Since they are the experts, I will trust them and hope that the rest of the weight comes off eventually. I do hope you are all doing fine and enjoying the new life that we've chosen for ourselves. Everyone, keep up the good work! Dawn

Hi Dawn! Good to hear from you. I love the photo of the sunset, and the one of you and your hubby in the cafe. What a wonderful vacation! I agree - we just trust the surgeons and nutritionists and keep working. I know that some people lose all their weight in 6-8 months while others (like you and me) just take longer. As long as I am continuing to lose and feel great, I am a happy camper! You look marvelous!

Thank you so much for the kind words, and you are looking pretty good yourself! Dawn

I love the pics from your vacation! You look great! I am glad you had a wonderful time. Allison