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Topic: RE: Had surgery in NOV 2002 Just wondering
You look wonderful!!! You have done really well with this process. Have you considered that your body may be deciding what your ultimate weight will be--not you. You should start working on being happy where you are right now--if you are meant to lose a few more pounds--it will happen with time. Girl----love yourself!
I can give you advice because it is the same advice I give myself. I am stuck at 173, have lost 93 lbs, would love to lose 100. I have to be patient. take care
Topic: down 170lbs
Hello everyone 
I wanted to give a little update on myself and to also say hi. I haven't been on the message board in a long time. I have been so busy with my new life I don't get on the computer much anymore. 
I have lost 170lbs and I have about 40-50 more to go to hit goal. The first 50lbs came off so fast but the last 50 is sitting there laughing in my face.
I can wear button up pants
I haven't been able to wear those since I was a young girl.
11-13-02 was the day that my life changed in so many ways. I will never be that person again inside or out. 
I never in my life would ever think that I would say this but here I go.
"I like myself now.. "
Best wishes to everyone and may ALL of your new lives dreams come true!!
I wanted to give a little update on myself and to also say hi. I haven't been on the message board in a long time. I have been so busy with my new life I don't get on the computer much anymore.
I have lost 170lbs and I have about 40-50 more to go to hit goal. The first 50lbs came off so fast but the last 50 is sitting there laughing in my face.
I can wear button up pants I haven't been able to wear those since I was a young girl.
11-13-02 was the day that my life changed in so many ways. I will never be that person again inside or out.
I never in my life would ever think that I would say this but here I go.
"I like myself now.. "
Best wishes to everyone and may ALL of your new lives dreams come true!! 
Sabrina H_NC
on 1/24/04 4:06 am - Jacksonville, NC
on 1/24/04 4:06 am - Jacksonville, NC
Topic: Had surgery in NOV 2002 Just wondering
WHY can I not get to goal? I see so many others at or below. I started at 330 and am now 144-150 and can not go any lower. It makes me so dang depressed! I work out constantly. 2-5 hours a day, I only eat salads and meat. SO WHAT more can I do?
What hurts is I see people eating literally junk food and eating all day long and are losing more or faster IT SUCKS!
Topic: RE: One Year later - half the woman I used to be
In this "half" is a good thing. Congratulations on your loss.
Topic: YEEE-HAWWWW!!!!
WOW! I never thought I would be TINY! I weigh 120, BMI is 19.1, I wear a size one and sometimes a ZERO! My dad nicknamed me "Splinter!" I turned 50 in November, just a week after my one year anniversary. I am strong and healthy..YIPPIE! No more sleep apnea! No more high blood pressure! And....I have been going out on DATES! This is absolutely the best thing that I ever did! I hope everyone else is having as much fun as I am - IT'S OUR TURN!!!!!!!!! ~Meredith
Topic: RE: One Year later - half the woman I used to be
Dawn,
While I love reading about peoples' weight loss success, it really touches me to read about their MENTAL success!! I am so glad to hear that you have been able to remove all of the negativity from your life and make the change to surround yourself with positive people. As I continue to lose weight and live the everyday fight against old eating habits, I find the fight against old emotional issues to be the toughest. Why I let my relationships go in the dirrection that I had and how I can change the way I allow people to interact with me in the future, is always on the top of my mind. CONTROL of self, in 100% of who we are is SO important. Congratulations to you on ALL of your accomplishments!!!
Topic: One Year later - half the woman I used to be
Wow! Don't I just love having to re-introduce myself to people I haven't seen in a year! Yes, indeed. I have lost 120 lbs, taking me down to 124 lbs. A year ago, I was a miserable size 26; today, I am wearing a brand new black leather skirt, size 4! Life is good. My children are happy to have a mom that can chase them around and keep going even when they are done. My husband feels as if he has a trophy wife (but he says he always felt that way).
This is a new me, altogether. Yes, of course, my appearance has drastically changed, but so has my attitude. I have lost the desire or the patience for the negativity in my life that was so prominent before. I surround myself with positive people and no longer allow those who are supposed to love me cut me down and make me feel lousy just because they are related to me. My life is my own and I love the control of it.
I would do this procedure again in a heartbeat
Topic: Very Proud Mother
Today my daughter, Brown Eyes, had her RNY. I cannot even begin to describe how proud her father and I am. When I seen her in the recovery room this afternoon all I wanted to do is hug her, but I know she was in some discomfort. I am so happy that she decided to have this surgery because now everyone will see how beautiful my daughter really is and most importantly she will be a healthier person.
I personally understand what my daughter has gone through with being over weight because I too had RNY surgery last year. I have felt guilty for passing my "fat" genes to my daughter and I prayed if my surgery was successful my daughter would take notice and follow suit. I never mentioned this to her and when she came to me with her decision on her own to have the surgery I was over joyed. I pray that she will be a successful as I am (so far I am down 156 lbs) and I am very excited for the new and better life she will have.
Thank you everyone for supporting my daughter!
Topic: RE: Wow....I'm a little overwhelmed and in tears
I understand exactly where you are.....I am terrified of gaining! I can pretty much eat anything. I was sick for a week and could not execise, I crave sugar. I gained 3 lbs, I was horrified. I had seven pounds to get to goal--I now have 10 to work with. After the three pounds, I cut most carbs and all sugar. I now feel better and back in control. I have heard stories of people regaining the weight. I do not want to be one of them. I do not want to go back to feeling like a failure when it comes to eating and weight. I have control and I want to keep it-- p.s. I lost four pounds in four days.
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