SOOOOO THANKFUL ON ANNIVERSARY

Hi there November sweeties!! I just wanted to tell you how grateful I am for this community. I couldn't have done this without you. Here I am one year later and my life has changed so profoundly my head is spinning. I am down 118 pounds, am a healthier and happier person and I have moved from one side of the country to the other to seek newer and better opportunities. All right...I'm not perfect and have been on a long plateau of my own creation...but this has been a stressful time. In the past with this much stress I would have gained...at least I'm staying the same. I adore you all...thanks for taking this journey with me. Jo VG by Dr. Jossart in San Francisco 11/10/04 350/331/213/1?? HW/SW/CW/G now living in Silver Spring, MD

Hi Jo, Happy Anniversary! We are surgery twins. The same day surgery. I agree with you, it has been a really wonderful journey. I hope your 2nd year goes just as well for you! By the way, I've been on a plateau for 3 months now as well. God Bless, ~Angel 255/222/130/120

Congrats on your one year!!

Congratulations Jo! Hey, I didn't realize you moved! Donna

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ALL!!!! God Bless! Annette

Dear Jo Ellen, So good to see you. I haven't seen you on the DS board at all...where've you been? Just because you moved East doesn't mean you can't visit. Great to see your weight loss. I'm just down 100 pounds as of yesterday. So I guess I'm a Century Club member now. Anyway, please stay connected. Warmest regards, Fern (Ellen - really) B. 267/167/150 (who knows?) P.S. You look great!

Thanks so much Fern/Ellen, Congrats on your 100 pound weight loss...doesn't it feel grand? If you have the time...check the yahoo link on my profile for before/after pics. What a difference!! Just as a note, I have been around but have not been on the DS Board. In the early days us few VG'ers (or VSG as it's also called) hung around the DS board because we had similar stomach anatomy and more in common than with the RNY's. However, on the OH d/s board I found a rabid bias in favor of the d/s (to be expected) and lack of tolerance and support for any other surgery or anyone else's choices (unexpected). Not to mention trashing of first rate surgeons (mine in particular) who offer multiple surgical options. There is also now a VSG board on OH...we are a pretty tolerant group. Come say hello. I am a mature woman who made a very concious and studied choice in surgery and traveled to one of the best medical centers in the country. I am thrilled with my choice and the result and resent being told repeatedly that I will definitely fail without the d/s. So...without ranting..that's why I never go to the d/s board anymore. Best to you, Jo VG 11/10/04 350/331/213/1?? HW/SW/CW/G