Happy Anniversary month everyone!

Well, today is the first day of our one year surgiversary month. Can you hardly believe it! We have all gone through such dramatic changes! Mostly for everyone these have been very good, happy things. Some of us have suffered relationship and/or health problems, but we are all lucky to be here together to share our ups and downs. I just want to say to everyone here how much I appreciate all your support over the past year. I truly don't know how I would have gotten through it all without you. It's so exciting to see some of you starting your plastic surgery journey. I'm taking good notes. Someday I might consider it, but for now I'll keep plugging along trying to get back to health. My wish for all of you is that all your dreams may come true. That with the help of WLS and lifestyle changes, that you will all be happy and healthy. Much love to you all!

Well said, Kim. Life is so much better this year. I wish us all health, happiness, and abundance in all good things. I can honestly say that my life has never been better. My life was wonderful before, but with wls it is absolutely fantastic. For those in our group with have health issues, I wish you a steady recovery. For those in our group that has financial problems, I wish an abundant money supply. For those of us who have had career problems, I wish you the most satisfying opportunities coming your way. I have come to care so much about each and every one of you and want the best for you all. Happy Surgiversary month! Wanda

Can you guys believe it is November! My how the year has flown. It is so wonderful to view everyone's progress each week in our weigh in post. I know we are all at different places in our journey, some are at goal, some still working to get there and others with health issues are trying to get back to health. It is just wonderful that we can still come together as a group and give encouragement and share our struggles and success. This board has been a God send for many, myself included. There have been time throughout the year that I didn't know if I was going to make it through the difficulties. All of You have seen me through. I want to express my sincere appreciation to each and every one of you who have offered support, advice or even just an ear. Being able to vent to friends, who know first hand where we are and where we have been, has meant the difference between success and failure for many of us. Thanks again to everyone. And a special thanks to the that have kept our November '06 board alive and kicking. You all know who you are so I won't embarass you by spelling it out! Much love, Valorie

There is no way it can be said any better than the three of you already have. What a joy in finding a new life and new friends all at the same time.

Thank you Kim! You of all people have been so very brave in our year long journey. I want you to know that we are all still praying for you and yours. I have had a pretty good journey, no dumping as of yet, just some very minor bumps inthe road. I could not have gone though this journey without the help of my Nov. friends. So thank you to all and I will continue to pray for all of us the next fifty years that we may have together. Chrisy

What a great thread!! Thanks KIM! I really can't believe it's been a YEAR! That is just CRAZY to me! At this time last year-I was taste testing proteins and wondering if I should buy some baby spoons! LOL! I remember thinking hours and hours and hours about what it would be like, how would I feel---etc-etc! It has been one of the biggest years for change in my life. I think my WLS has been the catalyst for MUCH change. I am SO grateful for the new body I have. Sure-lots of the body I have needs to be tucked into my socks-but still I am HAPPY to have to even CONSIDER loose skin! LOL! Last year at this time I was crying myself to sleep and crying out in pain when I tried to roll over in bed. Getting out of bed in the morning was an ORDEAL full of pain and sorrow! I am VERY grateful to you, my friends here at OH. You have been there for me on those nights I couldn't sleep. You held my hand through my worst and best times. I HONESTLY can say-you have been my support system. Hugs to you all and may you ALL continue to be blessed. To you Kim-I KNOW your day is coming soon where you will get to feel some relief and HOPE once again!! Special hugs to you! Peace, Therese

My hat is off to you all! We are incredible and deserve all the happiness life has to offer!!