My 3 yr anniversary

It feels like it has been longer than that. Not sure why that is. This feels "normal" to me now, and when I see the pictures of what I looked like before, that seems like the exception. I guess its true that inside every fat person, is a thin person screamiing to get out. Recently I heard the opposite can be true as well, that inside every new thin person is a fat person wanting back out again. That's what keeps me on track most days. Without the surgery, I know I would have regained all the weight I lost and then some. I went on vacation recently, and several things reminded me of the incredible gift of this second chance. First, that I was able to fly and sit comfortably in a seat, with room left over, and not feel the pain and humiliation of bumping into everyone on my way to my seat, and then having to wedge myself in, and pretend I could buckle my seat belt. To be a regular sized person, traveling. Thank you Dr Webb! To be able to pack light first because my clothes are much smaller and take up much less space, and second that my girlfriend and I are the same size so I could wear her clothes while I was there. To feel comfortable being in pictures and video that I took of my life there, to put in a journal to leave for my newest grandbaby. It was great to see my sisters , as we have all had the surgery, but not been together for 12 yrs. To see, the differences, and know that we are each ok with where we are at. My oldest sister, really tiny, a "smurf", me comfortable but still could lose 20 lbs to be a tiny "smurf", and my other sister, who started out at over 400lbs, now just 200 lbs, being absoulutely happy. I felt so blessed!

Happy Anniversary Maureen. I'm a little late sending my greetings. I bet you and your sisters had some notes to compare....I would have loved to been a fly on the wall! Keep up your wonderful work on your journey! luvitsunnyv

Maureen, Happy Anniversary to you!!! I know you are living the new thin life. I traveled to Florida in August. Last trip I had to wedge myself between 2 people, who were not too happy right up against me. It was wonderful to be able to buckle the seat belt and have room to cross my legs. That was one thing I could never do before. Enjoy your new grandbaby. I can"t wait myself to be one. I know you can chase that baby when or if she or he is getting around in mischief. I think about how I could hardly enjoy my kids at the park, due to my obese body. I now can run around with my boyfriend and walk and enjoy life. Happy Holidays to all!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy New Year! God Bles All! Lorraine

I know what you mean. It feels like a lifetime ago, sometimes. Others, like it was yesterday. I lost 100lbs, stopped at a size 16 and thought, this is it. And was, not content, but better off than a size 28. Then, the CFS and FM hit hard, and another 40ish gone and I'm a size 10. More than content now. Just wish I had the money to have my arms done. Three lbs each at least of skin flapping in the breeze. I have to buy a size 12 and alter all my tops. I can't buy a dress. I have to buy separates. Too costly to alter a dress, and although I'm handy with tops, doing a dress isn't something I've tried. I still battle my illnesses daily, but still get along. My struggle now is to keep my weight UP! How's that for a laugh?! My worst problem is my bony butt. My tailbone broke off years ago, and the remaining part sticks out and hurts like the devil if I sit back too long, or even sleep on my back too long. My feet shrank into a 7 1/2 or an 8. I used to wear a size 9W. But I did lose my breast tissue. Flat as a boy. I wear a 'Barely B' bra and had to go down, recently into size 6 panties. The plus is SHOPPING. I can fit into junior size clothes. Some of the jeans fit better than misses. Not so much with tops, but the jean do, since I have no butt. If anyone is interested in reading about FM or CFS, they can go to www.prohealth.com and read all about either condition all they want. There's even a newsletter they can subscribe to, if they wish. I do, and it's very informative. Hugs to everyone. Nona