Happy Monday to all!

Hi there to all my friends on this wonderful Message Board. For all those answer the posts and for those to lurk... How is everyone doing? I am doing fine, just enjoying life and trying to get the most out of it. Did everyone enjoy their summer? I did and I am tan and now getting back to the swing of work. How is everyone doing with their Weight loss or their maintanence of the results? I am holding it down. I am stable between 130-135lbs. For those who have children... Are they ready for school? I now live alone and my daughter is grown... No kids to get ready here. I work 3-11pm and my mornings are Have a great day...((((HUGS))))))))) & ((((((((((((((KISSES)))))))) to all Lorraine

I cannot believe summer is over.....flew right on by!!! My kids started back to school August 29th....so we are already a good few weeks in, and they love it! I don't have a tan With summer, it seems like we were busy all week and every weekend....but there was SO much that didn't get done We might have to take it easy this fall and get some stuff done around the house and yard. We are always to darn busy! I am doing okay.....I am seeing a therapist......am maintaining, tho would love to be maintaining a lower weight....never made it to my goal weight......I was positive after plastics, I would get the motivation I need to drop the last few pounds......BUT I wasn't pleased with plastics and it was actually depressing and did the opposite......I ate bad feeling sorry for myself and went up a few pounds Oh well.....I am not letting it ruin me, and I am back on track now!!! Glad to hear all is well with you! You have a great week too.....Take Care jesi

Hi Jesi, I am glad you are OK.I see a therapist also. I think seeing him has helped me alot. I sure wish the guy I am dating or was dating, I don't know what it is now would go see one. Why do some people think its not normal and label you as crazy when you seek help? This is what some people say to me. I don't care. It helps me so much. He is very experienced in WLS and now I can look in the mirror and see the "NEW ME" and not the 250 lb "BIG GIRL" I am happy your kids got back to school. You will drop your last few pounds. You have done wonderful. If I was near I would give you the ((((((((HUG))))))) you need. Keep up your pretty little head, and move forward OK? Lorraine

Hello Lorraine and Jessie, My girls started back to school a few weeks ago. This Saturday was their 17th birthday. School always takes so much of their time. I loved my summer and I love fall, but I always get that sorta sad feeling knowing that Winter is coming when I see the leaves begin to turn. I am still at 160 pounds and I have no idea how to get anymore off. I still exercise 5 days a week for an hour a day and I have rules for eating. I have tried to eat a little more since the cruise because I lost 4-5 pounds on it and was hoping that my problem was not eating enough, but it isn't making me lose or gain. We have this pressure here, that business is trying to buy out our neighborhood. There is the threat of the city taking our home away. We don't have enough money to move and the companies aren't offering us much for our house. We have 8 years until my husband retires and we will be able to move. I keep praying we get the 8 years, or lots of money =P The businesses say they want to start building here by this next Spring! I see nothing wrong with seeing a therapist (they are just expensive!) Take care! Your posts always cheer me up. Allison