I made it... HAPPY RE-BIRTHDAY

Hi my fellow Decemberites! Wow what a year it has been! I have lost exactly 150lbs since my surgery last December 17th and mucho inches (170lbs since journey started)... I went from a size 5XL in tops and pants to an XL shirt and 2XL(sometimes XL) pants... Jeans size is now a 22 which is the smallest I have been in many many years (maybe the early 90's?)... Life is sure different for me as I can do many things now that I only dreamed about doing just one year ago today: 1. I can run without feeling like I am going to die! 2. I can walk the entire mall without having to sit down all the time. 3. I can breathe after climbing a fligh of steps 4. I can buy clothes in a store now instead of ordering online all the time 5. I can fit in rollercoaster seats without a problem. 6. I can wear jeans again that do not have a stretch waist!!!! 7. I wear makeup and feel pretty again! 8. I can fit in booths! 9. I can fit behind the steering wheel without having the seat all the way back!! 10. I am loving life a lot more and wanna live it now! 11. No more meds for high blood pressure or other health ailments! 12. Sex is great again! 13. And much much more (just can't think right now) I just wanted to thank each of you for your friendship and support this past year and I hope we will all stick around and continue the support... It's nice to have you all around! I may not talk much but I read the board just about everyday... Love to you all!! P.S. I'm done tooting my own horn now!! Love ya! Chelle 423/253/180

Hi Chelle and Happy Birthday : You have that right to toot your own horn Donna 338/161

Thanks Donna! I really do feel good.... (((HUGS))) Chelle 423/253/180

Congrats and happy re-birthday !!! Karen G

Thank you Karen! (((HUGS)))

Happy re-birthday to you. You have a lot of to do. Toot your own horn as loud as you can, you are looking good. Fran 12/16/04 283/163/153

Thank you Fran! I am just sooo happy with the progress... Best thing I ever did for sure.... (((HUGS))) Chelle

That is some great news Chelle, Happy Birthday... I think we all feel great now days... Happy Holidays Brenda 242/160/140

Enjoy this day!!!!!!! Cheri

Thanks Cheri! You look great too... I had a great re-birthday on Saturday... Chelle