Hi everyone - I've been MIA for a while

I just wanted to check in with everyone and say hello. It's been months since I have posted on here. I've been reading everyone's posts and I am amazed how well you all are doing. Congratulations!!! I haven't posted because I have been really depressed and just couldn't bring myself to deal with it here. A lot has happened in my life in the last few months and not much of it is good. I won't go into details because you guys don't need to be bothered with all my problems. I just am finally at a point where I can be happy for everyone else and I wanted to let you guys know. I have gained back some weight in the last few months (my own fault) and you guys are really inspiring me to get back on track. I am joining a gym after Christmas and am going to take control again of my life again. I've come too far to fail now and I am finally realizing that thanks to you all. Keep up the good work everyone and hopefully I can be around more now to share it with you guys. I am so proud of all of you! Hopefully someone can say that about me someday too. Did you guys ever plan some kind of anniversary get together? I know everyone was talking about it at one point and I'm wondering if I missed some posts about it? I could sure use something like that about now. Maybe I should just invite everyone to Maryland and we'll have a big party! Sorry for rambling. Hope you all have a good day! Melissa

Good Morning Melissa I just wanted to send you some ((( HUGS))) I had a bad year in 2001 and it took me years to recover from it. Take your time, concentrate on your own health and well-being. Your OH friends will be here for you, whenever you need an ear. I don't think the plans to have an Anniversary party ever materialized. I hope you did something special for yourself, to celebrate your success. I went out to dinner with my best friend. We split an assortment of appetizers and talked for hours. Take care, Have a Great Day !!! Karen G

Thanks Karen. You guys are always so nice and it means a lot. Congratulations on your success! Melissa

Hi Melissa You can ramble all you want my dear, what is family for, right . I'm happy to hear that your finally getting your life back together. Yes you have come a long way to throw it all away now. Merry Christmas. Donna 338/161

Thanks Donna! You are so sweet. You have done amazing with your weight loss. Congratulations!! Melissa

Your welcome Donna

Melissa, FINALLY. I have been dying to talk to you. I have lost 225lbs and I just had my one year check up and the doctor said everything is perfect. I really miss talking to you. Please get in toouch with me.God bless and I will talk to you soon. Your friend Ron In Yuma Arizona.