Thank you one and all

Just wanted to thank you all - heres a copy of my blog from my profile........
Its been one year

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OMG I can not believe it has been one year since I had my surgery.  what a fantastic year it has been.  I am down 145 lbs and loving life more and more each day.  I can now cross my legs, walk mostly pain free, fit into NORMAL size clothes, fit in any booth in any restaurant, fly on a plane without a seat belt extension (hopefully - will find out for sure on Monday when I leave for Vegas baby). 

I just have to say this has been the most amazing journey and basically has been very easy for me.  I think when you are so mentally ready, like I was, it makes the transition to a new lifestyle much easier.  I am not yet at my goal but its not to far away.  At least I am below 200 lbs and that was my main goal......but I would like to lose about another 35 lbs.....sure doesn't seem like much when I realize I have already gotten rid of 145 lbs.

I have met so many amazing people here - I just want to thank a few personally - My awesome angels, Shelley and Patty - I can not thank you enough for being there for me a year ago.  Patty I don't see you much but think of you often.  Shelley - I thank god all the tie that I met you and we have become such good friends.  Monica P you are the bomb and I truly consider you a friend for life.  Also Lori C - you are amazing....I love the time we spend together, at coffees, lunches, kayaking whatever you are one beautiful lady.  Diane C - you are a kick in the ass.....thank you for being such a great secret pal and meeting you in person was just the icing on the cake....I cant wait to meet up with you and Lisa (so I can finally meet her in person)....Willa - I love you girl and wish you all the best in the world....Ms Shell - you da bomb girl and I love ya...Melody Rose keep on hanging in there girl....maybe someday you will actually get to talk to that person at Starbucks.  Janine - You too are one awesome lady and such an inspiration to so many.  I look forward every day to your morning updates.

There are so many more - you know who you are.....to all my LB coffee buddies (yes that includes you Naomi)  I couldn't have gotten through this year with out all of you.

Julia and Linda - you guys are gonna do great on this wild ride.  I love you both.

So for me thats about it.  I just want to say that I thank god every day that I have been so lucky through all of this...no pain, no problems, no complications just a really smooth ride.  I know I am one of the lucky ones.  My best advice to newbies and those considering surgery....follow your Drs protocols to a tee and do what he/she says.  I think thats why I did so well.  Also a positive attitude and being mentally ready to really change your life is a key.

Thank you everyone for all of your support, encouragement, inspiration and compliments.  There are no words that can express how much I appreciate ALL OF YOU.

Lots of love and Hugs......

 

CONGRATS JEAN on 1 yr.......I love ya too

Congrats Jean!  Let's go out and have some vodka and celebrate!  LOL

Congratulations my Angelette... you've done so well and I am proud of you. It was good seeing you last month - you look great... and I know that looking great comes from feeling great inside and out.

I know you have a great support system here and have been in good hands!

Congratulations!

- Patty

Congrats Jean!!!
you have done so awesome!  You are an inspiration to us.
I can only hope I do as well!
((((hugs))))
Jeni

Hi Jean,

Wow, 145lbs down and 35 more to go...that is so awsome!!!!!  Congratulations on your 1 year!!!

I hope next month I'll be able to make the LB coffee and meet you!!!

Michele

Hi Jean,

Happy 1st year to you! You have done a awesome job. You are truly an inspiration to me and many others. I always enjoy reading your posts. I hope to meet you all at coffee some day and possibly try the kayaking too, when I loose more weight.

Keep up the great work.. Lori W

 

Better late than never gf....I am so proud of you and you have done one amazing job of working that tool girl....you just keep getting prettier and prettier by the day too! I am so happy for you Jean...would ya have ever thought it was at all possible??? Keep up all the hard work!  

Congratulations Jean!
You have done such an amazing job in a year! The time really does fly by doesn't it!
I cannot wait to meet you too! We will have a blast I have no doubt about that! We will celebrate all of our successes!!!
Great job girl!

Congrats my friend.  One year, it has gone by so fast.  I am home tonight for the first time in 2 nites.  Been over helping my sister all I can.  You have done an amazing job, and soon we will get to have a great lunch and have some fun together again.

Love you, Diane