Update on me :)

Hi all! I have been quite busy lately living life and have not been on the boards much at all. I have been trying to catch up on posts and see how everyone is doing. I MISS you all! To fill you in a little on me since my last visit to the boards, I passed my Surgiversary on 10/27/07 and couldn't be happier. I've lost 171 lbs and am officially at Dr. Aranows goal!!!! Problem is that his goal is nowhere good enough for me. I'm still 218 lbs and at 5'6" still classified as obese. MY goal is to get down to 180lbs...38 lbsto go. Thats the lowest weight I ever remember being. BMI charts say I should be between 140 and 150 but I'm not aiming for that. I think I'd look skeletal at that weight...we shall see when we get there.  My ankle that was broken before wls and refused to heal due to the weight is healed and I am able to drive again and have found a job which I love. I'm working in Portland at an after school program and oh so happy there.  I'll keep reading and catching up with you guys! ~Beth

WOW Buffy - Awesome update - congratulations and that is just wonderful that things are going so well for you!

May your wonderful journey continue to be filled with bright blessings!

Buffy, 171 pounds?????? You've lost a person!!!!!!!! CONGRATUALTIONS, --==Rich==--

Congratulations on reaching your doctor's goal and your first surgiversary. It is so wonderful to regain  health and enjoy living a more active life. You have done such a terrific job. Wishing you continued success on your weight loss journey. Sher

hi beth, congrats on your all your success!! and on your new job too :)  marlena

Thanks everyone for your replys. : ) It's good to catch up with all of youu again!