It's been a REAL LONG TIME......

It's been way too long since I've visited the boards, let alone post. I am over 2 years out and maintaining at 150 now. No words of wisdom from me today, just wanted to let you all know I am still alive and kicking. I keep in email touch and see many of you, Natasha, Steve, Cathy, Kim, Phyllis and Evelyn. As a matter of fact, Cathy, Kim and I are going to see Kelley Clarkson this coming week at Mohegan. Can't wait. We also have a 1+ year out group that will begin meeting just to exchange ideas and get together. Our bodies are pretty well fixed, but the mind...well, some do better than others. nuff said. I'll be 50 years old in Sept my best friend and I are going on a cruise in Nov. I would have never ever done any of this when I was 300+ pounds, now I try things I wouldn't have dared to. (and sometimes get in trouble for) I would have been too afraid to leave my husband for a week. (my girls are older so they are fine) To anyone new to the boards, people come and go, many of us leave for awhile when we being our new lives because we just want to be "normal" We always come back for you if you need help. Come here often, read as many profiles as you can, the bad and the good. This trip isn't easy by any means, but it sure is worth it!! love and hugs to all! Cheryl

Hi Cheryl!! I'm taking my girls to see Kelly Clarkson too! Can't wait not to feel like I'm wedged into the seat like a sausage! Hope you guys have a great time! I totally can relate to not being on the boards as much because I feel like I have so much living to make up for. Especially with my kids. I feel like I've "jipped" them a lot by not doing things with them because of my weight. Now, there's not much we don't do together. I love this message board, and it has so helped me. I hope you have a GREAT cruise! Good for you! Tammy

Hey Cheryl, Very nice to hear from you. I was wondering if I could join your 1 year group. We live pretty close to each other and my support group has pretty much gone kaput at the hospital where I had surgery. I will be 1 year out on 8/16/05. Sandy

Hi Cheryl, Great to see you on the boards again! Congrats on your 2 yrs!!! It is a TOUGH road, but one that is well worth every step! xoxo JA

Hey Cheryl It was nice to see you back to our Ct Message Board!!! WE surley missed you alot!!! Congrats on your 2 years and I am sure no more surgery for you after you went through alot!!! Have fun at Cruise! You deserve it!!! Hugs Kathy K

Nice to see your face! Glad you popped in to say hello. It's always nice to hear from another 'old timer'! Take care & best regards, Lisa C

To my awesome Angel! Good to hear from ya! Your posts are always so inspirational!! Love ya!! Phyllis

Phyllis, my love, your picture shows how much you are enjoying life, you are so beautiful! (although you always were) I hope we don't have to wait until Noel Boutique to see each other again! Keep in touch and fill me in on life! love u huni, Cheryl