Grateful today

Hi Everyone- I just wanted to say HI and touch base with you. I am feeling very grateful and honored to have you in my life. I am so glad that we have a support system. I have been having really good days, since I had my surgery (bowel and hernia). I am healing very well, except for a set back yesterday. I was doing to much too soon, but that is ok, live and learn. My mom said--I have too much energy and they need to sedate me so I don't do so much so I can rest and heal. LOL. Who would have thought someone telling me that I have too much energy. I love it! I did go short shopping and I was all excited that I am a size 10. I lost those six pounds and back to maintaining my goal weight. I feel very comfortable of where I am at. I am now working on the protein and raising those levels. I have six weeks until I go back to South Dakota to see my family, whom I haven't seen for a year. When I last saw them I had only lost 50 pounds. They haven't seen me with all the weight loss and plastic surgery. Life is looking good today and wanted to share and let you know how special you all are to me. Thanks Nicki

I am so glad to hear everything is going great for you!! You are such a wonderful person you deserve this! I bet your family will be in shock! I know I haven't seen some of my family in two years (they live in the area too) but there is a graduation party I am going to on the 22nd and can't wait to show them the new me!! I'm down by 112lbs, 15lbs from goal and still waiting on the insurance company about the cosmetic surgery issue. Keep up the great work!!! Hope

Hi Nicki, It sounds like you are feeling much better. You will have a wonderful time when you go home to see your family. You better wear a name tag because they aren't gonna know it's you! Makes me feel good to know that others lives are treating them well and they're happy. Linda

Nicki, I hope you realize that many of us (me in particular) consider you to be a very important and special beacon of inspiration. Glad you are feeling much better and hope that you can apply some of the energy toward exercising real soon. Can't even envision what your family will think. Do you think that they will wonder who the stranger is coming into their house? Hope to talk with you soon. Rob

It's so funny how I used to avoid going to these parties.... but now, I'm making sure I hit them all! I have 3 grad parties on June 5th and will make sure I get to each one. I can't wait to see family and friends that I haven't seen in a long time. It's funny having to introduce yourself to them again!! Keep up the good work Nicki!

Nicki, So glad to hear you are feeling much better. It must be so awesome for someone to tell ya to slow down you have too much energy! Wow cant wait till I get to that point! It will be great! Your family is going to be in shock at how awesome you look You are special to us too Nicki! Best Wishes to you!! Elizabeth M -49lbs

Nicki, I am touched to have meant you as well! What a great inspiration you have been to this board. I am glad to hear your feeling much better and the engery level is back. Keep up the good feelings and continue to stay positive and share your experiences. You have alot to smile about. BTW, have a wonderful trip when you go......I know back home they will be wondering who is this new family member. Thanks for sharing. ~Shay

Nicki, I'm glad that you are feeling well. Keep focusing on the healing. I have to agree with Rob and Shay....you are an inspiration to all of us! (as are Rob and many others). I know that you will enjoy your trip. I can only imagine how exciting it will be to REmeet your family and friends! I hope to see you tomorrow night at the VA meeting. Ken