Are you happy yet?

Yes, I am truely a happy person. I don't think I was an emotional eater or an unhappy person. I ate because I truely loved to cook and eat what I cooked. I was heavy in High school. Got married, had 2 kids. Lost weight after #2 daughter. Got down to 117 and my ex thought I was still too fat. I think he was the one with issues, not me. Oh well, got divorced. Got rid of the migranes and ex all at the same time. I was too busy trying to survive and work to be unhappy. I was always motivated and busy. Just too busy doing for others to realize I had gained 200 plus lbs in the last 20 yrs. This was my only chance to do something for myself and get healthy. Mission accomplished. I still need to loose more weight. Funny, I feel thinner and feel like I look pretty good, until I look in the dreaded mirror at the gym. There is still a fat girl looking back at me. Who is she? I am thankful I am down 127 lbs. Off all meds. Still have a ways to go. Then who knows, maybe a visit to the Plastic Surgeon to help put some things back where they need to be. That could be the icing on my cake. LOL. Elissa

G'Morning, I grew up skinny untill I got married and had kids. Then it all went down hill from there. As the years went on so did my weight. But as I look back, I only can remember what it was like being over weight. How I felt and look. Not good . Now that I have lost 136lbs and feel a whole lot better I wish I would of thought of doing this earlier in my life. I've been on diets and lost but it all came back. Im what you call a nervous eater. Witrh this surgery it has help me control that bad habit! Small stomach = no room for nervous eating habits.The final step will be when after I see Dr. Wynn in December and she can tell me when I can go to have my stomach pouch that it hanging removed forEver!! Yeppie! I know that won't be till sometime next year, but I can plan for it! Boy, its been YEARS since I had a flat tummy. Can't wait. I need to get back to the meetings to see everyone. The last time I was there is when I pass out. Not good. Shame on me. Take care . You look good Linda!!