8 Years Ago Yesterday....
I was at UMC having my DS with Dr. Buchwald. I survived and I'm still alive and kicking today. And hopelessly normal. I've never had a single problem but I'm a tough old bird too. I also never lost down to a normal BMI and I still have to watch what I eat. But considering my age, I look great.
I so wanted to be one of those people who got really thin but that wasn't in the cards for me. I should have known this was going to my fate because I knew damn well how weightloss resistant I had always been. But healthwise, I am in great shape. I would look 100% better if I could afford plastics but that's not in the cards for me any time in the near future.
This board has been a great resource for me over the years. I probably wouldn't be as successful as I am today without OH. I thank all of you for contributing your experiences for the benefit of everyone here. I've also made some wonderful friends here and met some amazing people I love dearly. Unfortunately, I also met one person who took advantage of me financially, personally, and trashed me all over the online world. Lesson learned, and I'll pass on one piece of advice. Bad people can be fat too! Think twice, cut once is good advice and I'll add think twice, trust once. Hindsight is always perfect don'tcha know?
So with 8+ years in my rearview window, what would I have done differently? I would have had the DS at 16 or so to begin with and or had the money for plastics. Naked, I am a trainwreck of monumental proportions. I do know my whole life would have been much different if I had lived it as a normal sized person.
I wish all of you the best and continued success!
I so wanted to be one of those people who got really thin but that wasn't in the cards for me. I should have known this was going to my fate because I knew damn well how weightloss resistant I had always been. But healthwise, I am in great shape. I would look 100% better if I could afford plastics but that's not in the cards for me any time in the near future.
This board has been a great resource for me over the years. I probably wouldn't be as successful as I am today without OH. I thank all of you for contributing your experiences for the benefit of everyone here. I've also made some wonderful friends here and met some amazing people I love dearly. Unfortunately, I also met one person who took advantage of me financially, personally, and trashed me all over the online world. Lesson learned, and I'll pass on one piece of advice. Bad people can be fat too! Think twice, cut once is good advice and I'll add think twice, trust once. Hindsight is always perfect don'tcha know?
So with 8+ years in my rearview window, what would I have done differently? I would have had the DS at 16 or so to begin with and or had the money for plastics. Naked, I am a trainwreck of monumental proportions. I do know my whole life would have been much different if I had lived it as a normal sized person.
I wish all of you the best and continued success!
It is frightening how we are living such a parallel existence my dear, from surgery dates less than 2 weeks apart, to being taken advantage of by fellow DSers, whom we were trying to help and got nothing but corn-holed by as thanks - "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished." I hope both of us can eventually overcome the hurt and distrust that has been instilled in us as a result.
However, I take issue with your self-deprecating description of your results - for starters, LOOK AT THEM GAMS!! For those who don't know, those really are her legs!! The rest of what you don't like can be addressed by PS, if you so desire - but you also have no reason to do so unless YOU want it - you are clearly loved and adored by your hunka-hunka just as you are. The money you had stolen from you will come back to you, I'm sure of it.
HAPPY 8TH SURGIVERSARY TO YOU! Thank you for all you do Paying it Forward as well - the good will overcome the evil - it's all on the wheel.
However, I take issue with your self-deprecating description of your results - for starters, LOOK AT THEM GAMS!! For those who don't know, those really are her legs!! The rest of what you don't like can be addressed by PS, if you so desire - but you also have no reason to do so unless YOU want it - you are clearly loved and adored by your hunka-hunka just as you are. The money you had stolen from you will come back to you, I'm sure of it.
HAPPY 8TH SURGIVERSARY TO YOU! Thank you for all you do Paying it Forward as well - the good will overcome the evil - it's all on the wheel.
Girl, if those are your legs than I can't see how being "really thin wasn't in the cards for you"! I seriously thought those were a stock photo with a leg model! I had to re-read Diane's post twice. You have some seriously svelte stems!
Congratulations on your journey. Wishing you continued success as well. Happy Surgiversary!
Congratulations on your journey. Wishing you continued success as well. Happy Surgiversary!
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