My post op relationships Losing the last 250 pounds!!

Oh that sounds marvalous!!! I love working there, I cant seem to drive fast enough to work, thats sad. haha. I look forward to seeing you again. I dont cry over my ex, but I do cry over my gramma I miss her terribly. I also miss my oldest daughter. But hopefully soon I will have my mindset right where it needs to be.

It is good to hear you are making a breakthrough and can now write about those very painful and sensitive issues. Keep up the good work. Paula

I am finally getting adjusted somewhat. I still miss my family especially my oldest daughter and my grandmother. I do not miss being mistreated and abused though. I have really enjoyed Florida and am really glad to make it my home. Thanks Teresa

Hello Miss Dolly! I have been away from the boards for quite a while. I had no idea you moved to Florida. How long have you been here? I'm so sorry for the hardships you had to go through and making the decision to make this move must have been difficult. I'm sure things will get better and easier with time. All the best to you! -Debbie

Hi Debbie, Idrove down to Ocala on July 27 and stayed 2 weeks with Jan then moved into my condo here on August 10 just in time to get Leesa registered for school. So it has almost been a month for me in this area. Thanks a bunch Love Dolly

Hello Dolly! I'd like to introduce myself to you.. i'm Haven and i'm a southeast FL transplant too! I moved here from LA (the state) so I have major southern roots just as people from WBGV do! I am also a nurse and left my ex hubby years ago after being in an abusive relationship. I also had to leave behind one of my children at that time (thank God he lives with me now). I understand completely about missing your family back home and feeling a bit odd in different surroundings. I still feel that way even though i've lived here for almost 9 years now. There are several things we have in common but I don't want to make this post too long so if you're interested, feel free to email me! I hardly ever come to the FL message board but decided to do so today and i'm glad because it let me read your post. I re-read quite a bit of your profile even though i've read parts of it before. I hadn't been to see it in several months though so I didn't realize all that has gone on. I'm sorry you've had to go through such an ordeal (I understand more than you'll ever know though) but I want to congratulate you on finding that you are the strong woman you always have been inside but were just too afraid to see! Sometimes it takes a leap of faith to find out what we're truly made of inside and i'm glad you have enough confidence in yourself to believe you're inner voice is worth listening to. WE ARE WORTH IT!! Welcome back to the boards and welcome back to looking forward again! Much continued success in all you wish to achieve! Haven

Hi Haven, Sometimes things happen for a reason. I am still not caught up on my profile I was able to keep a written journal, but I knew I would have to be able to talk about things before I could make them online. I am getting some caught up each day now. THanks so much for your kind words. Maybe we can meet one day, your not too far from me. Love Dolly

Dolly, Good for you, girl! I had no idea you've been through all this when we met at the Meet & Greet in Ft. Lauderdale. You've proven you're a strong woman, first with your decision to take control of your health & weight, and again with your decision to take control of your life and to get out of an unhealthy relationship! When you're feeling blue, remember these things! Take care of yourself and come to the FL board whenever you need a cyber-hug! We're here to support each other in all aspects of our wl journey! Hugs! Vickie J.

Thank you thank you VIckie... I found that taking care of one aspect of my life (weight) did nothing if I couldnt fix the wole picture. It was hard, but I had lots of encouragement and friends to help me along the way. I am so glad to be here and I love meeting everyone. Hope to see you again soon. Teresa

Hey Teresa .... where in FL are you? I'm headed to Miami (Coral Gables) tonight for a few days .... Karyn