Just wanted to say hi!

It's been way to long since I've talked to anyone and I'm ashamed! Alot has been going on with kids n school. Had to put my mom into a nursing home which meant that Tracie had to find someway to get some income coming back in, so I've not had alot of time to spend to myself. I'm down 107 pounds which is awesome. Hit my first plateu a month ago and it's finally broken but I did notice I still lost inches and that my clothes were still getting baggy so it wasn't THAT depressing. I've went from a size 30/32 pants to a 18/20 and from a 4x shirt to some larges but mostly xlarges.. I am going to do my best to be more 'into' the site again and get to know some of the new people and hopefully be able to give some words of encouragement. Hope everyone is doing well and had a great thanksgiving!! Tracie S.. 341/234/160

I wondered what had become of you. We used to see you once in a while at our Washington support group. I miss you. Do you know how Lavonda is doing? She missed last months meeting. I don't expect you to drive up here every month to come, exspeciallly in this weather. I'm sorry you had to put your mom in a nursing home, that is one of the hardest things to have to do. I had to put my grandparents and 2 great aunts in a home, I don't ever want to have to do something like that again. Sounds like you are doing good on the loosing side of things though. Keep up the good work. We need someone on this board more, it is so slow lately. I know everyone is busy. I have to much time on my hands here at work. I just sit here and help students when they need help otherwise not alot to do some days. Pays not bad for sitting on my butt though. Well better go. Have a great weekend and keep in touch. Cindy G.

Hey Cindy! Lavonda is doin great too! I believe she's lost around 120 so far. Support group meetings are the first monday of every month correct? Maybe in January I'll go kidnap her and we'll come up to the meeting granted the roads are decent! Was so good to hear from you. Hope you have an awesome weekend yourself! Tracie S.. 341/234/160

Hey Cindy here I am I just missed this last meeting because vechicle is getting fixed. I missed you guys I will for sure be there at our next meeting is there one in January? I lost 121 pounds so far. LAVONDA Rny 05/27/05 421/299/150

Wow way to go girl. I bet you look so different. I am very happy for you. Are you getting in your protein yet? It is so hard to do. I have a recipe for protein balls if you like peanut butter. They are pretty good. Yes we have a Jan. meeting it is the 2nd of Jan. Those vehicles are such a pain in the arse aren't they. Some times I think it would be easier to go by horse and buggy like the amish do. But man can you think how cold it would be right now. No thanks I will keep my blazer. Several asked about you last Mon. We had a brother and sister from Lone Tree there who is thinking of getting the surgery done. It is fun meeting new people. I am so glad you emailed me. I think of you often. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and we will see you in Jan. Keep in touch if you can. Love Ya Cindy G.