Just a little update...

Hi All, I don't post very often. I read your posts almost everyday and respond whenever I think I have something worth adding, but I never seem to post something about me or my journey. So, here I am: I am just now 4 months post op, down just over 58 lbs and down 2-4 sizes (depending on the cut). I'm wearing everything from size 20 jeans shorts to size 16 dress slacks. It kind of freaks me out. I'm currently eating 4-5 oz per meal, depending on how moist it is. I've been able to get a handle on which foods will go down easy and which are likely to give me trouble - most of the time! I work out 3-5 times per week and am feeling much stronger than I have in a long time. My back no longer pains me, my diabetes is gone, my blood pressure is being controled with just 1/4 of the meds I used to take. I have been very lucky. I've had very few complications or problems. Most have been resolved with time and patience. I got to come to the last clothing exchange and found some very nice items (thank you to the organizers, Julie B. & Dawn). Although I spoke to a few people, I'm a little shy and didn't actually introduce myself to anyone. I did, however, recognize a few of you from your pictures (especially Sherri and Deb). Your frequent posts and openness made you very recognizable and I appreciate your willingness to share your experiences and opinions on such a wide variety of topics. Not to mention the speed with which you show support to everyone regarding their accomplishments and/or problems. I just wanted to share a little about my journey and to let you all know how much this board has meant to me. All of the information I have found here, the sharing of experiences (great and small), and the sense of welcome helped me as I prepared for my own wls and as I've have walked along my new path toward health and fitness in a slimmer body. I hope everyone has a great weekend. Cindy P.S. I hope your foot surgery goes well Sherri.

Cindy.. thats what I love about the OH family... the openness and the friendship.. My skinny friends in real life have gotten weird now that I am close to being one of them and my old fat friends (and family) hate me because the SAY all I talk about is my journey.. Heck it is my whole life now...Food or lack there of ,, is a major thing in someones life... try living without it... I am just so thankful to God that he lead me this far and I just know He wil go every step with me!!!! Thank you for updateing us on your journey!!!! I like hearing sucess stories!! Linda

Thanks for sharing with us. I am encouraged to hear stories like yours, and hope I can join you all in losing (more) soon. I really like this board, and feel really at home here, myself. Linda

Hi Cindy~ Thanks for sharing your story Cindy! It sounds like you are doing great!! Isn't this message board awesome? I'm in Northern Indiana so I haven't had the chance to meet anyone from here in person, but I feel like I have a whole bunch of cheerleaders here. Keep posting!! Jaimee

Thank you all for your reponses. I know what you mean about how all you do is talk about your journey. I remember saying to a friend of mine that I couldn't wait til I was a little further out so I could start thinking and talking about something other than how much I can eat, what I can eat, etc. I felt like the only thing I thought about was my meal plan, how much protein I had gotten in today, how much water I had drunk and so forth. It is beginning to slow down now, but I still find my conversations limited sometimes. It is a wonder anyone will still talk to me! I hope you all are having a great day. Cindy