TO EVERYONE

First let me say that everyone here has inspired me to no end in one way or another. Be it a 2 pound loss or a 20 pound loss. Be it on a stall or just post opp.I have never met a nicer bunch of people in my life. For all the goals that have been met and the heart aches that have been had, everone has a word to support. No matter what one has done or not done we are all proud of each other. I hear everyone talk about wow moments I have had a few since I joined this page. It started when I met the first people at sherri tea & tub party. The other has been non stop. Its being accepted for me not for what I look like or dont look like, and for that I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.Each person loses at thier own pace , heck I will be excited to say I have lost 2 pounds let alone 20. So I say God bless you each and everyone. May he watch over you and keep you safe each and every day . Vicki

Thanks Vicki for your post. I feel the exact same way- EVERYONE is a success story, no matter where they are in their journey!!! Just thinking about having the surgery is HUGE, and I applaud everyone here. The people here are the very best people in the world, and would stand beside , you no matter what!! I know that for me, theis is an ongoing journey thru all of the "ups & downs of life". I am learning how to deal with "Life" without binging, hating myself, second guessing everything I do, feeling worthless, etc. etc. I learn how to do these things by everyone sharing their experiences and hope. I couldn't do it without everyone here. Our OH FAMILY is the greatest bunch of folks in the world, and I feel really blessed to know you all!! May you all feel as blessed as I do by knowing you, (((hugs))) Ellen

Thanks Vicki, It was nice meeting you and we do wish you the best also on your upcoming journey! It definately is a journey and has its ups and downs! It is not all easy and sometimes yes you will wonder what did I do to myself. Is it worth it, yes it has been , for me at least! Has it been smooth, heck no, I struggle day to day, because life happens and I am in the middle of my life!!! LOL!!! Many of us face trials and tribulations and are not sure how to cope, at least for me, before I would ALWAYS turn to food, and now on this journey I am not suppose to- I am finding some of these demons sneaking back and I struggle daily to keep myself on track. I know that I have come along ways, but unfortunately for me as well as some others our minds are still playing catch up, you will see as your journey progresses! Just be careful and do NOT let the numbers take control! I truly believe one of the BEST words of advice that I had read and been given was to ALWAYS believe that I WOULD dump and NOT go there! Unfortunately I tested the waters and now know that it takes quite a bit for me to DUMP! We all have to learn on our own and each outcome is so totally different! In the end we all want to be a success and healthy that is all we can ask for! Others succeed at a faster pace than some, just take your journey day by day step by step and enjoy your rewards as they are given to YOU! They are yours, and YOU desrve them!(This is for EVERYONE) I wish you the best on your upcoming journey and hope that you enjoy many rewards and wow moments! You deserve them as well and we will all be here for you no matter what pace your journey takes! Hugz Dawn

Vicky, You are absolutely right! I posted a big "boo hoo me" post yesterday. And I guess every now and then we each need one of those. But, all of the responses I got made me start looking at and listenning to all the changes that I have made and comments I receive from co-workers, friends and family. They really opened my eyes! My only advice to you is "pay attention" to the little changes. Don't blow any of them off just because you think that they "should happen because I DID have weight loss surgery!". Every change, every accomplishment counts because you wouldn't have achieved it if you hadn't been brave enough to have the surgery to begin with. That was my mistake. I forgot that it took courage to make the decision and follow through with it. But thanks to all the great people on this board I have been reminded, and I won't forget it again. And if I do, I know they will all remind me again! Good luck to you on your journey. I wish you a safe surgery and speedy recovery. Cindy

Yep it is funny we got into a group that accepts you no matter what you do or dont weigh.. the only thing we dont like is MEAN People!!! We are a very loving bunch of peolle!! LONG LIVE the Hoosier LOOSERS!! Linda