It's been 2 years.

I don't know where the time time has gone. Two years ago today at about this time I was coming out of surgery.  The road has not always been easy but I would do it all again in a heartbeat. Today I'm down 135 pounds. I have not reached my goal, YET.  I will make it though.  It just may take longer than I thought.  Even if I didn't lose another pound, I'd still be happy.  I feel so good, and I can do everything I want to do.  I have more confidence in myself and better self esteme.  I just want to thank everone on here for all the love and support you give.  I haven't been on here much lately but I do get on and read daily.  We will be in Indy in March and I hope to be able to see some of you again.

Hi Jan,  I am so happy for all of your accomplishments girl!!! Isn't it amazing how we "get a life" after surgery? For so long all of your "I want to's" were just a remote dream, and now you CAN!!! Here's to continued good thinks & adventures  in the 3 rd yr!    HAPPY SURGERVERSERY TO YOU!!!Let's get together in March- let us know when & hopefully we can set  something up!! ((((big hugs)))) Ellen

Great attitude you have and success has come.  I have given up on reaching what a normal BMI is.  I feel great my body fat level is at 12% and I am still learning to manage what i eat and how much I exercise.  I am 9 months out and fell great.  Praise and Thank God for watching over me and giving me a chance. E

Congratulations on your 2 year surgiversary!  You are doing an awesome job and you will hit that goal.  Keep up the good work. Jenny

Jan, Congrats on your surgiversary! Isn't it amazing how quick that time goes by???? Year #3 ended up being the magical year for me to get to that 'normal' BMI. I hope it is for you too! You know...we all need to start thinking about the Hoosier Loser's Camp-Out 2008! I am really praying that by the time we have it Peter will be as good as new and Hope will be able to relax and enjoy her OH brothers & sisters company. I have a big enough kitchen now to accomodiate several of us ladies (while the guys can fish or something...I was going to say 'tend the campfire...but that's Dana's job..lol). I know I sure enjoyed it last year with Hope, Ellen & Dana, Brenda & Floyd, Cheryl & John (isn't it?) and of course, my dh Bill. You're gonna have to be sure to bring your spouse & RV too this year! (Hey everyone...there's cabins at Hope & Peter's KOA if you don't have an RV..so you'd be able to enjoy yourself there too!!!).  Let us know when you're going to be in town in March and we'll see if we can meet up..k? Sherri

Is there a date set for the camp out?  I plan to be there if we aren't out of town.  I have several long weekends already requested off and we a planing on doing some traveling this year.  We will be in Indy the 13th and 14th of March.  DH will have conferences so till we get his schedule  I won't know when exactly.  My guess would be afternoon on the 13th.

Jan, There isn't a date set up yet for the camp-out. Why don't you look at your schedule and let us know what weekends would work...and then we'll see which of them sounds the most do-able for everyone else. Last year it was the 1st weekend of August. I think that was one of the weekends that was going to be the slowest at Hope's KOA to give her more opportunity to visit with us.  I marked my calendar for the 13th & 14th!  Sherri

Jan, Congratulations on your successful journey.  You look great.  I have missed seeing you at support groups but know you are most likely attending the group for >year out.  I know we all want to reach that "normal" BMI point but being able to reach a point of health and feeling good is such a wonderful accomplishment.  Way to go! Peg

Hi Jan, you are doing so good. I've missed seeing you on hear but I do enjoy the e-mails you pass on we will have to try to get together sometime. I know you will eventually get to goal. Cheryl