Update & Happy New Year

I have not been the best about posting on the board over the past several months still manage to get on when I can and try to comment on the various posts and lend encouragement and support where I can.  With the New Year right around corner I thought this the perfect time to reflect on the old and look forward to the new. Like many of you 2008 brought about many changes for me, the main one being the decision to have RNY in May. Since surgery I have lost a total of 104 pounds I am pleased about this in so many ways however, I also have some of the struggles as many others .As far as clothes shopping, I went into Catherine's to buy something a few weeks ago and instead of having a wow moment, I left a little disappointed because all the nice stuff I saw was too big!!! Imagine that!!  I am currently into a size 14 pants and top from a 30-32 so that is a big change for me.  My most recent issues are more mental related for which I am in the process of seeking counseling before they get the best of me.  One thing I have noticed and many others told me about is that when you reach the 100 pound mark you start to see things more clearly and this is true.  I think the seeing things in my personal life more clearly is resulting from the fact that I am no longer stuffing my feelings down and denying them with "mounds of food" and I don't have the "stuffing device" to swallow the feelings.  So I am in the process of just dealing with them however, hard they are.  In moving forward in 2009 I look forward to becoming more involved with all my OH friends, attend support groups on a regular basis, get a hobby, excercise more and deal with my personal issues and don't sweep them under the rug for starters. For all of you I wish you a Happy New Year and may all your hopes and dreams come true in 2009!!! 

Hugs to you all, 
Terri :-)  

Well Terri,
   I'm glad to see you posting now!  And it's good that you're taking the steps necessary to get yourself straightened out...I think often times too many people just keep sweeping everything under the rug.  At least you are able to recognize and do something!!  GOOD FOR YOU!!!  I hope 2009 will be a better year for you......look forward to seeing you again in a few weeks...don't forget to come with your dancin shoes on!!!

Take Care!
Marnie

Thank you Marnie!!  I look forward to seeing you at Support Group and also look forward to getting to know you better in 2009

Hugs,

Terri

Wow Terri you are doing so well with your tool. I am impressed. I'm sorry that you have alot of emotional issues to work out but I'm sure with time and therapy, things will get better and decisions will become easier. I hope you have a wonderful New Year. I am going to try my best to do so as well.

Hugs

Nicole

Nicole,

I hope all is well with you. Thank you for your reply to my post I know you have also had some challenges this past year. I wish you all the best in 2009 and look forward to seeing you again soon..

Hugs

Terri

Happy New Year Terri. May 2009 be better than 2008 for you. You've done great so far.

Candie

Thank you Candie. Best of luck on your upcoming surgery.

Terri Congrats on your weight loss. You have done an amazing job. I have not had the pleasure to meet you yet but hope to. Would love to have you join us for group when you can and our outings

I hope 2009 will be better then 2008 for you

sincerely
~ Kelly

Hi Kelly

 Thank you for the words of encouragement!  I am going to do my best to attend your Support Group Meeting on Tuesday the 6th.  Crofton is actually on my home from Greenbelt to Kent Island so I should not have a problem. I look forward to meeting you in person.

Hugs

Terri

Terri.. thanks for the introspective post.  I feel like I could have written some it myself.  I can't encourage you enough to follow through with the counseling and the group support.  I had personal issues that needed to be addressed before I got the surgery and started the counseling then.  My husband attends with me each week and I can attest that the changes we go through post-op can have an tremendous effect on our mental outlook.  I'm simply not afraid to "go there" anymore and we're finally dealing with some of the harder stuff.  As for group, I consider it a part of the WLS program like daily vitamins, fluids and protein.  I really don't think I could handle any of this stuff, not even the GOOD parts, without the support of my group.  So, thank you again for the post.  Happy New Year!  Hope to see you in 2009.