new pic

Thanks to OH for posting my new avator pic.

I am still getting used to my dentures so thats why I have a big smile - LOL.

Can you see how bony I am around my neck and shoulders - I guess I am just not used to being so thin.  I want to gain weight so bad but it seems like I cannot get above 137.

I never thought I would have said that...  Some of the gals I work with think I look malnourished.  Get real - Its taken me over a year to lose 180 pounds.  Dad is constantly harping at me to eat more.

I am going to try and eat 4 to 5 small meals a day and see if I can't gain some weight that way.

Take care - Shannon

i have worked hard to get bony around my neck and shoulders.....i like the way that looks with being able to see the collar bones .....very in you know....love your picture and i dont think you look skinny at all. all those people that say those things are just use to you being big so they think you are skinny.....flaunt it at them lol wear those clothes they cant wear ...

You look  terrific, I have been stuck and ha vent lost anything in 6 mos or more, and I never change my diet, maybe that's whats wrong, I would like to lose about 15 0r 20 pds.  What do you eat and how much? ..
you look so pretty and healthy....vesta

Shannon....Girl your look great!!! Luv the new pic!!!
Luv & Hugs....Tammy~ammy

Hi Shannon,
Girl-You Look MAV~A~LISS!!!  Simply BEAUTIFUL!!!  Love your "big" smile too! You look happy and I think you look healthy!!!

My collar bones, well, ALL the bones around my upper body stick out-almost to where Im afraid to touch them-LOL....  The most IMPORTANT THING-IS..... HOW DO YOU FEEL?  Do you like the way you look?  Are YOU happy with YOU? Thats ultimately what is the most important thing. We ALL know that we werent happy pre-op, or we wouldnt have had this surgery....so-now, its what YOU LIKE! If its just because everyone else is always telling you how malnourished you look or whatever-then....ignore em! IF....its how YOU feel-and YOU would be happy gaining, then I say GO FOR IT!!!

I read your post about the cobbler too-and smiled, because, for the first time since I had surgery, I ate a donut the other day-well, 1/2 donut....I endulged-but felt guilty, just like you did. I didnt dump either, but-"I" feel good that I am in control now-and I walked away without eating the other half, or 4 more! I hope you dont beat yourself up about it????

I hope I am not being overbearing in my post to you-I just want you to know that I think your a wonderful person, you have been through a lot-and you have worked really hard...I just want YOU to be happy, ultimately-and so whatever that is for you- I will be praying for you-and your always in my thoughts and prayers!!!

Again-you look FANTASTIC!!!  Im glad you posted a new pic!  Take care!  Love, Janet

  Thank you each and everyone of you for your compliments!

I know I would feel better weighing between 150-170 pounds.  I just never thought I would be at this weight.  I do feel that I am to skinny for my frame and height.  I guess I want to feel the way I did back in february before the leg and foot problem started.

Hugz - Shannon