HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ME!!

WOW! I can not believe it has been a year since I had my re-birth! Here I am today and I am below goal by 10-15 pounds and living life to the fullest. I have met all of my personal goals that I had set for myself and am ready to set some more. The new goals will consist of new experiences that I have yet done, such as going on an exotic vacation WITH my husband. (Katrina wouldn't let him go on the last one we planned).. I have started tanning at the tanning bed and even my massage therapist said she could tell a difference in my skin since I started tanning, so there may be hope yet. I have went from a size 22 weighing 240 pounds to a size 2 weighing 115 pounds. I think that is quite remarkable. I never thought that I would ever be a size 2 again! This surgery saved my life in so many ways! Thank you to everyone here that has been my support system and most of all my friends! I love you all! Rhonda

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Rhonda, hope you get that romantic getaway!! Love ya lots girl, Tomanip

Thanks Vel.. I am so glad to see you on the board again. I have missed you. So how is the weight loss going? I bet you are looking thinner by the minute. You were beautiful before your surgery, I can only imagine how wonderful you look now. Our first getaway will be the end of this month when we go to NY for our court hearing with my DH's ex. I have never been to NY, so it will be fun. The court hearing is not going to stress us out, because we know the truth about everything and all we have to do is show up and let our lawyer handle it. It is a total shame for the kids though, that they have to be drug through all of this just so dad can play a part in their lives. Some people are just trouble makers.. Anyhow, I hope things are well for you and continue to be. Miss ya and love ya lots! Rhonda

Rhonda, Girl, you're gonna freeze up there! Take layers so that if it should warm up you can strip down(Da da da-deda-da-da stripping music) Especially since you no longer have insulation(fat) Don't forget warm gloves!! The weight is coming off and I'm having to buy new clothes with no x or w in them.WHOO-HOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Been having a lot of trouble with mind hunger since my DH is so involved in the church mission to rebuild the churches of Pearlington, Mississippi and is gone a lot. I think it's just boredom,which should ease up as the eye doc has cleared me to drive again. Look out Walmart here I come-watch the stock go back up!!!! Love ya lots, tomanip

Rhonda, You are and will always be such an inspiration to me. You are one of the kindest and most caring people I've met on this board. I'm so happy that you have had such wonderful success this past year. I remember a year ago, checking the boards to hear about your surgery, and being so worried about you afterwards. Doesn't seem like a year has come and gone already! Time sure does fly when you're having fun huh? Start planning that vacation! You guys deserve it! HUGS Kimberly

Thank you Kimberly for such kind words. I try to be very supportive to everyone here, that is what we are all here for. I have always tried to stay away from the "flaming" and not get involved. Support is the key to success. I don't think I could have done as well as I have without the support of all of you and my family. It is hard to believe it has been a year since I was being wheeled to surgery. Time has sure flown, but I am glad to be where I am today. (well not at this moment cause I am at work, and I would rather be in bed..hehe) We have our trip to NY at the end of this month, and we hope to be able to drive up and see Niagara Falls, it is only a few hours from Rochester. That would be great, as this is my first trip North of Virginia on the East Coast. I always love to go to new places. Pray for us that the court hearing goes our way... We only want what is right for the kids. We have their best interest at heart. Thanks a lot for saying that I am an inspiration, I don't think I have ever been an inspiration to anyone. That made me smile! Thanks! Love, Rhonda

Rhonda make sure you go into Canada and go on the Maid of the Mist ride to the falls. It's beautiful. Tomanip

You've got prayers going up for the court thing. I can't imagine the agony y'all go through daily just worrying and trying to get things straitened out. You are a strong, brave, and powerful woman. You just keep on fighting. Keep the faith!!! and Keep us posted!!! HUGS Kimberly

Go Rhonda, Go Rhonda, it's your birthday, Go Rhonda! This is me doing the happy dance for you!!!!! Les

Thank you Leslie. I feel like it is my birthday! It is the day of my Re-Birth!! I am only one years old today.. LOL... Don't I wish.. Then I could be sleeping and not having to work.. and I could be dependent on someone else for everything instead of being the one that is depended upon. Babies just don't know how good life is for them.. Hope you have a great day! BTW, where is Rolling Forks?? Rhonda