Hello and an Update

Hello everyone. I haven't posted on this board in ages. Just been busy. I hope everyone is doing well. I especially think of those of you on the coast or displaced from the coast. I just wanted to give you a quick update on how I'm doing. I went for my 6 mo. checkup today. I started at 284 before surgery in Sept. 2005. I'm now down to 192 for a loss of 92 lbs. since my highest and 65 lbs. since surgery. Wow! I'm below 200!!! I haven't been there since 1993. I've also lost 42.25 inches overall. Yea!! I'm beginning to feel a little different about my body. I wore an outfit today that made me feel good about my looks, for a change. It hugged my body and made my stomach feel flatter (though it needs to be alot flatter yet) and I even found myself wondering if a man might find me attractive again. It's been a long, long time since I thought that way. (My daughter would like that. She wants a step-father, she has told me.) I'm so grateful God gave me the opportunity to have this surgery. I've had a few struggles with my eating in the past couple months. I've been craving sweets some and just kind of got lazy in my planning. I found I was eating the same thing all the time, like peanuts. I finally joined ediets.com this week for some guidance. Even though Dr. King gives me general guidance on what I can eat, I needed help with menus. I'm now eating more fruits and veggies. The structure has really helped for right now. One day at a time. Until next time, may God bless you all! Deborah 9/26/05 284/192/135

It's SO very good to hear from you! You are doing FANTASTIC!!!! I hope you are coming to Cheryl's bash in July! Bring BEFORE pictures! Love ya! smoochies Arlies