ONEderland, Finally!

ECUMindy
on 12/7/08 5:44 am, edited 12/7/08 5:45 am - Winterville, NC

Hey!

I'm so sorry I haven't been in touch as much lately-- things are so busy with the end of the semester, finals, grading, etc. I have been lurking and I'm so proud of all of you! Darcie and Jami Faye, can I just say you two are HOT! I'll have to admit I'm a bit jealous... haha...the rest of you are looking good too though. Iris, Alice-- hot mamas let me tell you!

Anyway, I thought I should at least come and share some of my good news. Obviously from the title, you have an idea-- I hit ONEderland, FINALLY! I was beginning to think if it would never happen. I was 199.4 this morning! I think that is the first time I've had a 1 in front of my weight in probably 20 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I still struggle with my arthritis issues (although not as much), but overall I feel great! I have much more energy than I've ever had and find myself doing things I never would have done before. I DO NOT REGRET having this surgery at all!!! I am so glad I made the decision to change my life-- it was one of the best ones I've ever made. It took me some time to realize it was right, but when I did I never looked back.

Those of you considering the surgery, let me just say GO FOR IT! You will have a few ups and downs, but in the end you will never regret changing your life...

I've posted a couple before and NOW pictures. :) I don't want to say AFTER just yet as I still want to lose about 30 more pounds, but it's moving OH so slow now... I know I have to beef up the exercise... anyway, always need a new years resolution right?

Have a great holiday season everyone and I promise to be better about checking in!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h312/ECUMindy06/BeforeAfte rDec08.jpg

Melinda
373/334/184/188/175/ - Highest/Surgery/Lowest-PrePregnancy/Current/First Goal

It's a BOY!

Rahsheeda80
on 12/7/08 6:01 am - Greensboro, NC

RNY on 04/14/08

You look great Melinda and have made an excellent transformation. Congrats on your changes so far, you really do look great and CONGRATS on reaching Onderland!!!

Rahsheeda

Highest 268/ Current 160/ Dr. Goal 130/ My Goal 125/ Height 4'11"

postalchick
on 12/7/08 6:18 am - Gold Hill,, NC

FobiPouch on 12/13/07

Congrats!!! and look at the cute hair doo!
Myrtis

Alice H.
on 12/7/08 8:28 am - Winterville, NC

RNY on 10/19/07

Girlfriend, I'm SOOOOO PROUD of you! Doesn't Onederland feel great! You look awesome and I know you feel great. Congrats on reaching a major milestone in your journey! I bet James can't keep his hands off you

Alice in OneDerland
H:260 G: 135 C:145 L: 131 BMI: 26 H: 5' 2 1/2"
RNY 10/07 LBL 11/09

Mommy2C
on 12/7/08 8:35 am - NC

RNY on 07/21/08

Congratulations!!! You've done so well! I can't wait to get there myself....it doesn't look like it's coming anytime soon, though...
Good for you!

Lisa-
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Darcie
on 12/7/08 8:48 am - Richlands, NC

RNY on 09/18/07

Mindy~
I was wondering what happened to you!!! Thanks for saying I look hot LOL I feel sooo much better then last year! you look fantastic and congratulations on hitting onderland!! It seems like just yesterday I was standing in your room at The Pitt Palace!! anyways you look amazing girl, keep on plugging away!!

hugs
Darcie

Shazanne
on 12/7/08 8:56 am - Currie, NC

RNY on 07/24/07

Hi Melinda!
So good to hear from you again! You look SO wonderful!!! Congratulations on your amazing success!! You have come such a long way and oh boy can I ever identify with needing to beef up the exercise!!!

Suzanne