The scales say I have lost 420lbs

Thxs Pam,
In by telling of my own experince I want people who suffer from obesity to know they can make choices to improve thier lives.
I work very very hard at helping myself.
I am a firm beliver in exercise.
In 1998 when I was at my highest weight I joined a health club.
I could not do much so I started in the water and from there the sky has been the limits.
When I am on my treadmill I like to imagine me running.
I am not sure how to run it has been many moons.
I have tried what I feel is jogging just a little on the treadmill it is very unfamilar to me but something I am going to keep working on.
                                                  Annie

Annie - that is fantastic... I think it is important for you to share your story, so please follow thru with whatever Richard suggested..

You are such an inspiration to us.  Your bring smiles with your joy and happiness in each of your posts.

Yep - throw the contraband away... hard to do for us foodie people, but worth it in the long run.

Shelia

Dont worry Sheila,
I plan on following though with what Richard told me to do in fact this morning I was talking to a long time friend about how he felt about being my manager something Richard also talked   to me about.
BTW where oh where is our little Shauna I worry if I dont hear from her at least once a week.
I hope in January I will get to meet you and Shauna at our Meetup.
                                              Annie

Annie,  I'm here...just now catching up on the posts!  I am feeling better and even went to the gym for the first time yesterday...that was a HUGE wow for me!  I need to post an update...so many things going on right now.  {{{Hugs}}}

BIG HUGS TO YOU SHAUNA FOR GOING TO THE GYM!!!!
It is so hard to start but once you get the workout bug it is wonderful.
Anniep & Lee & Matt are>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>cleaning for tonight 
                                                            Annie

You have done such an amazing job and very proud of you!

Your progress is such and inspiration!!

I am such agreement about the number versus the feeling!  I suppose that is the same way I feel about aging!  lol  It's so wonderful that you are *feeling* wonderful, Annie...something that not everyone in onederland can say (WLS or otherwise), my dear friend.  If you are feeling freedom now, I can't imagine how free you are going to feel post-PS.  Waiting with baited breath to hear that good news for you! 

THANK YOU ANNIE!!!!!!!! It is great to see what is possible. With your results, you may not be in "one"derland but you are in wonderland. Thanks for sharing your story. You are an inspiration. Keep on keeping on.

Your very welcome anything is possible if we want it to be.
Yes I want to get into the one hundreds and it may not happen as fast as others but I give it my all.
                                          Annie