Hi gang! Old member, new photos from Marine Corps ball

Hello everyone,
I see a lot of new people here!! I have not posted in a long time.  I went over my two year mark from having RNY back in September.  I am happy to report that I have maintained my weight and I am so much healthier.  This past weekend was the Marine Corps ball down in Myrtle Beach.  I did not go last year as my husband was deployed.  I did post a photo from 2007, two months post op.  I had lost 45 lbs and I felt really slim :)  well 115 lbs later I look totally different. I want to put it back up and also the new one so you can see how far I have come.  Click the links to see the photos...photobucket was wigging out and wouldnt let me post them by themselves.

 http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn435/darcie333/P1010058. jpg

Here is my recent photo that was taken two nights ago. 


 

http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn435/darcie333/DSCN1463. jpg

I hope everyone has as much success as possible! This surgery is not a magic wand and will not automatically take your weight off.  I still eat way to fast, I dont chew enough and I still crave sugar and yes I DO eat it.  I am so thankful for my RNY and wouldnt trade it for ANYTHING.  The old members here probably remember me talking about plastics to remove this nasty excess skin.  I am going in February to have that done and hope for the best :)  I hope each and every one of you is doing fantastic and remember it WONT come off overnight BUT IT WILL!!!!!  hugs to everyone old and new :)

Darcie

Wow you go girl you look so good!!!! I have lost quite a bit of weight and wanted to go to the ball but my husband is deployed :(. You look great!!! True inspiration for me. I love to see people who have been able to keep the weight off. Best of luck to you.

Jewels

((((((((((((((((((((Darcie)))))))))))))))))))))))))))
OMG what a difference and look at you in your beutiful red gown.
You would have fit right in this weekend in Hotlanta but looks like you and Brownie had a ball to attend.
Your look great!!!
                                                   Annie
PS I am now owned by two congo african greys Noel and Merlin how are your feathered friends?

 hey Darcie 
your looking good, congrats on maintain. i'm slowly loosing but still loosing.. i'm 10 months out today... 
IF your on face book look me up, i know you don't do much on the computer since you have a hot rod car.. Where's the pics of that????
Congrats on plastics too.. Feb will be here so soon... :c) 
take care 
Annmarie 

{{{{{Darcie}}}}}

Yeah I stole the hugs idea from Annie, but I would send ya hugs either way... lol!  I'm glad you're doing so well.  I think of you often and wonder how you're doing.  Every once in a while I think I see you out and around Richlands, but it's usually just a quick glimpse and you're gone. 

I remember that woman from before RNY and I'm anxious to see you after plastics, I still haven't had any done.  One of these days.. ugh!  How's that hubby of yours?  I hope you had a great summer!!!!! 

Hugs,

Sheryl

(((((((Darcie)))))))),

It soooo good to see you... and you are just STUNNING! You have always been beautiful, but my word, you look like you should be on the red carpet. 

Congratulations on all of your success. Not only the weight loss, but more importantly maintaining it. I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling so well. It's time! 

Missing you, but glad to hear that you are well and happy.

Warmly,

Congrats! Thank for checking in!  You have really vanished!! 

Darcie, I was just thinking about you the other day....  You look fantastic and I'm so happy to hear you are doing well.  I'm having a LBL on Nov 24th.... I'm nervous but really excited to get that skin taken care of and lift my butt up off the ground! 

Thanks for posting the pics! 

Alice

Wow, Darcie!  You are lookin' sooo good.

I know you are feelin' great.  Now that your DH is home, I'm sure you have MANY more things than to check in here.  But we do like to see you.

Carolyn (Grammylew)

wow Darcie you look fab! I just signed in after months of  being offline and uploaded my ball pics too! We wore similar styled gowns!! LOL  You look beautiful. So glad to see you're doing so well. Let me know if you guys are planning another get-together! My husband is finally home again and I might actually be able to make it!!  :D

Take care!!