100 LBS LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Everyone, I know its been a very long time ever since you all have heard from me, so here I am giving everyone a brief update about whats been going on in my life. First, I want to let everyone know that I have lost 100 lbs as of 1/18/2005 so am now at 257 from 357 pre-op. I have never felt so happy about myself before than what I feel at the moment. I now wear a size 40 waist from a 50 waist before surgery and a X-Large in shirt from a 4X-Large. I must say that this is very exciting for me and I feel great. Second, I went back home to St.Croix on January 1st thru 11th to visit my family who haven't seen me in two and half years. Well, need I say the reaction on everyone's face was very interesting to see. No one could believe of the amount of weight lost and always commented that I was a whole different person and that I dont look like the old Jonathan from before. That made me very happy about myself and made my self-esteem ever better (not that it was ever bad). I also participated in the annual Carnival Parade and need I say that I had no kind of conduct at all. Overall my trip was very good and I was very happy to see my family. Finally, I want to say hello to all my girls who are probably wondering where I am. To Renee H, Nicole H, Mercedes, Marcia L, Sarah, Angelene, Celena, Ina and to the rest who I havent forgotten a Happy New Years and Much Love goes out to all of you. For now thats all I have to say and I will soon be updating with New Pictures. Much Love Jonathan P.S. Group meeting at Lenox Hill Hospital (Achelis Conference Room 77th Street & Lexington Avenue in Manhattan).

Congratulations to you Jonathan. That is so awesome. May you continue to have much sucess in your Journey. God Bless You! Evelyn 247/143/past goal

Hey Evelyn, Thank you very much for that sweetie I greatly appreciate it. It does feeel great I must say. Hope all is well with you and continue doing your thing. Jonathan

Jonathan Congrats... I have lost 80 so far as of 1/18/05 (I have a new pic in the profile) 20 more lbs to go to reach 100. Again Congrats and Happy New Year to you too. Take care. What are you eating now? and how much? Love Mery

Wassup Mery, Glad to hear from you and that you are doing great. You keep up the good work sweetie and you will soon be at that goal. I am eating anything to be honest with you but I just remind myself all the time to eat healthy and also in portions, other than that everything is going great with me. Keep in touch and continue with the good work. Jonathan

WOW!!!! I'm ESTATIC!!!!! this is really good news!!! while I've missed you on the board I want you to know that I'm proud of YOU!!!! So can't wait to see those pictures!!!!! Peace and blessings, Marcia

wow Jonathan Im so proud of you! You are a true inspiration for me as my surgery date is 2/15/05. I can only pray that I will be where you are at one day. I'm getting the jitters but I feel confident that I have made the right decision because of my health issues. Good for you! Much future success. Sandy

Hi Jonathan, Congratulations on your success. I am 1 week post op, and it is heartening to see what I may be able to achieve! Best of Luck! Unknown Comic PS- I am jealous of your trip to the USVI. I've had a chance to dive St. Thomas and St. John in the past. I could use some warm water and sand about now!

congradsssss to You sugar, this calls for a celebration , I wish you nothing but the best, , and big-ups to the St croix people and I wish I was at a carnival right now ....trini over here

Glad to hear from you at long last and so pleased that you are doing so well! don't stay away so long next time.