~~HELLO MY AMOS FAMILY~~

(((Alice))) Hi there! I missed seeing you around too hon... Your support meant so much to me before I had my surgery at the end of 2004!!! As for me, I have lost a total of 173 lbs so far and lots of pants sizes... I wore a 5XL pants and tops prior to surgery and had to order everything from catalogs... Now I wear an 18/20 top and my bottoms are a 22 in jeans and XL if it's stretchy material... And the best part is that I feel fabulous Its good to see you back again! I don't post here much but I do read the boards on occasion... I caught your post and just had to say hello! You've been missed around here! Take care of yourself and hope to see ya more often... *muah* ~~Chelle~~

Hi Chelle~~~ I had to go to your profile and make sure it was YOU!!! Down 173 lbs and I might add you look fantastic!! I couldn't be happier for you and your pictures reflect the " new you ". You have accomplished so much and enjoying life to the fullest. Glad to hear that your feeling much better. That is such a blessing about WLS.....we gain control of our lives again. Now you have found out all about those ""Evil Carbs"". I have to be on the lookout and watch for them. They just have a way of creeping into my mouth at times It's also a good idea to change the types of foods were eating. We tend to eat the same foods all the time. This seems to give us a jump start to loosing again. It's good to see you too! Thanks for your Hello When you stop by to read the boards, post .......you never know what your words of support can do for someone else.

Hi Alice, Its so great to hear from you! I love your poem, it is so true! I' m doing well. Exercising and going to the gym and I actually enjoy it! Which in itself is a miracle! Best wishes to your niece. Dr. Gellman will take good care of her, as you know! He is the best! I'm so glad to hear from you, I miss your inspiration and wisdom. Take care. ~ Laurie

Hello Laurie I am sooo happy that your doing great ..........but I do not see a picture or a profile. I do hope that you have a Before pic, it's very important. And a profile or any words can become a history of how you have become the person you are today. Time has a way of moving very fast. I know what you mean about exercising after WLS, it's truly enjoyable. I have so much energy now, I just can't sit still anymore. Thanks for your support of my niece and YES Dr. Gellman is the best. Wishing you al the very best! Enjoy the day~~~~~~

Alice! It was so wonderful to see your post! I don't get here nearly as often as I should anymore but I am doing pretty well. You were so encouraging to me when I first started coming here back in 2004. I will never forget how welcome you made me feel. My first year anniversary is coming up and all I can say is WOW! I look in the mirror and still don't recognize the woman looking back at me! I love it! I am impatiently waiting for warmer weather to reach Western New York so I can get out there and ride my bike again! It is so much easier to ride now with the weight loss...I'm down around 150 pounds since I began my journey but still want to lose that last 40-50 pounds. I know it will come in time. Thank you so very much for all the support you gave to me when I was going through all the waiting for my choice of surgeons to be approved by my insurance. This board is what kept my hopes up during the year long wait! I hope all is going well for you! Joan

Joan ~~So nice to see you Let me be the first to wish you a ~~ HAPPY FIRST ANNIVERSARY I needed to take a second look to make sure it was YOU wow--you look great!!! It does take some time to get used to the body image, especially since you have lost 150 lbs Wait until you get back on that bike, remember I told you ..... you will be ALL over town now as it is much easier to ride. I am so happy for you now that you are getting a much happier and healthier life. Please post on your first anniversary and let everyone here know how life is going for you. This give the newbies lots of support. Hoping the warm weather gets there and down here too~~ I want to go for a loooong bike ride!

[wavvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvves to Joan!!!] Glad to hear you are doing so well out there in the sticks! btw, I finally got out of the neighborhood too!