happy

I just want to say good morning to all of you. Here is the question. Is it dumb to be happy at the weight I am now, and not being upset because I am not at goal? I cant seem to get to goal but my sugar was down to 111 this morning. I was 380 and 100 units of insulin. Wow,what a miracle.I really dont want to be skinny. I feel so healthy and able to do what I want. Maybe I feel this way because I am 56. Does anyone else feel this way or am I nuts? I weigh 164 and loving every last lb.

G'mornin Cindy, Na if your feeling good then your at goal. Isn't this surgery about feeling better with less health ailments, as opposed to being model thin? Yeppers. you made it! Congratulations! hi ho, hi ho, it's off to work I go... hugs.

Thanks Vicki,I can always count on you to make me feel good.Have a great day at work,Cindy

Eric(dh)just doesnt know why I laugh at loud at this board. You Vicki,you really make me giggle. I love to read your stuff,especially the bra story. Thank you for the laughs and caring so much,Love Cindy

Cindy, I'm really "vertically challanged" so some of these charts want me to be the size of a 6th grader!!!!!!!!!! I did get down to 113 but then EVERYONE including my doctor was telling me I was to thin. So I added a few more calories and a few 'bad' foods back into my diet. So now my weight go between 115-120. I couldn't be HAPPIER!!!!!!!!!!!! I can walk around Kings Island, The Beach and go on the rids with my kids and just do so much more than I could before. I don't feel like everyone is looking at me because I'm FAT. Now they just look to see if I'm a kid or adult. LOL Robin

Cindy, I am so glad that you are happy. I actually remember when you had your surgery, I was still waiting approval. Now, I read the post and I use them for encouragement. I know my day will soon be here, when I can actually say "I am Happy". I am so proud of you. Big Hugs, Lisa

Cindy, I'm still pre-op, but I think you have EXACTLY the right attitude towards this. It's all about getting healthy and getting your life back. You don't have to be model-thin or weigh a certain number to be healthy and feel happy. I don't know how tall you are, but you are likely just about the size of the 'average' American woman. Many of us will never get to that insurance company chart goal weight. Enjoy your success and be proud of yourself! And that's great about your sugars! Are you off all insulin and meds now? How fantastic!!!! Enjoy, Nancy

Hi Nancy, I am 5"4. I am happy here.I still take one pill a day but that is more my age then anything else. I am tempted to get off and I am sure I will try. I am totally off insulin and thats the best.No more shots.Thanks for your kind words,Love Cindy

Good morning, Cindy, I think you have an incredibly healthy attitude about your body and your health. I know we all say this surgery is about our health, but I know there is a vanity side to it too. You are truly only focused on your health and not whether or not you look good in a bikini. I do think as we get older the actual appearance part of our bodies just isn't as important as how we feel. I feel this way about the hair loss too. I certainly don't want to lose some of my hair, but.....it's just hair. In the big scheme of things, I have more important things to worry about and focus on. You are a great role model for me! Congrats on the great success you have had. Denise