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Thank you so much. You made my day. I do feel good and no, I never want to be in a bekini. I did that when I was young and weighed 125. All my weight came from my babies and all the fast food I wanted. Its so funny,I was addicted to it and now I could care if I ever have it again. I never thought I would be a role model to anyone. Thanks again,Love Cindy

Cindy, I think you have a very healthy attitude about this whole thing. I am only two months postop, but I want to be you when I grow up. You are an inspiration to me. And no, I don't think it is because you are 56, but because you have a realistic idea of where you want to be in your life. My daughter had surgery in January. She was at 369, and has lost 96 lbs. In the beginning, she said all she wanted was to be 240. She said that she remembered being very happy, feeling good about herself at that weight. Now, I think she will lose more than that, and be even happier, but the point is that, even at 25 years old, she is more interested in being healthier and feeling good about herself, not in being model thin.

Wow,I never thought I would get these reactions with what I said today. I never thought I would be an insiration to anyone .I am so happy you and your daughter are getting healthy again. I think that is the most important thing to me and I feel I learned that from Dr.Curry . I truly felt it was about the diabetes and the health risks we ALL have with age and weight. So its wonderful we could all do this very healthy surgery.

Cindy, I'm pre-op but I would love to get to 150. I'm 310, 53 years old, and 5'2". I'm looking at getting healthier. I sure don't want to wear a bikini. I just want to cross my legs and get off all the meds, especially get my sugar levels down to normal without meds. I also look forward to growing old with my DH and taking long walks and traveling. You do what ever makes you happy! Luann

Cindy, I think we are all very lucky to have one another. I cant imagine how I would of gained all the knowledge I did preop if it hadnt been for this wonderful group. No one ever tired of answering the same questions over and over, and listening to my mood swings. I feel so blessed that I have become friends with so many of you and have you to share the good times and the bad..Thank You Jesus that now there are more good times to share with you. I feel so lucky to have all of you with me on this incredible journey Lots of Love and hugs, Laura

It feels great, I know Cindy. I am so happy for you. I havent made it to goal either, however, THis might be the way our bodies are saying " this is the weight your body should be". I am very comfortable with the wieth that I am. YOu are doing great. Keep it up. Richard

Hi Cindy, I am about the same age (55) and I am 5'8" and now weigh 163-167, have lost 84-88 pounds. My goal was 145, which would be 106 pounds to lose. My weight loss has really, really slowed down but I am not discontent. I hope to lose a few more, but I also feel pretty healthy at this weight and am questioning whether or not I really need to even try to lose more. I'm happy too! And still eating healthy, enjoying life. And by the way, you look great! Hugs Kitty B.