What was the best part of 2009 and what do you expect in 2010??

Of course I will say that the best part of 2009 was my surgery in Feb. but that is really one of the best things I did in my whole life! The past year has brought many new friends and many changes....All positive!

I pray for a wonderful New Year for each of you! I plan on becoming more dedicated to reaching my goal. I plan on getting back in the gym and keeping my heart healthy and get my body toned. This surgery was to change my health and my life. I am going to reach my goal!  I need to make many positive changes this year, in all area's of my life, One of those changes is to get back to the support groups and to be more active on this board. I need the encouragement and support.  Life has been so busy that I have had little time for much else, but this board was a huge blessing to me and I need to give back, as it was done to me. Thank you friends for a wonderful 2009. I look forward to many great times in 2010. I love each of you!

Happy New Year to All!!
Sherry

DEFINITELY the surgery!! Nothing else compares (at this point anyway, LOL)

Great post Sherry...Happy new year to you!

The best part of 09 was having my Husband home all year (thank you Army), being able to give my daughter her dream wedding, having my RNY and getting rid of diabetes & high blood pressure.

In the new year I look foward to the birth of a new grandson, making it to goal weight (hopefully before my surgery anniversary in May & taking my mom on a cruise.

I agree with you.  The best thing I did for myself in 2009 was to take control and charge of my life and body.  My band in March was a true gift .  My life is so much better both physically and mentally.
But like you, I need to get into a regular routine to exercise and tone up my body the best I can.
I have not been this happy in a long time. It is great to have clothes that fit and to feel good about myself.  I also cut up my Avenue and Lane Bryant charge cards.  I haven't shopped in "regular" stores in so long.  Happy New year to all my friends out there. Keep active on the board. We all can use the support. 

    P.S.     HAPPY NEW YEAR TO DR. GORNICHEC AND HIS ENTIRE STAFF.
 YOU ARE ALL SO VERY SUPPORTIVE AND CARING.  YOU HAVE HELPED CHANGE THE LIFE OF SO MANY PEOPLE.  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!     KAREN

Best of 2009 was realizing all the things I can do with my smaller self! 

Began exercising in January
Lost 50 more lbs
Shopping at normal stores in normal departments
Going to Disney World and riding everything with my son
Running 5Ks
Biking 50 miles at a time
Graduating with my MBA

Loving life and have already set my big hairy goals for 2010:  Run the 1/2 marathon in April, Bike through the state of OK with the Oklahoma Free Wheel, Do a sprint Triathlon.  Then celebrate it all (plus losing 25 more lbs) with a little skin donating procedure!! ;)

Thank you Dr. B. and Dr. Walton!!!!!!!!

Well, the best part of 2009 for me was, of course, getting my husband home from deployment.  Nothing else compared to that one, not even anything weight-related.

For 2010, I'm hoping to continue to maintain or lose a few pounds, but not get below 130 (155 is my goal weight, 130 is the least I can weigh without looking really sickly).  I will start up a more structured exercise program (I'm very sporatic about it right now).  I will try to continue to improve my eating habits, but I know there will still be slip-ups.  And, most importantly, I will continue to be a good friend and support to those going through this process, no matter what stage you are in.  Being farther out does not mean we need this board less... sometimes we need it even more.

Happy New Year everyone!

~ Renae

The best of 2009...waking up everyday  knowing I took control. But a close to that is this. Making friends with someone of the opposite sex who wants me to be me. Who has helped me become comfortable again with being me...flirty outspoken and blunt. His friendship has shown me what friendship is again...

I want 2010 to be the first year I am surgery free NO COMPLICATIONS please...and that I will be able to  reach my goal.
And that this year will be full of suprises and acheivements...
I hope that more people will come to support groups and realize the importance of going and to listen to us older post  ops who  have struggled and conquered..our demons called carbs

loves yaaaaaaaaaaa

These are all wonderful! It is so good to share wonderful events and happenings in our lives. It is good to see too how we are looking forward to a new year and more changes! Congratulations to all of you on this wonderful journey!

Sherry