Mia for a long time.... update

Hello all my old friends and the many new comers I see on here. My name is Sarah and I had RNY 11-10-08 with a starting weight of 407 lbs. I am currently sitting at 180lbs and have for the first time in my life lost the tag of obese completely. Seems strange after losing 227lbs that I would still be tagged that especially when I think I am fa from it from  where I started. Life is good I have so much energy and have gained so much from life since shedding the weight. I still have to watch myself against emotional eating but that is a life time of habit to break and it doesnt break easily. I wish every one the best and hope to get back where I can be on here more often asap. hugs and kisses to all.

 Congratulations, Sarah, sounds like you are doing well and that you've gained a lot.  You are so right about the emotional eating.  Somedays, I really want food that I know I don't need.  I wish you the best also.  donna

Hi Sarah
Glad to see you back posting! Congrats on the loss, that is amazing!

Good to hear from another Dr. Keith pt with a few years of recovery. Congrats on your success.

You are doing so awesome girl!!!  I'm so proud of you!  I know what you mean about snacking more easily.  I battle that every stinking day.  I watch Randy in the mushie stage and am kind of jealous knowing what I know now.  Funny, in the begining you can't wait to be able to eat a little bit more and have more variety but after a year or two out you wish you could have a few weeks of those early days back because you are so much more compliant to the diet!

Sarah....congrats on your weight loss....!!! woot woot!
I agree the emotional aspect of our relationship with food is a constant battle,it seems!
We all gain so much strength from each other....

Leah