one year = 525,600 minutes = 170 lbs

Thank you, Dennis!  And honestly, I wasn't trying to make anyone cry!  You are right -- now we can all triumph in it -- and triumph we will!

What an amazing & uplifting post.  Thanks for sharing.     Cindy

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

This is such an awesome, inspiring post Lesley!!

Keep rocking that tool and exploring your inner thoughts. Ride those roller coasters, walk to work.

Why?? Because you can!

You have definitely been an inspiration to me and I know many others on this board and in your real life at home.

Rock that tool girl!!!

Thank you!  I'm glad you liked it!  But me, an inspiration, WHAT???  I still can't get used to THAT yet!

All I can say is thank you.......you are a true inspiration. Way to go! Congratulations on your surgiversary!

Thank you so much!

Dear Leslie,

I was at the meeting last week when you read this letter and it really touched me in several different ways. First, I too, was successful in every other aspect of my life. Great career, great husband and beautiful daughter, but weight was just something I could not conquer! I have always been overweight and having this surgery has freed me from that torture. For the first time in years I feel comfortable when I go out in public. Secondly, I have PCOS as well. Thirdly, I agree that being overweight is an addiction for all to see. Unlike alcohol or drugs, it is obvious when you have a food addiction. You really inspired me to continue on and get to my goal. Because I CAN!!

Love, Beth

Thank you!  I'm so glad to hear that you could relate to what I was saying.  To me, that is so different from the years I spent being overweight and feeling so isolated in it and that no one could understand what I was going through.  We *will* keep on successing -- because we can!!!

Lesley,

Thank you for sharing your journey with us!!!   Beautifully done!  I only wish I had been there to hear you read it at the postop meeting last week.  Thank you, too, for being an inspiration to all of us!

Julia