1 YEAR SURGIVERSARY FOR JULIA TODAY!

I tell ya if you'd have been alone, I wouldn't recognize you either.

Congrats Julia!! You have done an amazing job and I have enjoyed getting to know you, Paul & Anson!

*hugs*

Thanks, Liz!!!  We've enjoyed getting to know you and Chris too---and we can't wait to meet your sweet daughter!!!  I've never been a cook, but I love cooking class---I've learned a lot from you!!!  I was always worried about being wasteful, and you've made me realize it's ok to throw away a flop and try again!!!  Thank you!!

PS  I did finally buy a food processor!!!  It's a 6 cup Kenmore, but I thought it was a good start for a non-cook!!

Julia,
Congratulations on one year of successing You really look great!

Thank you, Shilpa!!!  I'm so glad I've gotten to know you!!  You are truly an inspiration!!!  Your dedication to exercise often keeps me moving!!!  

Wonderful job Julia!
Here's some LOVE!

Dennis

Thank you, Dennis!!!  I remember being at the OH conference, pre-op and trying to decide if I really wanted to do this surgery.  Have to admit I was scared that day.  Paul and I were getting coffee, and you walked up and just introduced yourself to us.  Can't ever forget that warm greeting!!!   You rock, Dennis!!!! 

Thank you, everyone!!!!  I can't believe that today is a year for me!!!  On this date last year, I was terrified about whether I was making the right decision.  And now, 109 lbs later, I know this surgery was the best thing I could have ever done for myself.  One of the best things about this whole process?  I've made some awesome friends!!!  I carry a piece of each and every one of you with me, and I couldn't have done this without all of you!!  Words can't express how much you all mean to me!!!  You guys just "get it"! 

T---Thanks for the walk through Valley Forge this morning!!!  Perfect start to my day!!!!

Love you guys!!!!  

Congrats, Julia.  Doesn't time just fly by.  Keep up the great work.

Lisa Mc

Thank you, Lisa!!!  Time sure does fly by!!!  Seems like just yesterday that I was having a terrible case of buyer's remorse!   Amazing things can happen in a year!!!