Coming out of hiding to say hello!

Hey Cherish,

Everything you described is TOTALLY normal!  And sometimes, even close to three  years out, I have days that things do not agree with me for whatever reason when just the other day, or even the other MEAL it was just fine!

So glad  you are getting in the protein and the exercise - even though it's difficult some days.  HUGE kudos!

Can't wait to get to know you more!

Pam

Good morning and welcome aboard!! I didn't have Dr Katz but have heard wonderful things about him and I attend the Crozer support group meetings at Brinton Lake when I can - Pat is an awesome group leader and will be key in helping you along on your journey, so maybe some day we'll meet there in person!

Sounds like you've got a good handle on things and how it's all working - yeah, weighing daily can definitely drive you crazy, especially in the beginning, because your body is changing so much - I only weighed in at the surgeon's office for the first 6 or 9 months, now I weigh about once a month at home - you have to find what works for you.

Congratuations on your awesome journey so far!! You're doing great.

Kathy

I'm glad you came out of lurking.  The main board is ok, but in my opinion there are too many varying opinions to know what is good advice and what is not.  So, I pretty much stick to this board for real honest views, opinions and good old fashion butt kicking.

It sounds like you are doing really well so far.  I wish you continued successing!!

As for the never becoming a gym rat, I thought the same thing.  I hated going in the beginning, but now I actually get sad when I can't make it to certain classes.  I love the motivation that the classes give me.  I refuse to give up when I am in them.

Wow - you guys are great! Thanks for the warm welcome.

Steffi - I am in Roxborough. Grew up in Delco (Boothwyn) and moved here 8 years ago.

Shilpa- thanks so much for the encouragement. I am still struggling with the mind/body thing - and am sure I will for the rest of my life. But it does help to stop, breath, and think through my feelings.

Cyd - Luv ya!!!! You'll do great tomorrow. Just don't do better than me, you know how that makes me feel. Just kidding!

Karen - love this "Food is your medicine now... you "take it" in the right doses and combinations to keep you healthy." I'm going to write it in my journal.

Kathy - I attend the meetings at Crozer with Maureen since I am still less than a year out. She's great, and I learn a lot at the meetings.

Again, thanks to all for your kind words. I will definitely stop lurking and commenting more.