Three years (and it'll take you that long to read, too)

LOL that's my girl!

I know you've gotten a ton of reply's and I know that perhaps reading everything everyone has to say can be cumbersome... however, I think you may remember me coming back into the meetings and support groups because I was discouraged with my gain after about 3 years or more.  Well, I know first hand it's not easy and it does suck.... but that being said you are a very normal size, still a very small size and more importantly you're healthy!  It sounds like you have taken control and that alone is a very empowering thing to do.  I noticed that even though my weight wasn't changing too much in the beginning I felt better just knowing I was playing an active part in bettering myself and my health.  Here it is a little over a year later and that 23 lbs that had me SO SO upset is gone again and I can honestly say that it's not me noticing it... it's other people saying they see a change... because I've stopped looking for it... I just do what I feel is right and healthy.  I wish you luck in not only accepting everything good/bad about this past 3 years but in continuing your success and healthy lifestyle for the rest of your life. 

Katie!

Cumbersome?  Absolutely not.  Definitely something I look fwd to!  You're right - it's not easy and it does suck.  Soooooo glad that pesky 23 pounds is gone for you - as soon as we met you were an amazing source of inspiration, and continue to be.  Thank you so much!

P

Pam,

All I can say is WOW.  You continue to inspire me with your grace, your beauty, and your insights.  

I wasn't online all weekend, so am just now seeing this.  But it's truly inspirational.  Thank you for sharing yourself and your world.  I'm so damned proud of you!!!!

Karen

"Thank you" doesn't seem to sum it up.  But, thank you.  A million times over, thank you!

P

Pam,
As I approach my 1st suriversary next Friday (11-12) I read your post and could feel what you were feeling.  I have had much of the same feelings. I said it before and will say it again...You are inspirational.  I am so glad I got to meet you on the trailride.  You are such a fantastic lady.  I applaud your ability to put it all out there for us to learn and grow with you.
Love ya,
Sara

Pam, congratulations on your 3rd surgiversary.  You amazing and like many others,  I also look forward to your posts and your words of wisdom. 

Lisa Mc

OK so I am a week late to the party.

You ARE an amazing woman. You DO DERSERVE the items you mentioned, you WILL continue to fight for it, you WILL continue successing and inspiring, you ARE a shining example of a post-op, and I WOULD love you without the baked goods, although of course I love baked goods too! lol

Keep up the awesome work, even though I know many of the steps are a fight. Anything worth having is worth fighting for right??

Love you Lots!