Hello everyone .....

Hey how is everyone doing? sorry i havent been on in a long time im here to give an update and say hello...im down from 506lbs to 348lbs since august 22nd not bad i know i do feel better but it has been a big battle with food...my best friend died 3 weeks ago she was only 44 of a heart attack and my mom needs a new heart now..so a lot is going on...i still have the meetings in my home every other tuesday night and all is going well with them we have a lot of fun...if anyone is interested just give me a hollar or call at 5086779533 everyone is welcomed even if you are just thinking about surgery i find the meetings very helpful and have made many friends ....i miss coming on the boards you can also check out my new pic of me i took the other day on myspace page...i think you can find it if you put in [email protected] only thing i hate is the sagging skin...lol...but i need to work on nutrition...betsy is doing well she comes to the meetings...i know someone was looking for her..she looks wonderful...i will tell her to come on the board....ok take care rhode island...hope everyone is well...donna....

Hey Donna, I am here!! Good to see you post here again. Things are looking up for a lot of us and we have a lot of people getting close to their surgery dates. I am excited for everyone who is just beginning this wild ride!! Betz

i wish them all the luck in the world as you and me both know it is a struggle with your body as well as with your mind...but you pull through ...i miss ya betz...call me tommorow or when you get a chance come on over...we can chat ...take me for a ride its going to be beautiful this week...smile

Hi Donna Hi Betz, Its nice to hear that you two are doing so well..its very encouraging! Im freakin a lil but Ill be fine!!! Whats up with these meetings at your house? Fill me in!!!!! lol Take care!!!! Jullee

Hi Donna, After reading your post, I have to wish you the biggest CONGRATUALTIONS EVER!! I know from reading your previous posts last year you had a lot of trouble with different things, ie. stairs, doctor...etc..You really lost a ton of lbs!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!! You must feel so damn good and proud of yourself. Starting a group in your home is really an innovative thing to do, seeing that RI Hospital is pretty far from you and with the gas prices these days, it works out good for the people in your area. I am 1 amd 1/4 lbs from one underland, and I had my surgery May 17 of last year. It becomes a struggle after awhile...when the weight starts to slow down. Anyway, Donna, I am very happy that you are doing so well.....I will check out your pics on my space...Keep us posted.. Carol B

Aweee! I tried to access your myspace page and it says that your profile is undergoing construction. Bummer...I wanted to read your story...and the link in your profile doesn't load. I can only imagine your journey...must be some educating and interesting reading! Best of luck!