Just checking in...

Hi Everyone!!! Sorry I havent been around much lately, we no longer are allowed to surf the web at work so that really limits my OH Time! I've missed all of you!!!

This past week on the 23rd was my 6 month Surgiversary!!! I am very happy with my progress this far. As of the 23rd, I have lost 155 lbs!!! I still have a long way to go, but I am commited and well on my way!

As a present to myself I got a tattoo this past weekend of a butterfly and some Forget-Me-Not flowers. The butterfly symbolizes change and the flowers are significant because I never want to forget where I came from. It's almost healed and I will post some pictures soon...(I think that Julie has some of it already )

I was thinking that we should start planning another RI OH Outing and since the weather has been so nice lately, hopefully we can do something outside!!! Please share your ideas.

Talk to you all soon!

Laura

wow- a whole person lost already in just 6 months!!  I loved the tattoo- I am already planning mine.  My weight gain was brought on a lot by depression, so I am thinking of a puffer fish- they expand to sometimes 3 or 4 times thier normal size when frightened.  I figured it was appropriate.  With not seeing much difference on the scale or on clothes right now- I am looking at probably a year or so before I get my tattoo As for outdoors- how about a walk around Roger Williams with a picnic?  Mini golf?  I am not quite yet up for volleyball- but will be putting the net up in the yard soon and can't wait to be able to play. ps- love the new avatar- so Warhol-esque

Hey Alexia! Thanks for the compliment on my tattoo! I love it too and its looking better and better each day as it heals more!

I think the puffer fish idea is awesome! So unique and it means something!

You will be at goal before you know it, remember none of us gained this weight overnight, we arent going to lose it that way either!

Mini-golf sounds like a great idea!!!

Laura

Hey Laura!  I can't wait to see pictures of your tattoo.  I am totally going to get one someday.  The time just hasn't been right for me.  Last summer a group of us walked at Roger Williams almost every  Saturday morning.  It was a great social and healthy activity.  Let me know what everyone decides.  Now that the first part of my huge project is complete, my schedule should open up a bit.  Contrats on your 155 lbs lost.  You actually lost more than a whole me!!!

Hey Danielle! Julie actually posted a picture of it on her page.... it looks a little different now that it is more healed, I'll post an updated picture soon!

Roger Williams Park sounds like fun! I remember that from last year!

Thanks for the congratulations, this board and all of you have helped me more than you know!

Laura

Hello Lovely Laura! I posted the pic of your tat in my photo section! I love the significance of your tat! You're so awesome! 155lbs!!!! That's more than Michelle! See? You lost the weight and gained a lil sister! ........................Another outing sounds awesome! Seekonk Speedway is fun! They have mini-golf, an indoor arcade and go-carts! I've never been to Roger Williams Zoo. That's something I could bring my grandchildren to as well! Of course, there's always bowling again! Even though I didn't bowl, I had a ball! (No pun intended) I Love you! Jules

Thanks for posting my tattoo picture! It was nice to see it and be able to see all the detail...you will have to take another one now that it is almost completely healed.

Michelle is awesome! I hope she had a blast at her prom!!!

Seekonk speedway is a great idea, so is the zoo!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the zoo! You will definitely have to bring AJ, my little boyfriend!!!

Love ya! Laura

Hey Laura, Congrats, you are doing soo awsome. I am so proud of you. Your Tatoo is awsome it fits you perfectly! I cannot wait to get mine . We definetly need to do another gathering. Antyhing outdoors mini golf a park. Well hope to talk to you soon.  Hugs-- DD

Hey Di! When you get your tattoo, I definitely want to be there! Mini golf or the zoo sounds like fun! We will have to plan it soon!

Laura

PS - thanks for the dinner idea, Joe and I had stir fry!

Congrats on the 155lbs ...that's awesome! I checked out your tattoo on Jules profile...very cute. I already have a butterfly tattoo, got it shortly after moving out of my parents house and getting married. I'm hoping to have my lower back done this year. Most likey in the fall because I don't want to miss out on swim time.  Keep up the great work!