Long time no post
Hello everyone,
It's been ages since I posted. I had always promised to be one of those people who never stopped posting or updating my profile.
Anyway a lot has happened to me in my journey. I have had a successful weight loss of - 112 lbs...unbelieveable..I'm about 15 lbs away from goal.I never thought it was a possibility that I could lose that much weight. Sometimes when I look in the mirror I still see the same person I did last year, it's strange. I started a new job, have been very active in my charity work that I just got nominated to Vice President,the people I deal with keep me motivated and inspired... have the 'boys' chasing my tail, I am not sure what to do with it..I'm not used to the attention. I shouldn't complain, it's just such a different world. It actually got me sad one day to think how terribly people perceived me before my weight loss, and yet I am the same exact person. There is absolutely no denying the prejudices of being overweight.
I had my gallbladder out a few weeks ago, wasn't fun, but I feel tons better. If given the option pre op, have it out at the same time of surgery, or take your Urso. Dr Pohl was great as always. I work at the hospital now so I get to be his colleague as well as his patient. He really treats all his patients with remarkable care.
I don't know many of the newer people on the board, but I think it is so awesome that everyone gets together. I know I don't go to support groups simply because my work hours are crazy.
I am trying to find a way to get rid of some of my clothing. I have tons of nice suits and clothes. I was going to donate them to people I work with in my charity, but they are burn survivors and need modified clothing to accomodate their disabilities. Someone told me about a shop in Attleboro, I think up near the LaSalette area...I'll have to find out more info.
At any rate, I wish everyone the best in their journeys no matter where they are on the bell curve (and oh what a curve it can be sometimes). To those of you just starting...hang in there, before you know it you'll be well on your way to the best of health and a new you in the process.
I'll try to be more active on the boards. Until then my best wishes to all for the best of health, happiness and peace always.
Sincerely,
Stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
Good to hear from you and great to hear your updated info. It definetly is an inspiration to those of us just starting out.
I am looking forward to the day I can say I am on the "Losing Side".
I understand the prejudice that overweight people endure, I once lost quite a bit of weight ( and of course it came back with many friends in tow) so I experienced that weird feeling of knowing people now talk to you because you are thin , but avoided when one is a bit thicker. It is a shame, and one we have to conquer, or at least I will give it my all out best, to speak up when I see someone being rude to someone overweight.
Anyhow, I too have lots of clothes and offered some on the clothing exchange here on OH, however the taking pictures and reformatting them and then adding descriptions took alot of time, so if you discover that place in Attleboro let me know, I will check it out too. (The clothes I am offering were my mother-in-laws, she was a very well dressed woman, but she passed away in March and the family gave me the clothes thinking I could use them. But, I will never wear them all, so I saved a few and want to get rid of the rest.)
Anyhow, as you can see, I tend to ramble sometimes....but I am glad you stopped back in with the update on where you are.
Have a wonderful day, and Congratulations on your weight loss.
~Donna~ 
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