WOW...how time flies!

purpletb
on 10/2/09 4:54 am

Not to say that I don't think about WLS every day but the further out I get, the less it consumes my every thought. I was reminded by an email from OH that yesterday (10/1) was my 8 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! WOW! On Oct 1, 2001, I weighed 290 lbs and wore a size 22-24. Today, I weigh 177 pounds and wear a size 8-10. The lowest I have gotten was 155 pounds - size 6 and yes, I have regained 20-30 pounds.

I know a lot of my old friends have totally moved on in life and WLS is so far behind them. I have moved on also, but the struggles with my weight are still there and after 8 years, I'm still fighting the "battle of the buldge".

I could sit here and list out all the do's and don'ts I've experienced but I've been on BAF long enough to know that every issue and concern has already been addressed on more than one occasion. All I've got to say is this WLS journey is a trip!

Although I am not posting on BAF as much as I used to due to IT restrictions, I do lurk and pop in when I can to check on my family. Hey

to all my "old" BAF friends and welcome

to all the "new" BAFers that I haven't had the chance to meet yet. I added a "before and after" album to my profile because I couldn't get the pictures to post here.

Inner Thigh Lift/Brachioplasty/Upper Body Lift - 3/19/10

Faith *
on 10/2/09 4:58 am, edited 10/2/09 5:00 am

Lap Band on 02/14/07

Happy belated 8th rebirthday to you Theresa. We all move on but I pray that I never forget where I came from and I will remain an active participant in the BAF/OH. I wish you continued success in all you do.

ETA: I just looked at your pics and OMG you have done the dayum thing!

People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas. ~Author Unknown

purpletb
on 10/2/09 5:21 am

RNY on 10/01/01

I don't think I'll ever forget where I came from because in my head, I'm still there! LOL! I still do a double take when I pass the mirror sometime.

Forums like OH/BAF will always be apart of my life because this WLS is a journey that never ends. I am still learning new things and don't mind sharing my past with anyone.

Inner Thigh Lift/Brachioplasty/Upper Body Lift - 3/19/10

Hugga76
on 10/2/09 4:59 am

RNY on 01/26/09

Congratulations,

Wow 8 years and you are doing awesome!

I would love to see your pics but your profile is restricted.

Honeymoon Challenge!

purpletb
on 10/2/09 5:07 am

RNY on 10/01/01

Thanks! I just added you as a "friend".

Inner Thigh Lift/Brachioplasty/Upper Body Lift - 3/19/10

Kim B.
on 10/2/09 5:16 am - OH

RNY on 02/07/07

Congrats to one of my BAF SHEROs! You have done a wonderful job!

And are truly an inspiration!

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. - Oprah Winfrey

purpletb
on 10/2/09 5:25 am

RNY on 10/01/01

Thanks Kim....I owe it all to you and those dayum Protein Trains I was ridin' with you, LOL!!!

Naw seriously, I would never consider me to be a WLS Poster Child.

I haven't always followed the "rules" and I've strayed off path way too many times to mention. 8 years later and I am still a Work in Progress.

Inner Thigh Lift/Brachioplasty/Upper Body Lift - 3/19/10

# 1 MACK_MAMA
on 10/2/09 5:28 am

HEY LADY!!!!

8 years??? WOW!!!!! you GO girl!!!!!

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