Out from Lurkville......its been a lonnnng time!!!

I already know that there will be some people who are going to yell at me because I have done so poorly at keeping in touch and posting and updating but I am not making excuses...I'll just apologize and try to do better.  Like always I make my way back to where this journey all started to get a boost of encouragement and to keep in touch with those who helped me along this road.  So much has happened over the last year I don't know where to start.  I relocated to Charlotte, NC from Upstate NY, I got divorced (((yeahhhhhhh))))) and have  managed to keep my weight down to within 5 lbs of my goal weight.  I know that many people from BAF come and go but I hope that those *****member me will stop by and say hi.  I am also looking for any BAF members in and around the Charlotte area to get in touch with me.  Being here by myself is difficult and trying to stay on track is a challenge but I am managing to get it done. 

Well I hope to hear back from at least one or two of my friends out here....be sweet and luv to you all!!!

Wow it really has been a long time.   You may notice the board is pretty dead, most people have moved on to facebook.   Those of us still here may have new names,  like me.  This is Lee.

Good to hear your doing well and lost the dead weigh LOL.   5 pounds witin your goal is awesome.

Good to see ya.

Hey

Hi Omega............and welcome back!  I'm one of the newbies, but I'm here in Charlotte.  Welcome to the QC.  Hit me up on PM, and maybe we can exchange some info and meet up some time.  Or at least keep in touch to keep each onther encouraged.

Janice

Hi Janice,
Thanks for the welcome.  Its been a while since I been around here so I am sure there are a lot of new people.  Send me a message to my inbox and I will reply with my email address.  I've only been in Charlotte since Christmas so I am still learning this city.  Having a support system and a friend who has walked this journey is always welcomed. 
Hope to hear from you soon.
Veronica

You are my shero ALWAYS...I love you and support any and EVERYTHING that you do..It seems as if WLS has sent us on the same journey just at different times in our life.  you look WONDERFUL and I love you..I am the picture below because of you.   As I type this in tears. The after pic was taken last weekend. I would not look like this...I would not FEEL like this without you.  OMG!! I cant thank you enough for the phone conversation when you said do what you need to do to have this surgery as you explained to me your sisters situation with iron.....I love you for saving my life
 
 Before- 372 pounds


this is him shooting me at a poetry set....The 2 pics below is how he sees me....Taken 04/07...wow!! this is me because of you...3 years and counting
 
Who the **** is this gurl...wow!! Drinking coffee...my meal of choice on most day


fixing coffee for him

My girl Tricie....girl it is soooo good to hear from you. When I got your message I was so excited because you were one of the few people that let me know and reassured me that "we" could get through this journey.  I am so humbled and deeply touched to know the impact I had on your life.  But little did you know that I felt the same about you.  I remember the conversations we had prior to your surgery and how I turned around and had the encouragment I gave to you, to be able to use it on myself.  So we saved one another.  But thats what sisters do.  I havent been so happy in a very long time. Yes I have had some major distractions (going through divorce and losing some friends) but that was all a part of where I needed to be right now.  I miss talking to you and we have to reconnect....SOON!!!  You look incredible.  I am so proud of you and I want you to know that despite the miles girl I love you!!!  You will always be my girl, my sister, my friend!!!!  I am going to email you my new contact info so we can touch bases.  We have a lot to catch up. 
Be blessed and I will talk with you soon.
Vee