8 months ago

I can hardly believe it has been 8 months since surgery. The changes are numerous. I can barely start a list. I will start with the numbers. I have lost 152 pounds. I went from a 70.6 BMI to a 43.7 BMI. What a difference. I just keep thinking how amazing that is. Pretty soon, I will be at a bmi that would make me not qualify for WLS. I have had my first fight with old demons this month. There has been so much stress with things lately. Rhonda's niece was beat up this month by her baby's father. She needed surgery. Then this last week I found out a friend has cancer and it does not look very good. She has decided if it is spread, she will not try to fight. She had breast cancer twice already. I wanted to eat and I had to fight not to do so. My last news is that my good friend of many years is having WLS on September 1. She comes to this board and I know she is reading this. (Hi Lori). I will be going to Pittsburgh to be there for her before and after surgery. It will be nice to see her. I am excited.

hey erin. getting close cant wait to see you. thanks for everything.

Yeah, Lori, you'll have Erin for almost two weeks, and I will be without her. But I know you will need her with you so I'm willing to share!! I'm glad you are getting the surgery, Lori and I hope you are able to find the health you are seeking. Rhonda

thanks rhonda for letting me borrow your gf. i'll return her in one piece . it's getting so close and i'm really starting to get nervious . it will be nice having her here. thanks again Lori

How great of you to go help your friend Lori after her surgery. She is truly blessed with a friend like you. Rachelle

Erin, I remember when you were pre-op and waiting. It just makes a girl misty to see your success. Now look how far you have come. You should be very proud of yourself! Keep on working the tool and keep smiling. Life has quite a way at throwing us stuff that makes us want to hide our heads in sorrow, but don't let it get to you. You are much better than that! As for your friend, HI LORI~! Take good care, Amy

Hi Thank you so much for your reply. I also remember pre-op and seeing you post and saying. I hope I can be as successful as I go through this process. You have shown me that I can do what I need to do to succeed and continue being healthy. About life getting in the way, I know you have had recent tragedy in your personal life. I am sorry for your loss. I know that trying to overcome these things is one way to let us know that we are human and that things happen. For me it is a matter of just reminding myself what I want out of life. I wish you the best in your upcoming surgery and take care of yourself. Take care Erin