hello...it's been awhile.

So, how is everyone doing?

Yesterday was my 2 year anniversary of my surgery...I am very proud of myself for maintaining my weight. I would still like to lose a few pounds and I know someday I'll reach my goal. I went through a bad breakup which sent me back into my emotional eating, but I still didn't gain any weight. It was a hard time for me, but I got through. Also....I just started in a new relationship. His name is Mike.
Mike and I knew each other 27 years ago, but my sister felt he was bad for me and made it so we couldn't see each other. I found him on Facebook in February, found out that we have lived in the same city for 16 years and he never forgot about me. He also wondered about me over the years, so....we decided to give us another try...and I couldn't be happier and more in love than I am right now! The only issue I have had is my body....my excess skin. I try to keep myself covered as much as possible, but it's making me mad at myself. I need to stop worrying about it. Mike has seen the skin and the sagginess and hasn't ran screaming yet, so I guess I need to calm down and just enjoy my life and be grateful for my new life and my health......

Anyway, enough about me.....how was every ones summer???

Congrats on your surgiversary.  2 years is wonderful.  

Lisa,
2 years passed fast but I know you were hanging around here year before as you tried to get surgery approval. Congrats on your success and new relationship! 

I haven't seen you at support group lately. Also, you should come to one of our long term support group events. We are up and running. There are a few things on the calendar and Chuck is going to setup the fall hiking spree for the group. It will be fun. Go to http://www.meetup.com/MovinForward/ and sign-up.
Tom

Thank you Tom. I'll check out the new group. I have been working a lot and with Jim and I breaking up, it has been hard for me to make it to the support group meetings! I do need to start coming again...in some way, the group has always helped me! But with me being 2 years out now, I do need to come to the long term meetings now. I'll be in touch!! Thanks again!!

Hey Lisa!  Congrats on your 2 yr surgiversary.  Mine was 4 days before yours. Yay us!  So glad to hear that you're so much happier w/your new beau.  The skin... yeah... it's there.  My wife and I (yeah... we got married back in April) laugh about my extra skin and we actually play with it.  it's pretty funny.  Anywho... glad to see you're doing well.  Take care!

Congrats on your surgery and your marriage!! It's been a real experience the last 2 years...lol But I wouldn't trade it for anything!!

My new man and I have talked a lot about my surgery and my skin issues. He seems to understand and is trying to help me eccept myself more.....it's working, lol  He is really awesome and I'm sure in time I'll be more comfy with him. He tells me that there are things about his body that he doesn't like either. I guess everyone does.....

I just noticed you and I started off at the same weight....that is so cool!! And our surgery was only days apart.

Yup... we're like WLS twins! lol.  Sounds like ur honey is a keeper!  I just talked w/a friend last night who is considering WLS but is very concerned about the excess skin that he would have after dropping 130 lbs.  It's a very real concern for all of us before and after our WLS.  But the way I look at it is that I would much rather have 15-20 lbs of extra skin (that # quoted from my bari surgeon who knows my body) than have that extra skin fille with the 130 lbs of fat that used to be there!  It's really a choice.  Choice the empowering perspective!

 I noticed that you have become a WLS coach (I've already forgotten what your title is and don't want to go back).  That is so awesome and I'm wondering how/where you got your training?

Also congratulation on your marriage and maintained weight loss.  

Aloha,
Barb

I'm a certified Bariatric Coach through Bariatric University and a certified Bariatric Support Group Leader through Bariatric Support Centers, Int'l.  Both are well recognized in the Bariatric professionals community and both members of ASMBA.

good luck to you on your journey Barb!