Daily Post 10/5/08

Shatcher
on 10/5/08 2:48 am - Harrison, ME

Who has been the most supportive during you "journey"?

Mine has been a fellow WLS patient that was a co-worker. She's 6 years out and maintaining. An inspiration and a wealth of knowledge.

Stephanie

Kimberlin Katayama
on 10/5/08 3:17 am - CA

RNY on 06/18/08

I would like to say my hubby has....but he seems to be enjoying the results more then helping me on my journey. I would have to say all my OH buddies, I have family and friends that fill me up with confidence telling me how great I look, but its not easy trying to explain my new lifestyle habits witht them! Well lets just say its easy for me to explain it...its hard for them to get it! SO I would have to say my OH buddies and MYSELF! I am extremely proud of myself and I think that is the most important thing, if you support yourself and not let yourself get down you can do anything.

Pre-op 210lbs (6/18/2008) Maintaining Goal! 120lbs

kmvanvliet
on 10/5/08 3:24 am - Manchester, NH

RNY on 09/17/07

Everyone I know has been very supportive of me in their own way. I have a couple of friends who have given me a lot of clothes. I get compliments from everyone I see. But my DH has to take first prize in that department. He does most of the cooking, and always tries to accommodate my needs first. Along the way, he's also lost 21 pounds. He said he didn't know how he lost it, and I reminded him of the way we're both eating now.

"I am not the skin I'm in, but the soul within."

JustJean
on 10/5/08 8:41 am - Ontario, CA

RNY on 08/25/06 with

My daughter has been my closest supporter - and while helping me, lost 60 pounds of her own! But my Mom has been a big help, being a WLS person too, and my cousin, who directed me to OH, and all of my co-workers who offer compliments and support... lots of people have been supportive, but I'd have to say Chrysti, my daughter...

Sat on the loser's bench 8-25-06!!
High 334/PreOp 275/Curr 168

Made it to goal, then gained again... working back to goal of 155!!

The Lord doesn't require us to succeed, He only requires that you try - Mother Teresa

Vanishing Vixen
on 10/5/08 10:37 pm - NJ

RNY on 01/15/08

I have to say that my husband has been pretty great throughout this. Even with the constant need to buy new clothes as things get too big, he hasn't complained (much) about my shopping. He's even been saving money for my plastics which are inevitable,

My two best friends who also had the surgery are awesome support too. We did this together as a team to be there for each other, and I wouldn't change a thing.

Highest: 315 ~ Surgery: 296 ~ Current: 177.8 ~ Goal: 165

vivk1010
on 10/6/08 1:11 am - Greeley, CO

RNY on 01/07/08

Just about everyone has been real supportive... I cant pick just 1 person

Vivienne

Karen R.
on 10/6/08 2:34 am

Lap Band on 03/02/07

My hubby, children and my friends here on OH!

Karen

jqx4
on 10/6/08 3:47 am - Rives Jct, MI

First, my husband. But I also have had great support from my sister who had this surgery and some friends and also this OH group. Jules

scrappergirl
on 10/6/08 6:04 am - Inland Empire, CA

RNY on 12/28/07

My husband - He doesn't coment on what I eat or my mis-steps. He is very accepting. Although sometimes I wish he was more coach like and push me to be the best me I can be.

Bekki