A friendly lil holla from 1 skinny sistah to another.....................

Hey GURLZ......................Just wanted to say a quick whats up? I don't know about anyone else but I had my surgery (Lap RNY) on October 9, 2003. I have lost 43 pounds. Started out at 292 and I intend on droppin down to 150. Wish me luck, as I wish you guys continued success on your journeys. Before I go?????? I'm wondering why the message board doesn't have the emoticons like the other one???? It ain't a black thang is it???? Holla atta sistah ~HUGS~ Stacie

I need to make a correction You can use emoticons but they just don't give us a list of them like on the other site. It's a'ight though we can manage! God Bless ~HUGS~ Stace

I contacted social workers. They worked magic, getting me a bariatric wheel chair, meeting me at appointments and taking me on special routes. They really advocated for me and hooked me up with doctors and therapists that understood my issues. In the beginning I did some big fibbing. My doctor noticed I had a high sugar reading in the hospital and logged me as a diabetic, I went through all the classes and have never had to take insulin or anything. I also shared with my doctor my feelings of depression and probably over extended them a bit, and shared my bad times. Which got me into counseling and support classes. I am a very strong woman and am used to sharing my strength and not letting people see the damaged side of me. But this really helped me at getting the support I need. I had my grandpa build me railings out of steel posts and I sit down when I have to. If you want to hear more please e-mail me. michel

Thanks Toots,,,maybe now our posts will show up!! Several of us have posted but we only were getting them in our email.

Hiya, I have a couple 6x blouses in very nice condition, yours if you want them. Just let me know. Might want to email me or find me on the main board. Amy

Amy we are still in need of summer clothing. Most of the clothes sent were winter items and now its getting warmer here in Ohio. We still have a great need for personal care items, soaps, wipes, deoderant, shampoo's and socks. I thank you and will send you my home address to your e mail addy. With great Appreciation, Laura