ONEderland!..and thanks to ALLISON!

Today is the big day...199.6....I expect it will fluctuate a bit, but seeing the number 1 was quite a thrill... Allison (aka Pug Mom D) is my hero and I thank God for her friendship and our immediate bond. We share the same doctor, the same room in the hospital, surgery dates one week apart, similar patterns of weightloss, milestones on the same day (today), and endless other things in common. I have to say thank you so much for introducing me to Darrell. I love you girlfriend!

Jamie - Congratulations!!!!! What an awesome WOW moment! I can not wait until the day when I no longer have to see a 2.. in front! It is great to have a "partner in crime" throughout this journey! Just as you have Allison, I am so lucky to have my SIL, Paige. She just had her surgery this past week, so I am about 5 weeks ahead of her. But, we have each other to talk about things that most other people don't understand, celebrate our small moments (as well as the big ones you two are celebrating today!!!), etc. Keep up the great work, and best wishes! Susan

Thanks so much Susan. You are awesome! I'm so happy that you have Paige to go through this wonderful journey with! There is nothing like having someone who you know will understand and share all the aspects of this life-changing event with you...both big and small and both good and bad. Thanks again for th support

Hi Jamey!!!! You are doing great!! I also can't wait to see the 1. You have done wonderful!!!!!! Keep up the great work! Pat

Thanks so much Pat!!! You are so kind to us all! It seems like yesterday that I was getting home from the hospital...my life has changed dramatically is such a short time period!

Congrats Jamey! That is such a big goal to hit. You are doing awesome! Roberta

Thanks Roberta! You are an inspiration to me...and I''m sure inspire all of us. Thanks so much! Can't wait to see all of you again!

Jamey, I am so very proud of you. I am so thankful I found you ( or did you find me ? ) ,,, and we become such good friends. I truly adore you Pretty. Now to all you OH Family , I did introduce Jamey to my sweet nephew Darrell ( okay really he is my Xhusbands nephew but, I am very close to my X's family, well really even my X and I are good friends , thank you Lord ) .... Anyways back to the scoop, Jamey has a boyfriend , Jamey has a boyfriend , and they are sooooooooooo cute together. I am so happy that they have found each other , two of the kindest , giving, caring and sweet people together , shucks it is better than cheesecake and so much less sugar. Love you all Allison aka, the Pugs Momma

I think there was divine intervention getting us together, no bones about it...feel like I found my long lost sister...and you made me blush!

Congratualtions to my March twin! And even more congrats on the boyfriend--woo hoo!!! I've lost 75 lbs and have been stuck for about 2 weeks now. However, my husband only weighs 18 lbs less than me now--one of my goals is to weigh less than him in this lifetime. I'm feeling this chick might achieve that in another couple months! You sound like you have been doing great, and the picture of you and the gang is awesome. You truly are soooooo beautiful. I've been very blessed since surgery with no problems. Life gets better and better. One day I'm going to travel to the Gastonia meeting to meet all you crazy people! I'm glad you've got the Pug Mom helping each other along the way. You be good and keep updating! I think about you lots and keep you in my prayers! Love from Tamara