GOAL!!!

Never, in my whole adult life, have I managed to get to my goal weight. Well, here I am and I am so grateful for this surgery and all the support I have received on this site. I realize that this is just another beginning. The next part of this journey encompasses maintainence, but I am ready for it. I now wear horizontal stripes ,exercise because I enjoy moving my body and no longer feel like everyone is watching when I enter a room. There are so many changes in my life. These are just three of them. OH! And I need to update my picture. I no longer look like my picture on my posts. I now look like a Sharpei !! Thanks to everyone for your support and love! Joy

Congratulations Joy!!!! Woo hoo!!! And you reached your goal in less than a year from your surgery date ... fantastic!!!!! Oh, and by the way, Sharpeis are CUTE! I'm sure you look glorious! Deanna

She does look glorious. Don't buy into that sharpei nonsense. One more thing. People DO look at her entering a room 'cauce she is gorgeous. tee Congratulations, Joy!!!!!!!! t

ARGHHH! What am i going to do with you, Tee!!!! :-l Maybe, have lunch? LOL I have a mirror and I am NOT gorgeous, but I do appreciate the support and friendship you give me. Thanks, Sweetie!! Joy

Do with me? I think we should all go see " Menopause, the Musical" together. Maybe a matinee? tee

Sounds great! Joy

Doesn't it? How does $45.00 per ticket sound? YIKES, I had no idea. That's bit steep for me, sorry.......... tee

Oh for heaven's sake!!! You are gorgeous and TINY. I told you that a couple of weeks ago. I'm so envious!!! Sharei--pffff. Don't give me that!! I like T's idea of "Menapause" OMG, I'm turning 53 in exactly 4 weeks. How could THAT happen? Congratulations on making your goal, Joy. You are a cutie patutie! Pat

Hi Pat. I've been called many things in my life, but never a "cutie patutie". I will add that one to the list! LOL Joe and I will be out of town for the next few days, but I love the idea of a girl's night out... or a mattinee. Yeah... sure... like you even look like 53. The new hairdo is going to cause you to get carded the next time you order a drink! Let's face it..... we are all hot stuff! Joy

I'm so happy for you Joy! It is an amazing thing to have the pounds gone. I have found that the more amazing thing is having the burden gone. One of those was that feeling when entering a room! Your surgery was such a success - your move to Oregon has seemed like a great thing for you and your husband - such a sweet start to retirement! I have enjoyed getting to know you and watch your transformation. I love having you on here. I always enjoy seeing your face (beautiful face) and hearing your positive words. Look forward to seeing you SOON. Patty