An update from the faceless person

And remember those cheeks. LOL.  I can't believe that I ever wore those big butted pants and one pair I keep as a reminder of what happened. LOL 

Aloha friend who I miss a lot!

Jeannie.......you were around when I first came in here, and I loved your contributions. Then you had surgery, got busy and we didn't see much of you. So, I HOPE that you will pop in more often now.

Congratulations on the PhD! I understand about not using the Dr. in front of your name. I don't very often......except when I need it to get something done. When I did mine, I did orals, comps and instead of a dissertation, a small group of us started a mental health clinic in Santa Cruz. We did all the incorporation, legalization, decorating, office set up, etc. We had a psychiatrist, MSW, and a business manager on staff and we all interned until we got our licenses. It was an experience.....never made any money, but sure learned a lot about community mental health.

You haven't mentioned how much weight you have lost. Have you reached your goal? Are you happy with where you are? Sounds like your body has given you freedom and the ability to go, go, go...THAT is success in my mind!

So happy to see you, and I am so happy for you!

Aloha nui loa,

Maui Karen

Hey Karen,

I swear when I get a chance, I'm coming to your beautiful beach for coffee.  Two months ago, when I weighed at the doctor's, I was ten pounds below his goal of 180.  So, if you count from the very beginning, I've lost 370 but from surgery, I've lost 160.  So, I am over half of me. LOL.  I am going to put a picture somewhere soon.  I have to tell you that I'm looking into plastic surgery so I can get rid of some of this hanging skin but it looks like my surgeon won't clear me until after October.  So, maybe I'll go behind his back. LOL 

I'll try and be better at posting.  I always come on and read but have little time to post.  It's good to keep up with all of my friends.

hey Doctor Jeanie, wow you have been after that titile seems like for a long long time doesnt it?  We all have missed you really badly, still want to go diamond hunting with you when it wont be two ft of mud and muck to walk thru lol . but we had fun any way huh?  Your son is expecting. did he marry the girl he was going with back a couple of years ago or new lady.  How has he done for his surgery? glad to hear that your daughter is doing lots better. ... talk to you later. good to see you .   Jan

Hubby and I have been to the diamond field a couple of times and it is much better when the ground is dry.  Son married his girlfriend of two years.  He has lost so much weight.  Before surgery, he lost almost 70 and then since he has knocked off another 150.  He looks so good. 

How have you beendoing?

Jeannie, my friend, you are such an inspiration to me. You have overcome so much and accomplished things that most people only dream of.  We talk too often of getting together, but one of these days soon we must!  I'll get a mortgage to pay for the gas to get to Russellville! The Walk From Obesity is Sept 20, maybe you can come down for it??? Congratulations on EVERYTHING! Hope to see your face one of these days. Hugs

Congrats, Dr. Jeannie ... you've earned it, why not use it?

Thanks Eileen.  I feel like I've been doing exactly what I was born to do, read and write and teach.  

Sister Dr.......Doc of a Sister......Dr. Lady.....Former Long Haired Doc. That brings to mind that we really don't know how the hair , or lack of said hair is being maintained.  We need pictures, lots of pictures.    And might I add:   Jeannie by any name or title is mighty fine. Glad to hear from you, Peg

Peggy,

I can't keep any hair.  It grows but it is so thin that I just keep it chopped off.  I know it's because I don't eat enough protein and when it starts falling out in clumps, I eat more meata. LOL  I am going to picture soon.