Just need to say

You know, every single time I go shopping, I find the plus sizes and start trying on the clothes and cannot believe that I don't need those larger sizes.  I still see myself as a big person even though people tell me how small I am.  I have that self image distortion, I suppose.

Jeanne,

Have you noticed how cute the plus size clothes are now that we aren't wearing them?

You're smaller than I am.  I still can wear some 14's...12's...and now I believe some 10's but only in Dunners.  My tops are still mediums.

Darned LBL...still didn't get down as far as I would have liked.  Only down 6 lbs and they lopped off 16...

Janet

Hi Maryann....Yes, we all need encouragement and although I have not been here as long as alot of you, I feel this is my home. Just as everyone else has struggled and continues struggling with weight issues, I realize we all have emotions, tempers flare and things are said that perhaps are regretted later but we are all in the same "boat" and need to put that all behind us and get on with what this board was intended for.  I will be traveling to see my surgeon tomorrow and I am looking forward to talking to him and his staff to see what my labs read and to see how I am doing.  Last evening during the night I had an upset tummy.....the first time anything like that has happened since surgery on the 19th of November.  I had two soda crackers with peanut butter before I went to bed and perhaps that is what my "pouchie" didn't like.  I feel fortunate that I have had no complications at all.   Gee Maryann, you are a petite little gal.
I am  5'7" 225 pounds.  I have a "weighs" to go but really do feel a whole heck of alot better and my legs, knees and feet no longer ache and burn like before.  Hoping to get to know you better.

Sandy

I  always had a hard time with my Knees not any more your day will come

Sometimes our pouches get cranky and give us heck for no reason today you can eat somthing and tomorrow for get it you will be sick as a dog. but that is life and we go one never ever beat your self up

Step 1  : Love who you are now and always will be and you will be fine

Boo

Hey Boo,

It's nice to see your face and have you posting and I think as has been pointed out, this OFF family is full of people from all different walks of life, with the common denominator of having had WLS or seeking relief from what was once a very limiting lifestyle.  

I think the importance of this site is that we are here to support one another along this pothole filled journey called living, which for those of us on this site, is about getting through rough times, without turning to that old crutch we reached for and as we move further from surgery, still do so easily, and/or, finding a new self destructive crutch that is not in our best interests. 

I lurk more these days, but this is one of two places on OH that I come for knowledge and support, as I still have so much to learn post-WLS, because this journey only ends when I leave this earthly domain and, hopefully, that is in the distant future now that I have chosen this path. . . 

Hugs, Laureen

You sound sooooooooooo happy so tell all whats up ?

Any road trips comming up?

Boo

Ahh, Happiness. . .

Most days, yes, definitely at peace and learning how good life can be if I choose to allow the good in. . . 

As for road trips, actually, I'm hoping to do some "Deadheading" in the Spring, as the reformed band, which consists of 4 original members and some really good fill-ins, are going to be touring in April/May, and it was always so much fun and us "old deadheads", never die, we just fade away ;)  I just need to see how my pennies shape up between now and this coming weekend when pre-ticketing goes on sale. . .  I will also be visiting my Florida grandchildren and taking them away for our yearly get away in early April and I am going to post and see who is interested in a NY get together for the Fall and what all people would like to do and how I can facilitate it, as NY is much more expensive than other places of interest, but there is so much we can do too. . .  and once I have numbers of those truly interested, I will call someone I met, who is a manager of a motel in Manhattan and see what kind of deal we can get. . .  think you might trip down for such an event?  I can't promise to be anywhere as organized and such as Mary and Lora were and the hospitality I heard tell of where Janet's gtg was concerned, well, I will do my best. . . 

Take care and look forward to seeing you around more, Laureen

Train for me to NY is 74.00 round tripnot bad I will be there

For Judy C  90.00 round trip by train

She will go I know

Boo

Laureen, It's about the gathering of friends. Each meeting with have it's own flavor, but I treasure these opportunities that I have had. I hope you can pull it off. Whatever you do do NOT make a financial commitment yourself with a motel that could leave you hanging if the numbers don't add up.

Maryann,

I tend to head for a corner when the fists come out. For the most part it think OFF has been pretty mellow. Almost TOO mellow. Did I say that? I like the different opinions and personality. It gives us all a bit of spice and something to think about when a different view of life confronts us. That's not all bad. However, we can disagree without being nasty.

And we don't have to try to change someone else. I don't think people change easily anyway so it's a pretty futile endeavor. I choose to spend my energy in other ways. I miss many of those who were  around in 2004 also. . . It's good to see you.