XP: Time flies...pics, and a public service announcement...LONG

DragonGirl
on 2/3/12 12:55 am - MN

Denise,
I have to say that this post you started and all the awesome responses from everyone, is probably the most meaningful things I've read anywhere on OH to date. We all "fail" or flounder in our lives. We all have many trials to go through and the the thing that defines us is how we handle adversity and come out on the other side.
It's obvious to me that you are a strong and powerful person! I just can't tell you what an inspiration you are to me. I would have never "met" you if it weren't for the plastics board and I am really glad I did. I think you're beautiful, as you were before your WLS, after, and post plastics. I think your guts and heart are pretty gorgeous, too! Thank you so much for sharing this part of yourself. Big Hugs!

Heidi

PS...Rose (Sublimate) I think you're wonderful, too!

Age 49 Height 5'5" HW/280 SW/250 CW/157

Behind every success is effort...Behind every effort is passion...Behind every passion is someone with the courage to try.

waitinggame
on 2/3/12 5:36 am - Bowie, MD

Wow. What can I say? You have no idea how incredible it is to me to read your note and realize it is me and my writings that you are talking about. It serves to remind me that we are all stronger and more powerful than we can ever imagine. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me. I think I am going to print it and read it every day. It is wonderful people like yourself that keep me coming back to these boards. As you said, this board has availed me to "meet" awesome folks such as yourself and for that I am very grateful. Thank you for absolutely making my day!!

The best to you always,

Denise

Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.

RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!

*6.5 lost preop

sublimate
on 2/3/12 7:58 am - San Jose, CA

VSG on 07/27/10

Thank you Heidi! That made me feel so warm and fuzzy! Hugs..

Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
Certified Nutritionist ♥ VSG FAQ♥ sublimate: To elevate or uplift.
3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift

Laura in Texas
on 2/3/12 10:05 pm

RNY on 09/17/08

So happy for you!! And so glad you have the mental part ironed out. To me that's the toughest part of this whole journey.

You look amazing!!

Laura

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

XP: Time flies...pics, and a public service announcement...LONG

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XP: Time flies...pics, and a public service announcement...LONG