This week I am 4 months out...

I know that I never get on here as much as I should.  I want to let Shelia, Susan, and Paula that you ladies look BEAUTIFUL!!!  It's amazing how much confidence you get when you put on a little makeup and get a new hair cut.  Shelia... GREAT TRANSFORMATION!  As for me... since November 2006 I have been on a journey to get to a comfortable and healthy weight.  I started my 6 month supervised diet and exercise then... well... since then I have lost 100lbs!!  Since my surgery I have lost 60lbs of that.  I've been jogging and I feel great!  It seems I am always busy during the semester with all of these school assignments and exams, BUT I will be graduating in May 2008!!  YAY!  It's been a long time coming!  I need to go for now, but I just wanted to get on and update!  Oh... and tell the ladies that you all look fantastic!!!!  Take Care- ~Amber~

Amber,         You are doing a fantastic job 100lbs lost is nothing to sneeze at!!  Thank you for the compliment.  Looking better is a side effect of this surgery, our much improved health is what is all about and it sounds like you have found that by being able to jog!!!  Congrats on graduating next May, I am right behind you and then I will get me BA in Marketing!!!  So I know what you mean by being busy!! Shelia

Hey Shelia! 

Thank you and I agree that looking better is a side effect.  One of my goals was to lose enough weight to start running without it hurting my joints.  I'm gradually making it to that goal.  Congrats on finishing your degree.  We are some motivated women!! 

Hope you are having a great Tuesday!

~Amber~

We have missed you around here!  It is so funny when I see an avatar that I think I might recognize, but am not sure!  I had to look at your past pictures and WOW!  You have done an awesome job with your weight loss!  Keep up the good work, and in another 4-6 months I really want recognize you. 

Awwwww... thank you Scott!  I really appreciate it!  I've missed you guys and this board a lot.  I just never have time to check it as much as I would like to.  I can't wait for another 4-6 months - I probably won't be able to recognize myself!  LOL  I hope you are having a great week!

~Amber~

Hey Amber! This is my four month surgiversary, too!  My sister!  Your avitar is lovely.  I will admit I didn't recognize you at first.  Glad t hear that you are doing so well!  Keep us updated...we love to hear from you! Freddie

Awwwww... thank you Freddie!  We are surgery sistas!  It doesn't seem like it's been 4 months does it?  Thank you for the compliment.  I can't wait to see what we look like a year out!  I've got to make it to one of the TN board functions so I can meet all you guys!  You all are AWESOME! ~Amber~