I'm So Excited!!!!!!!!

Today is 1 month since my surgery and I'm so excited I'm not sure my feet are touching the ground yet.  This surgery has already changed my life so much and how I feel in general and I'm so thankful that I decided to take the plunge.  I won't say it has been easy, because there have been days when I have just sat there and repeated, "What the heck did I do"?  But when I got on the scales this morning, I realized what I had done (that is not to say I won't ask that question again down the road, but for now, it is on the back burner).  As of today, 1 month after surgery, I have lost 40.2 pounds and couldn't be happier. It is such a thrill for people I haven't seen in awhile to come up and say things to me about how good I look.  It's great and just a wonderful thing when my husband tells me how good I'm looking and encourages me.  We have been together for 24 years and have been married for 22 of those years.  He has never been one to say too much about my weight - even when I was gaining at a rapid pace.  Now he looks at me in a way that makes me love him even more because I know he is 100% in support of the decision I made and he wants to see me succeed. Anyway, I just wanted to share my good news.  I hope everyone had a good day yesterday and I just want to say, I'm so thankful to be part of the biggest group of losers I've ever met.  Being a loser these days is a great thing and holds a whole new meaning. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.

Way to go Wendy! 

 That is awesome news on the weight loss.  I will try to send your picture this evening as well as a gift I have for you.  I have been swamped at work and at home.  If I am unable to send it this evening, it will be there this weekend!

Congratulations to you and happy 1-month surgeversary!  I'm so happy that we have gotten to know each other!  You are a hoot! Big kiss to your sweet face! Freddie

Freddie, You are the bestest.  I too am so glad we met.  With your brains and my cuteness, we are a force to be reckoned with.  Those other losers we know need to be careful when we are together. (LOL).  Thanks for the congrats.  Can't wait to see all of you again. Love you bunches!

Scott, Thanks for the congrats and encouragement.  It is so great to be part of a group of folks that encourage each other so much and celebrate each victory.  Of all the "diets" I have ever been, I have never received this type of reception, so I am even more blessed. No rush on the picture, I know you have a life and family outside of OH so whenever you have time and are able to, that is fine. Hope you have a blessed day.

I am so very happy for you!  And oh, the inspiration you are to me!!  Can't wait! Jane O

Oh my friend, it won't be long and you will be sending out a post very similar to this.  You are already well on your way - you made the decision to change your life and that is half the battle.  Hang in there, your day is on the way and it will be wonderful for you too.