20 Year HS Reunion

Well Well Well...my reunion is this September! And I am looking so foward to going! I know that I would have never said that over a year ago. At around 250 lbs I would have never even considered making the trip from NC to Connecticut to see my old classmates! Now I am busy scraping together my pennies, trying to find coverage for work and lining up a babysitter for my daughter for a few days. It has even inspired me to get "back to basics" (yet again) Over the past few months I have pretty much eaten whatever I like. I still make sure I get in at least 80 gms of protein but that is about it! Luckily for me exercise has become second nature and I now live my life like a realatively normal person (whatever that means!!) But starting today I am off the diet mountain dew (after I finish my last can of course) and back to water and crystal light! I'll start with that change and then go from there! I was never obese in high school but I was always bigger than most.. So is it wrong for me to wish to see them in worse shape than me????? I don't think so!!! And no I will not tell a single one of them that I had WLS!! Let them just think what they want!!

Good For You Jen! I think that's great! My 20yr is this year too, but I haven't heard where or when yet?? I guess I should check into that. I still live in the same area so some people know that I've had wls and that's ok~it doesn't bother me that they know as long as I look good, LOL! I hope you have a blast when you go back! Can't wail until Sept to hear an update on how it went! Tracy B 328/150 5'9"

I recently attended my 43 year high school reunion, the first one I've attended although I've always lived within 30 miles of my home town. I am thinner now than I was in high school. I still don't know why I decided to attend, but I'm happy I did because I truly enjoyed seeing some people I haven't seen since graduation. Like you I didn't mention wls. I will admit to feeling good about being thinner than a lot of them, and I certainly had less wrinkles than most of them ( a miracle when you know I've lost 250 lbs). Ok so I was checking out everybody and comparing, but it felt good for a change to see myself on the high end of the scale when compared to others. I will probably go back to future reunions in hopes of seeing other friends that didn't attend this year. It really was fun. Hope you enjoy your reuntion.

My 35th class reunion is coming up August 18th and yes, I too am looking forward to attending. I came from a small town about 100 miles from here and my two best friends still live in town. People know I've had the surgery, but most haven't seen me since the 30th class reunion (yes, I went at 320 lbs). I'm a red head now not blonde as I have been my entire life and I know I won't be recognized by many. Then again, I wondered where all the old people came from at the 30th. LOL Have fun. It's about reconnecting and enjoying the friendships you once had. That being said, I must admit that when I complained to my friend (the head cheerleader) that my size 12 shorts were still a bit tight and she said her size 12's were as well I did feel a momentary OMG . I'm lucky too in that I have very few wrinkles. So, life is good and it will be a lot of fun. Pat

Hey Jen...by all means go. You will have a ball. I have always been on the planning committee...ususally running it...like this time. We just had out 40 year reunion. It was really the smallest one we've ever had. I dont' think we'll ever have another one in the summer. But it was still fun. About 8 years ago, I built a website for my high school class...and I've maintained it. It has grown over the years. I have pictures and stuff on it...if anyone wants to go visit and see what I've done. http://mimsfire.homestead.com/THS1966.html Its a cute site. I was chubby in high school....and since I've been involved in it from the beginning..they've seen me at my worst. I have to say....they were all so happy for me...and just supportive and many were really surprised at the change. Have a good time..... Hugs Charlie