Thanks to all of you

Two years ago, I was a nervous wreck.  I had just come home from surgery and I was, of course , asking myself what in the world I had done to myself.  Then someone told me about the obesity help web site.  For the last two years, as any problem came up, I turned to my friends here for advice.  At times, searching this site became an addiction to replace my food addiction!  You'all helped me through the loss of hair, initial bad breath, depression, crazy spending,  obsessive need for compliments and positive affirmation, b-12 and vit d deficincies, etc.  I weathered all of these with your hope and reassurance that things would get better with time.  I sometimes didn't even post about my problems, but as I read that day's postings, there would be someone else asking about the same problem and receiving replies that I needed.  Sometimes I did not even realise I had a problem unitl I saw someone else deal with it and then I would realize that I had the same problem.  In any case, I must credit you all with being the type of people who are problem solvers.  I am glad I had my surgery.  I no longer have diabetes, I took an action that solved a problem.  That is who I am.  I think that this is the type of person all of us here are.  I know sometimes posters (me included) do sound a bit whiny and gripey, but in the end we all DO SOMETHING about our problems.  I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of you who have replied to my posts over the 2 years.  You truly helped me through a tough time.  When you help a stranger, or offer aid to someone and ask nothing in return, you are truly doing the work of angles!  Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!  D

p.s.  I'm doing great.  For the last year, I have fluctuated between 105 and 110.  I was 242 I think at my highest, can't remember the statistics of that person anymore. lol.  No deficincies or problems in sight.  only a lack of cleavage and a little loose skin to deal with, but neither of these are a big issue with me.

LOL.. Had to laugh about the 'lack of cleavage.' THAT's me all over the place.

I've been telling my husband about the whining...I ask him "Do you want me to call the WAH-mbulance?" That usually stops it..

Yeah, we all have our moments and coming to this site; to the message boards for help and guidance and giving help and guidance has helped me more than anything...It's keeping me in touch with my feelings about this whole ordeal. It makes me THINK about things when I could ignore them. I don't.

105...WOW. I'm sitting at 125 and get bugged all the time about being too skinny.

Congrats on your success!

IMO this is a wonderful place to come. Knowing that there are so many wonderful ppl on this board . That are willing to share there experiences or are willing to help us no matter what we are going thur. Yes I know that I do not post that often but trust me. At least once a day I come to the board and check up on everyone. It like family knowing it is a place that will always welcome you. And always be there to help you thur the good and the hard time. And a place where we can share with one another. IMO I am very thankful with the type of year I been having to have so many ppl there for me. Yes we are all angels that are willing to give and share to some one that has question or deal with what they are going thur. Have a wonderful nite. Taichi. Congrats on you wonderful success:}

Congratulations on all of your success!!!!!!!!! I too have the lack of cleavage issue, LOL!! But, its well worth it!!!!