I'm new here....hellllloooooo!!!!!

Hi all, I am so glad to have found this site. It is a bit difficult to find since it isn't listed on the home page. But alas, here I am and have enjoyed reading the posts. It does feel great to read and hear about issues that I am facing too. My surgery date was 7/7/04 rny/lap and I have lost 165lbs. I was a super super heavy weight (455) at surgery. So as you can see I still have a long way to go and would love it if you would support me in my ongoing effort. I am still going by the "rules" but sometimes waiver so whatdasay? Would you help keep me in line???? Please give me a shout out. Thanks all you grads out there. Donna C. Dancin'D

Hi, Donna-- This is my first post/reply to this board! I've just recently begun coming to it but have just lurked so far. I'm almost at my goal, but these last pounds are murder to get off. I seem to have found my maintenance level of eating (1400-1500 cals.) and hate the idea of cutting back! I exercise a lot and don't see myself realistically increasing that. Guess I'm basically happy w/ where I'm at. (I've only lost about 2 lbs. in the last 2 mo., but I'm ecstatic that I'm pretty comfortably maintaining.) My whole point here is this--my hat's off to you for your great weight loss and want to encourage you as you "keep on keeping on"! I have incredible respect for you and others who have more than the average wls person to lose. I've always enjoyed your posts on the main message board. We're close to the same age--hasn't wls been the greatest thing--a chance to turn back time, so to speak! I love this grad board and plan to spend more time on it! Jo 295/154/150 -141 lbs.

Hi Donna! Welcome--glad to see you found your way here. Congratulations you have done great. Hmm-sometime you waiver--I am shocked. Not--it happens to us all--we're human. Look forward to seeing you around here more often.

Hey Donna, ie: Dancin'D So nice that you found this board... Hope you'll stay. Congrats on your progress in your journey so far. You've done awesome.. keep up the good work! I read your profile, and really was intriqued on the 450 mile yard sale.. can we say heaven in a hand-basket? LOL.. sure wish they had one of those around here. Not that I need a thing, but love yard-sailing, and the walking is such a great added bonus! Wendy

Hi Donna, welcome. This is a wonderful place for learning, growing, and sharing. I consider myself a newbie here, but I am almost 2-1/2 years out. I am at goal now, but it took me a year to lose the last 20 pounds, so it gets slower at the end, but don't get discouraged. What's your rush, where are you going? My doctor used to tell me that. December will come whether you lose the weight or not. If you live your life, time will pass on its own, and the weight will come off, 1 oz at a time. You will be at goal just like many of us. Glad you are here and look forward to reading more of your posts. Missy