WOW - I am such a changed person

I never thought of myself coming off as a mean, uncaring person. However, now that I have lost weight and felt comfortable expanding my horizons, I am truly a changed person. I went on-line to look at my facebook profile and a friend of mine wrote "Amber, sometimes I don't know what I've ever done without you there to be like, "seriously, LeAnne. get a grip!" lol. i'm so glad that we're becoming so close this year!!! you are truly a great friend!!" It made me so happy that I have become such a good friend to everyone. So out of excitment I tell my mom what this girl said to me, and my mom says "You have really changed. You have a sparkle in u that I havent seen in years. Thats is a very good thing. You will go far in life, beleive me I am your mom and I wouldnt lie" It just amazes me that I never realized how poor my attitude was until I felt more self-confident. I have a life now with real friends. People who care about me and want to spend time with me. I have no idea what I was doing prior to my surgery, but I am just so blessed to be able to start living my life. This surgery has not changed my life, it has simply begun it. -Amber Dawn

Good for you Amber!

Thanks! I was checking out your profile and it looks great! You are such a beautiful person and your face is so pretty. I saw that you were doing 12 months of a supervised diet. It seems like a long time, but it isn't too bad! It took me about 1 1/2 years to be 'approved' for the surgery so I wish you luck!! -Amber Dawn

Amber I am happy for you post like yours give me encouragment to keep pursueing my 6 month diest required by my insurance please keep me posted with your weight loss Daria

Thanks so much! I was trying to show everyone on here how much of a life one recieves when they are able to do more things! One of my other girlfriends invited me to Tenn. to go to Dollywood! I am so excited because I will be able to ride the rides! I am 5 months and 1 week out. I went from 339 pounds to 223, which makes me 117 pounds lighter....I think. Never was too great at math! The 6 month diet seemed like forever when I did it, and I had to do it twice! It is just another 6 month journey to you regaining your life! -Amber Dawn

Amber~ I so know whatcha mean! I had my surgery 3 months ago.... tomarrow, and i lost 60 lbs. It's just so amazing to me. My relationship with my husband improved so much, it's almost back to the old times... if you know what i mean. I feel way more attractive and actually somewhat sexy. I have 31 more lbs until i am at my goal..... but dang.... i wasn't even that small when i met my husband. It's just so unbelieveablely cool! Congrats on all of your success, you deserve it! Take Care, Lisa

Amber, I know what you mean....I am doing things I have not dione in years...if ever! And I am not half way to goal yet! I am 10 weeks post op and down 70 pounds. Check my profile for my journey and pictures. My friend told me she did not want me to change, but I don't think it is possible not to change.

I've changed ALOT, too...I remember when people NEVER talked to me...I always thought it was just because I was an opinionated b*tch...but now that I have more confidence in myself...everyone loves me. I have people who want to keep in contact with me and hang out with me ALL THE TIME. I think the best is a a friend who used to tell me I was a "wet blanket" (don't know what that means) now goes out of his way to email me, text me, and call me everyday. He goes out of his way to have me fit him into my busy schedule so we can hang out...