New to the group

Hi....I am new to this group.  Thanks Cathy W. for accepting my request to join.  I just want to share a little about myself.  It has been 11 years (2/20/02) since my RNY.   What an amazing journey.  I have been successful with my weight loss endeavor.  It has not always been an easy.one.    I have regain and lost....never quite staying at my original goal.   Yes, I still consider myself a success. I say that because I know that it is within my control and that I am not powerless.  I will always have my "tool".  I know that I must be very mindful of what I eat.  Though I have developed many healthy habits (exercising regularly, taking my vitamin supplements daily and drinking lots of water); I still have to be very aware and accountable about everything that passes my lips.   Old habits and my old "head tapes" still raise their ugly head.  But I am quite cognizant about my patterns of behavior and the preceding thoughts that occur.  It has taken a long time to be at this place.  I try not to beat myself up.  I do not look at it as a "failure"....it is what it is.  I know what to do.  When I am ready I will lose the "extra" weight.  I am proud of my accomplishments.  I am strong. 

Hi. Glad you found us.

Thanks .... 

Congratulations on your success of 11 years.  That is awesome!  You are absolutely right about "when you are ready to lose the extra weight". This is your choice and no one else.  When you are ready, you will.  Always be proud, we are worthy!

Welcome to our little group.  We all know what we have to do and make the choice to do it or not.  As you said, when we are ready we get the job done,