GROWING BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS !

Just about every day I receive request for new members. I am so pleased to see us grow , but I am concerned that there are a few that only post. I would love to see more activity. I know we all lead busy lives…I just yearn for more participation. Is there anything that you all as a group need from me ? Are there topics in which you would like to discuss ? I have so much I can offer the group as far as information and resources. I want to be an effective leader and give to you all what you need or want to assist you in your journey. Weight loss surgery, no matter what type has a great need for support. The reason I wanted to be a leader was not to have a title … it was to help others and lead people when I can, to inspire when I can … to cry with you if you need it ..to laugh with you , and to celebrate all that is YOU ! Whatever I can do for you … I will do my best to assist. This weekend I leave to go on a cruise to celebrate a dear friend of mine who was my inspiration to have weight loss surgery. She is celebrating her wedding anniversary. I hope that while I am away , that you all will take over and continue to hold the group together , to continue to inspire one another and to keep the board alive. While this year has been one for me filled with illness. I am thankful that finally I can put this behind me and have healed. I am feeling like a million bucks and grateful for having my health back. In closing I would like to welcome our new members ! LifeStarts would not be all that it is with out You. Take care and remember .. to always believe !   Tink

Thanks for the reminder Tink!  I have gotten into a rut of reading a lot of posts and not responding as much.  I have almost reached my goal after losing over 110 pounds and have settled into a nice routine.  I know how important it is for those who have just had a procedure or are about to have surgery to participate.  However, it is equally important for people to help others once they have had a certain amount of success.  Paying it forward and backwards is important for keeping a healthy outlook personally as well as helping others.

Johnny ,

Congratulations on the 110 pounds .,. WAY TO GO ! ..

You are so right , we need to pay it forward when ever we can ,

So good to see you ! 

Much love and blessings ,

Tink