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tpajeski 21 years, 7 months ago

Mrs.LaPorte, I just want to tell you that I find you to be such an inspiration.I love to read your daily posts on the board.You remind me of an Aunt that I have.I have followed you story since the first day I came onto Obesityhelp.I am now a post of of 5 months and down 92pounds. Have a great day. Tina Pajeski Thank You so much for sharing your story with all of us.

JoAnn 21 years, 7 months ago

Bourngorno Paisanos, last night i couldnt sleep and when that happens to me i start to think a awful lot..haha..no wonder why my head hurts..haha..i was thinking i have lost 150 pounds ive done really well ive had no complications thank god, i am truly blessed..i eat everything practicaly except for certain vegetables that kill my stomach with gas , i stay away from refined sugar because i dumped once and i just dont like that feeling ..i eat carbos not a lot but i eat them i get my protien in first and then have some..this surgery is for the rest of my life, and i feel that if i dont lose any more weight im happy were i am im in a 14 and some 16s ..i feel really good, i was never a barbie doll and i sdont want to be a barbie doll..i have excess skin on my thighs , i exerfcise but its not enough for the skin but good for my heart ! i dont want any surgery to remove skin because ive had so many other surgerys to me its just not important having excess skin..ill be 11 months out in a few weeks and before you know it a year, then a year becomes 2 and so on..this is for life and i want to live a normal life ..so i am! so many things to be grateful for i now wake up in morning and dont have to take 2 advils for pain, no more headaches, backaches, swollen feet, shakiness from sugar levels..no more urinary incontinuasy, i cross my legs...i dont need seat belt extenders, no more looks from mean people..ive lost 150 pounds and found a new person and i really really like that that person..im more confident, i still love food dont get me wrong but food doint rule my life no more..when i get emootional i deal with things instead of eating, i get head hunger still hey im human and everyday will be a challenge..my thanks to everyone who [posts on board..even if we all dont agree on each others posts its still insight ..well my breaks over arrivedecci bel;las and bellos lifes a ride enjoy it ((HUGS)) JoAnn hahaha :)

de 21 years, 7 months ago

Hi JoAnn, Thanks for at least aknowledging my post!! I haven't heard anything from people in here in so long that I was wondering if it took something to get people riled up then they would talk to me! I know I have posted and posted and never get any response to what I write- I was thinking that people just passed over your posts if the name didnt seem familiar. I agree the message board is not for posting back and forth too but at least SOMEONE could answer a question or something on there. I tried emailing you and couldnt get it to work. thanks again JoAnn for taking the time to post. De :)

Denise W. 21 years, 7 months ago

Yikes!! zippin’ through the M/board playin’ catch–up and did a double take when I came to your newest pic. Couldn’t pass up the opportunity to send you my very best wishes and tell you how wonderful you’re lookin’!!! Its one thing to look so good Joann, but looking SO happy. . . is what comes across in all of your recent pictures. Have a wonderful summer =)

Karen Wyatt 21 years, 7 months ago

Hey there JoAnn, I just have to tell you your new picture looks fantastic.... you go girlie... wow... and as far as obesity goes.. there is research being done that is showing up that it reallyis in our dna... so dont be so hard on yourself... you have done a fantastic job on your weight loss.... Karen

Kate G. 21 years, 7 months ago

Thank you for the kind words. You are always such an encouragement for me. I am blessed to have such wonderful AMOS friends. Take care! :)

Linda B. 21 years, 8 months ago

Hello JoAnn...thanks for your encouraging words sent my way. I am on the LOSING side now, and following your instructions to the letter....W - B - F. LOL You are too funny. Loved the new picture on your page too! Continued best wishes.

JoAnn 21 years, 8 months ago

Bourngorno Paisanos..today i went for my GYN appontment and it was bizzare ! i got weighed and i weigh less than i did when i was pregnant with my son..i looked at my chart and my god talk about documentary about my morbid pbesity..my weight ranged from 220 to 324..that was a 23 year span..i am so thankful that i had my surgery, i cannot say this enough i have my health and my life back..thank you dr randall i cant say it a million times..i know he gave me the surgery and this is a tool but if it wasnt for him i wouldnt have this tool..well bellas and bellos gotta go..have a great night..(((HUGS)))) JoAnn gbawht

JoAnn 21 years, 9 months ago

Bourngorno Paisanos, how is everybody i hope that everyone is great! well im back and like the song says I had the time of my life ! the weather was great it was 89 degress and sunny first of all when i got out of the airport i thought i went into shock it wasso cold in boston last night..well i did it ! I went para sailing omg there isa nothing like being up in the air flying it was like a rush that i couldnt believe and i had to actually climb on the boat to get on it which was hysterical! i wasnt embarresed to go this year and i have to say it was the highlight off my vacation..with this weight loss i went on the bananboats which was fun, i even tried wind surfing but i have no sence of balance hahaa but i tried it beeefore the weight loss i would just sit on beach and do nothing..this year i tried so many diffeent things and actually walked 2 miles on beach aftwer lunch. i thank god everey day for this too ive been given. i go back to the same resort all the time and none of the workers reconized me till i opened my mouth..giggle.the seat belt actually had to be tightend this time no asking for seat belt extender..well i gota go to work ..lifes a ride enjoy it!.. god bless america and watch her troops..arrivedecci bellas and bellos..((HUGS))) JoAnn

JoAnn 21 years, 9 months ago

I saw a angel in the marble and carved till i set him free..michelangelo