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Bethy413 22 years, 2 months ago

Teena, you really tickled me when you said you were your own floatation device.. I have always said if i was on a plane that was gonna go down at least two of us could use my undies for a parachute...lol....I hope you and your skin sucessfully complete your mission, :o)

kylakae 22 years, 2 months ago

Happy 6 month anniversary, Teena! You've done terrific and we are all so proud of you!

Skyedancer4u1 22 years, 2 months ago

HOOKED ON PHONICS FAILED ME..... I MEANT .. NO ONE CAN STEAL MY SUNSHINE

Skyedancer4u1 22 years, 2 months ago

Hello everyone. Today is my six month anniversary. I started my journey weighing 305 lbs. size 26-28. I have lost 93 pounds since Lap RNY 06-06-02 and currently weigh 212 size 16-18. Life is good. My eating habits are steady somewhat. I still do not have an appetite and at times have to force myself to eat. I am a much happier person. I no longer let my body or appearance get to me. I have always had attention from the other sex, but now it is amazing. I get asked out all the time and I am constantly being called pretty lady or being told how beautiful I am. That is so hard to get used to. After asking if they were talking to me, I just laugh it off and say thank you. I am a free person now. I own my own emotions and no one can make me feel like I am less than human. For so long I would allow one evil comment from people about my weight or appearance ruin my whole day. That does not happen anymore. NO ONE CAN STILL MY SUNSHINE.No one makes jokes about my size anymore. Now I get lots of jealous comments from people at work about how good I look and how I think I am a DIVA.lol. I am only human. I am enjoying all the attention for the most part, but sometimes the people at work go a bit far with the comments. I do not think I am better than anyone because I am 93 pounds lighter. I will always remeber the pain and suffering I went through 93 pounds ago. I will never forget where I came from. I have gone through so many changes in the last month that sometimes it was a bit overwhelming, but I remained calm and did what I had to do to stay sane. I had hoped to reach 100 pounds lost by 12-06-02, but big deal. I am only 7 pounds away so it is not that big of an issue. I have gone down 10-12 sizes in clothes depending on how they are made. I have learned to ask for what I want out of life. I am no longer sitting by the side lines waiting for life to pass me by. I am living my life the way I want to instead of the way I am able to because of size restrictions. I was laid off with about 32 other people at work and our last day at work is December 21, 2002, usually stuff like that would cause me to stress and freak, but it has done the opposite. It has only calmed me and helped me find my purpoe in life and my center. I have decided to go to school fulltime to become a nurse. Yes, you heard me right a nurse. I have always wanted to be a nurse, but because of all the weight I was carrying it was never a possibility. The thought of walking around college campus and then hospitals and taking care of people and telling them how to be healthy when I was morbidly obese. I am now only obese and steadily losing and have decied to take take to invest in myself and my future. I will try to not work as long as possible to further my education. If I have to work sooner or later when the money runs out I will take a parttime job at night at the hospitals doing something. I have Medical Administrative Assistant experience as well as experience in Radiology assisting the Radiologist with X-rays.I just want you all to know that there is life after WLS. There are good things waiting for you. Now don't get me wrong I do have hella bad days, but believe me the good days definately outweigh the hella bad days. I wish you all well and I am praying that all people who are having surgery today have a uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. The people waiting for insurance approvals, your day is coming. I love you guys. If anyone in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area needs help or assistance or a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on just shoot me and email and I will come running. I have to give back to you guys because it makes me appreciate all that WLS has given me and all that AMOS and all of you wonderful people have done for me.

Sandy T. 22 years, 3 months ago

Teena, Congratulations on almost reaching the century mark. My surgery was on 5-29-02 and I just made it there a week ago.(still stuck there)You will be there before you know it. I agree with you on the working out, it really seems to jumpstart things sometimes. I am so excited for you, and just think it is only going to get better!

Craig Thompson 22 years, 3 months ago

Teena, You have done awesome. I am also in Dallas. I am now about 5.5 years PostOp. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Craig

Mary R. 22 years, 3 months ago

Teena I haven't post in a very long time but I just happened to be reading the message board tonight and saw your post. I was touched by your words. First of all I am sorry that you lost you job. I know in my heart you will do fine and you will have another job. When one door closes another ones opens so they say. I admire you attitude especially this time of year. I am going to say a special prayer for you. You are a wonderful person Happy Thanksgiving.

HelpMeRhonda !! 22 years, 3 months ago

GIRLLLLL YOU ARE LOOKING GOOD!! YOU WILL MAKE IT TO THE CENTURY MARK BEFORE 12/31/02!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!! 7/10/02 - 75lbs

jenbrun 22 years, 3 months ago

I would love your support. My surgery is 12-4-02 at presbyterian hosptial of plano. I can't wait. 17 days and a wake up. YEA.

Marty W. 22 years, 3 months ago

Dear Teena, Don't fret about how far you have to go to reach your century mark. Think about how far you have come. I know how disappointing plateaus can be but this too shall pass. Hang in there and keep you chin up! You have lost 81 pounds!!! What an inspiration!! YeeHaw! Hugs,