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    Topic: looking for some amazing new friends
    Hello everyone, I am very new to the site and dont have any friends here yet.  How amazing it would be to share our stories and support each other. I am 11 years out of surgery and currently have gained a majority of my weight back. After a visit with the surgeon I am determined to get back on track and would love some company.
    Topic: RE: New Here! :)
     Hi, congrats!! I'm new here too.  Looking to meet people who have had the surgery and can tell me what to expect....I'm really nervous!!!!I'm 28 and have diabetes, 
    Topic: New Here! :)
    Hey yall :)

    My name is Courtney, 22 years old, and ive been on OH for about a year now but posting in the 20's and Light Weights boards. I had RNY by Dr. Richards at Vandy a little over 6 months ago (July 7th) and i was VERY happy with him and the vandy staff. Im stalled right now at 98 lbs down and those last 2 to 100 are driving me crazy! haha.  Anyways i just wanted to introduce myself  :)  I have quite a few pics posted too that show my progress if anyone cares to see!  Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!

    -Courtney

    www.myspace.com/lookitscourt
    http://twitter.com/courtneylizut
    Topic: RE: Why
    All I can say is I would be miserable if I did not have all of you in my life. Just know I am always here for all of you. I may be just an email/phone call/text message/airplane or car ride away....but you know I am here for you. Love and Hugs Julie
    Topic: RE: Presenting my book
    Im not sure why. I had other people order online. Why doesnt it let you?
    Topic: RE: Presenting my book
    It doesnt allow me to order
    Topic: RE: Presenting my book
    Right now its available online through the publisher. www.publishamerica.com They have an online bookstore and just type in my name
    Topic: RE: Why
    Not me..I don't like you guys. I'm not happy you came into my life. I was happier being miserable. *holding big sign* SARCASM!!!!
    Topic: RE: Presenting my book
    Congratulations! Is it gonna be carried at the bookstores?
    Topic: Presenting my book
    PublishAmerica Presents The Romance Gone Wrong by Amanda Kennedy Frederick, MD January 16, 2008 -- PublishAmerica is proud to present The Romance Gone Wrong by Amanda Kennedy of Ottawa, Illinois. This is an account of romance that went very wrong. The narrator describes how falling in love for the first time can be filled with deception. She describes how her boyfriend seemed too good to be true but she did not want to believe it. Also she discusses how eventually she came to find out that her first love turned out to be married. Her friends and family tried to help along the way to point out discrepancies in the relationship. It is these friends and family that she comes to rely on to help ease her pain. The narrator is open about her pain and what she did to eventually get over her sorrow. She answers the question of how someone can date a married man and not know it. Amanda Kennedy grew up in a small town in Ottawa, Illinois. Amanda decided to write her first novel after her first love broke her heart. She has her master’s degree in psychology. She is single and lives with her dog Dakota. Currently she is a therapist and part-time teacher.
    Topic: RE: Why
    I'm with Chris on this. If I wasnt fat...I may never have found you guys! Its crazy to see where we go, and what has gone on... I love the friendships I have made... I wouldnt change them for the world! I need Galtinburg!!! PS...RON you talk to Vickie?
    Topic: RE: hey y'all!
    Everything is alright. I'm sick. But other than that its alright. I go for a fill on Feb 5th. I need to start losing more weight. This band has to be good for something. What are you filled too?
    Topic: RE: Why
    RONNNNNN!!!!!! I often wonder what my life would have been like if I had never had to deal with a weight problem....if I had been 'normal'. But what I keep coming back to is that I never would have met all of you on here. I never would have met Greg, the guy I'm dating. I never would have met my best friends at work since I probably never would have worked there. While I feel in many ways that I missed out on so much because of my weight.....I also feel that had it not been for my weight, I would have missed out on all of you. So I can finally say...that in a way...I'm glad I was as fat as I was! Gatlinburg, here we come!!
    Topic: RE: hey y'all!
    Yes but honeeeyyyyyyyy.....we don't have pics to prove it (yet) so no one would believe that about us anyway
    Topic: RE: Why
    That is some good stuff. I cannot wait for Gatlinburg either. I need a break!!
    Topic: Why
    Why life happens the way it does has been on my mind lately. For once in my life for a very very long time I am focused. Focused on my dreams, reality and most of all I am totally happy... People cross our paths for reason, you all have touched my heart in many ways. Touched my heart when I was down and held my hand when I was scared. You have wiped my tears when I wasnt sure and have made me smile when i thought the sun would never shine. I have dreamed of happiness for a long time. 3 years ago I started looking for it. I stumbled across you all friends with the same dreams as me. All I want to say is thanks for the friendship you have given me. I look forward to Gatlinburg. I look forward to the smiles friendships and dreams we will share when we are there.... I love you guys....
    Topic: RE: hey y'all!
    you forgot to tell them of the 200.00 we spent at hustler... and how many hours where we there... lol just sayin...
    Topic: RE: hey y'all!
    Hey Julie! Yeah you know I can't believe we haven't gotten together yet...I LOVE to dance! I will be back up there in a couple of weeks so maybe that would be a good time.... See ya!! :::hugs:::: Dianne
    Topic: RE: hey y'all!
    Hey Barb! Yes I did have a nice time, as usual. A little colder, but tolerable! Are you hanging in there these days??? Dianne
    Topic: RE: hey y'all!
    Yes retail therapy is a wonderful thing! I bought some casual shirts, lingerie and a couple of nice shirts for Ron...he looks sooooo handsome in black! hubba hubba I've been at home now for a couple of days and worked, and off again til Saturday. I love my job lol Hopefully he's coming down here this weekend....miss him already! I'm finally getting another fill tomorrow. I will be so glad to start losing again...would be nice to drop a few pounds before Gatlinburg. Hope everything's going well in your world!! Dianne