2008 has been the best year of my life.   I had my RNY on 3/18/08 and I am right at goal.  I have regained my life.   I went from a very sedimate style life to being on the Go all the time.  My health has gotten so much better that I am considering going back to work.    I have lost 171 pounds total.....  I hope to have PS for all the loose skin.  My marriage has gotten so much better.  My DH seems to be more attentive and loving, But it could just be that I"m letting him.,....I don't think there has been any part of my life that hasn't changed for the better;  I am looking forward to 09

I was a little nervous this morning....But after I put on my new dress and high heels  I was ready to go....  I weighed in at 130lbs    yippie.......I am 4 pounds under my goal.......  Dr B   said I made his Christmas......He said I had lost 86% of my excess weight which at 9 months I should have lost around 75% of my excess weight.    I had on my cute little dress and felt on top of the world.  I will have to post a pic of my little outfit...My 85 year old Aunt picked it out and got it for me for Christmas.  I need her to pick out all my clothes  she does a wonderful job.   I have a little hernia that I'm gonna wait till March to take care of if I can.  When I have plastics.     I have had a busy day today...After my Dr appointment I went with Daughter #1 shopping then had to hurry home and get ready for a party....We had a good time,  I did good didn't eat anything I wasn't suppose too.  I can't wait till Christmas day when everyone comes to my house.  This is the first year I have been in the Christmas mood in a long time.  I am so proud to have my life back......feel good about myself.....and feel like I want to live forever.....  Merry Christmas to all and to all good nite.......

Thanksgiving turned out great  23 of us boy my house seems so small with that many people.  But I love it.  I cooked the meal.  Everything was healthy and tasted good.  No one knew the difference.  I behaved myself and ate a small amount.  Teresa made the desserts and everyone was eating them up not knowing till the end it was all was sugar free, low fat, low calorie and protein stuff  .  they all kept saying how good everything was, Now they know they can eat healthier and it still taste good,  Now if we can get them to eat smaller portions.  lol..... I made the dressing in muffin tins so it was a small serving and that helped.  I think I will do everything that way next time.....And do 1 each.... lol.....We had the best time with each other.  It was me and hubby and all 3 of my girls and  their hubbies and 6 of the grandkids, Teresa and hubby and son, Rachel, my brother and his wife, and my aunt Velma,  My hubby's brother and his wife.  And Everyone had fun......  Can't wait till Christmas......We will do it again.  

I did real good with the food,  but later that evening I drank a small amount of Diet Dr Pepper (my favorite) and it didn't like me and everything came up....    I sent left over home with everyone that would take it.   And brother in-law and wife stayed over night and ate left overs up. and yesterday  I sent the rest over to my Aunt Velma's for her and my cuz.  So that good stuff wouldn't be lingering around here.   My sis Rachel took lots home with her.  Thank God.  So today no food from Turkey Day is here so I can cook something different......Maybe some Red Snapper and some shrimp.  Fish Day......  Oh yeah I am at 138......Not far from Goal   yeah......    Later  

The 130's  yeah......  I changed my goal too I think 135 is where I should be.  Dr Bour said 140 to 145  so I am below his goal and 4 pounds from mine.   I have so much skin hanging that after it is removed I'll probably weigh 10-15 lbs less.     Boy this has been the best journey of my life......  I am having the time of my life..... From hospitals to sightseeing.....  From 28 to 9/10 clothes.    from 301 to 139   go me!  Thanks so much Dr B and his crew and 'Thanks so much Skizzer T. and Thanks so much hubby for the support....And Best Thanks to God.....My whole family and friends have been so supportive   I love them all.   If I were to die tomorrow I could say I have had the best life of anyone.     The past year has been a learning experience and I have grown so much.  I Now know how to love myself...   Well enough of my blabbing   love you all.....B

I am bouncing around 142 and 140 so I say 142  and that leaves me at 17 pounds from goal in 8months.  Hubby  and I did a day trip to the coast and had so much fun   I walked him to death.  Saw lots of great stuff.   Ate fresh shrimp..yum yum....I guess I'll be talking to Dr B about setting appointment for tummy tuck...getting rid of lots of skin......I'm wearing  some 10 and 11 did fit into a 9 but a bit snug for me.  I like my clothes a little loose.  can't stand tucking all the flab in  lol   .   Once that is gone I bet I'll drop a lots of sizes.     I'm not brave enough to post the flab yet   lol....later