I haven't posted in quite awhile. I am not over a year out and I have hit all my goals that I posted in the beginning of things I want to be able to do. This has been the most amazing year. Not only from losing weight and becoming healthier, but with all the amazing friends I have met. I have also been contacted via e-mail by people around the country who have seen my picture. People have been calling me inspirational. That blows my mind. I mean, me?? It really makes me feel good that I am able at this stage to help others. It helps keep me on track as well. I am always willing to talk to anyone that needs help. My cell phone is: 215-692-0054 for anyone that needs it!

Due to job changes, I have taken over the monthly support group in my area and it's now at my house once a month!!

I just can say enough about this past year. It defies words!

Heather

GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I officially hit goal this morning. 2 days shy of 11 months. What an amazing 11 months it has been. Dr. Brader's goal for me was 150, mine was 145 and as of this morning, I am 145!!!! I had to share this with all my friends. I thank each and every one of you. You have all been instrumental in keeping me on track and with the program to allow me to reach goal. So, here's a big high five to this board - I'm not sure I would have been as successful without you!!!

Last July, I walked into Barix weighing 299, then 285 the day of surgery. This morning, I am 145 - my goodness, I lost a whole person. I weigh the same as my husband now!! I wear 6's or 8's as opposed to 30/32's. My BMI is now 24.8!!! I am normal!!

I'm sitting here crying as I write this, this has been a most amazing journey that I got to share with such wonderful people.

I had to share my news this morning first with my friends!! Thanks for reading and sharing all this with me.

Wow, what can I say, I am 9 months out!!  It has been an amzazing journey. I am scheduled for plastic surgery on 5/19/07. I can't believe how fast this is all happening. I am so glad tI had this surgery. Even it's not always easy, it's always awesome!!  I get messages from newbies asking my advice and telling me what an inspiration I am to them. How did I go from being a newbie to being able to help others - it's incredible. Barix has now put me on their wall of fame!!  How amazing is that?  I was so honored when they asked me.  I couldn't believe it.  Another WOW happened yesterday. I was getting the mail at work and I got honked at!!  Me, can you believe it???!!!  I had to look around and see what they were honking at - LOL!!! 

For anyone that is actually reading this and your're just starting out, let me tell you, you'll never regret doing this.  It's awesome!!