June 1st, 2012

Jun 02, 2012

 This is my 7 year surgiversary date. I received an email reminding me. The thought passed through my head briefly this week, but it escaped me quickly. I was reminded by the email, of the importance this site for those going through the newbie process. I would not have survived or been as successful at the time without OH. I believe that. My friends I met here, while I no longer keep in touch with them, were so important to me. I still think of them and wonder how they are doing. They helped me get through the first few months and made me laugh and cry through their accomplishments and struggles. 

I want everyone to know two things. This is the most important decision, an obese person can make. But it will not make your life perfect. I have since been divorced and remarried, mostly due to the changes I encountered in myself after the weight loss, and I am still struggling with weight regain. I am currently at 230 lbs. This is still much better than 395 lbs, but I am not happy that I have slipped so far. 

Please see a counselor during the process. It is so important for you and your family too. 

Now about me!

I am now remarried to a great guy named Mark. I love him to pieces! He is my rock! We started out as a couple of lost souls, on prodigal journeys and God has brought us around to another way of thinking!  We are both following Gods plan for us now and we are much happier. 

I became a grandmother on March 22, of this year also! He is a beautiful little boy named Isaac David! My oldest is now married and has a baby! Wow! 7 years is a long time! My Samuel, is graduating from an Academy this year and will start college at 16 years old! My oldest son graduates in a year and wants to join the Army. My youngest is 14 and going on 30!
I also have 3 stepchildren now. The oldest stepson is 21, then a 15 year old stepdaughter and another stepson, 13.
I never would have believed I would be the mother of 7 children. 7 kids in 7 years!! LOL!! I guess that is an accomplishment and a grandbaby to boot! 

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