WooHoo! Congratulations!!!! Tracy B 328/162/150

Hello Everyone. A Fellow Obesity Help Member Needs Our Help. Please Read this Post... http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/postdetail/1729294.html?vc=0 And Help if you can. They are only asking for $1.00 Thank You for Your time and Compassion. I know what Wonderful People we Have here on the january 2005. Boards, So I thought I would Pass it on. HUGS from Germany Vanessa

Hey Everyone... Today I am celebrating my one year of freedom from food. I have officially lost 143 pounds. I am 7 pounds from goal! I have went from a size 26/28 on a good day to a size 12 pant, and size medium shirt. I used to wear a 3X. I tried on some of my old clothes and I was swimming in them. It has been a very emotional day for me. I keep remembering what I went through last year on this date to get to where I am right now. The pain, discomfort, lack of sleep, being in a weird place, and the uncertainty of it all. I am always lead back to how happy I am right now in this moment. I have done things within this year that I never thought capable. I was on a swing, I go bike riding again, I can sit on the floor and get easily, I have a job that I love and I can do without problem, I went camping and was not lazy the whole time and I weigh about 60 pounds less than my DH now. This has not been an easy ride. For those of you that are reading this that are pre-op, it is worth it in the end but there are rough moments. When you see the results you will love it. I have learned to love myself in a whole new way! I like myself, I look in the mirror more often, and clothes shopping is actually fun! I want to thank you my OH family for the support, and knowledge that you have given me this year. I have made friends off the list as well that I hope to stay friends with for years to come. Suzanne 300/157/150

Peg, I can so relate to what you are saying. Being a heavier weight than most it is just going to take us a little longer. I too have been hard on myself, and thought I should have lost more in my first year, but my surgeon told me I was in the acceptable range and to keep doing what I am doing, and the weight will come off. That did make me feel better. It is so hard not to compare ourselves. I still have 40 more lbs to go, and I am determined to get there. When I feel down, I come to the boards, and it usually helps. E-mail any time or post. It does help. And, by the way, you have done an amazing job! Margo 334/313/202/160?

I'd like to say Happy Anniversary to everybody who had there surgeries 1 year ago today along with ME!!!...We did it and are still doing it, mission accomplished...Life has been good for me, the surgery has been the best thing in my life...It has been a short year, with some great outcomes and pounds off...I've lost 100lbs, and am at a plateau right now, but I am so happy with myself and this accomplishment... I am fortunate to have a great doctor and support system with family and friends...This has been a positive thing in my life...During the time of going through with deciding to have surgery I had some negative feedback from people but those people just look with their mouths hung open and say "Wow, you look great", and I smile and say "Thanks, I feel great"...So to all, CONGRATULATIONS, and best of Luck with the rest of our lives...From a Thin Girl Again(Debbie)