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This is so wonderful you must feel so Proud!!! You Go Girlfriend shine on!!!!! Best of luck to you and I know it will take a lil getting use to working again and just the fact of being separated from the kids and realizing their is something called an adult converstion after being with the kids 24/7 is a wonderful feeling! You are truly Blessed Hope all your dreams come true for you! You deserve it! Hugz Mary

Thank you, Mary. Yep, I'm a little nervous about going back into the workforce, and leaving my kids on their own, although they get along perfectly well without me. My 16 year old daughter is sooooo happy I'm gong back to work!! I guess they can handle getting their breakfast in the morning and making their own lunches. I've really enjoyed the time at home with them, though, and I hope it's made a difference. They are both such terrific young people.

Thank you, Donna. That means a lot.

Thanks Donna.

Oh Maureen! I am so happy for you! This is just fabulous news! And it just sounds like a wonderful job! I am eager to hear all about it when you start. This is just sweeeet! By the way - you HAVE to count that 20 you lost pre-surgery. It was all a part of your journey! Dina

And you KNOW what it means to me to have YOUR support!!! Thanks, Dina. I'll keep you posted!

Congrats to you. That is great news. I have found that I'm beginning to get some of my old swagger back. Feeling pretty confident now a days. I'm really happy for you and best of luck.

Thanks, Ken. I know what you mean about getting the old swagger back. I know I have miles to go before I get to goal but I have decide to enjoy the journey, one step at a time. It's so good to have the support of this board -- and you, sir, are a true inspiration! Best, Maureen

Great story Maureen. Thanks for sharing. I have to be reminded I should be gratreful for the 47 lbs that are gone and stop focusing on the plateaus. Robin still 199

Maureen, I'm so proud of you and couldn't be happier. What a wonderful life change you're going through. Connie