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I've been an occasional poster and avid lurker. :) I am real curious where everyone is on their journey to date. We are all a year and half out and I'm extremly aware of this being the critical point in which re-gain is a possibility. I have been maintaining my weight since June but would still like to lose another 10 pounds. I still try and track my food daily but don't on the weekends. I still dump on too much sugar or fatty foods. I still worry about re-gain and I'm determined to weigh every day (a scale aversion was a contributing factor to my gaining weight), track my food, attend support group and continue to follow the rules. I want to be normal and eat normal but sometimes that is a slippery slope for me so I really have to watch it. I try to course correct much sooner and quicker than I used to. For example, if I eat something high in calories for breakfast - that doesn't give me a license to do it the rest of the day! :)
Where are you?
Peace,
Susan
4/24/07 - 127 pounds
Motherhood is probably the most rewarding and the hardest job in the world. as a single mom, there have been many times I wanted to run away. My daughter was an absolute delight as a baby, toddler, young child. Now that she is a teenager .........I want to kill myself. (not really). I always felt the total burden of raising a child, but also revelled in it. My daughter was, and still is, the most important thing in my life. I doted on her and worked so hard in order to send her to private schools, give her the best I could There was never anyone else around who I could say "here, take the kid, I need a break." But we do what we have to do. I love my daughter more than anything in the world. However, I am not sure if I will survive the teenage years. I hear girls are worse than boys. I am very thankful, at least, that she is a good girl. That is so important and I only pray that continues. But, there are many days that I, too, want to go on strike, I also find myself r"running away from home" when it gets stressful. Gee, I always thought it was the kid who was supposed to run away. I am trying to learn to take care of myself.I hope you are doing the same.
Shar
Shar
On a more serious note.... Although your story is tragic and so unfortunate. It's also so inspiring because we have all watched you shrink & grow at the same time. While your body has shrunk your mind & spirit has grown and you are an inspiration to us all. I for one have been so encouraged to see your strength as you have tackled some very difficult things along this journey. You are amazing Lisa and I'm so glad you shared your story with us. It can be very healing to share our skeltons and get them out of the closet. It's amazing how many of us have suffered such abuse and it's no wonder we became obese. But look at us now... we are stronger than ever before and we are doing it!!!! We are finally taking our lives back and fighting for what's important! Let's keep it going ladies... we all deserve this!
Leggings here I come!
I am so happy for your son!!! And the day he goes in is my birthday!! He will do so awesome!!!
Congrats to you and your son!
You are not a bad mother by the way!!! 7 kids sometimes you just have to say enough and take time for yourself!!!
Love you lisa and congrats!
dee
Last night we got the call and this was not expected I am in still utter shock that my son was approved for WLS Scheduled for Dec 17 for Lap band. I guess after seeing what happenend to his sister (stroke) and blood clots they are rethinking. My son is autistic and 22 and is very aware of the commitment and sacrafice he will need. The psychologist was so impressed that how much he really felt the need to have this surgery. She said most 22 year olds are not even mature enought to make a serious decsion about their health care and he was more than ready and felt very good about recommending him for the surgery. He wants to live and w/o it he knew his odds for early death was a reality. She said when your son told me please recommend me for the surgery I maybe autistic but please help me by telling them I know what I am doing. I need this surgery
My son has diabetes and blood clotthing disorder as well as a fatty liver and extremly elevated liver enzymes. he is 315 and 6ft tall..
We were so worried that the fact he is autistic they would see him differently and not quilify him. Kyle may not be able to carry on the highest level of conversation but he can do calculus. He is a genius in math. I am leaping for joy 
Lisa
He will be graduating from college with AA in accounting and a new leash on life.
Marcia
This feel so much like a total healing period. I have emotions all over the rainbow but i feel I am gonna get better to see my self in a truely different reflection. It is like cutting the past away. U have no idea how excited I am to have Dec 8th This is more exciting the the wls and I did not think anything could top that LOL
. U know what i cannot what to wear is tight leggings with a sweater top.. I never thought i would see legging on me again. The new wardrobe no need to buy the maternity smock top Shoping is gonna be so much fun . I maybe turning 50 but I do not need to look like old 50 grandma lol .
I am telling you crystal u have been here for me thick and thin and even when i thought I was never gonna get below 200 u beleived in me and when i went below 190 u were her also . No doubt you are gonna be here when i get my tummy tuck u REALLY INSPIRED ME So glad u r still around and DID NOT LEAVE ME !!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE MY MENTOR
Lisa
