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Happy 6 year Surgiversary Janine ,, Sorry I didnt post yesterday so I didnt see it work has been crazy busy ,,,,I dont usually sign on in the evenings or on the weekends since I'm usualy never home but may be once a month or so ,,, Anyways I Wish you continuted success I'm sorry your feeling bummed about those who support you but some days its a hit and miss but I appreciate your effert every monring to put out the morning post ,,, I love the photos of the desert and of your family hear how hot it is up there when i have a jacket on here at home LOL ,,, the encouragements and shoutouts that you give so many thanks Janine ,,, *Christine*

Gee Janine! I couldn't break my lurking record just for you? What would everyone else say?? That being said... HAPPY SURGIVERSARY!!!! Weightlosswise... you rock.. friendshipwise...you are a SUPERSTAR!! (now back into lurking mode)

Hey darlin, I just want to say it's like this.  You are like the matriarcal OHer to ME and I look forward to your morning post as to MANY MANY MANY of us here.  The reality is that often the matriarc of a family is often overlooked.  We feel that she doesn't need accolades because well she just doesn't.  I don't know why it happens but it does happen.  Does that make you feel any better?  H*LL NO.  Does that make you feel like we are taking your for granted?  H*LL YES.  But the reality is that we do LOVE you and would MISS you!! I decided long ago (because I am often the matriarc of my family) to not wait for someone else to celebrate me.  At this point...no one even tries to celebrate my major milestone because they know I WILL celebrate for them.  It's grandeos but hey that's how I dealt with feeling overlooked and it works for me because I am now celebrated!! I'm thrilled you went out and won $500 and I'm saddened that your feelings were hurt but the lack of attention.  We do take you for granted and I'm sorry!! MS Shell

Janine...............

6 years........ WOW!!!  You are to be congratulated, I'm sorry it just took a post like this to make us notice. I too am sorry and have no excuse.  I need to get into the habit of checking this site on a daily basis.........sometimes I get lost finding it.........although I'm not new to the site, I am to the board and get confused............. Again my deepest apologies for not recgnizing outstanidng achievement.  Pleass accept my pathetic excuse for missing your Big Day. By the way, congrats on the $500.........WHOOO HOOO!!

Dear Janine, As a self-admitted lurker, I want to apologize for not posting sooner or more often to let you know how much you are appreciated by those of us who look forward to your cheerful, encouraging posts.  Let me extend my belated congratulations to you on six years...what an inspiration for one such as myself who has just celebrated her one year.  Please know that you are very much appreciated, and that I know for myself that I look forward to reading your daily posts.  Please accept my heartfelt apology that you have come to feel unappreciated and taken for granted.  ~Naomi

 Congrats Janine on a successful 6 years!!!

I'm not 6 years out but  I just recently passed my 4  year and I would've been happy if 6 people acknowledged me.......I didn't even get one person to notice. Feel blessed that 6 people took notice. Here is a  clip from my updated profile:

"ALL ABOUT ME 2008"

4 Years Post Op April 25th 2008.
Well my 4 year anniversary came and went without notice. I really wasn't paying attention. It's now no big deal. OK so I had Weight Loss Surgery 4 years ago and today you wouldn't even know it. I totally eat like a normal person. My lowest weight was 163 and my current weight is 183. 20lbs is not that bad for 4 years.....****ep telling myself). I am now in a size 16 but an 18 feels better. I do know that I have the tool and on very few occassions it does work. Some days I eat like I could never get full, then there are those rare days that the stomach works. Hmmm? Not sure why. I buy Devrom to help with some stomach issures. Devrom has the same active ingrediant as Pepto Bismol and it actuallly coats and calms my stomach too. I do believe if I would just get out and walk, I would drop some weight. I still don't overeat and if that is the one thing I got out of this surgery......it was all worth it. I do however eat frequently and when I'm bored, which is a lot lately, I tend to look for food. At the beginning of this school year we walked the track every morning with the students. I always had an excuse not to participate and jus****ch. Now, we no longer walk, and I wish we could so I could walk with them. School is almost out and I haven't decided to work summer school or not. I'm thinking I should so I don't stay home and do nothing for 3 months. Ugggg decisions.
Well if you're a newbie and reading for reference, please don't follow in my footsteps. Follow the pouch rules, no soda, chew chew chew, no liquids with meals, and absolutely NO SNACKING! Exercise as much as possible even if its just walking.
Thanks for reading!!!
Karaoke Nadine

janine,  i am so sorry i missed your 6 year surgiversary.  that is a fantastic acheivement!  and i'm sorry i wasn't there.  life has kind of kept me away from the computer this past week.  :/

you are an inspiration.  you work hard to make this board feel welcoming and supportive.  it means a lot.  i'm sorry you don't feel like all of that is being acknowledged; we need to show it more. 

nadine- i'm sorry i missed your 4 year surgiversary also.  i suck.  :(  congratulations to you.  i love the pic! 

 

((((((((((JANINE))))))))))))))

  I am so sorry I missed your 6 year surgerversary!!!!  Congratulations!!!  You have ALWAYS been a wealth of support and knowledge on this board!!  You personally mean the world to me!!!  I have been on this board since 2005.  You were always there for me during my battles.  Please know that I am here for you!!!  This board would not be the same without your imput and EXPERIENCE!!!!!!

Again, I'm truly sorry from the bottom of my heart that I missed your anniversary.

Hugs,

Heather

Good for you, saying what you feel and need.  What a good example.  Just home tonight from a week in hospital; post-op complications, and so glad to be able to wish you a happy anniversary.  We can all use a reality check from time to time and reminder that this is for giving support as well as taking.  When I "grow up" I want to be just like you!!

All I  got to say is you have inspired me since day one. i only come to the boards once a week or so but when I do I always read your post. Take a break and maybe things will look a little different.

 

Dordean