WHERE ARE WE IN 2005?

Hey Carmen, You are a great success! Good for you...hardly any meds. I am still taking Mobic for arthritis, and hope to some day not take it. I'm also still on my bp med One of these days, I'll be med free too. Congrats again! JA

Wow JA -- excellent thread! I am so touched reading these stories. I don't think anyone truly understands how awful it is to be morbidly obese, unless you are or have been. My story - very undramatic. This time last year, I knew NOTHING about WLS. I knew I was heavy, but refused to believe that it had anything to do with my lung collapsing, my herniated discs in my lower back or my depression. I never really travelled as a heavy person. I was never really in the public eye like I am now. Plus, I was always thin growing up, so I still had the mentality that I was thin. I acted like I was thin and beautiful all the time. It's sad to look at those pictures now. Today - 90 pounds less and in the "normal" range, I don't look like I was ever overweight, until I am naked and you see the sagging skin and stretch marks. I feel the same way, but I now know I am thin, instead of just thinking I am. I congratulate everyone that has made, or is making, a change in their lives. You should be applauded for your success and it only gets better with the new year!! Tara

It's a great story Tara! I want to add that if you didn't have WLS, I would never know who my favorite DJ was???? You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JA

That is great!!! Thank you!

2005:Now I am about 2 weeks away from surgery...268 pounds..sitting at the computer, reading and typing...about to go hiking with my dog...fairly content, predominately serene. Determined to change my life by whatever means necessary. 2004...was sitting at the computer, reading and likely not typing...256lbs..and very depressed...had just ended a very important relationship...OK..I was devastated...2004 was a long year...best thing about it? It's OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! "All we have is NOW" Happy New Year! Sher'

Hey Sher...you've come a longgggggggggggg way babe! Congrats! Here's wishing you luck on your upcoming WLS...you'll do just great! JA

Thanks JA! I am a little bit nervous but keeping a positive attitude! ((((HUGS)))) Sher'

Sher, I think 2005 looks to be a promising year full of good things for you. Here's to looking forward! terri

Hi Terri! I sure hope you are right! Thank you very much for your kind wishes! (((Hugs))) Sher'

Sher, I think 2005 looks to be a promising year full of good things for you. Here's to looking forward! terri