OH MY GOSH; I DID IT!!!

Congratulations Emily. You have done so well in the last five months. I know it takes work and perserverance and you certainly have both. I am terrible with dates. So in case I miss it - I hope the upcoming year brings only happiness and success to you; you so deserve both. Red

Awesome numbers Emily -- you are doing great! What an inspiration you are. I somehow missed the earlier post about DH -- sorry to hear that you are having such a rough time. Nice to see that YOU are in control! I just turned 46 myself, it's a bit intimidating to be closer to 50 than to 40! Lola

Emily, Congrats on such a fantastic loss!!! You are buzzing on down the scales Keep up the great work!! Terri

Welcome to the CENTURY CLUB, Emily!! That is so totally AWESOME!!! Can you believe what Dr. U. has done for us?!?! WW!! LeaAnn

Emily I know how rough things have been for you, and I am saying my prayers that your personal life starts getting in line with your DS life. Because you are kicking some serious booty on the DS end. Amazing! Kathy

Wow, Emily ... are you a role model or WHAT?! You're one strong sister, woman, and you've come so far. I know you have strength in you that will get you through the personal stuff as well as you're getting through the DS stuff. Thinking of you! Alison http://deluzy.blogspot.com/

Alright now Dawn! C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S !!!!!!! Hugs & ~Sharonda

I was thinking how all my profile is is pictures this past month! Wouldn't have been caught dead posing before. Amazing . . . Kathy

Dawn, that is somethin' nice and only a couple of weeks from now! That is awesome! Girl you are about to be a big loser!

I was going to answer the original post -- then I saw yours and was moved to answer it first. Being so close to what you are going through. Death risk is a reality with any surgery -- you minimize the risks by making the best decisions you can. As you have done. Our starting weights are almost identical -- I have 4 children ages 7 (twins) to 16 (I even have an older son 22). My DH and I thought a lot about the risks involved -- what would happen to the kids... if I were to die, or, because we travelled to Brazil, if we were to both die. We made logical decisions, revised/updated our wills -- asked dear friends if they would take all our children (and the home and everything else, of course), if something were to happen to us. They were honored -- we were relieved. We were especially relieved, because then we quit worrying about it. I believe that our days are numbered. When it's our time to go, its our time. You are taking a minimal risk for a greater possible outcome. I know you want to be the best, healthiest Mom you can be. Your oldest son will be thrilled when Mom can go bike riding with him, or play catch or go to all his school functions -- because you have the energy and you WANT to go. He will be proud of you! I'm sure he is just worried about you. This is not about being selfish or vain -- it's about taking this opportunity you have been given to be healthy and increase your lifespan! Lola