I'm back...

Alright people... don't hate me because I've been having a damn good time in my new body! It's me, Brandee... I had surgery on 6-21-06... I know it has been a long time since I posted. I really can't give you a valid reason why except to say that life for me has been AWESOME! I turned 30 in March and I tell you what... it's like the world began to shine a bit brighter for me. Naturally, the weight loss has helped a wee bit, too. I've lost 212 lbs. since June.... and my GOODNESS was this the best thing I've ever decided to do! My only "complication" is that I now take a daily injection of B1 and a monthly injection of B12 in addition to folic acid and vitamin D.... along with the daily multi-vitamin and calcium supplement. I no longer take blood pressure meds, I no longer need my CPAP... everything has reversed itself. I've gone from wearing a size 32 to a 12... I can't even begin to list all the things I CAN do and now LOVE to do... and of course, all the things that I can't wait to do! I hope you are all doing well. I need to catch myself up with these boards. If you have questions for me, fire away! You can also email me off the boards. My addy is: spencer at usol dot com I attempted to upload new photos prior to this post. I hope they show up. A lot of things have changed with how the profiles work. I am learning... I've missed you all... and I hope everyone is doing fantastic! Love, Brandee

Congratulations Brandee on such a GREAT JOB!!! Holy Moly!! You have done marvelously!! I don't think I ever saw any of your pics before, and wow, you sure look beautiful AND happy! Good for you! Don't be a stranger to the boards...it's nice to see you posting again! I haven't been posting as much as I once did, but I still read the boards everyday. I've stumbled a few times thru the past year in my weight loss, gaining some...now trying to get it off. Best advice to anyone? Don't test the waters!!! You don't sound like you will have any trouble...you are doing great! Hugs, Theresa

Thank you!! It took me a while to be able to "see" the changes... and then one day it was like everything just clicked into place for me. I have issues from time to time with food... some days are better than others as far as eating is concerned. I find that my foods have to be "wet" with a sauce or very moist. I've learned to adjust and really, it is not that difficult to manage. My hair did thin out early on... I think I have about half the head of hair I used to. So many people that I have not seen in a while do not even recognize me and are stunned. I look more like my sisters.... and I especially look like my father. It's a good feeling... and one that is hard to describe, really. You are so right about not testing the waters. I went through a period where I learned quickly that pushing things result in a not so pleasant experience. I have an appointment in July to see a plastic surgeon and I am hoping that I will have my skin surgeries in January once the new insurance year rolls around. I can't even begin to imagine that phase... but I am ready. This has been one amazing journey! Brandee

WOW I am so happy for you. Its sure been a wonderful ride so far. I have gone from size 30 down to 14. I just got a size 14 today WOW for me. lol Stop back when you have time. Debbie M

Brandee!!!!!!!!!! You look fantastic!!!!! What a change huh....OMG!!!!!!!! You are such an inspiration to us!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!! Hugs Judy