really...

why bother asking if you don't want to hear the answer.. so you can blame people who say something you don't like for being "negative" and "judgemental"? 

....and I think that is why so many successful long term post-ops have moved on....

I am not interested in arguing with someone who has 2 minutes of experience

I have forgotten more than they know....

**like**

I am grateful for all those that have walked before me.  I am grateful they shared their lives with me.   Bev, Angus, Heather, Cindy, Terry.. and many others. I miss those dsr's who don't post anymore.  I mourn for those that got lost.  Whose addiction came back.  I cheer for those that have learned to manage, and have life again.  I am grateful for those 'old timers' who still share with me.  Who I can now have relative conversations with.   I understand now what it's like to be further out.  I understand that that first part, the first 18 months, they were a breeze.  Flew right on bye, weight just poured off... but how to maintain, or just keep the freakin lbs off.. yeah, that's the challenge. 
Hugs to all of you, wish you'd post more often. 

Bonnie

That's how i feel, Bonnie. Right now, i'm on my honeymoon. Later comes the hard part. And i am so thankful that you veterans are there to guide me. Please don't ever go away...

Not even to tahiti if the beach boy calls telling me my chair by the ocean is waiting for me.. my virgin drink is on ice and the radio is playing Zac Brown.... Oh my toes


I got my toes in the water, ass in the sand
Not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand
Life is good today, life is good today

Well, the plane touched down just about three o'clock
And the city's still on my mind
Bikinis and palm trees danced in my head
I was still in the baggage line

Concrete and cars are their own prison bars
Like this life I'm living in
But the plane brought me farther, I'm surrounded by water
And I'm not going back again

I got my toes in the water, ass in the sand
Not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand
Life is good today, life is good today

Adios and vaya con Dios
Yeah, I'm leaving GA
And if it weren't for tequila and pretty senoritas
I'd have no reason to stay

Adios and vaya con Dios
Yeah, I'm leaving GA
Gonna lay in the hot sun and roll a big fat one
And grab my guitar and play

Four days flew by like a drunk Friday night
As the summer drew to an end
They can't believe that I just couldn't leave
And I bid adieu to my friends

'Cause my bartender, she's from the islands
Her body's been kissed by the sun
And coconut replaces the smell of the bar
And I don't know if it's her or the rum

I got my toes in the water, ass in the sand
Not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand
Life is good today, life is good today

Adios and vaya con Dios
A long way from GA
Yes, and all the muchachas, they call me big poppa
When I throw pesos their way

Adios and vaya con Dios
A long way from GA
Someone do me a favor and pour me some Jaeger
And I'll grab my guitar and play

Adios and vaya con Dios
Going home now to stay
The senoritas don't care-o when there's no dinero
Yeah, I got no money to stay

Adios and vaya con Dios
Going home now to stay

I'm just gonna drive up by the lake
And put my ass in a lawn chair, toes in the clay
Not a worry in the world, a PBR on the way
Life is good today, life is good today

i love ya, Bonnie!!!!! you freaking rock. I'm going vaya con dios with you!

"Gonna lay in the hot sun and roll a big fat one
And grab my guitar and play"

One of my favourite Zac Brown lines!  Thanks Bonnie!

And that's the reason I come on here, to learn more.  After all I've been thru there is no way in hell I am going to fail at this and I know I can't do it alone.  This is my last chance at losing weight and then maintaining it.  I know that's where I'll need the most help and I'll hang on to those relationships I have with people who have been doing this longer than me.

So I thank you too Bonnie for being here for us.

And I might add.. hasn't that picture of you been around here a wee bit too long.. lol.. don't we need an updated one ?? :)

Last chance.. good way to look at it :)


Bonnie