Sister, Where Art Thou?

Good Morning Smores I miss you all so much. I remember the good old days when I had all the time in the world to wax and wane philosophically on here every day. Now, when I'm not at work, I'm in I've lost 83 pounds in 7 months and am sure I could have been a real success story if I hadnt heard the hypnotic call of junk food again." Ce la vie say the old folks it goes to show you never can tell" (as Emmylou Harris likes to say) I'm trying to give myself an "attagirl" for what I have done instead of a "what a loser" for what I havent done. We'll see Things are changing around here. My girl is building her own house now and will be moving out by winter. The voice inside of me that says "nobody wants you cuz youre fat and ugly...you will always be alone" is talking loud and clear. My brain knows its time for her to go......but my heart is breaking. Oh well..........nothing that a million other moms havent gone through with their kids, right? NOW PASS ME A DONUT PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!! I love you guys and really miss you! And I dont throw that word around without really meaning it. I hope everyones journey is taking them exactly where they want to go. willby and

Hi Willby, I miss you too but we do what we have too. I think in about three to 6 more months I will have to go back to work too. That is my goal anyway. I love having time to do what I want but I mess the money. As for your 83 pds in 7 months. You are doing great!!! And I do mean great!!! That is nothing to sneeze at. When was the last time you lost that much weight. I had lost 51 pds when I went to the doc last week and they said that was fine. I also told them that I was only losing about a pd or two a week and they said that was fine. You are losing an est. ave. of 2.1 pds per week. That is good. STOP beating yourself up. Kids do have a tendensie to grow up. I hope and prayer your daughter enjoys her new house. And has fun with it. Yes it is called the nesting syndrome when all the kids leave hime and mom dont know what to do with themselves. I went through it early as my kids choose to go live with there father. How is that boy doing he is still at home isnt he. I Hope he is doing fine. We love you too Willby. love marie

your doing fantastic! my mom had rny dec 2nd 2005 and has only lost about 40 lbs.

Hi Misty, It's so good to have you around. Are you a lady in waiting.......(surgery approval) or are you an old timer. Either way, good to see ya here..the best board on the OH!! HugsGinger

Ahhh So good to see you post!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are doing great! As the others said, everyone's bodies react differently and lose what they want, when they want! I'm glad you said you were going to give yourself an "attagirl" for what you've done instead of a "what a loser" for what you haven't done - now THAT's the right attitude! The weight will continue to come off, and since you're so dang busy now that's good, you probably don't think about it so much. I just wish the ole skin wasn't so wrinkly and saggy and OOOOHHH Lordy I can't even wear a bathing suit now!!!!! No kidding, I got stuff sagging I didn't know existed! When I mop my floor, my arm skin slaps up against me and makes the funniest noise! It's crazy! I'm hopeful that the ins co will pay for the skin removal of the lower belly junk - but the arms and thighs and everything else will have to stay I'm quite sure - unless a fabulous man comes into my life who is either 1) a plastic surgeon, or 2) has money coming out his you-know LOL. I'm not worried about it really, don't know if I have the guts to go thru all that surgery anyway - the stomach stuff, yes, but the rest......probably not! But back to you - sorry your girl is gonna be moving out but you know, it'll be ok. You know they have to fly the coop at some point. My girls are almost 17 and 15 - you give me hope that they actually DO leave LOL LOL. Stop in again sometime - it's great to hear from you! You keep up the good work - you're doing great, and try to stay away from those donuts! For me, it's chex mix - I have to talk myself out of it constantly and it ain't easy! Take care of yourself and don't forget us!!! Lots of love from Miami - Carol

Hi sweetie, how are ya? SO glad to see you posting, you are missed also! I am sorry you are sad about your daughter, but you are not losing her, she will always be your girl! I have been meaning to ask you how is Stacey? I think about you and your family often! Email me somtime chickadee! Karyn

hi i am waiting surgery. bc/bs has my paperwork and i am just waiting. glad to be here with you all! hopefully i wont be bmi over 50 to much longer. misty

Wilby we love you too or we would not say it.....Good to see your still out there somewhere....Sure do miss your posts....You always crack me up....Your just so funny.......Your doing just great so keep up the good work.........Hugs back at ya kris