Beware: Long! I've been meaning to post...
Hi Everyone 
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There have been so many posts that I have missed lately and wanted to respond to, but I have actually started to develop a life and have found myself short of time - lol. So, anyway... first of all, I want to say how proud I am of my good friend (and "Angelette"), Margaret. She has done so well since surgery on January 27th and is just a little over 10 pounds away from getting her Century Card!! I also want to say "hi" to all of my friends that I haven't talked to for awhile - Soos, Candy, Ruth, Sipele, Deb and everyone else, of course. Everyone is looking so awesome lately; just from the new pictures I've noticed (haven't seen everyone's yet), I just have to say that Myra, Lori R. and Sandra B., you are looking awesome! Keep up the great work. Also... Diana, thank you so much for the compliment of not recognizing me - lol - that meant a lot! You have done so well yourself... you're an inspiration! I also wanted to respond quickly to Virginia's post and introduce myself to those of you who don't know me. I will be turning 36 in 2 days - UGH (have been a little bummed out about that), but I can honestly say, my life is definitely better now than it has been probably ever in my entire adult life. I have lived in the upper midwest all my life. I've never been married and not had a whole lot of relationships to speak of; however, I do have a boyfriend now (he's the one in the picture with me on my profile). We have been doing very well. I don't have children, but I have 3 cats - Magie, Soleil, and Grey Bird (also on my profile), who are like my children - "fur children" as Lori said before - lol. I would like to get married but would settle for a lasting, committed relationship, but I would also like to have at least one biological child by the time I'm 40. But, if things are meant to work out that way, they will. I have one brother and a niece that live in Minneapolis, and my parents live here in Grand Forks where I live, so that's nice. Having this surgery has meant the world to me. It has made me a better, healthier person and has definitely taught me a lot of things - too numerous to go into. While it has not been an easy journey, I am nearly a year out now, and I feel like I've been successful up to this point. Despite rough patches here and there and not being as "structured" as I'd like at times, I still have a strong feeling in my heart that this is my time... I will not fail this time, and I hold tight to that belief. I have always disliked summer because who likes to be a profusely perspiring obese person who feels the need to cover up in long baggy pants and shirts even in 90 degree heat? Not me. That, compounded by the fact that I just didn't feel like doing anything or have the energy to do anything and didn't want to be around other people, just made summer a rotten time (worse than any other for me). However, I have a new outlook for this coming summer. Last year at this time I had gotten down to 300 pounds for my surgery; now, I am slightly more than half of that former self. I am looking forward to spending time outdoors, maybe some camping, fishing, etc. and getting more involved in sports. Joe (my boyfriend) bought me a bike, a padded seat cushion, and a helmet for my birthday, and we went for a long bike ride yesterday... I was proud of myself and actually enjoyed it. I also bought some cheap roller blades just to test them out (I am scared to death of that one - lol) and some new tennis balls so I can resume my tennis playing, which I do love. I have run into some sort of trouble with my treadmill (it's only 5 months old), which has pretty much been a life line to me, but I've got someone coming to look at it this week and hopefully I'll get it fixed soon because I really feel lost without it. I know this is starting to sound like a journal entry, and I apologize for that - lol, but I just wanted to let everyone know that I appreciate all of you, I take interest in what you say and how you are doing even though I'm not around a lot, and for those of you who are having doubts about the surgery - pre or post-op - all I can say is it is the best thing I have ever done. It really has given me a whole new lease on life, and for that, I will be forever grateful.
Take Care Everyone!
Tanja 
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There have been so many posts that I have missed lately and wanted to respond to, but I have actually started to develop a life and have found myself short of time - lol. So, anyway... first of all, I want to say how proud I am of my good friend (and "Angelette"), Margaret. She has done so well since surgery on January 27th and is just a little over 10 pounds away from getting her Century Card!! I also want to say "hi" to all of my friends that I haven't talked to for awhile - Soos, Candy, Ruth, Sipele, Deb and everyone else, of course. Everyone is looking so awesome lately; just from the new pictures I've noticed (haven't seen everyone's yet), I just have to say that Myra, Lori R. and Sandra B., you are looking awesome! Keep up the great work. Also... Diana, thank you so much for the compliment of not recognizing me - lol - that meant a lot! You have done so well yourself... you're an inspiration! I also wanted to respond quickly to Virginia's post and introduce myself to those of you who don't know me. I will be turning 36 in 2 days - UGH (have been a little bummed out about that), but I can honestly say, my life is definitely better now than it has been probably ever in my entire adult life. I have lived in the upper midwest all my life. I've never been married and not had a whole lot of relationships to speak of; however, I do have a boyfriend now (he's the one in the picture with me on my profile). We have been doing very well. I don't have children, but I have 3 cats - Magie, Soleil, and Grey Bird (also on my profile), who are like my children - "fur children" as Lori said before - lol. I would like to get married but would settle for a lasting, committed relationship, but I would also like to have at least one biological child by the time I'm 40. But, if things are meant to work out that way, they will. I have one brother and a niece that live in Minneapolis, and my parents live here in Grand Forks where I live, so that's nice. Having this surgery has meant the world to me. It has made me a better, healthier person and has definitely taught me a lot of things - too numerous to go into. While it has not been an easy journey, I am nearly a year out now, and I feel like I've been successful up to this point. Despite rough patches here and there and not being as "structured" as I'd like at times, I still have a strong feeling in my heart that this is my time... I will not fail this time, and I hold tight to that belief. I have always disliked summer because who likes to be a profusely perspiring obese person who feels the need to cover up in long baggy pants and shirts even in 90 degree heat? Not me. That, compounded by the fact that I just didn't feel like doing anything or have the energy to do anything and didn't want to be around other people, just made summer a rotten time (worse than any other for me). However, I have a new outlook for this coming summer. Last year at this time I had gotten down to 300 pounds for my surgery; now, I am slightly more than half of that former self. I am looking forward to spending time outdoors, maybe some camping, fishing, etc. and getting more involved in sports. Joe (my boyfriend) bought me a bike, a padded seat cushion, and a helmet for my birthday, and we went for a long bike ride yesterday... I was proud of myself and actually enjoyed it. I also bought some cheap roller blades just to test them out (I am scared to death of that one - lol) and some new tennis balls so I can resume my tennis playing, which I do love. I have run into some sort of trouble with my treadmill (it's only 5 months old), which has pretty much been a life line to me, but I've got someone coming to look at it this week and hopefully I'll get it fixed soon because I really feel lost without it. I know this is starting to sound like a journal entry, and I apologize for that - lol, but I just wanted to let everyone know that I appreciate all of you, I take interest in what you say and how you are doing even though I'm not around a lot, and for those of you who are having doubts about the surgery - pre or post-op - all I can say is it is the best thing I have ever done. It really has given me a whole new lease on life, and for that, I will be forever grateful.
Take Care Everyone!
Tanja 
Tanja,
Thanks for the update on you! Getting a life is one of our goals here, right? I'm so happy for you and what you've accomplished. I, too, am very grateful for this surgery, though, sometimes feel like my constant desire for grazing is slowing me down. I've learned so much! I still make myself record in fitday what I eat and the exercise I get. Exercise has been my shining light. It is the one thing I'm very proud of.
The roller blades and tennis balls and hiking and biking sound like you are finding out how to make exercise a part of your life. Good for you!
Hugs,
Lori
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Hey Tanja,
Girl im as proud of you as though I won the lottery...(well almost lol)... You have always been very determined when it comes to your WLS and for that im glad your my angel. I know I have stupid questions sometimes and you never make fun of me lol.... For that I am very grateful. Man talk about turning around in life. Look how your life was just a year ago. You have melted like a candle and have found a great person in your life now. We are all human and I know things cant be sugar coated all the time and its hard some days. But what a ride its been even for just me in the few months ive been out. So I am very proud of you and you have so much more to look forward to. And talk about 90 degrees!! Please girl, its that already here lol.... You would really melt like a candle here lol....Who luvs ya????????? Marge (AKA Jelly)
Huggs,
Ruth 
Hi Tanja,
I am fairly new to the board so you probably won't recognize my name but I just had to reply to say.....Good for you!
I read your profile and you don't even look like the same person although I'm sure you were always beautiful in the way that counts most.
Keep on living life to the fullest!
Lori
everyone is looking fabulous dahling 
congrats on your new life
love candy 
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