It's my . . .

 . . . 6 month surgi-versary!!!!!!  And, I wanted to say thanks to everyone that helped and supported me and offered me advise and encouragement along the way!  The last 6 months has been life changing!!!  and I can't wait to see what the next six months brings.  As for me, I'm down 101 lbs and things have gotten better/easier in my life.  Not to say that everything is great, but I can tie my shoes and walk up the stairs without getting out of breath.  My 5 insulin shots a day is a thing of the past, my blood pressure is in the normal range and I'm off of all the meds I was on before surgery.  I have gone from a size 30 to a size 18 and even a 16 in tops.  Although my own brain hasn't kept up (I really can't see that big of a change) I can tell it by the clothes that I am having to buy. 

Life is good and so are all of you!!!!  Thanks to everyone on this board for being who you are and sharing in my journey!!!!

DANG IT!!!!  I was busy being profound on my own post that you beat me to posting a congrats post to you!!!!  LOL!!!

                 CONGRATS!!!!!!!

You look simply mah-velous, Lisa, but I know feeling good is what matters, and I'm so glad you don't have all the health issues you did or you might not be here to enjoy all the wonderful things you deserve.

You a beautiful, strong, intelligent LADY, and I'm proud to say you're my friend!!!

Love you,

Tia

T:

As always, thanks for your encouragement and the laughs.  You were one of the first people on this board that drew me into it for all its support and wisdom.  You are you and let no one change that!!!

Love ya!!!

Wow conratulations you are doing an awesome job girl!!!!

Stephanie

Steph:

Thanks . . . just trying to keep up with you!!!!

hugs lisa, i am so proud of you. you are doing so well. pretty soon you'll be a skinny minnie! love ya!

Nic:

Thanks a million.  It's funny, my husband told me the other night that I was nothing but skin and bones.  (I'm far from that)  But it made me feel so good!!!!
Skinny is something I've never been called, so maybe one day!!!

Congratulations Beautiful lady!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are doing fantastic and I am super proud of your accomplishments.  Keep up the great work girl you are truly an inspiration to all of us here.

Enjoy your day and know that you are loved. 

Hugs,

Thanks to you from me, for being such an inspiration.  You are truely beautiful outside and in!!!!

Happy surgiversary Lisa :)  *HUGE BEAR HUGS*  I'm sure you're going to do great with your 6 month follow up with Dr. K  :)