Comments that hurt.......LONG

Well said!!  I too freak out over 2 pounds! Because 2 can lead to 4 can lead to 8, ect ect.......THE FEAR of gaining back is real!  ESPECIALLY if you NEVER EVER wanna go back!  I know I didn't have the surgery just to gain it back!!  Hello, statistics show that there are those who do!!  I DON'T wanna be one! So lynch me, put me down, and such but I REFUSE to go back and the fear is REAL!!!  ANd maintaining is harder...eat too much BAM theres 2 pounds eat to little bam drop like that...trying to find that happy medium!   SOOOOO, when I gain a pound or two you know how nice it would be to come on here and "wear my fealings on my shoulder" THAT is the support I need.... Thanks Diane! HUGS!

Thank you I agree.....I can't wait to actually meet you, and Linda. You are such fun upbeat people. Thats what I want in my life. Have to figure out a way to get together.

Sandie.....you ROCK!!!  This has all been needed to be said for a long time!!  Love ya dear friend.......connie d

Who's ass do I need to help you kick???  Who made someone cry????  I hate that!!!   I'm sick of any stupid ass people who want to know if I'm going to stop soon -- "are you done yet?".  Stop -- no way!!!!  Done - NEVER!!!!  I'll be working this tool and doing what I've been doing until I die baby!!!!  I'm not too thin, I'm just not as large as they are used to.  I'm not too gaunt, I'm not to chicken necky.  I'm healthy again....... I've done well because I follow the rules -- I watch what I'm eating, don't push the limits and do my exercise.  And, hmmmm, it works!!!  And as my inspirational wise person Linda Anne said -- when the body is done, it is done -- it's gonna do what it's gonna do.  XXOO

I'll get in line to help you kick ass!!!! I think all of you are amazing, and sooo supportive. Not just in the weight loss catagory either. I know the support and comfort I received a couple of weeks ago when I made the decision to end my engagement and move, was a major, major help. I believe we are all WLS sisters. I feel a special bond with everyone I meet through this board. Because no one knows what we've been thru, or are going thru but one who has been there. I can admit the reason I had a stall was due to my own not using the tool I had. Plus a whole lot of stress. I am now working it for all it's worth and the weight is coming off again. The tool can still work even if your out from surgrey for more than a year. Even I have heard the phrase, don't lose to much.... damb... I could still lose another 40lbs before I got "to thin" I agree that a lot of it may be everyone is use to me being heavy all my life. But still.... if it's working, and I have a chance to be normal for the first time in my life, I'm going to take it. So when the butt kicking party is arranged let me know. I am not there yet, but plan on making it soon!!!!!!

Hey Miss Barb ! You have done a fab job.... and YOU are inspiration to follow... Many hugs friend

HIJACK........ Barb....Amen to that!! Hugs, connie d

HUMMMM How do I respond to this in my old age and wisdom!! I guess what I could say is It happens to us all and I agree that people try and sabatoge us all the time. My heart goes out to both of you but my immediate response is to give out a big ol rasberry!! Sandi my wisdom to you is follow your own path and feel good about your accomplishments you and Linda have done an amazing job. You are both so very right that if people do this correctly and follow the rules (pouch) they will have long term success. I will tell you a funny story when I went in for my 3 month checkup I ran into the guy that had a surgery the same day as me and we were talking that we were both on the same path to success. Well this lady over hears us talking and sits down next to me to ask me what my secret is and proceeds to tell me that her weight loss has stalled because she discovered chocolate, enough said. We all can make the choice because unfortunatly WLS is not a magic pill it still takes work and you do still have to watch what you eat! Hang in there and it does hurt but keep a big smile on your face and know that as a woman you have a bigger (I feel) Battle to maintain your weight then most men do! if you are fine with your weight and blow off the nay sayers. Have a wonderful mothers day Jim

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww  Jim.... Always the wise one.... Your words are so true.  Thank goodness your around so we can all learn from you! You are the bomb! HUGS

You Rock Linda!!!  Hopefully one of these days soon I can take myself away from my Saturday morning squash games to hook with all of you for coffee!! Jim