Here's wishing everyone a big and Successful Happy New Year!

I was on here this morning and realized that I have been AWOL for longer than I usually am but I want to wish everyone a successful and happy New Year in 2009! Its hard to believe that on Feb 9Th I will hit my 5 year Surgiversary! It sure has gone fast!. I started my 5 day pouch test on the Saturday after Christmas because I was feeling out of control and it seems like because of all the goodies as we all do I have gotten off track. Its funny how much better I feel after getting rid of all the bad carbs and going on this really makes me crave the simple things like a piece of fruit and especially a salad!!  I learned that you just can't eat nothing but protein all the time!! :) I haven't missed the Christmas goodies either and I can really feel my pouch when I eat dense proteins so I know the old pouchy is working. People worry when they get to a few years out about the bounce back and unfortunately it did happen but with the new year my goal is to go see my surgeon have lost that 2000 or close to it and to maintain that for the rest of the year. will I be good all year? I doubt it but the goal is not to sweat it and as I have for say the last 3 years ( after the honeymoon is over) to get back on track and not be so hard on myself and for the most part it has worked because I haven't gained anymore than the 20!! I wanted to wish all the newbies fantastic success in 2009 and all the people out more than a year remember to continue to follow the basic rules and you won't have to worry about that pesky 10% creeping back up on you!
Happy New Year Everyone!
Jim

Yay for Jimmy!!! Love this post - makes so much sense.
Hope you won't go missing this long again, but if you do I know where to find you. haha!

Have an awesome year!

Thanks, Jimmy!!

I so appreciate you sharing your ups and downs - at 5 years out, it's SWEET to know that life happens, and that we CAN still take charge!    You seem to have a fantastic attitude, and I STILL need to meet you some day!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

You are a  great motivator! Thanks for checking in and letting everyone know what you're up to.
Happy New Year, Jimmy!
Pat