HELLO!

I am so sorry that I have been away for so long, and I am going to try to do better about staying in touch. I have just been so busy and keeping busy with my family, and church callings. I miss everyone here and I pray that all is well. I just catching up on some of the posts and I see that a lot has been happening. I am praying for all and especially for Debra. So sorry about everything. On a happy note, with my anniversary approaching, I have met my goal of 150 lbs. and I feel great! I would not go back to my old life for anything. I can wear a bathing suit and I am in nicer clothes. Size 16's and I am very happy. I didn't think that this is possible and I am so thankful to the Lord for allowing me to have gone through this experience. Gotta go! Will find a picture to show you my new look soon. Love, Donna

Congratulations on meeting your goal. I want to get to 150 also and my weight is wanting to stay the same. I am at 165 and holding but I want to get to 150 or even 145 by next year. I am terrified of bounce back weight gain and I am really comfortable where I am now so I figure if I can get another 15 or even 20 off in this my second year then I will be safe. But the scale doesnt want to cooperate. I am also grateful to the Lord for his help in getting this surgery and doing well with it. What a blessing it has been in my life. Love Lynn

Welcome back Donna. I wondered what you've been up to. Congratulations on your goal. I've surpassed my doctor's goal of 150 pounds for me. I knew that I wouldn't be content at that weight. My body agreed as my body continued to lose weight. I've stabled off at 120 lbs (according to my scales at home). I've been this weight for a year and a half now. I wear a size 6 dress and a size small blouse. A size 10 jeans and a size 8 skirt. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would be at this weight. I still don't believe it until I see a picture of me. Keep up the good work Donna. Maybe this summer will afford you a little more time to get back on the board. Love, Melody

Welcome back, good job on meeting your goal, I had few set backs so I have not gotten to my goal, but I am feeling better, I set my goal at 150 also. have have about 25 pounds to go, that my second year project. I never thought I would get this far, I just had my 5th Anniversary this last weekend, went to Yellowstone park, was able to do some walking, its been almost 1 and 1/2 months sense my scarey surgery mistake in April. I am so thankful for this site and our group here and there prayers. I am so thankful for the Lord and all his blessings and trials he allows me. Everyone have a great week. ....... Kaye