5 years already!

Happy Surgiversary, Debbie!
As one of the "newer" folks, I thank you for the words of wisdom. I am old friends with the Carbohydrate Dragon, and have to keep reminding myself that he's sitting right there on my shoulder poised for atack!
Keep fighting that demon, and the pounds will keep coming off. OFF support is fantastic!

Congratulations

CONGRATULATIONS, Debbie!

You always inspired me ...I remember you posting what you ate and that helped me alot because I was just starting my journey after surgery.  I felt rather lost at the time..not feeling well yet and I read everyday what you had and that helped me plan...so THANK YOU for being YOU! *hugs*

I just wish that someone would invent the WLS chocolate martini!

NancyB

sending my love and congrats--you and george have always been special to me and a wonderful part of my journey; even tho i'm a bit ahead of you in dates! i do miss you terribly that you aren't able to post more-understand the work thing!
hugs and special prayers for you!!!!

Happy Surgiversary Debbie....from another Debbie!

Glad you are working on getting those 10 pounds off. What a success you are!!
5 years!! Wwwwhhhooooo....

Now the big question????
Do you now see yourself as a "normal person"...or sometimes do you still see yourself fat?

I know it takes a long time for the brain to catch up to our new thin selves but sometimes (or most of the time, I still see myself as fluffy!!)

CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!! wow!!!! 5 years already!!!! time sure flies doesn't it? glad that you are doing so well and know that you have been an inspiration to me over the years i have been here on OFF!! i am also fighting extra weight gain....sighs...like i said before...i wish i NEVER tasted the bad foods!!!! wouldn't be here like i am now...up in pounds!!!! GRRRR

hugs

CONGRATULATIONS DEBBIE....YEEEHHHAAAWWWW!!

You have done a great job. What an inspiration to so many of us here. 5 years...that is awesome!

You sure are missed...we hope to see more of you when you can get here.

Love ya...hugs...connie d

Happy Re-Birthday 5 year sister ( am just 1 month ahead of you) You always make me smile and I am glad you have stuck with us here.. HUGGG HUGGG HUGGGG

Aloha Debbie.....You have MADE my day! It's early here in Hawaii (6:10 a.m.) and when I read your post it just lifted my spirits. You have done a fabulous job with your WLS journey!! For newcomers seeing a five year maintenance of weight loss...it is so inspiring! I, too, have gained 10 lbs. that past month or so which I would like to lose....however, my friends all say I look much better at this weight than I did at 155. That is pretty low for a 5'11" woman I guess, but I worry about ANOTHER TEN creeping on.....so I'm trying to be vigilant about what I put in my mouth. I can eat A LOT these days and have no discomfort. That is NOT good. I ate a whole egg salad sandwich yesterday which tells me my pouch is pretty large. Maybe I'll ask my bariatric doc to check it out for me.

Anyway, love.........a hearty congratulations to you. I miss not seeing you every day in here.

With much aloha,

Maui Karen