I AM NORMALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

No, I had RNY. Your decision that you would be a success is what inspires me. I spent my first 4-6 weeks after surgery being terrified that I would fail ONCE AGAIN. Like its something that happens to you and you have no responsibility. It inspires me to read that there are people like me that have surgical intervention and make the decision that they will succeed. I am working as hard as I can on my internal thoughts (especially those negative ones) Thanks for sharing your story. Melissa

You look amazing. Some day, I'll be able to say I'm normal !!

Woohoo, Heather! That is so awesome! You are beautiful! You are truly a success story! Way to go! Robin

Hey Robin I was reading up on your story the waiting is the hardest part, however you did jump the biggest hurdle getting approved. Can you call them and light a fire under someone the squeaky wheel gets the grease later Heather

Girl, I tell you - I wish I could call 'em up, but Lola (the coordinator) says that the scheduler doesn't take too kindly to phone calls tryin' to hurry her up. So I figure that I better just wait it out, as hard as that is to do. I don't want to go ******' her off or anything! ou are right - I got through the biggest hurdle. At least now I know it will happen; I just don't know when. I can't wait to get to where you are - NORMAL (at least in my weight - I don't think I'll ever truly be normal ). Keep up the good work, Sweetie. You're awesome! Hugs, Robin

oh yeah, you look hot, what else is new!! You ALWAYS have!! I am so proud of you little girl, you have done absolutely fantastic. You started this journey strong, and just kept on going. Yup, a total hottie!! Okay, now, why weren't you and Mike at our dinner last Saturday in Reston! That isn't too far for you, is it? I kept wishing you guys would have been there. I would love so much to see you Heather. I can do lunch!!! You look awesome, just beautiful. What's a size 4 feel like!!! I tried on a pair of size 8 jeans the other day and they fit!! I didn't need them, but hey, a size 8 for me, I had to buy them. love donna

Reston might as well be mars to us. However last Saturday we were otherwise engaged. Sorry we missed it. Isn't it a little scary when you fit into something you didn't think you could. I remember my 1st sz 8's I kept taking them off and trying them back on thinking this is a fluke it can't be real, I read the label 4 times, I was like no way no way me an 8 no way. It's weird when you failed or regained with every diet like me and i am sure most of us on here. It's still hard to believe WLS WORKED FOR ME. Before WLS I was convienced that I was just meant to be fat. Even though in my dreams I was always skinny. LOL Lunch would be great what about monday? or Thurday?

Congratulations!!! You are a lucky duck in the 125 goal category. I was told to lose no more weight, partly, I think because of my age AND the way I look. Everything is just right on me EXCEPT the pesky abdomen, where I have always carried my fat. Now it is mostsly skin, BUT I would like 5 more off there. I know, though, that the rest of me can't take any more weight off--partly my middle-aged skin. Thank God for your young skin that can take another 20 pound loss--what a blessing for you. Good luck on the remainder of the journey! Love and hugs, Lois

Congrats girl, Work it! You are such an ispiration for me, I was banded 1-29-07, and find myself feeling like I can't do this. It hard, Im still in the liquid phase but see my doc this afternoon to advance to the pureed stage. I know, patience. You have so motivated me. Thanks and great success with the rest of your weigh loss. ~Moni

With the band you have to relearn how to eat with each tightening. I feel like i stumbled daily with that, but I stumbled forward. be sure to celebrate all you milestones. and just remember you did not gain the weight overnight, don't try to lose it overnight. Enjoy this journey it can be a lot of fun if you let it be.