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Hello Everyone!!!  My name is Diane and I had VSG surgery on March 15Th of this year.  I have lost 56 lbs total to this date and I am extremely happy with my progress.  I live in Connecticut alone as I am separated and unfortunately unemployed at this time.  I am, however, in a good place at this time and look forward to all the positive support that will help me to continue on this journey in my new life!!!  I am hoping that the group with as many members as it has becomes more active and look forward to chatting and meeting all of you wonderful positive people going through your own journey!!

I too hate the saggy skin and for a few months let it really get to me. I recently started thinking on what I do have. I have clothes now that I like not just what I can find to cover me and available in my size. Yes I have to stay away from some styles but I have worked too hard to improve my health and life to go back hiding from life. I will probably have issues again when I go swimming but I WILL go swimming. I wont let my life go by without me participating. I love the reference to the Shar-pei dogs. They are adorable. Its not what we look like outside that is important anyway. Its the person we are inside. Be proud of your accomplishments and just try your best in picking out styles that work . Its more important in building the relationship and memories with your daughter. So unless I win a million(and I don't play the lottery) I need to accept me for who I am. And right now on my journey I am learning more about Tressa and what kind of person she is and wants out of life.
Congratulations on reaching your goal weight

I'm overwhelmed with all the places I've set up to connect with people.  I finally made it back and I see two of you are coming to an event!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

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Daily Inspiration for April 20, 2011 Katie Jay,MSW

View permanent weight loss as a process, not an event. 

Most great achievements are the result of hard work and a designated plan of action. As they are often time consuming, progress is made in small, purposeful steps.  

The same is true concerning permanent weight loss. It's not just going to happen. Through a process you create and execute, you are infinitely more likely to succeed in all your endeavors.  Save the "events" for birthdays and celebrations, and view permanent weight loss as a process of making a plan, and then, each day, doing the next right thing. 

Action for the day: Today, simply do the next right thing. Whenever you have a decision to make, whether it's what to eat or what to do after work, do the next right thing. 

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