Anyone remember me?

[Dutchgrl59 2]

Nice to meet you. I haven't been banded yet but I'm on my way. Congratulations on your maintanance.... that gives me hope!

[ReneBean 3]

Goodness!!

You've lost 92 pounds and KEPT IT OFF!

That IS a triumph. That is what makes the band the BEST bariatric procedure. Even though you have been down and depressed, you didn't gain any weight. Have you EVER been able to say that about a period of depression before? I know I haven't.

Congrats on maintaining. Your band will wait for you to get back into a weightloss frame of mind.

Good Luck!!

[paula 4]

Hi Bright! I remember you!!! Glad to see you.

Wow - 92 pounds? That is awesome!!!

Hurry and post some recent pics - we wanne see that hot new bod you have!

[bushbaby 8]

Welcome back bright... you have been doing marvolous... You were to beautiful (indside and out) to forget!

[DeLarla 22]

Hi Bright. Thanks for the kind words. I'm almost healed from band removal but still have swollen hard scar tissue around the port site, but I think it's giving me some phantom restriction so I can't complain.

Sorry about your depression. I've got my own breed of chemical imbalance so I know what it's like not to be able to control your moods. Nice to see you again.

[donali 57]

!!!BRIGHT!!!!

So good to "see" you again!!

:kiss2:

[quakergirl 2]

I happened to pop in here after a long hiatus, and happened to see your post. I remember you from the old days here. Welcome back. I am sorry to hear that you have been experiencing depression lately. I hope that the community here can be of some support.

It sounds like you have definitely made a lot of progress, and have a lot to be proud of. I certainly hope things continue to get better for you.

[Bright 9]

thanks so much to everyone who replied here AND remembered me! I'm so touched - I was so emotional I typed several long sentimental replies to your messages but decided to delete them and wait a few days....

so great to see all the old people here again - warmed my heart - love to you all!

Band-wise - still healthy, have actually lost 7lbs since Jan 1st so am pleased with that - back on track with a focused low GI eating plan....still no exercise tho.

Career-wise - I finished my Certificate in Psychology from the University of Ireland, and even got first class honours....got a place in uni but deferred it to september 2006 as I wasn't really up for it right now...

Depression wise - I am struggling - still finding it really hard - am not taking any anti-depressants and trying (stupidly) to "solve" it on my own - now taking my Doc's advice and going to see a psychologist (irony, anyone!?). It's serious I think so better get it looked at - wish me luck?

well done to you all - I'm so proud of everyone with or without bands!

I'm really sorry in advance if any of this is wrong - I seem to offend everyone these days

talk soon xx

[donali 57]

(((Bright))) -

So glad you're going to let someone help you sort all this out. Soon you'll be good as new!! We miss you!! We need you!!! We love you!!!!!!!!

:kiss2: :star: :star: :love:

And just because these were too funny to pass up!! lol

:lalala: :deadhorse:

[Bright 9]

thanks Donali xx

em....what are they doing to the donkey??? I'm a little worried for him....!

[donali 57]

I believe that's the "smiley" version of "beating a dead horse"...

Had absolutely nothing to do with your post, but when I was looking for loving smilelies I saw it, and had to put it somewhere!! lol

xxoo