Did anyone miss me???

[Mariposa Bella 3]

Hi there, I got back from my three weeks vacation to Texas and Mexico on Saturday, did any one miss me? I see there are lots of new members and lots of posting going on. I am so swamped with work this week, it will take me awhile to get caught up on what's going on. Well, I am doing really good and lost some more weight on vacation. I am down to 142 and can see my final goal weight is finally approaching. I wanted to share with you all how exciting this past month has been for me. These 7-8 lbs I have lost this month have really been a defining point in my weight loss journey.. I am not fat anymore. I have been fat for so long that I never realized how good this feels. My sister-in-law took some pics of me on her digital camera and when I saw them I was truly astonished. I don't look fat anymore. People have been telling me for awhile, but even though I look at myself in the mirror, the picture is so distorted I never realized how I've changed. I have been screaming it out, I'm not fat anymore, isn't that wonderful???? I don't want you to think I'm conceited or anything, but I do look really good and for a person that has hated the way she has looked all her life and has been the fat girl all her life, this is major stuff. The compliments I received from family members that have not seen me where awesome. It just boosted my self-confidence that much more. I am so excited to share this with you all. What's even more important, my husband, who has never in the eight years that I have known him ever given me a compliment, told me I look really nice and that he would like me to maintain this weight and not lose anymore, he says this is the perfect weight for me and that I look just perfect. I wanted to get a fill on the way back because my band surgeon does them for free and my husband said absolutely not, I don't need one, this weight is perfect and that I need to keep my walking up and my weight training and that's all I need for now. Isn't that fabuloso. Well just thought I'd share this with you all my lapband family that has always been here for me. I love you guys. Well I better get back to work, I have a board meeting tomorrow and I need to get ready for it. Talk to you soon.

Love ya,:nervous

[banded_for_life 2]

Welcome back Mariposa and congrats on the NEW YOU!!

[babsintx3 0]

Hi Estela,

Hi and welcome back!! Yes, I missed you and I dont even post that often anymore. I am also really busy and trying to get back to a normal life after plastic surgery, weight loss, relocation of my house and office and 2 sick kids!! Now I am organizing my sons 4th birthday party. Woohoo! Anyway, I am maintaining, but struggling to stay at my present weight. I need a fill, but I keep putting it off. Welcome back!!!

Babs in TX

334/180ish

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome back! Congrats on the new you! Now, post some of those great pictures you had taken! We wanna see! :)

[Penni60 45]

Yeah did I miss something? Where are the before and after pics of your surgery. I wanna see that flat tummy. Well and the rest of you too. LOL!!

POST POST PICS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL!!

[HeatherGurl 0]

I second Penni's motion!!! Let's see the NEW you!

WAY TO GO GIRL!!!

[Jessiebear 2]

Congrats! I am so happy & proud for you! We need more success stories on this board! Now let's see some pics!!

[lins12 0]

COngrats! Let's see those photos!!!

[HarleyNana 10]

Welcome back, now break out the pictures.

[Victoriana 10]

What a wonderful time for you, Im proud of you and encouraged too! What a nice name for you too you beautifull butterfly that has undergone her metamorphisi! I gotta see some pics too, Im kinda new here and I can use all the motivation I can get!

[ladysplenda 1]

Glad you had a good time. Cannot wait till I get to goal.I seem to be stuck at 190 for now.Any suggestions???

Linda

[edazul 0]

Glad to hear that you have reached your goal. Its nice to hear that it is possible. Great job, hopefully you will get some time to post some pictures.

[La_madam 20]

Great Job..I love hearing the excitement within you. It radiates from your words. I'm happy for you

["with the band" 1]

great job - congrats on the loss and Celebrate your victory.......

Good for you....Nancy