TheBestIsYetToCome

Natalie,

You are an inspiration and I think the way you handled your friend was priceless. What I would say though is your friend definitely has to go into this because she wants to be healthier and not because she wants to be smaller than Natalie. Just seing the changes in you are proof that something is working. I can relate because I had one of my "lunch bunch" friends ask me for a "copy of my diet" when I told her I wasn't on a diet and that a part of my recovery from the sleeve surgery was to eat healthier and to learn how to eat all over again she didn't seem to get it that this is not a quick fix, but a LIFESTYLE change. I'm down 18.3 pounds since January 3, 2011, and even though I still wear my same clothes as I did before people are beginning to comment about me "looking smaller" to which I respond, "I feel better". This is definitely a process. Thank you for continuing to share your journey. I finally posted a BLOG about my surgery experience which for some reason was very emotional for me. Never the less, I am strong, I am woman. God bless!

Wonderful!

Congratulations on your weight loss thus far.

Nikki,

Congratulations on your decision to move forward with this life changing process. I was sleeved on Monday, January 3, 2011. This forum is a great sense of support and encouragement. Add me as a friend and we will walk through this journey together.

Theresa

Natalie,

What a spectacular list. I'm sure you will be in those pictures in no time. I am already a picture nut, so once I'm smaller I'm sure it will still be on. One of my male friends called me Theresa Fierce today. All I could do was laugh. Keep up the great work.