LilMissDiva Irene

@Cupcake, I can't blame you. I really want skin removal and I will probably do the same thing! Haha

@CowgirlJane I am doing fine. I have had several surgeries not related to WLS and on top of that had to have my sleeve revised to the Bypass because the GERD was literally killing me. But since then I have been good, except I have to stay more diligent with my vitamins and supplements. As long as I'm doing that, I'm doing good! I am a little above my goal but as I always do I am working on me. My next adventure will be TAKING MY FINAL STEPS! To get skin removal. I am hoping that can happen soon. Xx

LilMissDiva Irene besides having Rny this has been the best decision I have ever made with all of the weight lost and my Tummytuck with muscle repair has allowed me to become a gym nut. I workout 6 days a week for 70 minutes a day . I have received so many compliments and encouragement from friends and strangers . Who would have ever thought I could feel so good. Going from a size 32-36 pants to a 8-10 has been unbelievable . I am thinking about a breast lift now but don't know for sure but I do see it in my future in about another year .

most liked thread!!! 145 people - i'm sure many more too!!!! - 3rd time surgery has been a charm for you!!!! FINALLY - wellllll...you are at the top of my list for most liked people too !!!! :} keep up the good work - hugggggs kathy

Awwww @proudgrammy Kathy thank you so much! You are def up on mine too

Right......you get to know the regular posters and where they are coming from emotionally with their comments.

Yea but for a lot that usually means being less active and helping others who come after you. I am guilty of it but try to pop in least once a day if only for a few minutes.

@Jim1967 that is only partially true for myself. I've been around since 2007 and though I started here with LBT then over the years I have branched out to Facebook or Instagram more. I do still come here occasionally and mostly chat with the very new folks looking for support or newly operated. I don't divulge conversation in the Lounge and especially R&Rs. I am solely here for support while remembering we were all new at one time.

back at ya bud - health, happiness to you, me, and all who deserves it more!!! huggggs

Happy New Year LilMissDiva!

Thank you both! :-*

Awesome!

Something to be thankful every day!

I am thankful to be able to merely (walk) again

Yes!! Thank God!

carolinagirl- I feel you. I'm thankful to merely walk again too. It was a long, dark tunnel for so long. Finally, I'm in the light. I hope you are too doll. <3

For my man who treats me like the Queen of his universe.

God Bless!

AMEN!

AMEN!

AMEN to that!!

Maybe its because you went from Miss No Competition to Miss Hot and Fabulous, and now they're green with envy !

Some people are just not happy for my success and they are dealing with there own issues. It hurts because I am still the same person inside. I just let it go, but I wonder why people have to be so negative.

I am learning and experiencing the same thing, people who I thought of a friends now see me as a threat and I am still the same person and still have 88 pounds to loose, some of them have even started making excuses as to why we are not hanging out anymore and some have gained excessive amount of weight and look at me like I am crazy for going to the gym 5 days a week. I am just going to stay focus on my healthy and do me.

i never give up - so i guess i'm a success!!

hope all continues to go well!

That's right my friend! I'm doing fantastical. How are you?

Yes, I do but I am still lazy as all outback, lol. I need to start exercising again.

Carrying around 50 lbs. less makes me have a lot more energy and loving it!

It's true that working out has a lot to do with our energy level.