I am still getting used to accepting me for who I am. I finally dusted off the digital camera and took my own close -ups. I have sturgy weber's oslo rondeau a conginital birth defect. The doctor's say that because my mom took some kind of nausea medicine for 6 months of her pregnancy it may have had something to do with it. The medicine I don't know the name is the same that caused some children to be born with no arms and legs. I am so blessed that I came out fully functioning it could have been worse. So I realize now that this is what people see everyday when they see me so why not share with all the great people on this sight. To know me is to love me! Oh yeah I never stop smiling even when I was dealing with all of my esteem issues I kept on smiling! LOL. Here it goes.

You have beautiful sparkly eyes, and beautiful sparkly hair, and a smile that lights up my life! - Not to mention a fabulous attitude to boot!

Keep it up girl!

Thanks you guys!! I am really emotional. I came to this site seeking help with lapband issues and I received so much more. I finally felt acceptance through each and every post. I mean everybody has some issue that they have to deal with. Some of us only have the weight issues but there are others of us that have so many other things that are hidden behind the weight issue. I realize that my weight was only the tip of the iceberg. Now I have tackled the next self acceptance. Guess what when I took those pictures that very day I met a great man! He told me I was and angel, lol. I mean I met the man I will probably marry! He and I have alot in common and he said that he already loves me cause it hit him hard. LOL This stuff only happens in the movies and only to Meg Ryan and Julia Roberts. He asked did I believe in love at first sight and I said No, his response while he was looking directly into my eyes was, well maybe because you don't see what I see because I see love when I look at you. He is so sweet! Man things are looking up.

Wow, love your pictures....you are beautiful. And thanks for sharing your story.....it is an honor knowing you!

O.K., this "love at first sight" thing.....GIRL, IT CAN HAPPEN:eek: . It happend to me over 16 years ago.....I met on husband on a Saturday, on that Monday he asked me to marriage him and that Wednesday he bought me an engagement ring.....we married one year later.....it's been over 16 years and one wonderful daughter......IT CAN HAPPEN:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Well I think he is the one! I have talked to him everyday since we met on last thursday! I feel all giddy inside when he talks to me. I am from the south but he has this southern drawl and it is sexy!!!! He calls me sugah all the time and I used to think that stuff was sappy but when he says it I grin like a chessy cat! LOL I really think I love him! I have never felt this way before! Man!!!

great picture love the hair style you are one hot chick

I met the man I will probably marry!

Dee, becareful. There are alot of heart breakers out there.... ok, Sis? ((hugs))

Okay Paula I will. I have had my share of them believe me. This is so totally different but I have my guard up. You are so sweet for caring. I went to the grocery store today and got hit on again! I think because I have finally accepted myself I have a completely different attitude and evidently it is attracting men. Oh yeah and I had a woman hit on me the other day, that was weird but she was very nice. OH well thanks to you guys! Man ya'll rock!

Such a pretty pretty lady

Thank you Sara. I love you guys!!!

Miss Diva!! You got the name right! You are beautiful Dee Dee!! Keep smilin! I hope it works out with Mr. Right! Where are you from? You said the south?

great pictures, you have a beautiful face, and a great attitude.

DeeDee lookin' great! You do have fabulous eyes. Not to mention fabulous hair (how do you get it so sparkly?) smile, personality. Good luck with the man of your dreams, I found mine at first sight too.

Okay! My hair dresser is my best friend and I have hair extensions! I use a spray that keeps the wavy look and it has extra shine booster in it. My hair is short in the back and layered all over so we incorperated the wavy locks in. My hair color is brown like a medium brown. It is not dyed. When I was diagnosed with Lupus in 95 all of my hair fell out because of medicine. It grew back wavy and a medium to light brown go figure and it never changed.