If you're reading this, please participate! So, it's a week before Thanksgiving and I thought it would be fun to post a new positive thread each day up to next Thursday. For this first one, how about you give a shout out to at least one person on this site that you are thankful for! Maybe it's someone you just met, but inspires you. Maybe it's someone pre-op that you identify with. Maybe it's someone post-op that makes you feel like anything is possible. Whoever it is, give them a thank-you here and make sure you tag them

I am thankful for @@The Candidate, for new friendship and the promise of a good laugh. I am thankful for @@Kindle for her recipes and stories, @@LipstickLady for telling it like it is, @@Miss Mac for always being the voice of encouragement, @@BeagleLover for being the first to reply to me when I got here, @@woo woo for sending me samples of extra Protein packs she had. I could name so many more! Who are you thankful for? Let's make this the nicest thread going!

Great thread idea. Thanks, @@bobbyswife, for starting it.

Too many names to thank. But Alex deserves prime thanks for the site.

@@LipstickLady ... thank you. And yes, I do grok you.

I also miss @@Madam Reverie -- where are you, Madam?

I always read posts by @@Kindle and @@CowgirlJane .

Thanks to all who take the time to post here. Doesn't matter whether we agree or have the same experience. What matters is that we share our perspective. Life and WLS ... it's a collective dealio.

Gobble, gobble!

Aw, geez, thanks. I'm a fan of your posts, too. Lots of times I don't even have to respond because your replies echo what I would say. All I've gotta do is "like" yours and move on!

I have been posting in a thread I started last month looking for people to connect with who were having surgery this month. I saw this post and jumped in. What A great Idea.

@@LipstickLady posted some really thought provoking comments on why we choose not to share all of this with everyone. Thanks for your insight.

Let's see, most of these people are from that other thread, but I want to "high five" some of my new friends.....

@NewJeffery, for telling it like it is and making me laugh,

@ ready2B for just being so sweet and always keeping a positive attitude

@@time4change, who has been a wonderful supportive new friend who communicates with me through the messaging feature. We've gotten to know so much about each other, and her support is a blessing.

Of course there's Jonathon Blue, who inspires me everyday!!! If you haven't taken the time to check out his blog page, do it. His sight is amazing!!

I know I didn't mention everyone I've met and shared comments with. It's too hard to recall everyone's screen name to do that......especially at my age ( )

We are all blessed to have found this site. It's the best out there from what I can tell, and traveling this path with all of you makes it so meaningful, and fun too.

hugs,

Deb

what a great idea,@Rogoulm,and @@ReneeMF thank you ,and to all my friends

I am definitely thankful for @@SuzeMuze who has generously given of her time and information to everyone on this site. She has also begun working on my blog as a guest blogger to begin talking about women's issues in weight loss and bariatric surgery. I am so thankful for her help and willingness to be open and honest about her experiences.

Aww, thanks Jonathan- I'm thankful for you too for giving me this creative opportunity

Great topic!

I wouldn't have made it to maintenance without the guidance, sarcasm, and no bs of Laura-Ven. This site hasn't been the same since she left.

@ and @@LipstickLady can always be counted on to tell it like it is.

@@CowgirlJane was a huge influence on my decision to go to Dr. Sauceda.

@@Fiddleman and @@Butterthebean could always be counted on for their fitness words of wisdom.

So many other vets that aren't around at all or as much... @@feedyoureye, @@gamergirl, @@CLK, @@Georgia. I know I'm forgetting some. I appreciate all the vets for sticking around and offering their words of wisdom and all the newbies for injecting new energy.

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I am definitely thankful for @@SuzeMuze who has generously given of her time and information to everyone on this site. She has also begun working on my blog as a guest blogger to begin talking about women's issues in weight loss and bariatric surgery. I am so thankful for her help and willingness to be open and honest about her experiences.

Aww, thanks Jonathan- I'm thankful for you too for giving me this creative opportunity

As promised, I'm going to do a different "thankful" and "positive" post every day up to thanksgiving. Here is today's post.

Justwatchme...............you mentioned me ?! Aw, gee, thanks ! That warms my heart ! As I told a co worker this week ( I had bought something for her, shemwas to pay me on payday, but realized a few days later she wouldn't have the money , so I told her to keep it and pay it forward in the spring when her finances improve )

Sorry, operator error ! I was trying to add that I believe in Karma ! Supporting each other is a win win for everybody !! I appreciate ALL of you especially gowalking for your kindness in your posts, and 2muchfun for making me laugh !

Sorry, operator error ! I was trying to add that I believe in Karma ! Supporting each other is a win win for everybody !! I appreciate ALL of you especially gowalking for your kindness in your posts, and 2muchfun for making me laugh !

Aww....thank you for mentioning me. I'm truly touched...

Too many too mention! I'm so very thankful and honored to be a part of the family. That is what a family does, it listens and supports, helps and gives a shoulder.

So the common theme on me is that I just throw out whatever I'm thinking. Hmmm... I "blame" the brain tumor. They must have removed my filter when they took out the lemon growing in my head. HA!

I am OH SO THANKFUL for all of you who understand that I speak my mind with the best of intentions (usually -- sometimes the sarcasm pops out) and love me anyways. I love you back.

today's post @@TammyS thank you

I am so thankful I have this site to come back to over and over again... I would never have been as successful as I have been without it....the work never ends, but its easier with you all. Thanks!

I am thankful for @@Klein1175 for being there for me throughout my surgery and having everything ready for when I got home (foods etc) and being the great sister/friend anyone can ask for. All the words of encouragement and knowing all I have to do is pick up the phone and she is there. I am thankful for @@AValle23 My Diva for life. For always be that ear I can bend, giving me great tips and advice, helping me with Protein for this surgery lol and for always being there to laugh with. laughter is so important in life, love and healing. I love you ladies <3<3<3