Just want you all to know. For the first time in my life I feel that it's okay that I've been fat most of my life.

Had I been skinny I would never have found this place.

Just for the record: The people I've found here make all those fat years worth it.

Now, not only do I feel good about my future. I feel a heck of a lot better about my past.

Thank you.

What a wonderful outlook! If everyone could just see things that way the world would be such a happier place. People, myself included seem to spend so much time feeling crappy about what should have or could have been, that we don't see what will be if we just enjoy. Thanks for the inspiring words

Ryan, isn't it great to feel comfortable in you own skin??? It's only been the last couple of years that I have realised that I can love me as I am. I don't have to be happy about my weight, but I can still love myself. Self loathing used to be a big part of my life and I was miserable. I vow to never be like that again!

I am happy that you have reached that happy place in your life! Good luck to you!

Ryan you are so sweet. THat means more than you could know. Actually now that you say that I feel the same way, i just never thought of it like that before. THank you for being so positiving and having a great outlook.

Ryan - You are such a sweetie! How is your wife doing today? I have been wodering about her all day. Update please!

Awwww - you big sweet talker!! You can say things like that any time you want (and you usually do!)

If you're half as sweet around the house as you are here, your wife is one lucky woman!

Oh - by the way - we're quite fond of you, too!!

You know Ryan if you werent married all the single women here would be fighting over you. I agree you are such a sweetheart. Patty is very lucky to have you and I'm sure she knows it too...I love reading your posts..Keep them coming!!

The man can write huh ladies?

Are you a Gemini Ryan? They are usually very articulate and expressive.

Ryan, we love having you here. You're a patch of sunshine, I feel like we're good friends. Hope Patty is doing OK.

Talked to Patty today. The only pain she is experiencing right now is the pain of the surgery. But her arm, neck and hand are pain free. First thing I'm gonna do when she gets home is hold her hand.

Are you a Gemini Ryan? They are usually very articulate and expressive.

Nah, I'm a Pisces. They're artistic but lazy. Yawn.

((((((((((RYAN))))))))) Your posts just always make me feel so much better. Thank you for that.

I'm real glad Patty's pain seems better. She is definitely a very lucky lady. I agree, Michelle.