LizardQueen

Just need you guys to send some positive vibes my way PLEASE!! I have to go back to work today after 6 weeks (down 38lbs) and I am worried about how people are going to act. Plus, I have to train on a new job and I am stressed out about that. I have had a couple of mean responses already and I'm feeling kind of whiny today and I don't want to start crying at work. Just need a little encouragement and you are all wonderful at that!!!

Dara

Sweetheart, you walk into work today with your head held high. You've lost 38 FRIGGIN' POUNDS in six weeks--what an accomplishment! No one can ruin your day...you're awesome! And, not only that, but you're on your way to ultimate health and skinnydom. What could be better than that?!?!

Don't let anyone rain on your parade, girlfriend. Life just gets better and better!

(BTW, I'm soooo glad I saw your name and can call you Amber as opposed to LizardQueen. Call me silly, but it just sounds more feminine. LOL)

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Dara
Open RNY 4/27/04 Dr. Callery
10-15 lbs. above goal weight and okay with it

LizardQueen

Thanks so much Girl! The Lizard queen thing is my silly way of paying tribute to Jim Morrison (The Doors). Thanks a lot for the boost!

Dara

Amber:

Whew...that's a load off my mind. I thought you might be into really slimy, cold-blooded things with forked tongues. (Well, that kinda sounds like Jim Morrison too, huh? LOL...just kidding, JUST KIDDING!!!)

Not that I have anything against lizards, mind you, but...well, you know what I mean! Ya never know what people are into!

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Dara
Open RNY 4/27/04 Dr. Callery
10-15 lbs. above goal weight and okay with it

bridgetgirl

Go Amber, its your first day, were gonna party like its your first day..... lol
Got get em tiger, forget what they think, thats THEIR monkey!!!! You are muther F'in Amber ..... and people should be thrilled to know you, if there not... forget about 'em! Your gonna do great!

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

Christina

Like Dara and Bridget said.. go in there and shine like the princess you are!! You've lost 38 lbs in 6 weeks.. wow!! Congrats!! I know it is hard to go back to work after such a long time.. (ok so I don't.. I went back after a week and a half.. and maybe down 10 lbs.. lol) but you know what I mean.. I wish you the best of luck and just know you are a freaking star!!!!!

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Christina
Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

"There's nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Miller Hemingway

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford

LizardQueen

You guys rule! I'm on my way out the door right now! I'm gonna give me hell! Thanks a lot for making my day ladies!! Love you all!!!

watergirl

You are woman, hear me roar/say I've lost 38 pounds in 6 weeks! Congratulations! Absolutely, do not let what anyone says stick. Remember that childhood saying, I'm rubber and you're glue, what bounces off of me, sticks to you! Like Bridget said, it's their monkey, NOT yours.

Just go ahead and ask the first person that says something negative to you how much weights they've lost in the last 6 weeks!

You're amazing and successful!

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Kim
On the road of life, it's not where you go, gut who's by your side that makes the difference.

Wherever you go....there you are.

Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been. - Jimmy Buffett

Lap RNY 8.9.04
266/130
Start BMI 41.6
Current BMI 19.9 I'm finally NORMAL! No longer Morbidly Obese, Obese or Overweight!

Myspace: My URL
http://www.myspace.com/h2o_woman

pambragg

Amber,
You've come a long way baby!! If you get pissy remarks and comments just consider the source, they are probably jealous. Congrats on a good job so far.

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Pam
Open 7/7/04 Dr Callery
333/130/150.........20 lbs below goal now!!
Start/current/goal
TT done 7/19/06
BMI pre-op 57.2
BMI now 21.6....OMG...I'm freaking "normal"

"You are the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it."

Gatzby

You are Queen of the LEEEZARDS!
You can handle anything!

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-Rob
Not covered by insurance. How nice, they will pay for the symptoms...but not the cure for my disease.