Dara

Hi everyone!

Well, I finally made it--I've lost 100 FRIGGIN' POUNDS! Since I only had to lose 101 lbs. to GOAL, I'm REALLY, REALLY jazzed!

This afternoon, after eating breakfast AND lunch, I stepped on the scale and VOILA! there it was--151!!! I'm only ONE POUND FROM GOAL!

WOW...I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE IT. I had to actually weigh myself four times before I believed it!

This has been one of the most amazing journeys of my life--second only to motherhood, of course.

Now I have to get serious about maintenance. This is all new territory for me. I honestly don't know how I'm going to eat 2,200 calories a day to maintain 150 lbs. I guess I need to think about seeing a nutritionist, huh?

Thanks for sharing this terribly exciting time with me. I love you all!

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

bridgetgirl

Yippee, yeah, yahoo!!! I am so happy for you my little sugar pea! Congrats! Put another tally on the board for another century club member! Woo hoo!

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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

Dara

Bridget:

Thanks for responding to my news. I knew I could count on you to share my joy. You're a great cheerleader!

I HAVE to reach my goal...I aspire to be just like you!!

Hugs and kisses...

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

Blueyz

Dara~

I am so happy for you. You made it in such a short amount of time and you look absolutely wonderful. I hope to follow in your footsteps.

Thank you for all of your support throughout my journey.

Love and hugs~

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Blueyz
Open 7/14/04 w/Dr. Callery 4 years out
239/103/125 below Goal fluctuating between 108-115
BMI 18.8~Dr. C is ok with my weight...yeah

Official Scale Whore # 27 (Recovered..I threw mine out!!)

Dara

Dale:

Thank you for your kudos--you've been such an inspiration to me during my journey. You're always so positive--it's really great to see that you're also doing so well. You'll be in the century club in no time.

I appreciate your friendship and support. Thanks again for helping me celebrate!

Hugs to you!!

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

melanie hirschorn

yeah, dara. Don't worry about maintaining. everything will be fine. You have the right mind set.
Melanie

Dara

Melanie:

Thanks for the encouragement. You're one of the few people who have truly suffered through my "downs" and celebrated my "ups" with me. You've been right there beside me every step of the way, and I've had the great pleasure of walking in your footsteps.

You've been a true inspiration to me--and everyone else post-GPS who aspires to reach goal and maintain.

Someday I want to be just like you! You're the bestest of the best!!!

Much love...

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

bridgetgirl

I wouldnt miss it for the world....... I will always be here for ya princess!

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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