Re: One Year Today - PJ checks in

[Guest guest]

Congratulations PJ,

The joy you feel shines thru in you, both in person and in your words. Have

a wonderful day and happy one year to you and Trude.

Hugs

Pat Iurato

Nevada

[Guest guest]

Hi Jude!

Congrats on your one year mark!! I love the way you said it...Caterpillar

in and a butterfly out. That is sooo true. Way to go!

Romy

One Year Today - PJ checks in

One full year. Can that really be true? Has a year already passed since

the

sunny autumn day my friend and I drove 7 hours to Durham? I can remember

the

way the Hawthorne Suites looked as I checked in that Wednesday. I can

remember the first time I met Trudy, and she and I drinking our Milk of Mag

in shot glasses and toasting each other. I remember meeting Dr. R and

watching the video and KNOWING, deep in my soul, that I had picked the best

possible surgeon. Only Trude and I were there, and it truly was the Trude &

Jude show, complete with Hortense and her teeth! And I remember how big my

belly was, and how I longed for that to just go away and get off my frame.

Now, 365 days later, I am flying free. A caterpillar went into surgery, a

butterfly has since emerged. My loss at this point is slower than slow.

I'm

not even represented on the chart. This morning I weighed 188, making my

loss an even 75 pounds. And I am sooo pleased. I may lose more, and I will

take whatever that is. But for now, and forever, I am free. I can dance,

and ride horses, and walk long distances at a good speed and never be out of

breath. I can do stairs and usually prefer them. People just walk past me

now, never waiting at the end of the aisle ~for the big one to get through~

before they even start down. I can give a presentation to the biggest

honcho

at the Medical Cat Fund in burg, and do so with absolute confidence

and

with great success (did this Friday!).

I can take my new little company and present her at a National Conference

and

act just like one of the big guys (will do this next week in Albuquerque.)

I

can have a toddler climb into my lap, as I have a lap now, and gently fall

asleep. I can dance close to a man and what he feels of my body is what he

should feel. Group, my dear friends, I can do anything! And I can do

everything!

I can remember when I was 18 or so, always upset that I was fat. I wore a

16, and I felt like a barn. What saddens me is how I wasted the chance to

feel good as opposed to using so much energy feeling bad! No more. Not me.

I look great. Just ask me. I feel even better, so much so that I tell

everyone if I felt ANY better I am sure it would be illegal. I may not be a

10, but I am closer to that than I am to a 1, and I am grateful. I have two

green eyes that can see love looking at me and the wonders and beauty in

this

world. I have a home, heat, food, friends, sufficient finances, family and

challenge. I can learn a new thing everyday, meet a new friend, and have

hope. I am a butterfly and I rule in my little piece of the sky. Look up.

There I am, flying right near you. I may land gently on your shoulder, so

that you can see my beauty up close, and then I'll be off, flitting and

flirting and finding my way.

Next to the birth of my two amazing children, this has been my finest

decision. And I am ever grateful that I have had this remarkable family to

hold my hand and help me out and give me voice. And Dr. Rutledge. Well, I

love you. Simple. Pure. Love.

PhillyJude, Proud MGB'er 11-3-00 263/188/butterfly

[Guest guest]

Judy,

What a wonderful post. Congratulations. I'm so proud to have you

as a friend. (And cheesesteak guide!)

Love,

Jon in Tuscaloosa

MGB 11/22/00

263/157/150

> One full year. Can that really be true? Has a year already

passed since the

> sunny autumn day my friend and I drove 7 hours to Durham? I can

remember the

> way the Hawthorne Suites looked as I checked in that Wednesday. I

can

> remember the first time I met Trudy, and she and I drinking our

Milk of Mag

> in shot glasses and toasting each other. I remember meeting Dr. R

and

> watching the video and KNOWING, deep in my soul, that I had picked

the best

> possible surgeon. Only Trude and I were there, and it truly was

the Trude &

> Jude show, complete with Hortense and her teeth! And I remember

how big my

> belly was, and how I longed for that to just go away and get off

my frame.

>

> Now, 365 days later, I am flying free. A caterpillar went into

surgery, a

> butterfly has since emerged. My loss at this point is slower than

slow. I'm

> not even represented on the chart. This morning I weighed 188,

making my

> loss an even 75 pounds. And I am sooo pleased. I may lose more,

and I will

> take whatever that is. But for now, and forever, I am free. I

can dance,

> and ride horses, and walk long distances at a good speed and never

be out of

> breath. I can do stairs and usually prefer them. People just

walk past me

> now, never waiting at the end of the aisle ~for the big one to get

through~

> before they even start down. I can give a presentation to the

biggest honcho

> at the Medical Cat Fund in burg, and do so with absolute

confidence and

> with great success (did this Friday!).

> I can take my new little company and present her at a National

Conference and

> act just like one of the big guys (will do this next week in

Albuquerque.) I

> can have a toddler climb into my lap, as I have a lap now, and

gently fall

> asleep. I can dance close to a man and what he feels of my body

is what he

> should feel. Group, my dear friends, I can do anything! And I

can do

> everything!

> I can remember when I was 18 or so, always upset that I was fat.

I wore a

> 16, and I felt like a barn. What saddens me is how I wasted the

chance to

> feel good as opposed to using so much energy feeling bad! No

more. Not me.

> I look great. Just ask me. I feel even better, so much so that I

tell

> everyone if I felt ANY better I am sure it would be illegal. I may

not be a

> 10, but I am closer to that than I am to a 1, and I am grateful.

I have two

> green eyes that can see love looking at me and the wonders and

beauty in this

> world. I have a home, heat, food, friends, sufficient finances,

family and

> challenge. I can learn a new thing everyday, meet a new friend,

and have

> hope. I am a butterfly and I rule in my little piece of the sky.

Look up.

> There I am, flying right near you. I may land gently on your

shoulder, so

> that you can see my beauty up close, and then I'll be off,

flitting and

> flirting and finding my way.

> Next to the birth of my two amazing children, this has been my

finest

> decision. And I am ever grateful that I have had this remarkable

family to

> hold my hand and help me out and give me voice. And Dr.

Rutledge. Well, I

> love you. Simple. Pure. Love.

> PhillyJude, Proud MGB'er 11-3-00 263/188/butterfly

[Guest guest]

Congrats PhillyJude! It's great to fly so high isn't it?

Hey, Pat I! We got another one for the Butterfly club! <chuckle>

Hugs,

Lynda ~ Dr Zinni Sept. 5, 2001~

296/243

One Year Today - PJ checks in

> One full year. Can that really be true? Has a year already passed since

the

> sunny autumn day my friend and I drove 7 hours to Durham? I can remember

the

> way the Hawthorne Suites looked as I checked in that Wednesday. I can

> remember the first time I met Trudy, and she and I drinking our Milk of

Mag

> in shot glasses and toasting each other. I remember meeting Dr. R and

> watching the video and KNOWING, deep in my soul, that I had picked the

best

> possible surgeon. Only Trude and I were there, and it truly was the Trude

&

> Jude show, complete with Hortense and her teeth! And I remember how big

my

> belly was, and how I longed for that to just go away and get off my frame.

>

> Now, 365 days later, I am flying free. A caterpillar went into surgery, a

> butterfly has since emerged. My loss at this point is slower than slow.

I'm

> not even represented on the chart. This morning I weighed 188, making my

> loss an even 75 pounds. And I am sooo pleased. I may lose more, and I

will

> take whatever that is. But for now, and forever, I am free. I can dance,

> and ride horses, and walk long distances at a good speed and never be out

of

> breath. I can do stairs and usually prefer them. People just walk past

me

> now, never waiting at the end of the aisle ~for the big one to get

through~

> before they even start down. I can give a presentation to the biggest

honcho

> at the Medical Cat Fund in burg, and do so with absolute confidence

and

> with great success (did this Friday!).

> I can take my new little company and present her at a National Conference

and

> act just like one of the big guys (will do this next week in Albuquerque.)

I

> can have a toddler climb into my lap, as I have a lap now, and gently fall

> asleep. I can dance close to a man and what he feels of my body is what

he

> should feel. Group, my dear friends, I can do anything! And I can do

> everything!

> I can remember when I was 18 or so, always upset that I was fat. I wore a

> 16, and I felt like a barn. What saddens me is how I wasted the chance to

> feel good as opposed to using so much energy feeling bad! No more. Not

me.

> I look great. Just ask me. I feel even better, so much so that I tell

> everyone if I felt ANY better I am sure it would be illegal. I may not be

a

> 10, but I am closer to that than I am to a 1, and I am grateful. I have

two

> green eyes that can see love looking at me and the wonders and beauty in

this

> world. I have a home, heat, food, friends, sufficient finances, family

and

> challenge. I can learn a new thing everyday, meet a new friend, and have

> hope. I am a butterfly and I rule in my little piece of the sky. Look

up.

> There I am, flying right near you. I may land gently on your shoulder, so

> that you can see my beauty up close, and then I'll be off, flitting and

> flirting and finding my way.

> Next to the birth of my two amazing children, this has been my finest

> decision. And I am ever grateful that I have had this remarkable family to

> hold my hand and help me out and give me voice. And Dr. Rutledge. Well,

I

> love you. Simple. Pure. Love.

> PhillyJude, Proud MGB'er 11-3-00 263/188/butterfly

>

>

[Guest guest]

Beautiful PJ...just beautiful...Congratulations on your beautiful journey!

One Year Today - PJ checks in

One full year. Can that really be true? Has a year already passed since

the

sunny autumn day my friend and I drove 7 hours to Durham? I can remember

the

way the Hawthorne Suites looked as I checked in that Wednesday. I can

remember the first time I met Trudy, and she and I drinking our Milk of Mag

in shot glasses and toasting each other. I remember meeting Dr. R and

watching the video and KNOWING, deep in my soul, that I had picked the best

possible surgeon. Only Trude and I were there, and it truly was the Trude &

Jude show, complete with Hortense and her teeth! And I remember how big my

belly was, and how I longed for that to just go away and get off my frame.

Now, 365 days later, I am flying free. A caterpillar went into surgery, a

butterfly has since emerged. My loss at this point is slower than slow.

I'm

not even represented on the chart. This morning I weighed 188, making my

loss an even 75 pounds. And I am sooo pleased. I may lose more, and I will

take whatever that is. But for now, and forever, I am free. I can dance,

and ride horses, and walk long distances at a good speed and never be out of

breath. I can do stairs and usually prefer them. People just walk past me

now, never waiting at the end of the aisle ~for the big one to get through~

before they even start down. I can give a presentation to the biggest

honcho

at the Medical Cat Fund in burg, and do so with absolute confidence

and

with great success (did this Friday!).

I can take my new little company and present her at a National Conference

and

act just like one of the big guys (will do this next week in Albuquerque.)

I

can have a toddler climb into my lap, as I have a lap now, and gently fall

asleep. I can dance close to a man and what he feels of my body is what he

should feel. Group, my dear friends, I can do anything! And I can do

everything!

I can remember when I was 18 or so, always upset that I was fat. I wore a

16, and I felt like a barn. What saddens me is how I wasted the chance to

feel good as opposed to using so much energy feeling bad! No more. Not me.

I look great. Just ask me. I feel even better, so much so that I tell

everyone if I felt ANY better I am sure it would be illegal. I may not be a

10, but I am closer to that than I am to a 1, and I am grateful. I have two

green eyes that can see love looking at me and the wonders and beauty in

this

world. I have a home, heat, food, friends, sufficient finances, family and

challenge. I can learn a new thing everyday, meet a new friend, and have

hope. I am a butterfly and I rule in my little piece of the sky. Look up.

There I am, flying right near you. I may land gently on your shoulder, so

that you can see my beauty up close, and then I'll be off, flitting and

flirting and finding my way.

Next to the birth of my two amazing children, this has been my finest

decision. And I am ever grateful that I have had this remarkable family to

hold my hand and help me out and give me voice. And Dr. Rutledge. Well, I

love you. Simple. Pure. Love.

PhillyJude, Proud MGB'er 11-3-00 263/188/butterfly

[Guest guest]

PJ,

That was a great post!! Congratulations on your many, many successes, I

am so happy for you and I can't wait for my 1 year anniversary next Feb

so I can see and relate all the wonders I have experienced.

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[Guest guest]

Wow PJ you have such a way with words!!! I really loved your story, I feel

like we are all butterflies just learning to use our new wings and fly. I am

truly grateful that I have a chance to come out of that cocoon and have a new

life. Can't say it enough, Thanks Dr. R. you are the best. hugs marg

[Guest guest]

Thanks Zoey, you little thing you. I saw pics of you and I at the picnic,

and next to you I was , oh I dunno, a HOUSE!!! But no one and no thing can

put a damper on this sweet time of life. I am giddy with the possibilites

life presents. Glad to see you're around, and stay in touch. You are a dear

part of this family. And guess what Zoey, I'm seeing Trude on November 21st.

Nanananna! I get to see Trude and you don't. Nanananana. :-) PJ

[Guest guest]

> One full year. Can that really be true? Has a year already passed

since the

> sunny autumn day my friend and I drove 7 hours to Durham? I can

remember the

> way the Hawthorne Suites looked as I checked in that Wednesday. I

can

> remember the first time I met Trudy, and she and I drinking our

Milk of Mag

> in shot glasses and toasting each other. I remember meeting Dr. R

and

> watching the video and KNOWING, deep in my soul, that I had picked

the best

> possible surgeon. Only Trude and I were there, and it truly was

the Trude &

> Jude show, complete with Hortense and her teeth! And I remember

how big my

> belly was, and how I longed for that to just go away and get off my

frame.

>

> Now, 365 days later, I am flying free. A caterpillar went into

surgery, a

> butterfly has since emerged. My loss at this point is slower than

slow. I'm

> not even represented on the chart. This morning I weighed 188,

making my

> loss an even 75 pounds. And I am sooo pleased. I may lose more,

and I will

> take whatever that is. But for now, and forever, I am free. I can

dance,

> and ride horses, and walk long distances at a good speed and never

be out of

> breath. I can do stairs and usually prefer them. People just walk

past me

> now, never waiting at the end of the aisle ~for the big one to get

through~

> before they even start down. I can give a presentation to the

biggest honcho

> at the Medical Cat Fund in burg, and do so with absolute

confidence and

> with great success (did this Friday!).

> I can take my new little company and present her at a National

Conference and

> act just like one of the big guys (will do this next week in

Albuquerque.) I

> can have a toddler climb into my lap, as I have a lap now, and

gently fall

> asleep. I can dance close to a man and what he feels of my body is

what he

> should feel. Group, my dear friends, I can do anything! And I can

do

> everything!

> I can remember when I was 18 or so, always upset that I was fat. I

wore a

> 16, and I felt like a barn. What saddens me is how I wasted the

chance to

> feel good as opposed to using so much energy feeling bad! No

more. Not me.

> I look great. Just ask me. I feel even better, so much so that I

tell

> everyone if I felt ANY better I am sure it would be illegal. I may

not be a

> 10, but I am closer to that than I am to a 1, and I am grateful. I

have two

> green eyes that can see love looking at me and the wonders and

beauty in this

> world. I have a home, heat, food, friends, sufficient finances,

family and

> challenge. I can learn a new thing everyday, meet a new friend,

and have

> hope. I am a butterfly and I rule in my little piece of the sky.

Look up.

> There I am, flying right near you. I may land gently on your

shoulder, so

> that you can see my beauty up close, and then I'll be off, flitting

and

> flirting and finding my way.

> Next to the birth of my two amazing children, this has been my

finest

> decision. And I am ever grateful that I have had this remarkable

family to

> hold my hand and help me out and give me voice. And Dr. Rutledge.

Well, I

> love you. Simple. Pure. Love.

> PhillyJude, Proud MGB'er 11-3-00 263/188/butterfly

OH MY GOD, HOW BEAUTIFUL, YOU MADE TEARS COME TO MY EYES..YOU SAID IT

SO WELL FOR ALL OF US..WHAT A JOY IT IS TO KNOW YOU PJ. I JUST FEEL

HONORED TO BE A PART OF THIS GROUP. AND DITTO ABOUT DR. RUTLEDGE.

PURE, SIMPLE, LOVE. I HAVE NOT BEEN ONLINE SINCE OCT 15TH SO I HAVE

BEEN OUT OF TOUCH. IT IS GREAT TO BE BACK FOR A LITTLE WHILE. I AM IN

VICKSBURG, MS FOR A WEEK AND WILL SOON BE ON MY WAY TO FLORDIA FOR

THE WINTER. I WILL BE LURKING.

LOVE

ZOEY (-140)

MGB 4/20/2000

[Guest guest]

> Thanks Zoey, you little thing you. I saw pics of you and I at the

picnic,

> and next to you I was , oh I dunno, a HOUSE!!! But no one and no

thing can

> put a damper on this sweet time of life. I am giddy with the

possibilites

> life presents. Glad to see you're around, and stay in touch. You

are a dear

> part of this family. And guess what Zoey, I'm seeing Trude on

November 21st.

> Nanananna! I get to see Trude and you don't. Nanananana. :-) PJ

PJ, YOU DID NOT LOOK LIKE A HOUSE, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND BOY, WHAT A

WAY WITH WORDS..GIVE OLE TRUDE A SQUEEZE FOR ME...HOPE TO BE ABLE TO

SPEND MORE TIME WITH YOU WHEN WE ALL GET TOGETHER NEXT TIME..

LOVE YA

ZOEY