Anniesmom12

sorry you're feeling bad..... hoping you are better soon.

i have been HYPO thyroid since I was 16 (i am 44 now)... since surgery a year ago my level has been decreasing ....its down to 0.6 as of Monday lowest it's been in YEARS! ....(it has been up to 30.2 in previous years) and I am stable on my medication which is the lowest dose in 30 years! My dr told me just yesterday that she wanted to watch it close in the next 6-8 months because if my weight goes down more I may have to stop the meds....so I dont get hyperthyroid.

woohooo... Welcome to the Loser Bench!! We've been waiting for you! Hope your recovery is quick, easy and you see the results you want soon!

thank you for this inspiring story! I have heard so many negatives about the long term ability to maintain the weight loss... its fantastic to hear a good story! It is all about learning from the mistakes I made that got me to 370+ and learning that I am worth the effort! Thanks again, and I am happy to hear your daughter is also on her way to being healthy! I wish her much success too!!

best of luck to you!! Hope all goes well and you're on your way to recovery quickly!

so did you make the goal??? I hope you did. Been waiting to see.....

I am so happy for you!! I wish you the best as you go through the pregnancy and weight loss... you're a hero!!

Woohoo!! So happy for you!!! You look wonderful and so happy!!

Good luck, you can do it! Praying for you!

I havent checked out my license in a while....so after reading these comments about it I had to go look.... I am ALMOST down to the weight I said I was on my license...!! I know the ladies that make the license in our town must laugh their butts off sometimes. I was 370lbs plus and my license says 253, who was I kidding??? Did I really think I was hiding all that?

good luck everyone... My surgery was 8/13/12...so I will be celebrating my 1 year as you undergo surgery. I will be praying for you all to have as easy of a time as I have had. I have had no true problems at all...dont get sick, can eat fine...no dehydration, no vitamin issues. Doing great...except I stall every few weeks it seems. I think my body is being stuborn and wants me to give up....but I refuse!! Keep us posted on your progress!!

It is normal... and yes it will go away.. just keep walking! But sad to say you will always have gas...and at times it can be bad! (tmi sorry!) It's hard to control at times too

OMG! tears are rolling down my face as I read this! I am so happy and proud for you!!! You go girl! You have inspired me to try to be more outgoing, active and just live...no matter what other people think of me! Thanks for this post.... I can't tell you how much I appreciate it!

i have a sweater I keep in my office (because I freeze all the time!) and my co-workers have been teasing me that they are going to donate it to Goodwill while I am off one day.... they say it is way too big for me now! I have never had clothes that were too big for me...and I wanna hang on to it a while longer!! And it does serve the purpose to keep me warm because I can wrap it all the way around me now! Hang on to the jacket a while longer....it'll be motivation on days you feel you aren't making progress!

have felt stuck for a while...scale has started moving lower againg finally!! But I can tell that all the exercise is paying off cause the inches are melting! And I have muscles....and bones...who knew!!

thanks Mary about the lemon idea...I'll try it. Seems a LOT of things make me gassy (sorry TMI) but for sure the protein shakes do! I think its the milk...not the powder. I just drink them and go on because it's the only flavor I have found that I can actually stand the taste of...and I can't stand to make it with water or soy milk.

i stayed away from bbq sauces because of the brown sugar in most.... but lately I have tried and been ok with baked beans. I have tried some pulled pork and as long as I chew it really well I do fine, just really light on any sauce I put on it. Hope you are able to enjoy some of your favorites.... it makes for a really tough road when you feel you are denying yourself so much! Just take it easy and let your pouch tell you if its a go or not! You'll know right away what it likes or doesnt.

I know what you mean!! My shirts used to be too short all the time!! And I wanted them long enough to cover my big belly so people wouldnt stare at it. And I cant say enough how wonderful the added energy is! LOVE IT!

I was actually invited by a coworker to participate in the Susan G. Komen race with her and some other co-workers....and I AM GOING TO DO IT! I cannot tell you how excited I am!! First to have been asked....and second to actually be able to participate!!!! So happy!!

best of luck to you!! Hope you recover quickly!!

I have been open about having surgery with family, friends and coworkers.....If they ask. I told my immedate family (My sister is 2 1/2 years out from surgery). I told my boss and a couple of people before surgery....but now I've lost so much they are all asking how...and they are noticing me more. I dont mind them knowing.... I am happy to share. Just didnt want the negative people to bring me down preop. Good luck!!

Hope your recovery goes smoothly. Walk...even if you dont feel like it, it really helps get rid of gas and will make you feel better. Hang in there, this is tough...but you are worth the effort!! You'll need to rest, walk, sip....rest, walk, sip....keep repeating! Take the meds, dont try to be a hero.... be comfortable! Good luck!! keep us posted!

my hands and feet are usually always cold now! I wear socks and a sweater....and my family thinks I am nuts! but I think it's normal, have heard a lot of people here say they have the same issues. Unless you are having other issues I would chalk it up to loss of our "insulation"

You look great!!! I am so proud for you!!! Keep up the great work!

Some days I would take this as advice!! I wonder if it works?? (Not that I would try it... )