P.J.Rox

I made Soup today for the first time in months. Soup is the only reason I am reconciled to the end of summer and the end of my hiking season.
New recipe - Split Pea with Shredded Ham
http://soup-a-woman.blogspot.com/2012/09/back-to-school.html

Yeah me too!!! I'm a Dude ,splain that?

I am 37, six months ago, I was 5'6" and weighed 373 pounds.
My son has ran cross country for the last 2 years. I have been lucky to be able to watch him start, then take the parent shortcut to the finish line in time to see him finish. It has always bothered me that I couldn't help him train in any way.
Today, I am still 5'6", but am now down to 270. This morning, my son and I participated in a 5k. Yes, he had to wait for me at this finish line, but I crossed it at 49:30' still able to sprint the last 40 yards. And I did not puke, pass out, or die.
My 14 year old son, told me that he was proud of me today. I have had many nsv's, but none of them made me feel as good as this one.
Worth it all, everyday and twice on Sunday.
Much love
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I completely understand how you feel. My family was 100 opposed to the surgery.They said it wouldn't work for me, it was the easy way out. That made it very difficult to go through with it, but I did! Best decision I ever made. You really have to pay attention to diet and excersise after, but you see results so you are able to stick with it. Once I committed, my family got on board and are all very happy for me. Do what you need to take care of yourself--you are worth it.

Hi Linda! I am also a 44 year old mother of 2 with 3 cats and 2 dogs. I had the sleeve on may 7. The recovery was tough and I worried I would be miserable forever, but that passed and I feel great! No regrets and a whole new (smaller) me. Good luck!

I haven't bought any new clothes in years. It just hasn't been worth it -- I have to spend too much money buying at the big & tall store and they're not really anything I like to wear -- so I just stopped. One of the first things I do when I lose weight will be shopping for clothes. And I hate shopping -- but this one time will be fun!

I want in! I'm 4 weeks post op and I am stuck, and cannot get the scale to move!
SW: 278
GW: 250
That's 28 pounds =\ Hope I can do it!
1. Get up to 64 oz. fluids per day
2. Walk for 30 minutes or more
3. STOP obsessing about how slow the weight loss is!
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I'm 5;4" (on a "tall" day)....
My pre-op weight was 319 lbs and I was having some challenges with various size 28 pants (depending on the style).
I'm now down 52 lbs and can get comfortably into most size 26 pants (with room to spare), but even fit in to a variety of size 24 pants (again, depending on the style).
I carry most of my weight in my hips, butt and thighs, but my abdomen is/was no slouch either!
Someday (not too far away) I hope to fit easily into single digits!

This thread is bringing back so many memories for me. I was an Army brat, dad was air defense so I have so many fond memories of El Paso & Tacoma areas. Anybody care to throw in Würzberg, Hanau, or Wertheim? Oh yeah, if your in El Paso and need automotive work, my dad's shop is Jerry's Automotive on Dyer st. That's my shameless plug.