Chancie

WOW- awesome results!!

Very impressive! You'll be at goal in no time!!

I'm ok with chicken- I have a hard time with beef- I just don't like it anymore.

I also like turkey- and fish is where I get my Protein. I hate cooking fo r just one- seems like I waste so much, so I do simple boring meals.... I need to "plan" better.

Tracy-

He is BEAUTIFUL!!! Brag on g/f!! You have every right to!! I love my fur babies.......they are such an important part of my life.

He is absoulutly georgeous!!!

All I can say is....

Don't do it!!

Sorry- but speaking from experience..... I never-NEVER was a chocolate person ........ and I tried it about 6 months out...... and it became a TRUE weakness now!

Thats one of the reasons I don't eat Pasta, or bread... I know it is my weakness... so I stay away from it. But I never dreamed chocolate would be this consuming!!

Maybe others can have just a "little"... but it doesn't work for me

Yessssssssssssss!!!! It is VERY Possible!!

As Tiff said I have lost 172 pounds in a year. I am not at "goal".. which is 160.

I got to figureing out that I lost 191 pounds from my highest weight of 373... but I use my "day of surgery" weight of 354.

I NEVER dreamed I would have lost that much weight... I just knew I had to do something. And it turned out to be the BEST thing I have ever done for myself!!

So yes....... it is very obtainable!!

A day late..

Weight has just stopped coming off. up 3 pounds down 4 up 2 down 1 yadda yadda........

183.8 on Monday......

AJW-

I'm a year out...... down 172 pounds.. and I think my body is just saying it wants to stay at this weight for a while........... a bit frustratiog..... I'm in the same place you are.

I know I need to exercise more. just having a hard time doing it!!!:001_unsure:

Great Job to all you "Losers!!!":thumbup:

Boy ........ Have I missed alot!!!

Not much going on here. My guy from the internet, just wasnt for me.. nice guy and all.... but apparently we talked better over the internet than in person.

I'm chatting with a few- just seeing whats out there. and there are a bunch of nut cases!! LOL

Wanna say they love you??? :001_unsure: And only talked like 3 times??? Insane!!

Anyway. not giving up........ but peeking in my closet.. and nope..... no one there either!!!!:confused1:

I'm sleeved!! and LOVEEEEEEEE it!!

Welcome!!!

Congratulations on your date!! I think you will be very happy with your decision.

As far as the joint pain.... it will help TREMENDOUSLY!!

I had knee replacement surgery- and that was my deciding factor on WLS- I could barely walk. Now..... I have no pain. no heel spurs anymore, I got so many stress fractures because of my weight I spent almost a year in a moon boot!!...my feet don't hurt, my back doesn't hurt- I am so much more healthier!!

G'luck and keep us posted on your progress!

I crushed my meds only one day. that was enough!!

My doc said I could swallow them, so I did. Like Shontel, I even had to take osme big horse piss... no problems..

And she's right about the time released... they are NOT to be crushed.

G'luck

I LOVE "Before & After" pics!!!

Good Job!!!

You really look good, and you probably feel better than you look!!

Keep up the good work!

Hi Up2 me!!

Welcome to VST! It's such a great site!! Everyone here is absoultly wonderful!

I'm glad you did your research, and I think you will be happy with the sleeve....... I LOVEEEEEEEEE mine!

G'luck to you and keep us posted!

I ran into a few people at work that I hadnt seen in a long long time......Some comments that were made to me....

* " Where's the rest of you???"

* " If you lose any more weight you're gonna blow away."

* Hey-"look at you- skinny-minny"

From personnel

( we have to have our pics posted)

* " We need to update your picture- the one up doesn't even look like you"

She was very right! But I dug out my FIRST pic..... and OMG. I didn't know it was me...... was a SHOCKER!!

I smile and really don't know what to say to some comments. not sure if it's a good NSV or not.....:thumbup1::lol0:

I'm not at that point at all!! But I have noticed that when I get out of one group of numbers ( 190 ) and now in the 80's... I take it much slower.

I can't wait to get out of the 80's but am not "pushing" it that fast or hard.

I have had people tell me I need to stop losing... but you know how people are! The big talk at work is my butt.... LMAO ( or lack of one) Flat 'ole pacake butt I have!!

I'm really fortunate.. I do not have the turkey neck!! But I have also done alot of face exercises too. Not sure if that helped or not. I also have lost alot in my arms and shoulders, I use to always feel like a linebacker because I am so broad shouldered and big boned.

Is kinda funny when people comment on that too. Say I am "gaunt" I'm not... take a look at the pics I posted in my one year make album.... you be the judge if I'm "gaunt"

Honest answers!!!

G'morning everyone!!!

Shame on me.. I havn't posted here in a few weeks!! I don't know what my last post even was regarding my Monday weigh ins!!

But I am up a pound.... am 183 this morning.

Congrats to you DeeDee!!!

You are ROCKIN' IT GIRL!!!

Congrats to all the new ones here too!!

Have a good week everyone!!

Thank you all sooooo MUCH!!!!!!!!

Tiff I miss being in here too, yet with my work schedule, and finding out I like to get out more now, not enough hours in the day!!

I'm doing things I hadn't done in years!!

My job performance has improved tremendously- and even my store manager has commented on it! ( that's always a PLUS when it come to evaluation time!! )

I'm getting out and meeting new people and running into old people that don't even reconize me!! ( such a NSV!!!)

I've been out to a few clubs, and have men come up and talk to me!! Wooooooo Hooooooo!!

I've even been out dancing!! OMG...... didn't know if I still knew how to dance hehehe!!

Pumpkin- I thought I read someone had my surgersary date- and all I can say... is if I can do it so can you and anyone else!!

I just follow the "rules"- yet I found out I don't like red meat anymore- but thats ok- My cholestrol prior to surgery was 350- it is now 118, so I don't need the red meat. He wants the # under 100.

I think I would have made goal if I exercised, but shame on me, I havn't found a good routine for me. That is my next goal to get back to exercising. I met a friend that wants to work out together- I have a home gym and still don't work like I should at it.

And this year I will quit smoking...... just not promising when, but I am ready to put them down... just have to get my head in the right place.

I forgot to update my ticker!!

Look at the BMI!!! I'm almost "normal"!!!:wink0:

Hi everyone!!

It's been a while since I have been in here, but guess what also happened? I found out I Have a LIFE!!

Feb 9th was my One Year Aniversary or re-birth, what ever you want to call it, and I am sooooo glad that I made this life changing decision!

So much has changed for me. I am so much more healthier and have not felt this good in 15 years or longer. I just turned 51 on Jan.24th and am NOT ashamed to tell my age like I was before.

I had my blood work done and everything is WONDERFUL! No, I did not make "goal" in a year, I have 22 more pounds to go, but I had a LOT to lose and am quite happy with my progress.

I just wanted to share my happiness with you all...and to thank you for the support you have given me and to all of you just startin g on this journey, you may have some doubts and fears, but the health is worth it all, and the shopping is an added bonus!!

Bit of a Difference huh?

I don't know what happened to my spread sheet- but I wanted you to also see the Inches lost! It's crazy to me at times...... but a "good crazy' lol

Hi Plum-

I say "go for it'!!! By summer you will be 4-5 months out and eating regulary foods, of course bring some powder Protein drinks with you for

"just in case"

Having an all expence paid trip is WONDERFUL!! Congrats!!

And congratulations on your sleeve date..... keep us posted!!

I just have to add another comment to this....

It seemed like I was obsessed with food in the beginning........would think of all kinds of things that I wanted to eat all the time.

Once the weight starts coming off, and you get a 'healthier' outlook, the head hunger also seems to go away... at least it did with me. I'm not obsessed with food any more, I have a healthier relationship with it...... it now is fuel for my body.

Don't get me wrong, I still make some bad choices, and if I go to a buffet, I think I can eat EVERYTHING that appeals to my eyes.......... but then when I sit down to eat...... it does not apeal to my tummy- and here I sit with this large plate of food that I know I can't eat.. so I still have that "unhealthy" mentallity. thinking I want to get my moneys worth!! LOL I have decided that I don't eed to go to buffets, I just need to order off the menu.

It is a daily stuggle to change the years of my eating habits, but am getting better...

I know this probably sounds like I'm contradicting myself... I may not have explained it right... I have the 'good' side of me and the 'bad' side.. but I don't have hunger or obsess........ but certain times that 'bad' side still wants to show their self.

I LOVED the Unjury chicken broth!!

I still use it!

More Protein than the 'cans' and less sodium.

Hi there Angel-

How far out are you? Not that it really matters......You just have a "small" setback.... but here's my advice... pick yourself up, dust yourself off..... and go back to basics.

You need to make sure you are drinking PLENTY of Water, and eating 3 x's a day........ Protein first!!

You didn't say'what' you are eating.....but start keeping a journal of what you're eating, and WHY. Are you bored?? Emotional?? etc.....

Keep track of cals, carbs and protions and times you are eating... being aware of whats going on around you is half the battle.

You can do this!! You're not a failure..... just a set back and we all have stalls!!

G'luck and if you just wanna vent you caan always PM me!!

Amerigirl....

I questioned this too after my surgery. But I hve to tel you...... it DOES go away!! In the first few months I struggled with this.

All I can say is follow the rules, eat the SF Jello, SF popsicals....... DRINK LOTS of Water, and try to get your mind off of food. I know it's easier said than done, but it DOES pass!!

The first 3-4 month was difficult for me, but I stayed with the "program" and lost the majority of my weight during this time!!

You can do this tooo!! As long as you have the right mindset.......... it can be done!!

Fantastic!!

You are doing WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know if mine is a "success" story... way tooo early to tell!!

It's really strange tho- he lives just an hour way, but his job is demanding. When we started talking he was in Alaska........ then he had to go to TX........ and Then NY. He is now in 'TN.. at least till June or July.

Just my luck to find a guy close by, but was gone!!

Gotta admit, it being so new to me and "dating" again...... HAS made me feel alive!

And if I get my heart broken, all I can say is at least I'm trying and not gonna give up. I want more in my life.

Daisy- I understand you completly!!! I never dreamed I would talk to someone-yet alone meet them that lives so close by!! I too have felt like I would 'grow old' alone....... but I'm not settling for that!!

I too am at a loss on how to find anyone where I live. so thats why I decided to "go for it" with this guy!!

Wish me luck ladies......... 'cause I feel I need it, and the support here is wonderful.....Thank you all!!

WAY TO GO

DeeDee!!!!!

I know how excited you must be!!!

I know I'm excited for you!!!!

Rock on G/F!!!!!