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Monday - Dec. 7-2009 Ok.......... Here is the "official" Monday Weigh in for me.......... Drum roll Please......................... 196.4 Yipppppppppppie!!! Vegaas... you were right! I can't believe it's LOWER!! Gonna be a good week! Just gave me some more motivation!! Maybe the 190 is doable by christmas!!

I just have to tell you all how much I appreciate all your wonderful words of encouragement and support........ actually in tears this afternoon. I knew after I had the surgery I would get here..... just wasn't sure of how long it would take me. But it really hasn't taken that long. I still have a ways to go... but it's now a reality! 36 pounds to goal- seems ok now......I CAN and WILL make it!! And yes... being the scale ho that I am... I got on this afternoon...... am 198.6!!!! Thank you all for being here for me!! I really did get a bit emotional ...... tears of joy.... knowing I did the right thing...... just wasn't sure I'd be where I am right now! 160........................... Here I come!!!! So maybe my official weigh in tomorrow will be 198 too!!

Thank you alll for the support and encouragement!! You'll never believe what I did!!! LOL I'm documenting EVERYTHING.... so I ran and got my camera and took a pic of the scale with me on it!! LMAO Not sure if the pic will show my weight.. so if it does.... it will be posted!! hehehee ( silly -I know!)

I gotta admit... I'm a scale Ho lol I weigh every morning after I potty- and then depending on my day- I weigh when I get home from work. Of course I'm always up at the end of the day- usually 2 pounds, but if it'v over that, then I know I have to make better choices and I won't eat anything late ( I usually get home about 9 pm ) It is a personal choice and what ever makes you comfortable. It just holds me more accountable- I think thats how my weight got so out of control- I never weighed..... and if I didn't "see it" on a scale... then it just wasn't there.. ino ino ino- sick thinking... G'Luck in your journey and your decision!

Congratulations Slim!! And welcome to VST! Good to have you here and welcome to the losers bench! Glad your surgery went well and wishing a speedy recovery!! Keep us updated on your progress!!

Ladies and Gentlemen............... I am now........................................................... 198 pounds!!!!!! I'm UNDER 200!! I can't believe it!! it seemed so strange to start with the number "one"! 156 pounds gone before my 10th month surgiversary!! My BMI is 30........ I must have figured wrong... so I just went back and tried again.... and I have to lose 2 more pounds to be "overweight" It realy is a wild ride......... and it has gone by soooooo fast!! I havn't been this happy in a long time,and didn't realize how unhappy I really was! I haven't felt this good in years, or so healthy! Just to be able to bend over and pick up something I dropped, something everyone takes for granted, was such a struggle for me before. This truely has been a life changing and "life saving" surgery! So just a note to all of you just starting this journey- it can be frustrating at times, but it is truely worth it all! Thank you all for your support and friendship-I'm so glad I found this site and met so many wonderful people here!

WOW mnb!! Your post even has your excitement in it! Good for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I did so much better the first few months after surgery- now............ I just can't seem to start. I was walking........... that ended........ stretching........ ended........ I just can't seem to get motivated in the exercise department. Where did you get these "magical" sneakies???? LOL Great post.... maybe it will "shame" me into working out!!

I'm cooking for one and it STINKS! lol I have found that you can buy talipia (frozen) in a bag individually wrapped and 3-4 oz. each piece. I'll use my george forman grill to cook it, and then a frozen veg. Thats not too bad, but most recipes are just tooo much for just me, so I havn't cooked lately. Plus I have alot of "meals" already saved in my freezer... but get bored with them too. Right now am going thru a bad spell... nothing taste good and I have been getting sick when I eat. and still not losing!!!:mad0:

Toooooooo funny Tracy!! They will never notice!! They're "men" LMAO

I can't drink just plain Water either! YUCK I gotta add crystal lite to it! I ws never one to drink alot ( except for beer:lol0: ) But now.... I always have a drink in my hand! Only had one beer at 5 months out..... couldn't drink it all and it tasted like _____ ( fill in the blank ) lol

I acdtually think I am spending more money on food! I'll go out to eat for lunch.. and can only eat a few bites.. take it home for dinner and with my work schedule.. I don't want to eat that late..... then it goes bad. I shop and everything looks good... I buy more things.. thinking I'll make this or that... and my freezer is FULL!! I end up not cooking like I should! Then when I cook.... it's always way too much for just me.... so I have alot of meals in the freezer too! I'm not eating like I should..... or should I say... just not eating?I think thats alot of my problem not losing right now

WOWWWWWWWWWWW- we have a celebrity amongst us!! That is such a cool thing that you're doing! I love watching dog shows on TV... would love to go to one! I only had one dog that was soooooooo ez to train, it was a white german sheppard.... My yorkie and Pom are just spoiled house dogs... all they know how to do is beg for food!! LOL But I love 'em and it's my fault.. was not in good shape when I got them.... and didn't take the time with them. Hope you figure it out! Would love to see them!

Welcome to VST!! And congratulations on your surgery and success so far! Glad you're doing well now, and it sounds like you're very positive! Keep up the good work!

Brag on Tracy!! You deserve to!! But. uh......... there is this thing on this site.......... it's called ......Members Photo Album!! Where are your PICTURES???? lol Would love to see your fur babies!! Seriously- congratulations on your win, and you will get back in there yourself! You will be amazed at how good you will feel and how much more you can do!

WAY TO GO TIFFFFFFFFF!! WONDERFUL success you have had and will continue to have! Thanks for being here for me and everyone else! It is a wild ride, and am glad I'm able to share it with you too!

After my surgery is when I told everyone. I only told one person prior and she never breathed a word to anyone. I was HUGE and knew if people saw the weight falling off fast- would start a different wave of gossip- And in my case I had knee replacement surgery then my WLS- and was off work 6 months.... so of course they were going to see a difference. EVERYONE has been soooooooooo supportive and encouraging!! Totally surprised me too. Altho lately alot of people are telling me not to get too skinny- "you don't need to lose anymore weight" yadda yadda yadda......... When I went and seen my PCP and my surgen for my 9 month check up I discussed this and they BOTH told me thats ridiculous! "Tell them that your doctor says you are ok- blood work good and you are healthy. " So thats what I did- someone asked me how much more I want to lose and when I said 40 pounds their jaw dropped.. and started to say something about it and I stopped them with my doctors words! Thats been about the only negative thing that has been said to me- and it actually did put them in their place so to speak... it is MY choice and my decision -

G'morning Jodi and welcome to the boards! Glad ya came outta hiding!! It's great site and lots of support here! Congratulations on your surgery and your weight loss! As for the stall- just hang in there! It can be frustrating- but then all of a suddem start losing again. Just stick to the rules and drink plenty of water! G'luck!

Good for you Mutti!! Yep- the sleeve is wonderful for surprises like that!! I've slowed down abit, but still can't believe it- the 14 Jeans are deffinitly tooo big. I just havn't made it shopping to try on a 12- it suxs at times to be 'between" sizes!

Yeaaaaaaaaaaa!!! Cajun and Stoongal!! WONDERFUL Victories!!! I'm so happy and proud of BOTH of you!! The hypertension is a BIGGIE!! Congrats!!!

WOW that went fast ML!! You will definitly be in my thoughts and prayers today! Hoping for a smooth surgery and easy recovery! Can't wait for you to join us "Losers"!!!:tongue_smilie:

Thanks for posting this again.... I copied it to my files- but can't get to my files since my computer died!! :tongue_smilie: Joon- The "sipping" does get better- I can take big drinks now- can't guzzle- don't think I'll ever guzzle again- but drink muccccch better now. I ALWAYS have a bottle of Water in my hand- I like the crystle light raspberry green tea- my fav at the moment. I keep packs in my purse at all times, and when I travel always have two bottles of water with me. Sometimes room temp is ok and other times it's gotta be real cold. Don't know why this changes- but am ok with it! Sounds like things are going good for you! Keep up the good work!

Great Helen!! I LOVE when clothes don't fit........... for being TOOO BIG!!! WTG!!

I'm PROOF!! I couldn't even fit a 28- was wearing 4x STRETCH pants!! Today- 9 months later- am in 14 Jeans!!!! :001_tt1::thumbup: And they are tooooo big!!!! Not sure what size I will end up!!Never dreamed I'd be in a 14 this soon!

Good Job Tiff!! I've got 1 more point to be "overweight" and not obese!! I've gone from a BMI of 54 to 30!!! That ONE more point is like that ONE more pound to get to ONEderland! ( Ironic huh???)

DeeDee- By all means- jump in here!! I was hoping everyone would! Keep us all honest and accountable!! Don't think I'm shopping today, too tired lol And thank you all for the kind words!! :thumbup1: