rmzeigler

I just downloaded a countdown app for my big day!!! I hate to waste away the holiday season, but this year couldn't be over fast enough. I'm ready to embark on my new upcoming life!

I'm having mine January 9!!! I too have too much going on so after the holidays, bring it on!

44 days left!!!

January will be here shortly guys/girls. Looking forward to starting a new and healthly lifestyle.

January will be here before we know it!

I'm having mine January 9!!! I too have too much going on so after the holidays, bring it on!

I started this journey at 234 pounds in my Surgeons office July 31, 2011. I had surgery August 8th at 225 pounds. I had a setback in September and started over really after a kidney stone and kidney surgery September 15, 2011 at 236 pounds (yes even higher than my original weight). I have lost 100 pounds in a year. I decided I would get a makeover and do a photoshoot. Here are a few of those pictures.. I will post the pic of me the day of surgery for reference.
I would not have made it except for the support I have found on this board. All you guys are great! I appreciate you all being there during the journey and the ups and downs. I am going into maintenance now and I will still need help and support during that but I am hoping to continue to pay it forward for anyone who is new to this and just needs encouragement that it CAN be You. I know I said that to myself a million times.. "could this be me " when I saw others how made it to goal. YES it can and it WILL be you. Love you all. Hope you like the new pics. Tammi

That is so true! It is time to take care of us, let us know when you get your date!

I am a RN in the OB dept at a smaller hospital in southern illinois for 5 years now. It seems like a lot of nurses I personally know and in general are proceding with the sleeve surgery. I didnt know anything about it until a former supervisor had it done and was doing fantastic. I had my psych eval, nurse assessment and nut all done. Next week I see the surgeon for a consult. I have many many questions, as im sure most of us nurses had or do, but im most definite in having this done. This is a great place for the nurses to help keep track of each other as we take this time out for ourselves for a change!!!

Oh wow!
2013 is my year....SD 12/3/12 BK NY

Being able to run around with my 3 year old, being able to take him to theme parks and go on rides with him
Being able to give my son a little brother or sister
Being able to walk into every shop and being able to buy clothes off the rack.
Being able to go go to the beach or pool or Water park and not being stared at.
Being skinny for the first time in my 32 years. (well the first time I remember)

Let's hear 5 purely positive things you are looking forward to doing/trying.
Things that will reward you for all your weight loss struggles that you will have finally overcome.
Things like - "going sledding with my kids."
NOT - "Not having to watch my kids go sledding without me because I'm too fat."
Get it?
Here are mine:
Going on a long overdue trip to Vegas with my husband.
Having sex, with him on top.
Riding bikes with my kids, if they can keep up with me!
Spending too much money on clothes because everything looks great on me, even light colors!
Buying big bulky cable knit sweaters because I so often get chilly.

One of my former co workers had Dr Scott do her surgery when he was still at de paul. She is doing great! Im going to dr morales at ssm depaul.

I'm from St. Louis! Got sleeved june 27th (: I went with Dr. Morales at the weight loss institute at DePaul