wombat712

Welcome Chris!!! I would say that it really depends on your situation. Some of us are blessed with money and some are not. Depsite that, we are all commanded to be good stewards of what God has given us. Here's the way my family thinks of purchases. If we are able to be in God's will then we will do it. However, if we are going to get into debt, foregoing paying obligations, not tithing as we should etc., then we wait. There is one more side to that ... how is your health? Do you have co-morbidities that is jeapordizing your life? All I can say, is pray pray pray! The money you would be saving over the year could be your payments for the year as well (just a thought) My prayers are with you! Dear heavenly Father, I pray that you will be with Chris during this time. I pray that You will guide her actions; give her Your wisdom in this decision and show her Your will. Giving You all the honor and glory, I pray this in Your name, Jesus Christ. Amen.

I love the way it has changed my life. I love how my husband looks at me now. I love that I'm not MO any more - just O and I can't wait to be out of that category either! I love feeling better overall. I love that I can jog without feeling like I'm gonna die!!! OMG I haven't done that since I was a teenager. I love this website and all of the wonderful people on it to uplift, support, and help keep us on track!! wombat

Isn't he the one that they use on Big Medicine?

I can always feel mine but it doesn't show through (yet). Mine is really high under my ribs so I don't know if that helps or not. I've heard of the revisions too where you can get it located somewhere else, deeper, or get a smaller port.

Amen!! Beautiful prayer 2bmeagain!! Geneva <><

Congratulations!!!!!! :bounce: You have done amazing! I wonder if we ever get to the point of NOT thinking about food?!?! I think about, prepare for it, track it and so on. I can imagine me doing that at maintenance as well to make sure I don't gain. Food and losing weight seems to encompass my life!!

Thanks Janine!! I'm back to doing what I'm supposed to be doing and the scale is moving!!! (weird ) I hope everyone has a FABULOUS Monday!!! wombat :bounce:

Dakota1984 ..... 246 ....... 242 ....... 234 ..... 8 MJSafari ....... 237 ....... 231 ....... 227 ..... 4 Wombat712 ...... 162 ....... 159.6...... 150 ..... 9.6 SueMagoo ....... 243 ....... 237 ....... 230 ..... 7 Missrhondalynn.. 255 ....... 255 ....... 235 ..... 20 MM ............. 213.4...... 211.2...... 208 ..... 3.2 BeckieT ........ 248.8 ..... 248.8 ..... 240 ..... 8.8 Suzzzie. ....... 312.1 ..... 307.3 ..... 299 ..... 8.3 HUNTERSMOM...... 170 ....... 170 ....... 165 ..... 5 LULUC .......... 182 ....... 182 ....... 170 ..... 12 SWEETY ......... 188 ....... 188 ....... 180 ..... 8 Joeygirl........ 226 ....... 226 ....... 220 ..... 6 FarmerE......... 182 ....... 182 ....... 172 ..... 10 Finallythin..... 235 ....... 235 ....... 220 ..... 15 Holliwagz........386.........297.........286...... 11

Update: wombat712...............162................159.6.............150...................9.6

Rumar and Hollieberries!! Rumar - I understand so much how you feel. We just talked about this in church. We are not the focus of the attacks/trials. It is all about showing Satan God's infinite Wisdom. I do know we get weary, but we can rest in the Lord knowing that all things work for good to them that are in Christ Jesus!! Hollieberries - I too am the treasurer at my little church. It breaks my heart at times to see what people do, to see them come and go, and to see the wreckage they can leave behind. It is a heavy burden and I do talk with my Pastor and his wife on a regular basis to keep my focus on what I'm there for rather than on what people give or don't give. And you know, it's not the money, it's knowing their lives and the lies that they are hiding behind - it's just reflected in the money. My God bless each one of us today with his wisdom, mercy and grace. May each one of us be used by God in some way today. Geneva <><

Ok - any of you that have reached goal ... Does it go away? Will we eventually get warm again? I have an icycle for a nose!!! My hands are cold WITH gloves on in the car and the heater going. And, I'm in TX - it's just not that cold here! I love all you "oldies" (and I mean that term in the most endearing way!). You truly give us so much guidance and thank you for sharing your experiences!!!!!!!!! wombat

wow - I have been definitely failing in this area!!!! I take almost normal sized bites. I do occassionaly get the golf ball / sliming issue so I try to eat slower. I love this journey - so back to chewing!!

Updated for ya! Name ..... start wgt .... current wgt ...goal .... To go Dakota1984 ..... 246 ....... 242 ....... 234 ..... 8 MJSafari ....... 237 ....... 231 ....... 227 ..... 4 Wombat712 ...... 162 ....... 161.2...... 150 ..... 11.2 SueMagoo ....... 243 ....... 237 ....... 230 ..... 7 Missrhondalynn.. 255 ....... 255 ....... 235 ..... 20 MM ............. 213.4...... 213.4...... 208 ..... 5.4 BeckieT ........ 248.8 ..... 248.8 ..... 240 ..... 8.8 Suzzzie. ....... 312.1 ..... 307.3 ..... 299 ..... 8.3 HUNTERSMOM...... 170 ....... 170 ....... 165 ..... 5 LULUC .......... 182 ....... 182 ....... 170 ..... 12 SWEETY ......... 188 ....... 188 ....... 180 ..... 8 Joeygirl........ 226 ....... 226 ....... 220 ..... 6 FarmerE......... 182 ....... 182 ....... 172 ..... 10 Finallythin..... 235 ....... 235 ....... 220 ..... 15

I'm excited to see everyone's pictures!! I've been discouraged with the stupid #*%( scale not moving or going in the wrong direction!! Of course the reality is that I'm eating crappy and not exercising So I'm starting back on my 600-800 calorie goal, I'm going to actually drink some water , and I'm starting to exercise as of last night! I finally took my measurements so that I can see progress other than that evil scale!! I asked DH to hide it and he looked at me like I was crazy and didn't. Oh well, I probably would have torn up the house lookin' for it anyway!! Hugs to everyone!! :bounce:

DebSig - prayers for you as you are about to enter surgery!! I pray that the doctors' hands are guided by God and that you will have a speedy recovery! We can do ALL things through Christ Jesus!! Hugs Hollie - I have already started praying for your son!! Congrats on your postop visit!! You have had amazing results Geneva

Cerrin - I think you can absolutely do it with the band to help you!! I have never lost more than 20 pounds at any diet. I'd be rich if I had all the money I have spent on this gimic, that fad, this workout, etc. Good luck to you!! wombat

What happened to all my wonderful restriction? :faint:I've had 4 stinkin' fills already and I want to just scream ... or cry ... or something :rolleyes I gained a pound, lost a pound, played with 1/2 pound up and down and now .... I'm down a whopping 0.2 pounds Name ..... start wgt .... current wgt ...goal .... To go Dakota1984 ..... 246 ....... 242 ....... 234 ..... 8 MJSafari ....... 237 ....... 231 ....... 227 ..... 4 Wombat712 ...... 162 ....... 161.2...... 150 ..... 11.2 SueMagoo ....... 243 ....... 243 ....... 230 ..... 13 Missrhondalynn.. 255 ....... 255 ....... 235 ..... 20 MM ............. 213.4...... 213.4...... 208 ..... 5.4 BeckieT ........ 248.8 ..... 248.8 ..... 240 ..... 8.8 Suzzzie. ....... 312.1 ..... 307.3 ..... 299 ..... 8.3 HUNTERSMOM...... 170 ....... 170 ....... 165 ..... 5 LULUC .......... 182 ....... 182 ....... 170 ..... 12 SWEETY ......... 188 ....... 188 ....... 180 ..... 8 Joeygirl........ 226 ....... 226 ....... 220 ..... 6 FarmerE......... 182 ....... 182 ....... 172 ..... 10 Finallythin..... 235 ....... 235 ....... 220 ..... 15

I'll be brave and post My 6 months is on Christmas day I cannot believe it has been almost 6 months already! Suzzie - you are doing sooooo great!! You are definitely going to make your goal for New Years!!

woohoo Victoriana!!!! You have had awesome results I too limit my time on the computer when I'm at home because it can become addicting (and this website lol). Hugs and prayers to everyone today! May the hope in Jesus shine through us today Geneva

I agree with LJM!! I didn't come to this section of the board until about a month ago. I was too chicken based on "heresay" on other threads I do tread carefully and choose what I want to read or not. If I don't like the content, I know what the back button is for and how to use it!

Good luck to you enterprise!!!! Hugs and prayers for a successful operation and a speedy recovery wombat

If I can eat all of a happy meal then I go for a fill. I'm trying to go there less (honest ) The last time I went (last week) I could only eat 3 nuggets and about 3 fries. If I get to where I can eat all 6 nuggets then I already know it's time to go. When I can start w/ the french fries too ... it's definitely time to go!! Good luck to you!

I just posted this same thing as one of my NSV's!! I LOVE crossing my legs and I do it ALL the time. Whether I'm wearing shorts, jeans, dressed up or not And like Kacee said - I don't have to hold it there!

I run into everything with my boobs (sorry guys). My stomach is not out there to be my bouncer/buffer any more. I hit people with them, walls and everything else that gets near. It's a little embarrassing Also, I LOVE crossing my legs now. I do it ALL the time!!!

I would agree with Paragirl. It's also thinking of giving it up or not having it again that keeps you eating poorly before the surgery. My son was so worried about all the things that I'd not be able to have again that he kept insisting we go to all these different places before I had it done. I did not have a pre-op diet to follow. I got to the point that I just couldn't eat any more!! I willingly gave up diet coke a week before the surgery because I knew that would be the hardest for me. After the surgery, I was terrified of messing it up after all that money I spent that I followed all the post-op rules!! I also only had 1 1/2 weeks from starting point to surgery so not a lot of time to play too many head games. Good luck to you!!