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Missy - your pics are fantastic!!!! Look how far you've come since June!!!!! WOOOOHOOOO!!

LOL - no one told me about tongs :crying: I don't recall it being that big of an issue for me though :thumbup:

Jessica - I think you are correct on the depression being partly from your lost relationship with food. You need support, either on here, in a local group, or your doctor's office!! As fabulous as my DH is, I would not have survived without this board and al the fabulous people on HERE!! They have been so willing to answer questions, lend support, give encouragement, empathize - you name it!!! {{hugs}} for you!! Gen (wombat)

He then went onto say that I should considered that list cut at least in half. Because even the closest people to you will not want to listen to your WLS story all the time after a few months. He said thats why support gorups are important. To get support from a place that will consistently listen and help you no matter how long. Great Point Snuffy!!! I try to be carefull to not bring it up around friends/family that have weight issues. I don't want them to think I'm bragging or being self centered. I'm just really excited!!!!! I have a twin sister that has always been smaller than me - always!!!! Except, when she was pregnant - ok I'll give her that one. lol. I am now the same size as she is. Surprise, but now she is starting an exercise program :thumbup: I'm 16 pounds to goal and I'll probably go down at least one more size - she told me in church that she wants all my clothes. uh - NO! I'm getting them tailored! She has generally been self-focused and self-centered her whole life. Her life has been much tougher than mine - 2 failed marriages - on the third now and well, it's a mistake too. So there's very much that she is jealous about, not just my weight. I truly find the best support on here. If we are on here, then we are focusing on our eating, our issues, our health, exercise, etc. There's always someone that wants to listen (read :crying:) I heart this board! wombat

Hi Janine!!!!! Sorry to hear about your tooth pain!!! I have trouble with mouth pain and back pain. I can deal with other surgeries (lap-band, and c-sections) but not those!!!!!!

Suzzzie - I understand where you're coming from. I also don't know when it gets better. I had DH take some more pics yesterday. He hasn't sent them to me yet. My last pics were at a size 14 so i want to see a difference. I look at the previous pic and I think I look the same. (HEAD GAMES!!) I've gone from an 18/20 to an 8 and I still don't know when I'm NOT going to feel fat. I still see the tummy bulge and the hanging lower belly. We won't talk about my squishy jiggly thighs, my new wrinkly butt (I didn't know it would wrinkle!!!) and my bat wings that wave at every one. My friend jumps all over my case if I say anything about being fat because of where I'm at now compared to where I was. Ok ok ok - but I still see the FAT!!! I'm down to 17.8 pounds till goal and I think I can see each pound of fat and where it's at!!! I can't wait for Stef to kick my butt and hopefully get rid of some of this droopiness!!!!!

Thanks Candy!! :frown: I miss being on here. I'm going to work on limiting myself to this group, an exercise group, and my banded month group. I don't have the time to post and read all the big forums even though I love doing it!! I'm struggling right now through back and neck pain. Arthritis doc sent me for Physical Therapy. I'm on week 2 now and they are only making me worse!!!!!!! Only 4-6 more weeks of this till MRI time! May God poor out his Blessings on each one of us today, according to His will! Gen (wombat)

2bemeagain - I'm still here :frown: I was spending so much time on here that I had to wean myself off a bit. Life gets crazy sometimes!! Candy - sorry to hear you were having trouble getting them to pay for your fills!! I know they are expensive. I'm self pay and part of my criteria was that the first year of fills be included for free. I've been researching and found a local doc for when my year is up. My band doc is 5 hours away :drool: New doc will charge $150 for fills (which is really good - I've seen it all they way up to $500 each). He won't see me unless I sign over all my care so he's on hold until I have to start paying :eek: Hugs & Prayers to all!! Gen (wombat)

Thank you Brenda for sharing this :frown: Glory be to our Heavenly Father - Amen. Gen (wombat)

Karey - please share details on the Thermage!!! Yikes, I have a squishy spot under my chin where my large double chin used to be!! I would love to tighten that up. When I look down it gets all squishy looking - I'm too young for the turkey neck!!!!!

Thanks Whosya!!!!!!!! It feels awesome to actually achieve this goal. I've never (NEVER) been a jogger even when I was 105 and 16yr old it just wasn't for me. I am going to keep at it though. :frown: My plan is to up my speed a bit one week, and then add a little time the next week - and keep working until I get the distance of 5K for jogging only. Stranger - you're not a loser!!!!!! Glad to know lunch went down good!!!

Stranger- sorry to hear you are feeling bad!!! Try treating it like a stomach virus. You've done two days now of liquids so I would try some crackers or potato soup - nice bland and soft stuff that shouldn't upset the tummy. Hope you feel better soon!!!! I did week 9 today!!! I RAN 30 MINUTES!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!! Ok - question though - I am not anywhere near 3 miles. I did 2.5 WITH the warmup walk. Otherwise it is only 2.25 miles. Is the 5K supposed to include the warmup and cool down? Cause I can do .5 in that 10 min. So it would be up to 2.75 miles if that counts :thumbs_up: I'm just trying to figure out what to do next. Obviously I wouldn't survive a 5K run right now (grrrr). HAPPY TUESDAY Y'ALL!!!! Gen (wombat)

wooooohoooooooo STRANGER!!!!!!!!!!!! :ohmy:

Suzzzie!! Glad you are ok!!!!!!! Take care of yourself And CONGRATS on the scale moving!!!!!! Sweethinkr = I'm no help to you. I was snacking on crap just a bit ago :wink2: No excuses - I wasn't even hungry!!! I just got bored and went and got it. :ohmy: Gen (wombat)

Update Please :ohmy: Wombat712 .... 152.8 ........... 120 .......... 135.8........... 15.8

Thanks BigBaby :regular_smile: You're a sweetie!!

Karla - so sorry DH is being a bootie. You are looking so good and he's going to be insecure and feeling left behind. You are not being unreasonable in taking care of yourself. In the beginning, it felt like it was selfish but in reality, by taking care of ourselves, we are doing it FOR our DHs and kids. {{hugs}} for you!!! Gen (wombat)

Stef - you are so awesome for doing this!! I am totally ready to have my but kicked. All of a sudden I have started losing weight again. Don't know why - I only did one extra day of exercise this week, and I've been eating total crap. HAHA! I'll take it any way I can get it though!! This morning's weight - 138!!! OMG - my twin sis is so jealous - she told me in church that when I get to a size 6 to send my 8's her way - NOPE!!! I'm going to a tailor! Love y'all!!!! Junies totally rock!!!! Gen (wombat)

Amazing Stef!!! Can't wait to see the pics! I'm not coordinated enough to take pics and ride a bike - I would definitely eat dirt!! wombat

wooohooo - Finished week 8 this morning!!! I'm so ready to get my butt back in the gym on a treadmill next week. The pavement is rough on my old knees :tt1: Have a FANTASTIC Weekend!!!! wombat

wooohooooooooo Missy!!!!!! That is sooooo awesome!! Look how far you've come in 9 months!! wombat

STEF!!!! On the race today!!! I should have posted this last night :biggrin2:

wooooohhooooooo Suzzzie!!!!!! Sounds like a great fill :tongue: Have a happy weekend!! wombat

woohoo RAIN!!!! That is awesome :thumbup: I've had people not recognize me a few times lately too. What an amazing feeling!!!!! wombat

BigBaby - I agree that it is much more difficult outside. I ran week 8 again today outside. I know my pace is really slow compared to inside on the treadmill. My breathing was only labored a few times during the entire run where I needed to do my breathing rythm. I definitely have to focus on my breathing when I'm inside a whole lot more!!! I feel it more in my knees after a run outside too. My knees have been achy all day, but they will be fine tomorrow. You are doing soooooo great!!!!! wombat