jane13

Not only did I do ALL of my holiday shopping in one day, but I wrapped it all, too!

Hello everyone and Merry Christmas! I posted an updated "at goal" picture....here's the link to the post. http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/385726-goal-weight-with-updated-picture/

Oh, and my hair is now falling out. Not enough to cause bald spots, but the shower drain and sink look like they're growing their own fur at this point. Yuck!! Hope that stops soon.

I "only" lost 3 pounds this week so I knew that I should have a decent inches week. I've been doing ab and arm exercises. My arm and waist measurements are both up a little (and slightly sore) but I lost 3.75 inches! Also blood pressure issues are definitely a thing of the past, this morning I was 110/87 with a heart rate of 78. I've intentionally increased my calories to get me over 800 calories and making sure to hit my 64 oz fluid goal. Yesterday was my best fluid day yet at 114 oz!

I'm NOT OBESE anymore!!! I'm just 'overweight'! Yay me This has been a GOOD week!

The ones who get bent out of shape when they ask after the fact about their bad, potentially dangerous actions and get hard facts in return are the same ones who get bent out of shape about coddling, tiptoeing responses, claiming that they're being spoken down to. Then there are the ones who get grumpy when they omit pertinent info and get responses based only on what they have included. They want to be coddled and have their minds read at the same time. Sorry, I can't read blank pages.

I "only" lost 3 pounds this week so I knew that I should have a decent inches week. I've been doing ab and arm exercises. My arm and waist measurements are both up a little (and slightly sore) but I lost 3.75 inches! Also blood pressure issues are definitely a thing of the past, this morning I was 110/87 with a heart rate of 78. I've intentionally increased my calories to get me over 800 calories and making sure to hit my 64 oz fluid goal. Yesterday was my best fluid day yet at 114 oz!

I "only" lost 3 pounds this week so I knew that I should have a decent inches week. I've been doing ab and arm exercises. My arm and waist measurements are both up a little (and slightly sore) but I lost 3.75 inches! Also blood pressure issues are definitely a thing of the past, this morning I was 110/87 with a heart rate of 78. I've intentionally increased my calories to get me over 800 calories and making sure to hit my 64 oz fluid goal. Yesterday was my best fluid day yet at 114 oz!

New pictures posted. I really feel like I will meet my goal of 250 pounds (147 pound loss) by the time we leave for our Southeast Asia trip on December 19!

How good is it knowing that, even when you spend some time away, you can always rely on things here not changing... Same people saying the same things...

I'm sitting here in my 36DDD from VS. I never ever thought I would be a 36 band, 38 as always my dream. If I never get my skin removed on the sides, I will easily be a 32 or a 34.

Ugh, last night wasn't a bad dream after all. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. Well, at least now I can't eat over it.

Ugh, last night wasn't a bad dream after all. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. Well, at least now I can't eat over it.

Ugh, last night wasn't a bad dream after all. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. Well, at least now I can't eat over it.

Onederland!!!!!! I really never thought it would happen in my wildest dreams before surgery and now that I am here, I feel like I can lose all my excess weight if I want to.

28 days to go to VETS status I cannot wait!!!!!

I am very excited! I just scheduled my next plastic surgery for January 19th. I am having an Abdominalplasty, Breast Lift with augmentation. I am nervous but thrilled because I know the results will be incredible and I am tired of hiding my loose skin!

For anyone who is interested......this was how it looked in Jacksonville beach yesterday during the hurricane....crazy!!!......The ocean claimed about two blocks of land! I hope the video works...we shall see! https://www.facebook.com/lori.d.loving/videos/10154494259911702/

The hurricane has passed and clearly it took the heat with it. It's FREEZING outside!

Keep your fingers crossed for me....On Friday I finally had an epidural injection in my thoracic spine to try to get my mid back and rib pain to improve. This particular pain has been plagueing me for 1 1/2 years following my cervical fusion. Yesterday was the first time in 1 1/2 years that I had NO pain! Today I have pain but it is mild and totally tolerable. It takes a full week before you know the results of an epidural completely but I am so very hopeful that we finally found the cause and have treated it properly.

I may not understand your specific brand of crazy, but I appreciate your absolute and total commitment to it.

It makes me so sad to be locked out of the vets' forum for another 6 months. Being over a year out, I no longer really belong in the newbie forum except to offer encouragement and advice. People I can actually relate to are all hanging out in the cool kids room.

I have a shopping/hoarding problem... after donating and giving away tons of bags of clothes, I've still managed to sell $1,000+ worth of clothing, with more stuff to get rid of!

Yes indeed! I just fit into one of my old size 14 capri's.....The day of surgery I wore a size 22 to the hospital...Not too bad for less than 3 months!!!

I really can't understand all the drama. this is an internet forum - and the ignore function works just fine if someone in particular annoys you or you them...........