BackSpin81
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Late again, sorry @@stephh! I'm at 223. Definitely not going to make it to goal by next week, but happy to be back on the loser's bench!! Can't wait for the next challenge! I'm focused :0)
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Super, dooper, late but excited! 225!! I've lost the 2 lbs I gained plus 2 more. Thanks for the encouragement guys! #collegeweight Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk
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Feeling so, so, so, soooooo much better this week! Trying to get back on the "Loser Train" after a 2lb gain last week. I'm feeling motivated
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+2 lbs. I know what I did. Hoping to come back down at next weigh-in. 229
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What a difference a day makes! Getting myself back on track one day at a time! Avoided brownies, went to a support group, and tried on some awesome size 16 pants! I'm getting it together, slowly but surely.
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Aww! Thanks @emma4884, I needed that hug! Here's one back :-)
And thank you, @pink dahlia, @jane13, and @Mountaingal for all of your support. I'm coming out of my funk slowly but surely. The support group was fine but trying on those clothes put me over the top. In the mirror, I didn't see the 299 lbs woman I had seen a few days ago. I just saw me and my weight loss and it made me smile. I just need to keep pushing forward! Thanks guys!
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I think I'm depressed... AGAIN!! Going to try out a weight loss support group tomorrow. Hopefully it'll be what I need to stop my negative self-talk. .
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Hey there, hope you're feeling better today, I also noticed you're a Victim s Witness Advocate, ( Wow ! Thank you ! ) could it be the job thats causing you to snack more ? I think maybe stress eating ? Just a thought. Hope the support group can help you today, keep us posted. Again, great job on your weight loss ! Keep it up ! You can do it !
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You make my heart smile, @pink_dahlia. Thank you. My job has been fine lately. I'm good at detaching. Plus, I just returned to the office on 8/3 after being away in Peru for a few weeks. So I'm thinking that it is not work related. I'm down on myself from time to time for the most asinine reasons. This time I can't quite figure out why and am worried that I may derail my weightloss progress by slipping back to old food behaviors. I was doing so well at feeling satisfied, cutting out breads, pasta, and rice and non-beneficial foods. But suddenly all bets are off. My carb count this week has been through the roof. I saw my body as I walked passed a glass door in the courthouse and almost died. Though I know it isn't true or possible, I feel as if my face and body have gone right back to where I started. And I feel so sad. I just don't want to mess up. My mind and health can't afford it.p
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Ok, im not a psychology Dr. , so im purely guessing here. If you're slipping back into "old behaviors " is it because those behaviors are comfortable and familiar ? Is there something new or scary in your life ? Because if there is, alot of people go to a safe, familiar thing to comfort themselves. With you, maybe carbs are your happy food ? You just came back from Peru , (a very different environment ) , maybe you're looking for something tht makes you feel safe and happy ? Just a thought. Maybe find something non food related ? Anyway s, hope tomorrow is much better for you, sending good karma your way !!! Hugs !!
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Thanks @@jane13! But I think I've finally hit "the wall." Surgery was on 3/30/15 and I've consistently lost since then. Going to Peru gave me a boost and I dropped 10 in 17 days. I've been back in the US for almost 2 weeks now and my weight has stayed the same. I think my body is getting reacquainted with being back in Boston! Lol. No complaints, but I definitely think the party is over and I have to step it up a notch with my fitness! Thanks for the encouragement ☺
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Hey @@jane13!! Thank you for reminding me to join this challenge!
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227 Have a great week!
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Thanks @@stephh!! Let's just use this week's weight as the start and for the weeks that I missed. My starting weight is 227. And my goal is 212.
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Hi @@stephh, am I extremely too late to join this challenge?? I was out of the country when it started and would love to join if possible. If not, that's OK. Thank you.
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I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)
BackSpin81 replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You made me cry, THANK YOU! Lol. Happy tears always feel good. Thanks again. I appreciate it. -
I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)
BackSpin81 replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
4 mos and 3 days post sleeve and I've lost 72lbs. I'm excited and can really tell a difference. I bought some new jeans (again), a fitted T-shirt, and a dress today. I remembered the love I had for the person looking back at me in the mirror. I've missed this me, for so long. And I'm so happy to have her back!! January 2015, 2 month before surgery August 2015, 4 months post -
Stages and physical changes throughout my weight loss journey
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From the album: Progress
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8/2/15 4 mos and 3 days post surgery, 72lbs down
BackSpin81 posted a gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
From the album: Progress
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As, I get closer I'm thinking of resetting my weightloss goal weight. I finally believe I can do this!
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@Tanika81 - wow you have lost 72lbs!!! that's awesome. Did you join the Labor Day Challenge? I hit my 50 lbs loss mark this morning!
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YES!!! @jane13 Can you believe it?!? And congratulations to you!! Do you do milestone celebrations?
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@Tanika81 - No my milestone was seeing the number 216 on the darn scale and then when I started to get dressed my shorts kept falling down. I had gone through my clothes about a month ago and decided the ones I have on now were too tight and this morning they fit, with room!
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I'm dying for a scale.... I haven't been on a scale in almost 3 weeks and its making me crazy! I know I've lost weight, but how much?! I need a scale ASAP! Can't wait to get back home.
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Thanks, @Kate_UK
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Paleo for the whole family after my VSG
BackSpin81 replied to Rani's topic in GLP-1 & Other Weight Loss Medications (NEW!)
Great thread. I've repeatedly considered Paleo, and basically eat this way but never labeled it because of my dairy consumption. I use milk in a protein drink at the end of a day of poor food planning and not having had enough protein. I also enjoy cheese as a snack as well when I make my own P3 snacks. I'm glad to see that others are on this track as well. Yaaaaaaay! -
I can't wait to have lost a "newborn calf!" Getting there ????
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African American vsgers!
BackSpin81 replied to theshrinkingdutchess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@Highdee215 I had FMLA for 2 weeks, the week of surgery and the week following. I only took pain meds twice, the night I came home and the afternoon after that. My recovery was pretty quick. I walked often while in the hospital and even more once I was discharged. I think recovery time is different for each individual. I was cleared to drive after 2 weeks. My process was rather quick. -
I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)
BackSpin81 replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
@@Gaelsmom you made me lol...that's just a good angle on the arms :-) Although I've got some good tone, believe me, I've got some wing action going. But thanks for the kind words!Your arms look wonderful! If you want to see some wings, come my way! Uggghhh! That is officially my mission when I'm back home tomorrow, to get rid or these hanging, saggy arms of mine! -
You know you lost weight when
BackSpin81 replied to Thomas CPA's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
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BackSpin81 replied to leapyear's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
That would be awesome! Yaaaaay! I'm in Lima, Peru at the moment but will be back in Boston on the 1st. I will try to send you a private message from my phone. If I can't I'll just wait until I'm back. Thanks a bunch! -
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BackSpin81 replied to leapyear's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Good deal! Thanks for the information. I still hadn't found a group and was truly considering starting one. Since my initial post, I have found a different job abd work in Jamaica Plain and am off much earlier. So I will look for those in the West Roxbury areaThank you! [emoji2]
