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So I haven't been here for a while because of the in fighting and the first thing I read is the ' I regret this surgery' post'

Hubby, myself and my 5 new bikini's are off to Boa Vista, Cape Verde  (just off South Africa). Will be nice to get away from the cold English weather we are having right now... see you on the flip side

My friends husband killed himself last night. He leaves a 4 and 6 year old and a lovely wife. You never ever know whats going on in someones head. Just hug the person you are with, tell them how much you love and support them no matter what and be grateful for having them in your life. I'm sat here crying, I could bloody throttle him for doing this but also know how low he reached. I have hit the gin and tonic again. I don't mean to be a drama queen but fuck.... 

Back to work next Tuesday, only half days though which I am looking forward to.  I will be able to go home and sleep in the afternoons if needs be. or go shopping, maybe have my hair done or a pedicure...  Maybe more shopping or... a nap in between shopping.

Bring it on!

Im off blood pressure tablets yeehhhawwww

In less than 12 hours I will be in hospital having my skin surgery. I am having quite a bit done and will be in theatre for over 6 hours. Bags are packed, Dog has gone to stay with friends for a couple of weeks, house is clean from top to bottom. Hubster has a list of things to do during the week 1) Tell me I look great even when I don't lol 2) Repeat number 1. I am dreading it. Wish me luck!!

How do you block people?

I am 149.2 Can I say that again I AM 149.2, I mean 149.2 !!!!!! I could cry ---- 149.2 Im happy, shocked, crying, happy, in awe of my lovely sleeve, IM 149.2 !!

Having spent a number of years in Greater Manchester Police ('A' Division) as a policewoman, I can only praise the police officers, soldiers and other emergency services, some we will hear about and some we won't, working in this mad world we live in. My heart breaks for the families and friends of those killed and maimed and those waiting at home whilst their family member or friend go out to work, day in and day out to try to make our lives safe. Reading the news today it took me straight back to being in dangerous situations myself. You live on adrenaline and only reflect on 'what if's' hours later. God bless each of them to make the right decision at the right time and keep them safe. RIP Diesel.

I have grazed all day, my first crap day. Arrgggghh

1lb away from an 80lbs loss in 3 1/2 months.... i can taste it already whohooo

My BMI has gone down from 39.6 to 27.5!! Officially just 'overweight'. I am spending more time on another site now but will pop back here every now and again :-)

I am now officially "overweight" and not obese .... loving it!!!

3rd goal achieved - 60lbs. Next Goal 72lbs or getting off BP tablets, whichever comes first :-) whohoooooooo

Four visits to the gym and feeling the benefits already... so pleased!

Hit my 3rd goal today, of 4 stone lost ( 56lbs or 25.45kg). Next goal 60lbs ! Only 4 more lbs but makes me feel good when I reach goals lol

had my 6 week check up with the surgeon today and all went well. I can start at the gym and go swimming now yippppee.... Finished the day off in town with the family and had an appitiser of thai fishcakes and chilli sauce. Yum. Good days :-)

I have been so focused on my next goal of 50lb loss that I didn't realise at 49lb loss I am halfway to goal!!! whohoooooo

42 llb goal hit and heading to next goal of 50lbs.. whohooooo

3 weeks out and feeling more like 'me'. It feels wondeful !

Liquid iron.... eeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwww thank goodness I only bought 2 weeks worth!!!!

One pound away from being under 200 ~ It's ony a number but for me a massive goal!

so .. ummm .. prune juice REALLY works

OMG its finally here .... The day I can stop stabbing myself in the tummy twice a day with heperin. I can't tell you how HAPPY I am...My black and blue painful skin can now recover!!

I finally did it !! Thursday 23/07/15 at 5pm, I headed down to surgery, nervous and anxious but the staff were fantastic and kept me laughing by cracking jokes and chatting about holidays etc. I can't thank them enough for that as I had told the anesthetist how nervous I would be in the pre op room and she'd obviously told the team. "Have a couple of deep breaths and", next thing I know, I wake up in recovery. Well I say wake up, I tried hard but was very sleepy so stayed in there a while and couldn't have morphine for 24 hours because of it I felt really dreadful for the first few hours but managed 2 walks and some fluids, a trip to the loo and finally some sleep. I came home yesterday, so stayed in hospital 3 nights and could have stayed longer if I had wanted but I missed the family and my animals and wanted to be in my own bed. I had two visitors in hospital (previously I had asked the few who knew not to visit apart from the two who did), other than my husband and was so glad of that, as I even found chatting tiring. I am still really tired, I know it's my body healing and I am glad for it but last night a good friend visited and after an hour I had to go back to bed lol. So today is the start of day 4, the sun is shining, I can hear my 17 year old son snoring in bed in the next bedroom and the dog is snoring right by my bed on a rug (he's very happy as he is never usually let upstairs in the house but he won't leave my side without crying). Life is good, Might have been a tough first 48 hours but it gets easier every hour and I am soooooooooo looking forward to the future. Keep smiling folks and apologies to those who wanted me to contact them earlier... I was sleeping Hugs Kate view.jpg View from my hospital room... So lovely!