Sleeve it to Beaver

Agreed. This belongs on the hypochondriac and martyr board. I'm sure there are better words. But you get the idea.
Please use this as a complaint thread and forget you heard anything about the sleeve. The only thing you should be aware of here is that this is not a sleeve related thread.
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 199.4 on 8.22.16

Agreed. This belongs on the hypochondriac and martyr board. I'm sure there are better words. But you get the idea.
Please use this as a complaint thread and forget you heard anything about the sleeve. The only thing you should be aware of here is that this is not a sleeve related thread.
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 199.4 on 8.22.16

@@ShelterDog64
How dare you be logical. Stop.

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I have arrived! I shattered my goal of 199.9 by Labor Day. I have only set small milestone goals to get familiar with my body. I am part of the Labor of Love weight loss challenge. It's a great way to stay on track and work toward a small goal. I don't know enough about surgery and my body to set an ultimate goal. Maybe someday. For today I will get through this challenge. I am going to push myself so hopefully that pushes me through.
I am on week four of C25K and am looking to add in body pump this week.
So, all in all, I am feeling great!
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 199.4 on 8.22.16

Yes. Willing to get creative. Gotta get there first
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You'll do great! HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 199.4 on 8.22.16

Good luck Diana!!! Keep us posted on your progress. HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 199.4 on 8.22.16

You'll do great! HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 199.4 on 8.22.16

You'll do great! HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 199.4 on 8.22.16

I went out of town at 4 weeks post-op with no complications, other than not being able to eat much while out

Heck yes !!!!!
Five months post-op I took a killer vacation and had much fun (first time flying in years.....plenty of room in the seat)......tremendous amount of walking. Followed it up three weeks later with a 7-day cruise where I hit the ship's gym quite often.
I was more than ready for the challenges posed.
Go for it !!!!!

Surgery tomorrow, so I'm in weight loss mode.
SW 245.3
Goal weight 220.3
See you all on the other side of the bench!

CW 242
GW 220
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Weight loss mode
CW: 199.4
GW: 186.3
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 199.4 on 8.22.16

That was really well written! I pictured the whole scene. You should consider writing if you don't already. Love the NSV

This week I walked my dog down to the small public beach along the beautiful St. Croix river. Kids are back in school so it was a very peaceful morning down there. I sat down on a half buried log to enjoy the view. I was watching some fishing boats go by when I realized that I was hugging my knees to my chest. What? I was astounded that I just naturally did that without thinking about it and that it was comfortable. Six months ago I couldn't/wouldn't have done that. Hurrah for that NSV! I was tickled pink as they say.

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I was wearing a bit less than I normally do when I weigh myself. On Monday I'll call it.
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 204.8 on 8.17.16

Hello, I was reading your journey and have to say congrats ! I just had my surgery 8/2 and trying to find a balance with everything. My taste buds totally changed. I cant stand the shakes, powders etc. Water hurts rather you sip or gulp. Soft food stage is next week so hopefully I can get Protein better with real food. I hope you all keep posting cause yes its very inspiring.

Thanks for hosting this holiday challenge. I'm in beast mode, aka weight loss mode. I'll see you all on the 22nd!
Team Weight Loss!
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 204.8 on 8.17.16

I'm 3 week post op. I can sympathise with you, and have had a few days where I've cried this is so hard, I wish I could eat more, gulp my food down, drink more, not feel occasionally sick, not suffer loose bowels, not have to plan, and not be in pain. But to be realistic I beat these negative thoughts back thinking of why I started this journey. Comparing it to all the years I've been overweight and miserably hot in summer . Not being able to wear or fit into clothes I like. I want a good self image. I want to be in control of my eating habits. I want to be healthy. This is not going to be an easy journey for anyone, we are all on the same path, but then we will all face our own individual demons physical and emotional. I know I want to succeed, I want to reach my goal. I know it will become easier with time and patience.
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I have a similar coworker who is never happy. We have all gone out of our way to make her feel valued and nothing works. The best thing to do is be professional and nothing more.
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LOL! "Let's call her B" I see what you did there!
I do try my best to kill her with kindness, but it's hard to not let her cold ways get to me. I will try harder. Thank you. <3

Let's call her B! She is miserable. Kill her with kindness. Tell her nothing. You owe her nothing.
Focus on positives in life and at work. Use that to improve yourself. You will do great!
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 206 on 8.6.16

This challenge will run from 8-22-2016 through 9-19-16 (I didn't want to end ON the holiday). This will give us a total on 5 weigh ins. I will do my best to post to the spreadsheet within 1 - 2 day of receiving your weight. Please note that I recalculate the figures over the weekend following the Monday weigh in - so your weight percentages may be a little off...

This challenge is for everyone. If you are pre op, post op, in maintenance or looking for some accountability; this challenge is for you! The rules and link to the spreadsheet are below!

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Please Post Your Starting Weight (Weight on or around 8/22) and your Goal Weight (what you would like to weigh at the end of the 5 weeks) at the start of the challenge on 8/22 or before. If no goal weight is posted I will put down 10 pound loss as the goal. In addition, please state if you are in active weight loss mode or are in maintenance mode.

Like last time I will be awarding a prize to 1 lucky weight loss mode and 1 maintenance mode person. The person will be selected at random and in order to be in the running all you have to do is log your weight each week. @rubia72 and @rnsamantha you never messaged me to send your prizes - so let me know your addresses to send the gift certificates to!
Rules:
1. Post your weight on this thread every Monday.
2. If you change your screen name please let me know.
3. If you miss 2 or more weigh ins, I will assume you no longer want to participate and your name will be removed from the spreadsheet.
4. If you miss a weigh in on monday, no problem. Just post it asap.
5. We are all here to support each other, if you post a question anyone can answer.
6. You will know your weight is updated on the spreadsheet once I've liked your post!
The link to the spreadsheet is below! Have fun, and good luck with this challenge!!!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aS1QFNa9EOM78a7pf4K5Qser8WKmLIYzkNDNT-eXPUQ/edit?usp=sharing

a few people wanted to know when the challenge started so here is your heads up!

@4mybabies @Jeanette1246 @@faithlovehope

4mybabies wants in on the next Jeanette1246 wants in on the nexty faithlovehope