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HW 363lbs SD 4/16/13 CW 308lbs

You look great@
HW 363lbs SD 4/16/13 CW 309lbs

I sent u a private message on here since I don't use an email
HW 363lbs SD 4/16/13 CW 309lbs

Ok...so I was reading all of this at work and busted out laughing because it is all so true! Everyone thinks I am nuts now. You all are so great and such motivation.

So many of us have the same things we won't miss ..... I've tried to explain some to.my.husband but he just doesn't get it....so here are my top things i wont miss:
1)weighing more than my husband
2) making sure we get a table at a restaurant cuz i know i wont fit in a booth
3)telling people im afraid of roller coasters because i dont want to be embarrassed by not fitting
4)being tired all the time
5) not being able to wear my seat belt
6)having to drive to fl instead of fly because im afraid they will make me pay for an extra seat
7)wearing clothes because they fit not because i like them
8) my feet and knees hurting all the time
9)tmi ...but the.same sex positions all the time lol
10)telling people i want to stand at bbqs and parties because they only have the seats with arms
11)sweating for no reason but im so big
12) tmi..not being able to see my um lady parts lol
13)getting tired just from going up stairs
14)feeling crappy all the time
15) shopping at lanr bryant and the avenue lol
The list could go on and on but im on my way 6 weeks post op down 36lbs and many more to go but im going in the right direction!

Okay, I've had this unspoken goal in mind. I'm turning 30 Sept 8th. I would LOVE to be 199-200 on my birthday. I am 237lbs today just as I have for the last 2 weeks. So before everyone says how I can do it I want you to know I've averaged 6-10lbs a month for the last 3 months so 37lbs in 2 months is such an unrealistic goal to me. But I'm sooo close and sooo far away
So I'm putting out there! Today marks 2 months away! I'm starting at step one. cheese sticks deli meats Protein drinks and bars and turkey, chicken, tuna ONLY I'm going to do 60 min of Zumba for 5 days a week.
I just got back from vacation and did very good!!! My surgiversay is 7/25 for ONE year. I may be setting myself up with an unrealistic goal but I know I won't be disappointed if I turn 30 at 236:) I'm still in a far better situation than myself one year ago. But if I say my goal out loud (plus my hubby knows and supports and thinks I can do it! Lol) out loud should keep me moving, burning, and losing!
Fingers crossed for a 30, flirty and thriving birthday!
Hw 389 sw 359 today 237 my bday 9/8

Instead of Rice try using Quinoa. Its whole grain and doesnt convert so quickly to sugar.

Down 51 pounds...post op 10weeks...yeah me????. Can't wait to loose 50 more. Hope everyone has a safe and fun 4th!!

Officially lost 80 pounds this morning!! Woohoo
Happy 4th of July to everybody!

So excited I'm getting closer to my next goal ....under 300lbs ....1st goal was to lose 50lbs
HW 363lbs SD 4/16/13 CW 311lbs

So excited I'm getting closer to my next goal ....under 300lbs ....1st goal was to lose 50lbs
HW 363lbs SD 4/16/13 CW 311lbs

I keep forgetttin got get out here and post what I got from my wonderful Pen Pal for June. Demtra (not sure what her screen name is) sent me an awesome gift, a Ninja chopper/food processor. Thank you again Demtra, I've already started using it and it worked great. I think that was a great idea and a great helper that some might not think about. This was a great month Pen Pal wise I mean because I've been in this Pen Pal group since it began in February and this was my first box received inside the program.
I also received a great box of goodies in April I belive it was but that was done by another great Pen Pal Barbara, who went above and beyond. She felt bad that I had been (pardon my language here) but I got screwed every month by the person(s) who were suppose to send to me (as I wasn't getting boxes) so she was kind enough to send me a beautiful box of goodies where she took the time to gift wrap each item individually. That was truly the sweetest thing. I know I thanked her personally but I never did come out here and thank her publically.
I've met was really great new friends from this program, and I want to seriously thank each of my new Pen Pals for being such wonderful people. Also, as a side note I just want to remind people, that for some of us these boxes are great up lifters when you're really struggling with the surgery or in our personal lifes, to get a box of goodies sent to you from a once complete stranger and now a good friend that is a great feeling for anyone. But I know there are some people (cause it happened to me several times) that get invovled in this program and don't hold up there end of the bargin, whether it be not contacting their pen pal, or not sending out a box for whatever reason, that is not fair to the part expecting to recieve something. No one says you have to spend a lot of money or you don't have to spend money at all if you use your imagination I'm sure you can come up with some great items like letters, or home made cards and gifts (if you can't afford to spend all kinds of money on a goodies box) send the person some personal notes or ideas or suggestions, anything wrapped up in that box is better than not getting a box at all.
We get to make new friends and new people we can talk to about what were going through, what we've experienced, etc. most of the people around us in our lives don't fully understand what we are going through or will go through but your pen pal will, becuase they have had the surgery too (no matter what version of the surgery anyone has had) your pen pal will understand.
Anyway, sorry for the rambling, I just still think this is one the greates ideas in a long time. Thanks Tasha, for sometimes putting your own life on hold to get this program up and running.
Thanks for listening,
RobinH.

Painted my fencing and both porches today. Took me 4 hrs non stop, except for Water breaks. Looks so good, but I am so sore. I should know better, but once I got started, I couldnt stop! tomorrow will probably be a day of rest as I probably wont be able to move! Weighed in at 264 this am, which is down 3 lbs since yesterday. Dont get it but I'll take it! down 39 since surgery 4/22, and 74 total! Bought a xl (18/20) shirt today, and xl yoga pants. Loving that. My husband said im not allowed out of the house in the pants tho. Said I looked too good in them. I love my man!

My new life began on Jan. 9, 2013, I started at 301, lost 96lb so far and have 45lbs to go reach goal
Congrats to those loosing and for those who are beginning their journeys!

Well today makes my 2 month mark and I have such great thoughts of hope concerning where I've came from and where I plan on going. The scales finally moved a bit to where lost 2lb more bringing my total to 35lb since surgery. My hair is starting to come out. I didn't expect it this soon but I knew it would be a possibility and I'm ok with that. I had luxurious fat nourished hair before that's gotten quiet dry since surgery. I'm happy regardless..if it gets too bad I guess it's time for extensions or a wrap of some kind. I don't regret what path I chose cause I feel so much better now that I did a few months ago. Here's hoping the best is yet to come.

Hubby leaves in the morning for a few days and my kiddo is still gone..I have a feeling I'm gonna be totally lost!! I've about decided to finally go through the closets while they are both gone and start getting rid of clothes. I'm excited for that but also a part of me still hangs on to fear..what if I don't lose enough?!? What if I gain it back and I've given my clothes away? I have the fear but I keep telling myself to not let it hamper moving forward that I have taken control and must keep control. Wonder if anyone else has been feeling this way?

My son commented that I don't get 'the look' any more....the glazed eye expression you get when you realize something hadn't gone down correctly and you're trying to decide if you're gonna be okay or it's gonna come back up.....thank goodness I don't get that look any more!!!!!!
HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 206.8

We are home. All is well. I am tired and he is in pain and crabby. Gonna let my daughters take care of him tonight. I love him but we need alittle break!

Ugghhh hope he feels better soon !
HW 363lbs SD 4/16/13 CW 317lbs

Surgeon just left. He will be having it removed early afternoon. Also having a scope to check for stones in all the ducts since liver labs are still way off and pee looks like coffee. Even the whites of his eyes are yellow. At least the pain is less today. Please keep us in your thoughts. And thanks! You are all awesome!