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Gone for Good Club - July 2006

FunnyDuddies

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FunnyDuddies    6

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But why not count ALL of the weight that you have lost? They are all pounds that are gone for good. I don't think what you do is wrong, but I am curious as to the reason.

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Tricia K.    0

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The reason I count from my surgery weight is because, at my most recent highest weight of 283, I didn't even know I was having surgery.

My all-time high was actually 285 and I always said that I would never weigh that much again. When I saw 283 on the scale, I went on a low-carb, high-protein diet and lost 9 pounds. I stayed at that weight for several months before my husband and I even discussed surgery.

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jan.barnett    0

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Jan.Barnett - One other thing. If your high is 318, and you are currently 218 then you have lost 100, not 93. Are the weights correct, and you have been counting down from your surgery date? We count from the highest because every pound is important. :) Let me know so that I can make sure your numbers are correct on the board. Thank you so much!

yes the the numbers are right, I have always counted from my surgery date, but you are right it was me who lost those other 8 lbs so they should count!! Thanks for pointing that out.:clap2:

Jan

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MoOrLess    0

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Hey Funny - I saw that you had a fill at the time of surgery? Is that something a lot of doctors do? was just curious...

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Telly    4

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I count my 5lbs prior to surgery b/c when I realized I wanted to have the WLS is when I began to try to lose on my own. 2 weeks into it prior to surgery and I lost 8lbs in doing so, however I went on vacation 5 days before surgery and when I returned home, I had gained 3 of it back. The 5lbs I lost of the 240lbs was indeed a direct effort on my behalf to lose. I count it in. It should never be dismissed.

Therefore at pre-ops, 235lbs was my "weigh in" number.

Amy, I'm glad you are counting your 60+lbs lost prior to surgery. You are doing and will be doing great!

I lost 4lbs today from my 6.5 - 7 (definately 6.5 but I think maybe more since I added an extra route home) and I'm going to count it in.

175lbs today, whoo hooo

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FunnyDuddies    6

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Hey Funny - I saw that you had a fill at the time of surgery? Is that something a lot of doctors do? was just curious...

I have a Inamed Vanguard 10cc band. It is larger than the other inamed band, and needs a slight fill to hold it in place rather than just having the stiches hold it there. But it is not supposed to give me any restriction. Even though i can only eat MAX 1/2 cup of food right now.

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FunnyDuddies    6

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I count my 5lbs prior to surgery b/c when I realized I wanted to have the WLS is when I began to try to lose on my own. 2 weeks into it prior to surgery and I lost 8lbs in doing so, however I went on vacation 5 days before surgery and when I returned home, I had gained 3 of it back. The 5lbs I lost of the 240lbs was indeed a direct effort on my behalf to lose. I count it in. It should never be dismissed.

Therefore at pre-ops, 235lbs was my "weigh in" number.

Amy, I'm glad you are counting your 60+lbs lost prior to surgery. You are doing and will be doing great!

I lost 4lbs today from my 6.5 - 7 (definately 6.5 but I think maybe more since I added an extra route home) and I'm going to count it in.

175lbs today, whoo hooo

I count those pounds because I lost them, with or without the band or the plans for the band. they are gone, and gone for good because I am never going to see them again. But I do understand wanting to count just from surgery. That is when you made the big step towards the new life. I think we each have our own way of doing this.

Good for you on the weight loss telly. you are amazing!! pm me your plans for friday and I will let you know where I could fit in, and where we should meet.

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dcprincess    0

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Sugar1 don't be so hard on yourself if you were a 32 and are now an 18 Girl be happy and do your thang.!! Find a dress shop that has something to offer that wiil make you feel as wonderful as you look. You have done great and will get to your goal, it does take time, I'd rather be smaller than larger when I was last seen and take alot of pics because once you get to your goal you can look back and see how delicious being at goal really tastes. Yum Yum !!!!!!!! Dont let anything or anyone deter you from accepting your cudos for a job well done.My arms are flabby and I'm at my goal (for the moment I want to lose 10 more). I cover them and raise my head real high and I think how proud I am of me, you do the same.

We cant have it all, unless you have insurance that will cover getting rid of the flab Big Smile).

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MoOrLess    0

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Thanks Funny - for explaining - I hadn't heard that before (or read it) that I knew of -- always gathering info - that's me lol

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Tricia, it is GREAT to see your face again! You are just so super pretty.

Telly, you have officially passed me. Did you get that fill?

Amy, again, so glad you are back.

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