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4 more lbs down. Woo Hoo

Hw 256 sw 233 dos 12/11/12 cw 148

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Sorry people that I haven't been on here lately I have just been very sick in and out of the hospital my picc line got infected which caused a massive sepis blood infection so I was in ICU for 2 months then had to go to a physical therepy hospital where I had to learn how to walk again then I checked myself in to rehab where I could come off the pain meds to go back to being the wife and mother I was

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Sorry people that I haven't been on here lately I have just been very sick in and out of the hospital my picc line got infected which caused a massive sepis blood infection so I was in ICU for 2 months then had to go to a physical therepy hospital where I had to learn how to walk again then I checked myself in to rehab where I could come off the pain meds to go back to being the wife and mother I was...

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Sorry people that I haven't been on here lately I have just been very sick in and out of the hospital my picc line got infected which caused a massive sepis blood infection so I was in ICU for 2 months then had to go to a physical therepy hospital where I had to learn how to walk again then I checked myself in to rehab where I could come off the pain meds to go back to being the wife and mother I was...

Wow...you've really had a rough time. I admire your courage.

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Everyone looks great! I find it unbelievable that a year ago I was carrying around another me! I recently have gotten new coworkers who say is that all you are gonna eat? So I tell them I had surgery' date=' they say you don't look like it. It makes me feel good because I wonder if people knew I was fat! Now when I see overweight people I just want to take them aside and say you can do something about it! The surgery was soo worth it for me even with developing the ulcer from surgery, I feel great! Plus my knees are thanking me!![/quote']

I get the same thing about eating so little, as well.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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Sorry people that I haven't been on here lately I have just been very sick in and out of the hospital my picc line got infected which caused a massive sepis blood infection so I was in ICU for 2 months then had to go to a physical therepy hospital where I had to learn how to walk again then I checked myself in to rehab where I could come off the pain meds to go back to being the wife and mother I was...

Sorry to hear about all your complications.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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Sorry people that I haven't been on here lately I have just been very sick in and out of the hospital my picc line got infected which caused a massive sepis blood infection so I was in ICU for 2 months then had to go to a physical therepy hospital where I had to learn how to walk again then I checked myself in to rehab where I could come off the pain meds to go back to being the wife and mother I was

Simply southern, I've often asked after you, you are such a strong and supportive person, I'm so sorry that you've had a hard time of it, so glad you are back up and running again. I pray you continue to recover.

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Sorry people that I haven't been on here lately I have just been very sick in and out of the hospital my picc line got infected which caused a massive sepis blood infection so I was in ICU for 2 months then had to go to a physical therepy hospital where I had to learn how to walk again then I checked myself in to rehab where I could come off the pain meds to go back to being the wife and mother I was...

I am happy to read that you are here and getting better. You have been through a lot since surgery. I hope that you and your family are moving through it all together as it is not easy. My prayers are with you and your family.

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SimplySouthern! How wonderful to see you here. I've been so worried about you. So sorry about your troubles. Hope you can heal now and enjoy the life you were seeking with your beautiful family. Welcome back!

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I am sadly (for myself it's sad) reporting that I'm still losing weight and hit my goal weight (125 as of this morn).. I am definitely too skinny. I have upped my carb intake. I am also forcing myself to eat more in calories. I hate being negative on what others think should be a positive task, losing weight. But then again if we all could lose like we did before the surgery, we wouldn't have had the surgery :-)

I am still very happy for the tool that I've been blessed with. However, now I need to learn how to gain effectively and maintain effectively while maintaining health; as well as, peacefulness in my mind with everything I'm putting in my mouth. So forgive me for the complaint when all of you are working so hard.

My hard work is definitely coming in maintaining w/o losing. I cant wait to hear more goals reached. Hopefully the maintenance will be easier for you than it was for me!!!! I will continue following and posting; meanwhile praying for everyone that is having the surgery, thinking about having it, or have had it. Meanwhile, throw some prayers up for me in not losing anymore, but in gaining then maintaining ;-) the weight :-)

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I am sadly (for myself it's sad) reporting that I'm still losing weight and hit my goal weight (125 as of this morn).. I am definitely too skinny. I have upped my carb intake. I am also forcing myself to eat more in calories. I hate being negative on what others think should be a positive task' date=' losing weight. But then again if we all could lose like we did before the surgery, we wouldn't have had the surgery :-)

I am still very happy for the tool that I've been blessed with. However, now I need to learn how to gain effectively and maintain effectively while maintaining health; as well as, peacefulness in my mind with everything I'm putting in my mouth. So forgive me for the complaint when all of you are working so hard.

My hard work is definitely coming in maintaining w/o losing. I cant wait to hear more goals reached. Hopefully the maintenance will be easier for you than it was for me!!!! I will continue following and posting; meanwhile praying for everyone that is having the surgery, thinking about having it, or have had it. Meanwhile, throw some prayers up for me in not losing anymore, but in gaining then maintaining ;-) the weight :-)[/quote']

I will be praying for you! The Dr set a goal of 125 but I would look sick that small so my personal goal is between 135 and 140. I am almost there!

Hw 256 sw 233 dos 12/11/12 cw 148

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Sorry people that I haven't been on here lately I have just been very sick in and out of the hospital my picc line got infected which caused a massive sepis blood infection so I was in ICU for 2 months then had to go to a physical therepy hospital where I had to learn how to walk again then I checked myself in to rehab where I could come off the pain meds to go back to being the wife and mother I was...

Holy crap, it is so good to finally hear from you. We really were worried what happened to you. I'm so glad you are doing better and have gotten the help you need. Good luck and prayers to you that you continue to live your life to the fullest! Welcome back!!!

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Holy crap' date=' it is so good to finally hear from you. We really were worried what happened to you. I'm so glad you are doing better and have gotten the help you need. Good luck and prayers to you that you continue to live your life to the fullest! Welcome back!!![/quote']

Southern. Everyone was wondering about u. I hadn't even talked to you and I was worried about you. It's good to know you are ok.

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