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Dorian    683

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Hey all. Another gloomy day in WI!

And a gloomy mood for me. Haven't seen the 199 mark again since that one Saturday. :( Weight has been between 202 and 204. Thinking this is where I am meant to be. Guess I will take it for now, cuz once my back is better and I can exercise, I plan on dropping 30 more!! ;)

I see the spine surgeon tomorrow and hope the fusion has completed so he can go in and get it fixed once and for all. Dealing with chronic pain FOR SO LONG has really taken its toll on me. I am ready to be well.

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deaddemmama    474

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Hey all. Another gloomy day in WI!

And a gloomy mood for me. Haven't seen the 199 mark again since that one Saturday. :( Weight has been between 202 and 204. Thinking this is where I am meant to be. Guess I will take it for now, cuz once my back is better and I can exercise, I plan on dropping 30 more!! ;)

I see the spine surgeon tomorrow and hope the fusion has completed so he can go in and get it fixed once and for all. Dealing with chronic pain FOR SO LONG has really taken its toll on me. I am ready to be well.

I know what you mean about chronic pain. It becomes a type of hazy background that colors everything you think, say, feel, or do. If it helps, I understand. I had my heart surgery in 2000, and it sometimes seems like I don't remember not being in pain. I just try to remember that my pain may be unavoidable, but suffering us optional, if that makes sense.

I also think your loss has been amazing, especially since you haven't been able to exercise. I'm sure that last bit of weight will come off once you can get around. I hope they can fix you up soon. Maybe they can give you a neurostimulator if need be after your next surgery. Hopefully, you won't need anything!

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deaddemmama    474

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So what is everyone's anniversary and what has your loss been?

Let's celebrate!

SD 4/29/13

HW 297

CW 164

Loss: 133 lbs

I was a size 22/24, and now I'm a size 10/12

My bra went from a 48 f to a 38 d, albeit a VERY saggy 38 d.

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Kat23    47

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So what is everyone's anniversary and what has your loss been?

Let's celebrate!

SD 4/29/13

HW 297

CW 164

Loss: 133 lbs

I was a size 22/24, and now I'm a size 10/12

My bra went from a 48 f to a 38 d, albeit a VERY saggy 38 d.

SD 4/22/14

Height 5' 4"

HW 271

CW 153

Loss =118

Size 22/24 to a 10....(an 8 soon I think!)

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Dorian    683

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Saw the spine surgeon on Friday. He wants me to come back next month and have a ct to see if the bone is fused enough. He said 6 months is usually the mark where they can go back in. So I see him on the 15th next month and then will be able to set up surgery date I hope. He upped my abstention which makes me tired and have a hazy feeling. Hopefully the end is near. That's what I thought in November too. Anyway fingers crossed!

Starting weight: 342

Surgery date: 4-22-13

Surgery weight: 303

Low weight: 199

Currently: 203

Total loss: 143

Size 28 to 14/16

Never-ending battle!! ;)

Hope everyone is doing great!

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Dorian    683

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I know what you mean about chronic pain. It becomes a type of hazy background that colors everything you think, say, feel, or do. If it helps, I understand. I had my heart surgery in 2000, and it sometimes seems like I don't remember not being in pain. I just try to remember that my pain may be unavoidable, but suffering us optional, if that makes sense.

I also think your loss has been amazing, especially since you haven't been able to exercise. I'm sure that last bit of weight will come off once you can get around. I hope they can fix you up soon. Maybe they can give you a neurostimulator if need be after your next surgery. Hopefully, you won't need anything!

Thanks for understanding! It is a daily unwelcome thing! I hate talking about it all the time but it DOES consume you when you are constantly dealing with it and hurting. I feel some don't understand, or think I use it as an excuse not to go out. ( My sister's) Who wants to go out and be around people when you are in pain and just want to lay down. I know it's important to not isolate myself but that IS what I tend to do when not feeling well. My grandmother was a bit of a hypochondriac, so I think some in my family compare me. They say you're getting to begin like grandma and never come to stuff. Hopefully they will never have to deal with chronic pain like I have for years. Anyway, thanks for being there and supporting me! Means a lot! LOVE and hugs!!

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Dorian    683

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So what is everyone's anniversary and what has your loss been?

Let's celebrate!

SD 4/29/13

HW 297

CW 164

Loss: 133 lbs

I was a size 22/24, and now I'm a size 10/12

My bra went from a 48 f to a 38 d, albeit a VERY saggy 38 d.

Awesome job! Congrats girl!

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Dorian    683

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SD 4/22/14

Height 5' 4"

HW 271

CW 153

Loss =118

Size 22/24 to a 10....(an 8 soon I think!)

Wow, great job girl!! :)

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Kat23    47

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Thanks, Dorian! I'm pretty quiet on here...but still following along. Sorry about the pain but hang in there. You have made a huge accomplishment despite the struggle if chronic pain. Be proud!

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deaddemmama    474

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Thanks for understanding! It is a daily unwelcome thing! I hate talking about it all the time but it DOES consume you when you are constantly dealing with it and hurting. I feel some don't understand, or think I use it as an excuse not to go out. ( My sister's) Who wants to go out and be around people when you are in pain and just want to lay down. I know it's important to not isolate myself but that IS what I tend to do when not feeling well. My grandmother was a bit of a hypochondriac, so I think some in my family compare me. They say you're getting to begin like grandma and never come to stuff. Hopefully they will never have to deal with chronic pain like I have for years. Anyway, thanks for being thete and supporting me! Means a lot! LOVE and hugs!!

I know that people who aren't in pain really can't conceive of what it's like. Hang in there. Your weight loss is really fantastic. Praying that another surgery will put everything right for you.

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deaddemmama    474

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Thanks for understanding! It is a daily unwelcome thing! I hate talking about it all the time but it DOES consume you when you are constantly dealing with it and hurting. I feel some don't understand, or think I use it as an excuse not to go out. ( My sister's) Who wants to go out and be around people when you are in pain and just want to lay down. I know it's important to not isolate myself but that IS what I tend to do when not feeling well. My grandmother was a bit of a hypochondriac, so I think some in my family compare me. They say you're getting to begin like grandma and never come to stuff. Hopefully they will never have to deal with chronic pain like I have for years. Anyway, thanks for being thete and supporting me! Means a lot! LOVE and hugs!!

I know that people who aren't in pain really can't conceive of what it's like. Hang in there. Your weight loss is really fantastic. Praying that another surgery will put everything right for you.

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Hey everyone first day home from the hospital. Overall I feel good but I'm having a hard time getting my Protein in Its taken me several hrs. to drink one Protein Drink then I feel bloated and nauseous for along time afterwards. Does anyone have any suggestions? Please help.

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Krystal7k    243

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Hey everyone first day home from the hospital. Overall I feel good but I'm having a hard time getting my Protein in Its taken me several hrs. to drink one protein drink then I feel bloated and nauseous for along time afterwards. Does anyone have any suggestions? Please help.

Just sip sip sip that is all you can do in the beginning

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Hey everyone first day home from the hospital. Overall I feel good but I'm having a hard time getting my Protein in Its taken me several hrs. to drink one protein drink then I feel bloated and nauseous for along time afterwards. Does anyone have any suggestions? Please help.

Make sure your walking around too to get the gas out. It could be too much Fluid too fast on top of being pumped up w surgery gases

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Dorian    683

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Her everyone! Hope you all are doing good!

Have had a couple of really good days with minimal pain. Went on a walk yesterday and today did a walk AND a bike ride with my son. Leg and back felf fairly good. Better with riding the bike for sure! Felt so good to get out and exercise a bit. Hopefully I can continue with lessened pain. Maybe I will reach my goal of 30 more pounds!!

Have my year appointment on the 29 the and will see where I'm at then! Enjoy the good weather. Spring is here! ????

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