Heres the new thread for april... with new motivation powering us lets get those last pounds off!!!:thumbdown:

Hey Jeni, thanks for starting the new thread. You sound cheery. How is the new body coming along? And have you seen the results you want yet?

Juli, I see you and Jeni are setting the next step to weight lose. 1st a trip to Las Vegas and 2nd reconstructive surgery. And here I am just trying to get out of the 190's. Well, all in all you two are my idols and inspiration.

So, I'll hold off on the trip till next year. I guess once I stop trying new eating habits, I'll lose more weight. I'm sticking to what worked for me best.

Tammyj, hope you were able to get into the exercise mode. I just did some while doing everyday movements. At the sink in the morning, washing dishes, standing on line. They say where ever you can get it in. No matter how small or how much. There's always time to get something in. Even if you only do it for a minute or a couple of reps. Start somewhere. My best in the bed, before I get out of bed. Hey, you're already on your back, why not.

Thanx Gwen!!! Im feeling fabulous and am very happy with the results so far!!! The surgeon says im still a little swollen.. but even so im ecstatic!!! I cant wait till june for round 2 where my thighs and arms are done this way i wont look like a mr potatoe head (mismatched parts!!!)

LoL!!!...

I went to the gym for the first time thurseday.. and lets just say i dont think my body is quite ready for that yet... maybe next week...

Juli good luck to you on monday!!! ill keep you in my prayers!!

Hello All, just checking in. I went out last night for the first time in years. And I mean years. I had a wardrobe diaster which was very costly. 1st two new fitted bras and a Spanx capri set, 2nd a new 3 pc outfit . I followed the sales lady advise and didn't get the upper size. Although I've gone down 4 bra size and the spanx could of been larger.

The outfit, I couldn't sit well in the size 16 pants so got the size 18. And the top was a little large. I didn't have time to hem the pants and ended up wearing my everyday work pants and had to take in the shell top. I was so up set. But at least when I get the suit tailored I have a nice go out outfit. And I know I'll lose more weight for the bras to fit perfect.

My prayers to you Juli. Talk about waking up to a new tomorrow. You're about to.

Have a great week all and let's make ready to take our place amongst the New Age Group that we are.

Edited April 5, 200917 yr by Whitepants

Hello everyone, just checking in. Hope you've been well since you last logged in. Slow weight loss and slowed down in the exercising area. I did get to the gym twice so far this week. I'll get there tonight though.

I've gone back to my usual way of eating. My junk food craving has not surfaced. I'll alternate between vegetarian/seitan meals and fish meals now. Having a balance between the two. I did get good at preparing vegetarian meals.

How have you been doing?

Hey there Marchies!!! Just checking in to see how everyone is doing.

Jen...can't wait to see those pics!

Thanks Whitepants! I'm still exercising just having trouble resisting sweets! I'm a junk food junkie...always have been! I also work for an appetizer company and we just added a new dessert line and I just can't resist all the sampling we've been doing. Only 2 more weeks to my cruise...UGH!!!

Hey there Marchies!!! Just checking in to see how everyone is doing.

Jen...can't wait to see those pics!

Thanks Whitepants! I'm still exercising just having trouble resisting sweets! I'm a junk food junkie...always have been! I also work for an appetizer company and we just added a new dessert line and I just can't resist all the sampling we've been doing. Only 2 more weeks to my cruise...UGH!!!

i cant either.. lol to tell you the truth i cant remember the before that well.. and plus i would like to see them side by side:wub:

Now more then ever I am grateful that I got the band instead of RNY. I just had a complete unfill this morning.

There is now easy way to say this but on Monday, April 6, I was diagnosed with lung cancer. I am going to have part, if not all, of the upper left lobe removed than on to chemo. They think that we caught it early enough and my outlook is good. Now with an unfill I don’t have to worry about being able to eat or take meds.

To be honest, what is worse than finding out you have cancer is telling the people you love that you have it. I will never forget when I told my folks. I have only twice in my life heard my dad cry, well, I heard it a third time last Monday and knew that I was the cause.

If you wouldn’t mind, please keep me in you thoughts or prayers. I could use as many as I can get right now.

Now more then ever I am grateful that I got the band instead of RNY. I just had a complete unfill this morning.

There is now easy way to say this but on Monday, April 6, I was diagnosed with lung cancer. I am going to have part, if not all, of the upper left lobe removed than on to chemo. They think that we caught it early enough and my outlook is good. Now with an unfill I don’t have to worry about being able to eat or take meds.

To be honest, what is worse than finding out you have cancer is telling the people you love that you have it. I will never forget when I told my folks. I have only twice in my life heard my dad cry, well, I heard it a third time last Monday and knew that I was the cause.

If you wouldn’t mind, please keep me in you thoughts or prayers. I could use as many as I can get right now.

Oh, Barb, I'm so sorry for your bad news but grateful they are optimistic about your prognosis--that is VERY good news given the circumstances. When will you have the surgery? Please keep us informed.

We are always our parents' children, aren't we? And no parent wants to see his or her child sick or suffering in any way. Hugs to your Dad--I'm sure he loves his little girl.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck to you. Karen

Mrs H. I'm so sorry to hear your news. You are so in my thoughts.

My news is that I'm up and around. I've come through the surgery okay and I'm feeling better daily.

More later as I feel better.

Thanks for your kind thoughts.

Hi all, Mrs. Husker, a chill came over me as I read you news. I'll certainly keep you in my prayes. And I hope that being caught in time will make you recovery easier.

Juli, glad to back and all went well for you.

Prayers to you both.

Barb, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this trying time. Please keeps informed and we will think of you often.

Carol

bARB IM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THAT!! bUT IM ALSO GLAD THAT THERE IS A GOOD PROGNOSIS.. ILL KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGHTS A PRAYERS.. KEEP US UPDATED!!

Awfully quiet in here!!!

Well anyways... i finally caved and decided to buy 1 pair of jeans, so i have something to wear to go out..

i tried on the 9/10 at first and the lady at the store was like oh those are much too big.. ill get you the 7/8... i looked at the poor girl like she was nuts!!!!!

i couldnt believe what i was hearing.... OH MY GOD IM A 7/8!!!!

Its funny i still see myself fat...when clearly im now a normal size... my mind doesnt want to catch up...

Jeni,

That's so amazing!

Rock on size 6!!!!

I'll be happy to see a 10!

I'm so glad for you.

Jeni

How wonderful for you to be in a size 6. Wonder how we change the image we have in our head of how we think we look?

Congrats again.