WLS Wagon: July 2012!

[karenb]

You guys might think me crazy but I've never had a corn dog! We didn't have school lunches and tho Mom worked all the time she always fixed a real dinner for us or dad (who worked shift work) would have something started and she just needed to finish it up! My dad loved to cook and experiment. The one thing I remember is when he boiled some hot dogs, they looked so gross!

Just checking out this site to learn more about what you can eat after WLS!

[Savannah]

OMG Monkee woman you are still around!!

Linda- back

I feel like I know you guys from reading & lurking for so long trust me I'm not a
stalker.

Angel- you will get back to the 70's

I survived the 4th without eating any crap. My boss had a dessert in front of me
on the table all day , but i didn't cave in. Today we had a watermellon seed
spitting contest!! It was fun!! I tried, but I did not win!! We have lots of fun at
work.
I had a regular visit with my surgeon a little late 4 month postop check! I was happy my Vit D3 came up drastically so I can cut that back to 5,000 units a day.
Surprisingly my iron was borderline low so I get to take multi with iron , Oh boy!!
My good cholesterol stayed @ 49 & my bad one was 123 down from 126. My BMI went from 49 to 39!!

I would like to walk, but it's so freakin' hot here & hubby doesn't appreciate me
doing a walk dvd in the living room got to work out something else here. Maybe t-tapp in the bedroom. I have very limited space is the problem!

For now have to wash some clothes for work tomorrow so more later!
Hope you all have a great eveniing!

HT- hope you're all right, thinking of you & wondering how your filter is doing??

[myyellowstang]

Originally Posted by ANGELFIRE80

I also go the P90x knock off at Big lots for $4

https://www.supreme90day.com/

Good to know. This is the one WM has for $20! I will be stopping at Big Lots tomorrow to see if mine happens to have this left.

Originally Posted by Healthy and Happy

OK, I am officially stalling and it is all my fault. I know if I would get my act together and eat *only* what I should i could get this train moving again. I'm comfortable around 185, that's the problem. I mean, I want to lose another 20 lbs but do I want it bad enough. I need to want it bad enough! I still feel flabby and out of shape even though I look pretty good in clothes. All I can say today is that I am super happy I had VSG because I would be seriously obese by now if I hadn't.

I know the feeling. I *want* to get the 10 pounds I regained off again. I think I'd be perfectly content at this weight if I could go ahead and get the tummy tuck and breast lift, but since I can't seem to find a good time to be off work to do it... I wanna get back down to 135ish. That's where my clothes were most comfortable.

[Hot Tamale]

Ok Everyone....I'm baaaaaack! Well, pretty much I'm back. My back/leg got a bit better. Then, if you remember, I went for walks I think 3 days in a row and onthe third day I had to stop several times while walking because the stabbing pains came back. Well, that afternoon I was laying in bed watching TV and I got up kinda quickly - I think to go get a water during a commercial. BAM! The pain struck. So intense - I mean see-white-pain if you've ever had that. It took all I could do to walk the 8 feet back to my bed to collapse into it. Now, I have been through some painful stuff in the last ten years (including 3 open abdominal surgeries, 1 laproscopic surgery, and a pretty major upper body plastic surgery overhaul) and I'd say that pain was in the top 3 pains I've ever felt. I'm kinda shocked I didn't faint. Anywho, I laid there for about 30 minutes (the pain stopped when I got off my feet) and then, slowly, tried to get up. Okay, the major pain was gone, replaced by a strange soreness. Since that day every day has been a little bit better. No stabbing pains for 3 days now, thank God (and I mean that - prayed about it a lot, obviously). I haven't walked for exercise for those 3 days, but, sadly, I think that may have just been keeping me injured. With my abdominoplasty scheduled for Monday I am probably not going to go walk for exercise again before that. Just too risky. I can't try to recover from that surgery and have back issues.

Okay, now ladies, please excuse me not responding to everyone individually. I needed to catch up on this thread! Here goes:

1. Telling others: Each of us has to make the decision who to tell and what to tell them. Sometimes just saying you have to have a procedure done will work. In my case relatives will want/need to know more. That said, if those people will cause YOU to have stress - either because of something they will say to you OR say to others then I would NOT tell them much. I told a few people I had gallbladder surgery. My family knew, but then again they also knew the physical/health mess that I was. Only YOU know how you feel, how being heavy makes you feel, and how much you want to change. This is one time you MUST think of yourself and your own needs before others. I always say it is like on an airplane - you have to put on your own oxygen before you can help others. Take care of you!!! Everyone has heard of people who had WLS, didn't do well, had complications, or (thanks to the Internet and a variety of TV shows showing us...) sadly, died. However, you can also see plenty of people who went on to lose weight, get healthy, and feel terrific. Once in a while you see someone who did amazingly well (Maryposa, anyone...). My thought on all this? Be that exception! Be the one who does amazingly well! Get healthy and feel - I am not exaggerating - twenty years younger! YOU CAN DO IT. LET NOTHING STAND IN YOUR WAY (Thank you, Nickleback...I play this song while walking sometimes )!!!

2. What can you eat a year out? For me, at a year out, I was still being super careful. That said, (I had gastric bypass, by the way...) the only think I have ever had serious trouble with was raw celery. If I have too much sugar (think a 1/2 cup of Frosted Flakes) I will get a bit sick to my stomach. Once I had as much regular ice cream as I could eat (probably about a cup). That was the only thing I had - just sugary ice cream. That was not pretty. I didn't throw up - but would have welcomed it, frankly. I had the shakes, a stomachache, and I was woozy and sweaty. I was walking around my old college campus and had to sit down for about 30 minutes until it passed. That said, I will tell you this: a year out - maybe slightly more, maybe slightly less - you will probably be able to eat anything you want to eat. Question is, what will you pick? Just because I can eat cake and pie and ice cream doesn't mean I should! I scrutinize almost every bite of food I pick. No one makes me eat anything. No one bullies me into trying this or that. If I decide to eat something I will. If not, tough crap. I learned that early on in this journey. I once had quite the "argument" with my daughter over why I would not eat a piece of my own birthday cake. Old habits die hard. Not only am I trying to keep my eating habits changed for the better, now I am trying to change my kids' thoughts and habits about food.

Don't get me wrong. I make mistakes. Sometimes big eating mistakes. I have too much bread or too many carbsmart bars (darn you, carbsmart bars!) or too many protein bars or too much whipped cream. When that happens, though, you have to suck it up and move forward. I read of several people struggling with these things. I am, too. I think I will always be struggling. Losing the weight is one thing. Keeping it off is another. And both are difficult! You have to know what you want, plan how to get it, and then follow the plan. Sounds simple, but we all know how hard it is.

Okay. I have gone on long enough. Maybe there are a few little gems in all I said that might help someone - maybe if I read them enough they will help me, too! I'll re-read and add another post if there's anything I haven't said yet (if that's possible - sorry I got to rambling!).

PS: Three years ago today I was on strict bedrest in ICU (catheter and everything - no getting out of bed for ANY reason). I had a blood clot behind my left knee which had broken off and the pieces had lodged in my lungs and around my heart (pulmonary emboli). My kids were not allowed to come see me and had to kneel down and look in at me in bed through the floor-to-ceiling window in my room. I weighed 350 pounds - was actually excited because I fit into the CT scan machine or whatever it was... You think that experience would have started me losing weight, right? I tried. I lost and gained the same twenty pounds at least 6 times that year. Almost a year from that day I decided I had to have WLS. I weighed close to 400 pounds. It is the best decision for my health I have ever made. I would do it again - despite all the possible complications and all the naysayers. This is my LIFE and I want to be around to LIVE it.

[Hot Tamale]

My July Goals:

1. Heal from my surgeries by eating right, following doc's orders, and being patient.
2. Making really smart eating choices while healing. Lots of protein and I've heard pineapple helps with healing. I plan to have protein shakes, yogurt, and some fruit at first, adding chicken and fish after the first few days...
3. Resisting the urge to weigh myself until the swelling starts to go down...maybe not until August! Eeeek!

My Motivators:

Negative:
1. I never want to be the mom I was - barely there, always exhausted, unable to play. I missed out on so many opportunities with my kids cause of my size. Never again.
2. I have 2 people I know who had WLS, lost some weight, then gained it all back and then some. I cannot do that!! Not to mention, when you have plastic surgery and then gain weight back you gain it in weird ways, so I have been told (don't tell me differently even if I'm wrong - I need the motivation!!).

Positive:
1. I. Feel. Amazing! I mean when I am not nursing an injury. I am almost 45 but haven't felt this good since I was 16 or 17. I have never been in as good shape as I am right now. Even still kinda hurt, I feel super.

2. I can play with my kids. I can run and swim and ride on amusement park rides with them. It is priceless.

I am very blessed to have had the opportunity to have WLS. It has allowed me to save my life.

[Melodye]

Welcome Back HT!!! You were missed. Good post. I can never think of anything to say.lol.

I did go to the trainer yesterday and it went good . He showed me exercises to be doing that would help me to tone up as I lose the weight.He told me to continue doing water aerobics and walking.
As for eating I am doing fine , however I have vomitted a few times, when I ate too fast. I am now on 2 ounces protein and 1 ounce of fruit or vegatables and sometimes that is too much food.

I am sad today, because a year ago from today I lost my father to cancer and MS. I miss him so much. But , I do know that he isn't suffering anymore.

Well, I hope everyone has a great day and a good weekend.

[myyellowstang]

Originally Posted by Hot Tamale

Ok Everyone....I'm baaaaaack! Well, pretty much I'm back. My back/leg got a bit better.

It is the best decision for my health I have ever made. I would do it again - despite all the possible complications and all the naysayers. This is my LIFE and I want to be around to LIVE it.

[Jesse]

I'm 3 weeks out and I've yet to meet my protein goals ~ I can't seem to find a protein powder I like, or a RTD version either. I had several I was using BEFORE surgery with success but now Yesterday I went to my local health food co-op and bought 6 samples, so I'll try those. I choked one of them down today, hoping the other flavors/brands might be better. If I could just gulp the thing down I could handle it, but as we know that is not an option. I went to GNC, they made me up a sample but it made me shudder as it went down. I tried to order the Syntrax Nectar sample pack on special this month but they are already on back order. I know I could find it at other sites besides their home page, but I'm tired and discouraged. Next week I move to soft foods - is there a protein bar I could use to supplement? I wish I could fit a cup of greek yogurt in my stomach, that has almost as much as protein as some of the drinks I've tried. Any help, suggestions would be so appreciated!

[Hot Tamale]

Why not just eat half a container and then the other half later? You have to do what works for you. I remember having half of one sugar-free fudgicle and then the 2nd half 15 minutes or half an hour later.

[Melodye]

Originally Posted by Jesse

I'm 3 weeks out and I've yet to meet my protein goals ~ I can't seem to find a protein powder I like, or a RTD version either. I had several I was using BEFORE surgery with success but now Yesterday I went to my local health food co-op and bought 6 samples, so I'll try those. I choked one of them down today, hoping the other flavors/brands might be better. If I could just gulp the thing down I could handle it, but as we know that is not an option. I went to GNC, they made me up a sample but it made me shudder as it went down. I tried to order the Syntrax Nectar sample pack on special this month but they are already on back order. I know I could find it at other sites besides their home page, but I'm tired and discouraged. Next week I move to soft foods - is there a protein bar I could use to supplement? I wish I could fit a cup of greek yogurt in my stomach, that has almost as much as protein as some of the drinks I've tried. Any help, suggestions would be so appreciated!

I use Unjury Classic Chocolate. I use 2 scoops of the Unjury and add 1 10 0z bottle of high protein low carb Slim Fast and then about 1 cup of skim milk for a total protein, it is 68 and I drink half of it for breakfast every morning and then save the other half for the next day. That way I get 34 grams of protein daily to add to my count of 60 grams per day. By the way, I sip on it for over 40 minutes to get it all down.

[awlass]

Im gonna have to try that Melodye.. I dont drink any protein supplements, dont take my vitamins, and I can feel myself getting weaker.. Not to mention Im not losing weight anymore My weight has been bouncing between 332 and 338 for over 2 weeks now. Im only 7 weeks post op, so my weight should still be going down!! so frustrating!


My negative motivations:
I dont want to be the kind of mother that isnt able to do things with their children. I enjoy chasing my kids around, and Id enjoy it even more if i could actually do it! Theres nothing like trying to go down a slide, and your @$$ gets stuck >_<"
Im sick and tired of my fat being in the way of more pleasurable activities....

My positive motivations:
The more weight I lose, the more energy I have, and the less physical pain I am in
The fresh healthy food tastes better than the junk .. usually :P


ooohhh.. dvd workouts.. one of my favorites is "pump it up" by the ministry of music. Its 1 of the 2 exercises i did daily when i lost the 60 lbs i lost before i got pregnant in 2009. the other was c25k. great stuff!! hoping to burn it to a dvd again so i can work out in the house

good news and bad.. good first! I got the key card to the gym here in my complex now to just walk my fat butt over to it and use it :P
bad news.. I keep getting sick from eating.. beef is NOT my friend!! not at all. I ended up throwing up last night, and had very very crampy intestines today until i was able to go to the bathroom.. Im not having a good time of this.. stupid guys wanting fried fish.. I was too lazy to cook something different for myself and ate a small bit.. bad bad bad idea!!! Ive been living off of OJ and SF popcicles for the last few days cause its the only things that dont hurt my tummy too much.



any ideas on how to get the vitamins in? i need to do something cause i know if im having fruit and veg cravings like i am, im really needing the nutrients..

[greenbean]

Healthy and Happy: Your goal sounds reasonable and I know you can do it!

Melodye: My surgery is 8/7, just around the corner!
Emily: Happy Birthday to your daughter. That is awesome that you walked so much at the zoo!

Monkee: Good goals! Post when you can. Some days it is hard for me to think to post. Some days it takes me all day just to catch up with everyone (reading 30 seconds at a time).

Angel: How is your mom doing? Your goal of no eating out-for weight loss and financial reasons is something I need to do!

Melodye: I am sorry about your father. I hope you have fond memories that comfort you.

Savannah: Congratulations on the bad cholesterol decrease and the BMI!

Hot Tamale: Glad you are feeling better. Did you ever find out what was causing it? Good luck with the abdominoplasty. I love this ”Be that exception! Be the one who does amazingly well! Get healthy and feel - I am not exaggerating - twenty years younger! YOU CAN DO IT. LET NOTHING STAND IN YOUR WAY”. Thank you for sharing what how you feel about food now. I know this is going to be the battle for me and am winning now and will in the future.

Jesse: I hope you figure out the protein soon. It has to be frustrating.

Awless: Have you tried any of the greek yogurt? It has good protein in it. What about gummy vitamins? Or even kid vitamins? They are not great but better than nothing!

[thinr4me]

Good morning all, up early and off and running again.

Caught up and read everyone's posts, waving hi to everyone, don't have time to individualize my comments, it's hot as he!! here today and so I have to cave and put in the AC units on the first floor (they are going full blast in the bedrooms) and then DD and I are headed out to a local folk/art festival before it gets too hot.

Maintenance is hard. HT nailed it. Once you get to a certain point, yes you can eat. About anything. Each person is different however. I mildly react, I have had some severe reactions in the past but none lately. I struggle every day to make the right decisions and while I am not perfect, my surgery has assisted in 1.) making me physically uncomfortable eating some things and 2.) serves as a stark reminder that I have been through a lot and NEVER want to go down that path again.

Besides the physical changes I have gone through, the emotional and personal challenges have been beyond what I ever imagined. This new life of mine gave me the strength to end a long suffering marriage (married in 1983) and live on my own with DD. It has been more liberating than my weight loss. The man I spend my days and nights with now is the complete opposite of exH.

But I have to get back into healthier eating and exercising. My schedule is beyond insane but there is no reason I can't find a 1/2 hour to walk. And I need to make better food choices, mostly when I am out with M, not at home where I keep no "junk". Yet, when I do go out to eat, I don't over eat, I have very small portions and most times take half the meal home. WLS has allowed me to eat "normally" but I have regained 10 lbs and I can feel it and I will not allow it to continue.

So each day I begin anew, eating the healthiest I can and though I may make a decision to have a small portion of something "unhealthy" it is okay as long as I never return to my former all day all night eating crap binges!

Off to get this fabulous day going

[Savannah]

Good morning everyone!

I went shopping last evening after work & walked so much I was in pain by the time I got home, but I enjoyed being out & about. The rest of the family went away so just me & the dog & cats! Poor dog had her legs crossed by the time I
got home.
World Market had the SF Torani large sized bottles on sale so I got two, even though I wanted more. Loving my coffee & had to try them last night YUM!

HT- thoughts & prayers for your surgery!!

Everyone have a great Saturday!

[greenbean]

I just wanted to share. I am down 20.2 lbs in 21 days. I hope I lose at least this much on my 3 weeks of pre-op protein liquids.

[myyellowstang]

Originally Posted by greenbean

Awless: Have you tried any of the greek yogurt? It has good protein in it. What about gummy vitamins? Or even kid vitamins? They are not great but better than nothing!

I LOVE greek yogurt. My favorite way to eat it: I use Fage 0% plain, add frozen cherries and splenda. I always do this the night before so by breakfast the cherries are nice and thawed and JUICY. It mixes up into this wonderful delicious creamy cherry goodness. Droolz.

As for the vitamins. I agree, something is better than nothing. So IF all you can get in is kids vitamins then okay, it is better than nothing. BUT they are not complete, and they do not have everything you need in them. So try adult vites first. Exhaust all those options first. What have you tried? I used Centrum chewables for a while and I've been using generic adult regular since. I have enough to last through the next year at least (B1G1 sale combined with $5 off coupon - I stocked up for pennies on the dollar). Whatever you do, don't just NOT take them.

Originally Posted by thinr4me

I struggle every day to make the right decisions and while I am not perfect, my surgery has assisted in 1.) making me physically uncomfortable eating some things and 2.) serves as a stark reminder that I have been through a lot and NEVER want to go down that path again.

But I have to get back into healthier eating and exercising. My schedule is beyond insane but there is no reason I can't find a 1/2 hour to walk.WLS has allowed me to eat "normally" but I have regained 10 lbs and I can feel it and I will not allow it to continue.

So each day I begin anew, eating the healthiest I can and though I may make a decision to have a small portion of something "unhealthy" it is okay as long as I never return to my former all day all night eating crap binges!

You have a great mindset. I love it. This IS hard and every day IS a struggle. I guess I expected magic, and I had it for a while, but then the sparkle and shine wear off and well... things are "normal" and hard again. I SWORE I would never regain like people I knew... but I didn't know what a struggle it would be 2+ years out to avoid doing so. My tool keeps me in check quantity wise - the quality part is all on me.

I apathetically watched myself step on the scale every morning to see the scale sliding up. A pound here, half a pound there. I told myself "it's just water", "it's that time of the month", etc... Excuses. One morning I stepped on the scale and I saw 20 pounds over my lowest. I cried. My "fat" clothes one size up were uncomfortably snug. What? How in the heck did that happen? Where was my brain?!? That was my wake up call. It was so EASY to put on that 20. So easy. I'm still struggling to get it all off. I'm 2 pounds from my comfort zone and 8 pounds from my happy place. It's coming off. I still have days where I make bad choices, but I'm getting there. We all will.

I exercise a lot. My schedule is busy, but I just found something I liked and I schedule it in. I find having a class to go to keeps me more honest. When I have gym days it's easier to talk myself into skipping. There's no one there that expects me. My yoga classes are different. If I skip I hear any number of people tell me "we missed you Thursday" or "where have you been?". It keeps me accountable and honest. Not to mention my family knows certain days at certain times I am unavailable because it's workout time.

Originally Posted by greenbean

I just wanted to share. I am down 20.2 lbs in 21 days. I hope I lose at least this much on my 3 weeks of pre-op protein liquids.

You are a rockstar!

[myyellowstang]

I feel awesome today. I just do. I feel skinny and strong.

At one point I stepped on the scale and saw 153. I was at 133 from about August to February. I woke up and have struggled with up and down for a while now. I bounce 5 pounds, but those 5 pounds have been trending downward. For a while it was 145-149, yesterday I was 144. Today I was 141. It gives me strength to see that I can still do this.

In TWO pounds I will be back at the top of my comfort zone. My goal is 134. That's my happy place. I can get there. 8 pounds is better than 20. I got this.

[myyellowstang]

Question:

Has anyone NOT heard from their secret pal yet? If you gave your email address be sure and check your junkmail folder too.

[Savannah]

I haven't ,but I didn't send you my email address either so that makes sense
I must have missed that somewhere along the way!

Great job on your loss Heather!!

I did do the exercise bike today & alternated between 2 different workouts.
I rode through the pain & had leg cramps so I had to stop. I plan to get up & go
for a walk outside in the morning while it's cooler.

[emily1965]

Stupid scale.

Up 5 pounds. Down 5 pounds. Up 5 pounds...

Rinse and repeat.

That is all.

[Healthy and Happy]

new batteries?

[auntiem59]

I had gastric sleeve surgery back in October of last year and have dropped 80pounds. I'd like to lose this last 20, to put me at a weight of 128, although 135 would be ok too.

This has been the single most best thing I have ever done for myself. When I came to LCF over 10 years ago I was stuggling to lose 40 pounds. I would lose and gain the same 20 and then pack another ten on for good measure. My all time high was 234. At the consultation for the surgery I weighed 228.

I have my struggles like many, so figured it was time to lend some support and get some support from the board. I have been following your journeys from the first day out, so feel like I know many of you. Hope you will get to know me as well.

[emily1965]

Originally Posted by auntiem59

I had gastric sleeve surgery back in October of last year and have dropped 80pounds. I'd like to lose this last 20, to put me at a weight of 128, although 135 would be ok too.

This has been the single most best thing I have ever done for myself. When I came to LCF over 10 years ago I was stuggling to lose 40 pounds. I would lose and gain the same 20 and then pack another ten on for good measure. My all time high was 234. At the consultation for the surgery I weighed 228.

I have my struggles like many, so figured it was time to lend some support and get some support from the board. I have been following your journeys from the first day out, so feel like I know many of you. Hope you will get to know me as well.

I'm glad you came out of lurkdom. You have done an awesome job. Congrats!

TOM arrived today, so that may explain all the up/down on my scale. Most of my periods are pretty uneventful, but this morning I have bad cramps and rubbery/aching thighs and I'm a little nauseated. I actually took a pain pill. My yoga instructor will be here in a couple of hours and I'm dreading it today. I know that it wil actually help and I will feel better after, but I wish I could just skip to the after without the actual "doing" today. Ugghhh.

[auntiem59]

Originally Posted by emily1965

I'm glad you came out of lurkdom. You have done an awesome job. Congrats!

TOM arrived today, so that may explain all the up/down on my scale. Most of my periods are pretty uneventful, but this morning I have bad cramps and rubbery/aching thighs and I'm a little nauseated. I actually took a pain pill. My yoga instructor will be here in a couple of hours and I'm dreading it today. I know that it wil actually help and I will feel better after, but I wish I could just skip to the after without the actual "doing" today. Ugghhh.

Thank you.

You were (and are) one of my original inspirations to do this.

[Jesse]

Originally Posted by auntiem59

I had gastric sleeve surgery back in October of last year and have dropped 80pounds. I'd like to lose this last 20, to put me at a weight of 128, although 135 would be ok too.

This has been the single most best thing I have ever done for myself. When I came to LCF over 10 years ago I was stuggling to lose 40 pounds. I would lose and gain the same 20 and then pack another ten on for good measure. My all time high was 234. At the consultation for the surgery I weighed 228.

I have my struggles like many, so figured it was time to lend some support and get some support from the board. I have been following your journeys from the first day out, so feel like I know many of you. Hope you will get to know me as well.

Great to have you here! I was sleeved on 6/13/12 and really rely on the support of people who have "been there". I look forward to your input

[Hot Tamale]

Welcome Auntie, Happy to have you here & congrats on your success so far!

Maybe Auntie's coming out of lurkdom will inspire others? More people means more advice and more support! Post!!

Speaking of posting, I have to go out for a bit, but I will be back and post more in a few hours. Hope you're all having a great Sunday.

[Jesse]

I'm looking forward to the day when I have some freedom from my eating schedule so far it goes like this:
* eat breakfast (ie try to choke down a protein shake) while I surf the internet)
*if breakfast was liquid, start drinking first 20 ounces of water, if breakfast was solid, wait 30 minutes then start drinking, read newspaper
* wow look almost time for lunch. Clean kitchen while waiting for 30 minutes no drinking to pass
* eat lunch, try to eat slow (although usually not a problem, because I have to stop and burp a lot )
* wait 30 minutes to start drinking, this is a good time to run errands, bring water with me
* oh look, took a long time to drink that water, it's time for 2 more ounces of food otherwise known as supper.
* wait 30 minutes and begin drinking 3rd 20 ounce bottle of water ~ who knows there may even be time to have a protein snack before I go to bed, depends on how long this $#@% 3rd bottle of water takes

please tell me it's not going to be like this forever

[myyellowstang]

Originally Posted by Savannah

I haven't ,but I didn't send you my email address either so that makes sense
I must have missed that somewhere along the way!

Great job on your loss Heather!!

It was optional, but you can send it to me and I'll pass it on if you want.

And thanks! I'm down again today. It's hard, and I sooooo just wanted to eat last night, but I had already hit my comfort level of calories and I was not hungry so it wasn't an emergency. I can live with hunger.

Originally Posted by auntiem59

I had gastric sleeve surgery back in October of last year and have dropped 80pounds. I'd like to lose this last 20, to put me at a weight of 128, although 135 would be ok too.

This has been the single most best thing I have ever done for myself. When I came to LCF over 10 years ago I was stuggling to lose 40 pounds. I would lose and gain the same 20 and then pack another ten on for good measure. My all time high was 234. At the consultation for the surgery I weighed 228.

I have my struggles like many, so figured it was time to lend some support and get some support from the board. I have been following your journeys from the first day out, so feel like I know many of you. Hope you will get to know me as well.

Stick around! The more the merrier! I like having this little support group to come to and talk with!

[Hot Tamale]

Jesse - This is temporary for sure! Just do what you have to do and before you know it you will be looking back on it thinking how different it actually is.

[Maryposa]

OK... I am so super excited... FINALLY!!!!

The dance studio I love which is 45 minutes away from me is finally opening its new location, right near me!! It was supposed to open in June, but it's now opening July 19th. I already signed up for unlimited classes starting that day. I can go to either location... so on Sunday when the closer one is closed but my favorite class is happening at the other location, I can go!

Finally I feel like I can get the regain off and get the rest of the way to my goal

Why? Because I love dance... the motivation is intrinsic... I won't be doing it because I want to get to goal, but because it makes me sooo happy! The icing on the cake is getting super fit!!

Celebrate! Goal before lower body lift, here I come!! I have almost 5 months to do it.