Roll Call Feb 2009ers!!!

Glad you're feeling better about all of this.  It will always be tough but you are soooo right that We Can Do This!

Hi, everyone!  I am a slow loser also, but it is coming off.  I do need to increase my exercise, also.  I have been swimming all summer, since it has been way too hot here for indoor exercise, -  it has been over 100 many, many days in a row.  TOOOOO hot!  Hopefully we will get a temp break, so I can use the treadmill again.  My total weight loss is 99 lbs and 75lbs since surgery.  Glad to see everyone is doing so well.

Hey, 75 lbs since surgery ain't too shabby.  Its hot as hell here too but the gym is nice and cool.  I plan to start swimming soon just for a change. 

I am very happy with my results I started in 7/08 at 314  by  11/08- 297  day of surgery 285.3  I am now at 185  even  and  stalled......But I can walk breath play with my grand-kids  tie my shoes  do  everything I couldn`t  do  be  for  I  went  from  a  28-30  top  22 pants [ STRETCH ]  to a 16 top and 16 jeans  so  I  am  very  happy.And I think everyone is doing great but I would like to hear more about what you are doing so please do share,thanks

Doesn't success feel great!  You've one so well.  I post details about what I do in my profile.  It has been a struggle.  Check the tag The Metabolic Challenge.  Last month was a good one.  I'll be updating later this week.

Hello everyone!!!  I have been one of the members that read and don't reply to anything so I decided to change that.  I hit my 6 month anniversary the 24th of August.  I weighed 283 the day of surgery and as of today I weigh 170!!  113 pounds gone forever.  I excercise everyday and I am training for a 5k.  Saturday my hubby is coming home from Iraq and it will be the first time he seen me since before surgery, I am excited!!!  I have about 20 more pounds to lose before I am at goal.  My only problem I have is protein, but I think it is better. My levels are life threatening. So I am hoping for better numbers!!!  My hair is coming out horribly.......

You've done fantastic and so quickly too.  Now you'd better get healthy and force that protein. 

There is more than whey out there.  Try protein shots/ bullets, small maybe 3 oz at Walmart.  There is also egg white protein, I use JayRobb, hemp, soy, rice, and gemma from peas.  Many are at GNC and Vitamin Shoppe.  All are available at Netrition.com.  Find something you can tolerate if not a shake then a high protein food.  You don't have to like it.  Treat it as medicine you need to be healthy.

Enjoy your family home comming and please keep posting.

Yesterday, I hit 90 pounds lost (which is 64% of my goal).  I am in my "goal size" for dresses, and one size away (two depending on the brand) in jeans.

I've started journaling (again) because I realized that I struggle getting in enough protein and water. Right now I'm concentrating on getting consistent protein, but, am increasing my water.  [I've started drinking decaf tea] at work to help increase my water intake throughout the day -- since I spend 10 hours at my desk (4 days a week).

I have set a 'goal' to complete "Scout Out Huntingdon County"  before year end in 2010.  I doubt I'll fini**** before the snow flies this year ... but that's not going to stop me from logging some miles.  To complete the achievement you cover "100 miles of heritage."  And, you can earn patches (mini-rewards) for completing various 'segments'  ... you can get more information at: http://scouts.raystown.org/  perhaps your area has something like this to get out and get active.


From 8/15 to 9/9 I lost 5.5 pounds and 4.25 inches -- according to Curves.  [That's okay because from 7/13 to 8/15 I had a 15.5 pound and 11.5 inch loss, and they can't ALL be spectacular. ;) ]

It's another month before I see my nutritionist again.  I plan on kicking butt between now and then.  

Great progress, wow, 90 lbs.  I am amazed at how much some of us Feb'ers have lost, and a little jealous too, lol. 

Hi from Northern Ireland, been readin all ur stuff as Im also in the Feb 09 bariatric surgery club. Logged on 2 C if there were any tips on how to kickstart some weight as Ive hit a no weight loss crisis. So any tips please reply... Was 22stone in Feb, got op on Fri 13th Feb, have lost 5stone r 80lbs & yes I am delighted, but my friend Elsie who went through op same date (friends since the op) has lost 7+ stone (112lbs), My brother who got the sleeve was 27stone & has lost 7+ stone (he got his in April but had 2 pay 4 it himself), I got mine on the National Health Service. I swim for approx 40 mins up 2 3 times a week, as Ive a gammy knee (need op but need 2 loose weight b4 theyll operate) SO CAN ANY1 HELP ME KICKSTART THE WEIGHT LOSS, Yes I admit I cheat with the odd biscuit, someone suggested drinking a load of water for few days 2 flush the system, hoping some1 can help,
Just want 2 say that its great readin all ur stories & findin that there are more people like me out there
Waitin on replys please
Lindax