Thumbs Up Thumbs Down, This means YOU!

OK, lets shoot for everybody posting to this today. This means YOU, even if you only have all Downs, or all Ups, or just one thing to say. Post today! C'mon lurkers! Thumbs UP: -I weigh 189 pounds, so I'm officially 50 pounds down since surgery, 65 total. -I fit firmly into size 14s -I did some mega shopping and now have clothes for my Alaska trip. I decided I would live with the short sleeved T-shirt on top of the long sleeved T-shirt until I'm too small to wear the ones I've got. Simple, cute, and warm. -I'm on my period (why is this a pro? cause it means I'm not pregnant, thank god.) -I spent some money on protein powders that I love -My blood sugar is all sorts of normal -Getting in a LOT of protein -Going to the gym regularly Thumbs Down: - Losing hair still - Arm skin can bite me, I no longer feel comfortable wearing sleeveless shirts - Dumping episode (a real one) freaked me out yesterday, and it was from eating a food that has been ok in the past - Getting in all my water is no longer subconscious, I have to really concentrate on it - Headaches everyday OT: I get to see my mom and dad in 7 days! I am so happy about this, I could cry. I finally got a picture of my MIL, and 82 pounds down she looks incredible. Not sleeping well because of my dogs. Their internal clock is set to wake at 4AM. Alaska in...10 days! Jenn (254)239/189/145

Thumbs Up weigh this am at 201.5 almost to the one's..... not being tempted by the birthday cake that was at work yesterday going out and not wanting to sit at home all the time being down almost 65 lbs thumbs down still weigh 201.5 havn't hit the one's yet.... having to take meds to have bm's due to the iron Ruth Ann

Thumbs Up - + Cleaned out my closet. Pulled out my size 14 clothes and realized their too BIG! + Made it to 2 personal training appointments + Weigh 171 ----Officially down 66 pounds since surgery + Able to walk for exercise for a full hour + Found Papaya Enzymes help my stomach when I feel like things are not getting digested + Love Melon Propel Thumbs Down - * After cleaning my closet, I have minimal clothes that fit * Haven't felt great this week because I haven't been getting in enough protein * Still can't eat anything with pasta without throwing up

Thumbs Down: Teenage (18yo) step daughter problems not getting any better! But I have learned to let go and let God he is the only one in control! Thumbs UP: I woke up and could put my feet on the ground! Nothing fits me---all too big, I have never known this feeling before. I walked into my Moms office and asked her if I looked skinner today because I sure feel it today! THANK GOD AGAIN! I do feel it today lets hope it stays there. Thumbs UP UP UP and UP- I am going camping for the weekend......SO I am outta here! Everyone enjoy their weekends, lots of you are going on vacations have a blast!!!!

Thumbs Up *It's Friday *I'm alive *Down 70 pounds since surgery *I already did my workout *Tax free weekend Thumbs Down *Loose skin *Still working on other coping mechanisms besides FOOD *I miss my 15 year old Lab (put him to sleep last week) *The HEAT waves we've been having Have a fantastic weekend everyone!!! Denise

Thumbs Up... I have lost 63lbs and am feeling great! Funny how we can lose the same amount of weight, but because of different body shapes we wear different sizes, I'm in a 18 pants, and a 16 top, but have started buying 14s, so hopefully it won't be long before they fit. Thumbs Down.... can't stand this heat. Food is still very limited Have a great weekend!! Hugs to you all! Perry W.

Mostly lurker here, but I wanna jump in. Thumbs up- Down 66 lbs teetering on the edge of the 100's. Size 14s fitting well, 16's are getting obviously too big. Feeling tons of energy and great about life right now. Thumbs down- Haven't spoke to dh this week(he is in Afghanistan from last feb to next feb) My mother is driving me up a wall. I think I still eat too many carbs, I have not been exersizing as often as I should.

UP: Got to and from our camping vacation safely. Enjoyed HIKING while on vacation (prior years spent sitting in chair reading, because I lacked the energy to go). Size 22 jeans getting baggy Down to 229...haven't seen that in a REALLY long time. My hubby loves me, and we both got brave enough for him to give me my b-12 shot! Its FRIDAY, and I do NOT have to work this weekend! DOWN: Been stuck on 229 ALL freakin' week. (Yea, I know...I shouldn't weigh every day but I do) Feeling VERY, very tired this week. Hair falling out in HUGE amounts...I"m gonna cry. Boy Scouts selling BBQ plates, and I ate WAY too fast, so now I feel sick. Blech...(but the brisket was delish) Having trouble getting in all my protein...some days I do, some days I don't.

Hi, I haven't participated in this group much but do read it daily. I thought I would jump in with the thumbs up--thumbs down. I had surgery on 4-10-06. I am doing well. Thumbs up Down 65 pounds I could comfortably fit into a restraunt booth this week! Put on a pair on fairly new pants and discovered I pulled them up without undoing the zipper and snap. More people are beginning to notice my weight loss now. I enjoy going to curves. As someone else said IT"S FRIDAY!! Thumbs Down Pulled something in my rib cage just bending over sideways. Nothing too painful. Would like a good piece of steak but my pouch hasn't liked beef too much. Can't think of anything else thumbs down right now. Everyone have a great loser of a weekend!!! Julia

OK, I'll play. Thumbs up: -- Today is my niece's 5th birthday. As she gets older and I get thinner, we're looking A LOT alike. -- I have neck bones. And knuckles. -- I met someone, who, worst case scenario, will end up being a really good friend. -- Hit the Century Club last Saturday! -- I'm about to go down in sizes again. I'm rapidly approaching sizes I have not seen in more than ten years. -- Under 300! Thumbs down: -- I'm tired of playing mediator for everyone all the time. -- Being at work is like being on Survivor, or Big Brother. I just got ousted from one alliance, but accepted into another one. -- My scale doesn't match the surgeon's, so I have to do some crazy math for me to not feel like I'm cheating myself, or lying to myself. -- Still have more than a hundred pounds to go to goal. -- My hair is jumping ship, to be replaced by lots of flappy skin. Arms, legs, stomach. Gross. Julie 394/366/289/160 (easier just to subtract that awful 5lbs and use my scale at this point)