Lurkers: Show Yourselves!

Who is out there in lurking mode? Just post a hello, an update, something! Say hey! Anything! Kathy

Hello, my name is Carol... and I am a lurker. Other than a pesky cold that is hanging on, I am doing just fine. I am down 119lbs as of today. I saw my doctor recently, all bloodwork is good and my blood pressure is a beautiful 102/60. I think (doctor agrees) that I eat pretty good, still making sure protein comes first, and the rest is low carb. I only do small snacks on good things like soy chips, no sugar. Too afraid of it and since I am no longer addicted, it's easy to pass up. I am going shopping this weekend to figure out what size I really am. I have been wearing stretch 12's and nonstretch 14's , but think that I might be able to do a nonstretch 12 now, we'll see. I actually finally feel lighter to myself now too! I ran up some stairs and at the top thought - that was almost too easy! While in bed half asleep, when I go to roll over, I'm so used to hauling my heavy self over, that now I almost fling myself over - it's funny to me! I just ordered a bathing suit that I can't wait to be delivered! It's so cute - and bright! Nothing I would have worn last summer! And it will go great with my new bathing suit cover up I recently received as a gift - I look so small in it! When I hold it up I can't believe it fits me, but it does! So things are really really great and I am looking forward to shedding these winter sweaters and heavy coats and showing myself off a little bit!!

Hey Carol! Thanks for posting. Sounds like you are doing great! I'm afraid of summer clothes, because of all the hanging skin...but, man do I feel better! Lori 384/248.5/168

Thanks for posting, Carol! Sounds like you are doing great! Congratulations! Kathy

Good Morning Everyone, My name is Sonja and I too am a lurker, mostly. I don't know exactly why I lurk more than post. I guess that usually by the time I get around to posting someone has already said what I was going to say, but I think I am going to try and post more. As part of my daily routine, I got up this morning and got on my scales, I know maybe not a good idea but I do it anyway, and they said............... that I am at my goal!!!! In 10 months and one week, I have reached my goal. I only wanted to have a normal BMI and now I do!!! Woo Hoo!!! If I don't ever lose another pound, I'll be just fine. What's going on with me? About 2 months ago, my first post-WLS relationship ended. I was feeling a little bummed out, but not like it was the absolute end of the world- like I would have felt before WLS. So the other day I thought, what the heck and registered on an online dating service. Within 24 hours, I had a date!! I ended up having to cancel, because my daughter got sick, but we've rescheduled and we're on for this Friday. I have already spoken, via IM or email with about 7 different men. I don't even have a picture on the site and 7 men are talking to me. How weird is that? I am working on trying to get a picture up here as well. Hopefully soon, I'll have a face, lol. I can't wait for summer. This will be my first as a much thinner person. I am so tired of being cold all of the time! My surgeon says no plastic surgery until 18 months post-op, so I am going to just have to tough it out. I'll probably consult a plastic surgeon this summer to get the ball rolling. My health insurance is changing at the first of the month, so I am praying that reconstructive surgery will be covered on the new policy. But if not, I am willing to go into debt to get a little tune up, lol. But even if I have to wait for a while, it's better to be a little flabby than to be a lot overweight. So how about all of you other lurkers. Come on out of the shadows and post! Sonja

Sonja, At goal at 10 months! That is fantastic! Waiting the 18 months before considering plastic surgery is so important! Your body will continue to change and change and change. Good luck with the online dating. If you are successful, let me know. Lori 384/248.5/168

Congratulations on reaching goal, Sonja! Best wishes, Kathy

Hi Kathy, I lurk alot.. but I do post from time to time. To be honest....I am struggeling with my weight loss and eating habits. I am at a loss at the moment..... I need to get past it... break the bad habits.... NIGHT TIME EATING.... sabatoge.. my whole day.... During the week ... eating is in control at work... weekends have been a free for all... it's got to stop. I think my pouch is streched....or the stoma... even when I sit down to eat and I start with protein I seem to be able to eat alot more then I used to...like 4 oz of chicken.... Well I will attend a support group on this Thursday... they will kick my butt for sure... I want to get under 200 soooo badly... right now I have been stuck at 245 for 2 months... (my fault for sure!) so enough complaining... I need to get better with my nighttime and weekend eating... and I have to find a way to make myself do this! hugs! Marla

Marla, Are you exercising? That may give you the kick start your need! Lori P.S. I struggle with the eating as well. So, I exercise to beat the band!

Hey Lurkers! Thanks for coming out and playing