Check in mayers

I know we do the Sunday weigh-in but i want to hear from everyone..even those of you that don't join in the Sunday weigh ins..hows life? how are people around you? are you dreading Thanksgiving? I'm good, people around me are jealous of me and i hate that..i just try and live for me what else can i do? I'm not really looking forward to thanksgiving because who wants a day built around FOOD? and all the candies and goodies blah..i'm just living in my own little world. I'm thinking about going back to school..i want to do something more. My son is almost 3 and will not need me as much so i better find something to do with my time other then sitting on the couch watching Oprah lol ok lets hear from you! Rebecca

Hi Mayers! I'm doing freaking fabulous! I *should* make the Century Club tomorrow. I saw my surgeon today and he told me I'm way ahead of schedule. Thanksgiving isn't a big deal. We're heading down to North Carolina to spend time with Mark's family. I just dread that his mom wants to have a luncheon at her house....the smoke from my FIL is gonna kill me! I go down with TONS of Febreze (and extra clothes) on hand. Thank goodness the Hampton Inn has a laundry area. We'll tell them we're going to freshen up and I'll have them take showers and wash hair while I wash the clothes in the laundry area. Yes, I HATE smoke and everything to do with it. It ****** me off since my MIL knows how I feel about going in her smoky, stinky house. Funny enough, for southern women my MIL and SIL aren't the greatest cooks so I'll just take some protein shake stuff with me and make an excuse. LOL I'm going to start some home renovations soon. I can't wait! I asked Santa for some nice power tools and some Home Depot gift cards. I'm sure Santa will come through. lol My best friend started working for my husband's company to take a little off me. I'm so happy. She's been a great cheerleader for me (even went to my surgeon's appt today with me). It's freezing cold here so I haven't been walking like I should. Gotta buckle down and spend time with Richard Simmons and Leslie Sansone. Other than all that..........I'm doing GREAT!!!! * Cyndi *

Well I hope that everyone is doing well. I have been busy with some home remodeling....Have fun Cyndi...it is so exciting when it is done. And also on your Dr. appoinment and Century Club Status!!!! I saw the Dr. on the 3rd for my six month check and all my blood work was wonderful. I have lost 80 pounds and around 35 inches. She said I was doing good. I feel like I am not losing like I should be. I know I am not supposed to compare myself to tohers, but that is very hard. I feel like I eat very little....been behind on my fluids and exercise....but I still don't eat enough calories to impact the scale. The Dr. said it would slow down from here out....but dang...this is super slow!!!! Any suggestions on how to get the scale moving again? Will I ever make it to my goal? Thanks for listening everyone.....off to take a relaxing, hot bath...it is freezing in Indiana!!!!

Hi Mayers, I am doing well, the stress in family right now I could do with out, but cant we all...LOL. My grandma is very ill and my father is coming in from California so there a little more stress than usual, but I havent gone for the food which is good!!! Thanksgiving for me should be ok, my mil is a great cook and we are going there she make a great turkey I should be ok. The sweets dont do anything for me anymore so I dont miss that thank goodnes. I actually have something to be thankful for.. Not wanting the food and sweets this year should be fun. I actually am contemplating going back to school too, so Rebecca if you do good luck, I want to go into nursing. My twins just turned 3 also so I think I will start in summer or fall. Well for now I hope everyone has a good thanksgiving and talk you all on sunday. Amy

Cyndi - That's great! Hopen you made it to the century club today, I think I'm in denial about being so close as well. Never in my life did I ever dream that losing 100 lbs was in the cards for me. Amazing how my outlook on life has changed! Rebecca - I've felt the jealousy thing from my friends for a couple of months now. I have talked to my support group about it and it seems very common. I think the thing I've noticed the most is just the fact that I feel like certain friends are competing with me in a way. I was always the "fat one in the group" and when I hung out with those friends, they're the ones who always got the attention...now that I've lost almost 100lbs, the whole chemistry of my group of friends had shifted, you know? I feel better about myself, so I'm getting myself out there a lot more...and I can tell my friends are struggling with that a bit. And way to go you for going back to school! That's fantastic Rebecca! My life is really chaotic at the moment, I'm liking it though, I have motivation now, which I can't say I did 7 months ago. I have been dating A LOT lately and as a 20 year old...that has never happened! I've also started a new job and it's nice to be able to stand up for myself and introduce myself in a different kind of way. This surgery has done so many things I couldn't even list them all. I feel like I've written a novel, so I'm going to shut up...but life is GOOD!

Hi Everyone I am doing really well. Life is good for me these days. In the last week, I've finally left behind the title of being OBESE. I didn't want to post it until I was really sure it wasn't just a fluke, but now I'm sure! That word- obese- has followed me around for so long and I am SO glad to finally be rid of that. I never imagined I would be in this place- almost 100lbs lighter than this time last year. It's going to be a good Thanksgiving for me. I'm not too worried about Holiday eating. I know what I need to be doing. Just need to stay on track! I'm about 28 pounds away from goal so I just need to keep my eye on the prize. I've been seeing someone lately and I'm very much in like with him so far. Just like you guys all said- one day my WLS just kind of came up in conversation and hasn't really been talked about since then. I guess I was just very paranoid about being judged for my decision. But it turned out fine. It's still in the early stages, but I'm hoping things work out with him. Other than that- I'm just working and hitting the gym and enjoying my life. I hope you guys all have a wonderful holiday!! Kathy

Hi Mayers, It's so interesting, people are either telling me (1) that I look half my age or (2) "you're done losing now, right"? Well, even at my heaviest, people knew I was obese, but now HOWE obese, and if they saw the number on the scale (yes, I know it's just a number, but, it's a number, you know?) they would understand why I'm not done..... In order for me to be generically healthy I need to move the number down a bit yet. It's going, albeit slowly. A bit hungrier these days, and my calories are between 900-1,000/day lately - I think that's too much, but I'm seeing the nutritionist tomorrow and she'll help me work that out. But I can't believe I made Century Club (yeah! at 6 months, 1 week) and that I feel good - this is truly a wonderful, miraculous thing!