Monday Weigh-in or Check-in

Hi Friends, Well this week I finally started losing again but for a difficult reason. My 20 month old grandson was diagnosed last week with a brain tumor. Thank God because of all the prayers, the tumor was surrounded by a cyst and the doctor said it was like pealing an oranger and the pealed out the cyst and the tumor popped out. The tumor was the size of a marble and it was benign and the type tumor that never grows back. He had an MRI on his entire body and had no other tumors anywhere else. He is home, walking all around, laughing and loving life and so are we. Prayer is powerful. It sure knocked the socks off me though. I couldn't eat and lost 3 pounds. Before surgery 279.5 Last weigh in 158 This week 155 Total week loss 3 pounds Overall loss 124.5 I love you all and miss you. Love and hugs, Esther

Esther, I'm so happy all is well with the little guy. Thank God his tumor was easily removed and won't come back. It's a tough way to start losing again but I'm glad all is well. It makes me so sad to see the May board so lonely. I know, we're all busy enjoying our new lives but I miss you guys so much. As for me, I'm still bouncing between 138 and 141. My surgeon said I could probably go down to 135 but he doesn't want me lower than that. I don't either. Sometimes I think I look too thin. lol Who'd have ever thought we'd say that. lol I have quite an appetite some days and none at all others. But, I wouldn't trade my RNY for anything. Hugs to you too! * Cyndi *

I love you Cyndi, you have been such a wonderful friend. I seem to always turn to you when I need someone to talk to. You are the best! Love and hugs, Esther

Such good news about your grandson. Your entire family must be estatic to have him home and doing so well. I agree w/ Cyndi. Most of our Mayster Family has moved on to enjoy their new lives. This includes me. I am not here as much as I used to be, but never do I forget anyone here. The encouragement and support I have been given remains priceless to me. Never was this so true last month with my mother's unexpected death. Several of you messaged me to express support and sympathy or offered me their email addresses & home phone numbers if I neeeded them. My sincerest of thank yous to all. Love & misses, April Post op = 259 Today = 156 Lovin' my RNY

Hi April, Sorry to hear about your mom. I lost my mom 7 years ago and I still pick up the phone to call her when anything happens and I need to talk to her. I have a friend who told me to talk to her when I am alone and she will hear me and somehow will let me know that she is there. My grandson is such a miracle, we are still amazed at his recovery. He is doing so well. We are taking him this morning to have another CT SCAN just to make sure everything is okay but we can see that he is okay just by his actions. All of you have been so dear to me and I feel blessed to have you always there to help me through the hard times. Thank you for being there. Love and hugs, Esther

So glad your grandson is doing so well!!!! Sorry your family has gone through so much. I have not weighted as the scale went up a little for me. But I had unexpected emergency surgery Monday which now has me home this week. So I am back to the basics nd getting back on track. Sat night after dinner I was in horrible pain that would not stop. Now that think about it I have not felt well for some time after eating. It was my gallbladder and my bariatric surgeon took it out Monday. The on call wanted to take it out Sunday but I called my surgeon and they ended up admitting me for a day of antibiotics and he worked me into the surgery schedule Monday. And I actually came home Monday night. He peeked at all his handiwork while he was in there and said all looked good and now I have scars on the right that mirror the ones on the left LOL! I feel really good now though and could probably go back to work tomorrow but my dr says not until monday. I am still pretty sore so I will comply. I am trying to get back to the basics and back on track while I am home. Donna

Hi Donna, Things happen in our lives that cause the weight to go up and down. I hope you are feeling much better now. I am just glad to hear from you. I have missed all of you and we need to gather the Mayers and get them back on here because I miss all of you. You are all my support and keep me going, You are doing such an incredible job of losing weight and it will keep coming off. Thank you so much for responding. Love and hugs, Esther

Esther, I am so sorry to hear what your family has been through! I'm glad it's over and done with and your grandson is okay. What a scare that must have been. You're looking fabulous by the way!

Thank you for your well wishes. My stomach is still upset because I keep remembering my son collapsing in my arms and his wife throwing up when the doctor told them the news. I truly believe in prayer but that day was the worst day in my life. I wish I could shake it. I know in time I will be fine but I had to be strong for my kids and had to act like everything would be fine (which it turned out fine) but I felt like collapsing myself. My appitite still hasn't come back yet. I am just so thankful that our precious baby is fine and doing so well. He walks, laughs, he's starting to talk and plays with other kids which he never really did before. We just thought he was mellow and preferred being alone. Little did we know that the sweet baby was in pain. Even the doctors said he is going to be just fine. Thank God for prayer. It's so good seeing your beautiful face again. Love, Esther