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Topic: RE: Hey, where are all the Maysters?
Happy Surgiversary to all of you too. Wow...what a great two years it has been. I really get it now. I wondered why everyone stays so faithful to Obestiy Help for a few months or even a year or two. Then they seen to fall off the radar. Well, I think I have it all figured out. People head off to start living life. I've gained a few pounds and I'm in the process of getting those off. My lowest was 191 with a realistic goal of 195. I'm hanging in at about 206 most mornings and I plan to be below 200 again in several weeks. I'm focusing in once again on protein and veggies. I was being strangled by the carb monster and I took my sword and I'm pushing him back....back....back I say.
It is so hard to believe that just two years ago we were so scared to death. That was really scary, but it was a time in my life that I cherish and look back on with many fond memories. The friends I made here were so valuable to me...too bad so many have gravitated so far away.
As an update on Christine, my dear wife who had the surgery just a year after mine, she has managed to drop over 90 pounds and I call her my new girlfriend. She is such a hotty now. I need to get some hot pics of her up on my profile to prove what I'm saying. She got a new job and there are a half dozen people where she works who are getting the surgery. They seem totally supportive at her work for those who want to better their life. What a blessing a good employer is.
Anyway, that is the latest update...happy surgiversary too you...happy surgiversary to you...happy...
John
It is so hard to believe that just two years ago we were so scared to death. That was really scary, but it was a time in my life that I cherish and look back on with many fond memories. The friends I made here were so valuable to me...too bad so many have gravitated so far away.
As an update on Christine, my dear wife who had the surgery just a year after mine, she has managed to drop over 90 pounds and I call her my new girlfriend. She is such a hotty now. I need to get some hot pics of her up on my profile to prove what I'm saying. She got a new job and there are a half dozen people where she works who are getting the surgery. They seem totally supportive at her work for those who want to better their life. What a blessing a good employer is.
Anyway, that is the latest update...happy surgiversary too you...happy surgiversary to you...happy...
John
Start Wt: 347 -- Lowest: 191 -- Current: 216.2 -- Goal: 197
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Regain of 20 pounds has thrown me for a loop - will not let this get the best of me - what am I doing about it?
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Topic: RE: Hey, where are all the Maysters?
Happy Surgiversary Cyndi! I'll celebrate mine on the 25th. I can't BELIEVE it's already been two YEARS for all of us. Miracles have happened! Look at us all now! :)
Happy Surgiversary May 2007 family!
Happy Surgiversary May 2007 family!
* Cyndi *
Topic: Hey, where are all the Maysters?
Happy surgiversary to us! (mine was yesterday, 05/02 - 2 years out and 130 lb.s gone!
Cyndi, Leader, OH Groups,
Northern NJ Stalwarts
and (the slow-growing) Keeping It Kosher After WLS
"I want my unwarranted optimism back!" Dilbert
Northern NJ Stalwarts
and (the slow-growing) Keeping It Kosher After WLS
"I want my unwarranted optimism back!" Dilbert
Topic: RE: come out come out wherever you are!!!!
Wow! 2 years has flown by quick. I never managed to meet goal can't shed the last 4 pounds no matter how hard I try. Other than that I feel fine and look good. Smallest I've ever been at a size 7-8. Would love to have a little plastics (inner thighs tummy, boobs, upper arms), but insurance won't cover and I can't afford. Okay maybe a lot of plastics...LOL How about you Donna?
Topic: RE: come out come out wherever you are!!!!
Cyndi,
So good to "see" you!! That is great that you are sticking to an excercise routine.....wish I could say the same. But i am trying ot get there.
I am very amazed as well.....I mean I had an idea what it would be like. But I was way off LOL! I am just so very grateful to feel so much better!!
Donna
So good to "see" you!! That is great that you are sticking to an excercise routine.....wish I could say the same. But i am trying ot get there.
I am very amazed as well.....I mean I had an idea what it would be like. But I was way off LOL! I am just so very grateful to feel so much better!!
Donna
Topic: RE: come out come out wherever you are!!!!
So good to see you!!!!! It has been way to long!!!! Sounds like you are doing awesome! Isn't it just great!!!! I think learning another language sounds like a great thing to do!!!
Donna
Donna
Topic: RE: come out come out wherever you are!!!!
Two years for me is May 2nd. I can't believe it! I was stalled for the LONGEST time at 138 lbs; this past week I went to my nutritionist and I was 133! I never really had a goal set by my surgeon - 141 lbs. was 130 lbs lost and he felt that was more than good enough. I wanted 135 so I could say I lost HALF my body weight. At 133 lb I passed that goal. I think that was a fluje though and will more than likely go back to 138 and stabilize - I'll take it.
Until a week ago (had TOO MUCH to do to get ready for the Passover holiday) I was exercising 5-6 days a week. I'm lucky in that we have a gym, a trainer and workout-classes at work, so that's my method, for the most part, supplementing one or two days a week at home. Again, because of the holiday, I've basically stopped, except for half-mile walks a few times aweek, and won't really be able to get back to my schedule until Monday April 20th. I'm afraid I'll fall back into my old habit of NOT keeping with my schedule (pre-surgery habit, that it) but I'm determined that that CAN'T happen!!!!!!
If I had to sum up the past two years I would first say GREATFUL! then AMAZED! It hasn't chenged certain things in my life - I never expected that the surgery would do that, but, above all, I AM healthy and I FELL SO MUCH BETTER ABOUT MYSELF! I cannot believe it sometimes, especially since I have had esteem issues most of my life.
Thanks to all of you for your support when we were all just fledglings together - I hope you are all well and feeling asgood about yourselves - we did amazing, people!
Best,
The *other* Cyndi
Until a week ago (had TOO MUCH to do to get ready for the Passover holiday) I was exercising 5-6 days a week. I'm lucky in that we have a gym, a trainer and workout-classes at work, so that's my method, for the most part, supplementing one or two days a week at home. Again, because of the holiday, I've basically stopped, except for half-mile walks a few times aweek, and won't really be able to get back to my schedule until Monday April 20th. I'm afraid I'll fall back into my old habit of NOT keeping with my schedule (pre-surgery habit, that it) but I'm determined that that CAN'T happen!!!!!!
If I had to sum up the past two years I would first say GREATFUL! then AMAZED! It hasn't chenged certain things in my life - I never expected that the surgery would do that, but, above all, I AM healthy and I FELL SO MUCH BETTER ABOUT MYSELF! I cannot believe it sometimes, especially since I have had esteem issues most of my life.
Thanks to all of you for your support when we were all just fledglings together - I hope you are all well and feeling asgood about yourselves - we did amazing, people!
Best,
The *other* Cyndi
Cyndi, Leader, OH Groups,
Northern NJ Stalwarts
and (the slow-growing) Keeping It Kosher After WLS
"I want my unwarranted optimism back!" Dilbert
Northern NJ Stalwarts
and (the slow-growing) Keeping It Kosher After WLS
"I want my unwarranted optimism back!" Dilbert
Topic: RE: come out come out wherever you are!!!!
Big hugs Donna!
I've been so busy with real life that I don't come here as much as I should. Here's my update!
I'll celebrate 2 yrs on May 25. I started at 265.8 pounds and this morning I was 124.6 pounds! GO ME! I'm currently in a size 2 or 4 and/or juniors jeans size 3 or 5. I feel FANTASTIC! I'm getting a little self-confidence back. Slowly but surely. Still no need for plastics for me! If I do anything it'll be to get boobs. I mean, I'm not Playboy material but what I have doesn't bug me so why go through the pain ya know? There's NOTHING I can't do now. Life is sweet! Well, for the most part. LOL No real announcements for me...yet. Life is pretty good. My business is getting off the ground *FINALLY!* because I feel better about myself. Oh, yeah, I have a friend I met online and he's a soldier with UN Peacekeeping. He's from Norway. So, I wanted to do something way out and wacky for me. Guess what. Though he's got great command of English (even gets my sarcasm!) I'm taking online classes to learn Norwegian. No real reason. I just wanted to do something way out and wacky. Can't wait to send him my first fully Norsk email. LOLOL
So, there's my one crazy THIN thing. LOL
Love you all!
I've been so busy with real life that I don't come here as much as I should. Here's my update!
I'll celebrate 2 yrs on May 25. I started at 265.8 pounds and this morning I was 124.6 pounds! GO ME! I'm currently in a size 2 or 4 and/or juniors jeans size 3 or 5. I feel FANTASTIC! I'm getting a little self-confidence back. Slowly but surely. Still no need for plastics for me! If I do anything it'll be to get boobs. I mean, I'm not Playboy material but what I have doesn't bug me so why go through the pain ya know? There's NOTHING I can't do now. Life is sweet! Well, for the most part. LOL No real announcements for me...yet. Life is pretty good. My business is getting off the ground *FINALLY!* because I feel better about myself. Oh, yeah, I have a friend I met online and he's a soldier with UN Peacekeeping. He's from Norway. So, I wanted to do something way out and wacky for me. Guess what. Though he's got great command of English (even gets my sarcasm!) I'm taking online classes to learn Norwegian. No real reason. I just wanted to do something way out and wacky. Can't wait to send him my first fully Norsk email. LOLOL
So, there's my one crazy THIN thing. LOL
Love you all!
* Cyndi *
Topic: Caloric intake
I am curious to see were everyone else is on their calorie intake. I am not sure I am where I need to be and want to compare with other May 07'ers.
I have not yet reached my goal and need to get my butt into gear.
Thanks in advance.
I have not yet reached my goal and need to get my butt into gear.
Thanks in advance.
GOD BLESS Cynthia
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