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Topic: RE: 4 months today!
Congrats, Jan. That is amazing, you're doing great and handling all these complications with grace. You'll feel much better with that gallbladder out. I'm so grateful they took mine at the same time, it was in bad shape and I didn't even know it. I see a lot of people way further out than us having problems with it now, it just happens when we lose alot of weight. Good luck with your surgery and we'll see ya when you get back!!!!
Amber
Topic: RE: Friday Five - Weekly Update
1. What types of food did you eat this week? SF Banana Bread (I made w/ new recipe), Macaroni & Weenies, Chili, Smoothies, SF Peanut Butter Toast, Eggs, Sirloin & Blue Cheese Pizza (no crust), Fiber 1 Honey Clusters Cereal, etc.
2. What types of exercise did you do this week? Walking and weights.
3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? I don't remember if I filled this out last week but I weighed in at 233, which is 67 pounds total. I'm hoping to lose 3 more this weekend, that would be great.
4. What was your biggest challenge? Getting enough liquids in.
5. Want to share any new recipes for our Thanksgiving Dinner next week?
I plan on making this: http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_34915,00.html
and this:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_34913,00.html
*Fun bonus question:
Name something you are thankful for? I'm so thankful I got sober and started doing the next right thing, with that I have been able to keep a job for almost 2 years, got health insurance, this surgery, a steady home, the support from so many friends, and my son back permanently in my home. I've got so much to be thankful for. Thanks to all of you!
Amber
Have a super weekend, everybody!
Amber
Topic: 4 months today!
If anyone would have told me that at 4 months post-op I'd be down 96lbs. I would have thought they were crazy! It's true though, I have dropped that much and lets not forget to mention I've gone from a size 34 blouse/jacket (that were tight) to now a 24!
No one could have told me it would be so bad the first 3 months, or even if they would have I would have never believed it. It was amazing though, the day the 3 month mark past I was like a new person, I felt better, I had no more problems with food, and I started loving life again!
Now I'm about to go under again (for the 5th time in 4 months). I'm such a pro that this should be a breeze! The nasty gallbladder comes out on Tuesday, and secretly my inner child is hoping it weighs 5 pounds or more, because I know I'll be gaining a few while in the hospital due to the IV's! 
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope your all as thankful this year as I am!
Jan
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope your all as thankful this year as I am!
Jan Topic: RE: On the anniversery of your 4th month, tell us how much weight u have lost
Today is 4 months for me and I'm down 96lbs!
Room total 526 + 96 = 622
Topic: RE: ~*`Body image question? Are you seeing something people are not??`*~
I totally agree with Linda - I never looked in the mirror and saw at fat person, and I got up to 374!
Now when people tell me I've lost a lot, I feel good, and do see some difference, but still unless I look at my before picture, or any picture of me for that matter that's the only time I see a fat person.
Your doing a great job!
Jan
Topic: RE: July WLS checking in how are you doing?!
July 17th, so that makes it 4 months today and I'm down 96lbs!
Jan
Topic: RE: Friday Five - Weekly Update
1. What types of food did you eat this week? Steak & Portabello Fajitas at Chili's - yummy! Oranges, mangos, papaya, SF creamcicles, turkey meatballs, peas and of course chili, chili and more chili!
2. What types of exercise did you do this week? Treadmill
3. How much weight did you lose? 4 lb Total loss? 96lb gone forever!!
4. What was your biggest challenge? Eating, wasn't hungry this week at all!
5. Want to share any new recipes for our Thanksgiving Dinner next week? I put my fresh pumpkin pie recipe on the recipe board, it's really easy and so good!
*Fun bonus question:
Name something you are thankful for? My very supportive family and Amber for posting this every week!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Jan
Topic: RE: MUNCHIES???
All of your ideas for her I will be using too.
I have found myself snacking too.
Thanks to you all.
Topic: RE: July WLS checking in how are you doing?!
Surgery July 24'06, down 67lbs from the day of surgery! 
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