Hey all! Okay - me and DH went to see a friend at the hospital that had her WLS yesterday, she is doing GREAT! On the way home we stopped at a nature trail that's a few miles from our house and walked 2 miles. It was fun to change scenary for our walk! I saw a change on the scale finally - 171 today! (Been 172 for a while now, got down as low as 168 a while back but been bouncing around since then.) I can see a real difference in my legs especially now that I'm walking again. I had gotten 'mushy' looking again and my thighs were real lumpy with cellulite, but they are firming back up and look much better! Now if I could get my gut to do that! UGH! Latest word on Bill is the doctor believes even if he comes out, he'll likely have another stroke. So, since Bill has reacted a couple times to people in his room, yet he's still in a coma, we're afraid he's basically trapped in his own body and possibly vaguely aware of it. If so, it's likely that Bill, being the independant stubborn man he can be, may just give up because he's not one that could live with the idea of no longer being independant. I hope that isn't the case, but we have no idea at this point. Thank you all for your prayers, they are appreciate and needed now. Connie 269/171/163 surgeon's goal

Hi Lori, I know it's been a while since I've been here but getting on my computer these days are almost impossible. I want to add pictures to my profile, how do I do that? On another note, I'm still in my 200's, wish I was were you are. I weigh 209, wanting so much to be in onederland. It's been a stuggle just getting off those few pounds. I mainly stick to protein(chicken,fish,beef, etc.) and veggies. I feel really uncomfortable when eating bread. Trying to be faithful with my vitamins, I'm drinking alot of chrystal light, hope that is a good alternative for water. Just wanted to give you an update. Much love Toya 284/209/165

Hiya! I didn't get my walk in like I planned yesterday. I went home with a damn migraine! I slept for about 4 hours when I got home. I haven't been sleeping well and I think that is why I got the migraine. I probably won't get more than a mile in today. I will walk to my tanning appt instead of driving if it doesn't rain. It has been sprinkling off and on all morning. But we NEED the rain here! It's been nice and sunny and hot for about the last 3 weeks straight. Our lawns are all brown! I will walk alot this weekend. My daughter has a basketball tournament over in Spokane. It's about a 6 hour drive. But the plus side is our hotel is about 1.5 miles from where the games are being played so I am hoping to convince someone to walk with me! I might be on my own but thats ok too. I am a big girl (not so big anymore!!) and can do it alone! She has 3 games on Saturday so that would be 9 miles?? Maybe I will just walk to one or two! My weight is stable again at 170 and I am NOT complaining. It was nice to see the 160's for a minute and I know I will get back there again. Especially if I walk 9 miles this weekend.... But hey, I am wearing a pair of size 8 Levi's today! Sure, they are stretch, and Levi's run big but still, a size 8 and I can even breath and didn't have to lay down to zip them up!!! In case you are wondering.... they are Levis 515 Nouveau Stretch Bootcut. Take care and have a GREAT day! Lori

Happy Hump Day Everyone Hope you all had a great day yesterday. I didn't get out & ride my bike this morning because it's raining like heck out there. Doesn't look like it's gonna let up any time soon by the look of the radar. OK, MOTHER NATURE....NY DOES NOT NEED ANY MORE RAIN RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hmmmm, think she's listening???? Anyway, if it stops, I'll try to get out there this afternoon or later. I have to lead the support group tonight plus get 2 hrs of overtime in today soooo I'll be cutting it short....trying to remember "30 Minutes for Me"..... Anyway, the scale is gonna stay at 185.5 for now I guess. That's ok July 2 189.5 July 3 189.5 July 4 188.5 July 5 186.5 (2.5lbs from 100lbs since surgery) July 6 186.5 July 7 187 July 8 186 yeah July 9 185 July 10 184 July 11 185.5 July 12 185.5 Have a wonderful day everyone Love you all Tammy

Connie No problem...the daily post keeps me going as well. That is so funny with your bassett. Too cute. Just the look on their face makes you think they're exhausted constantly. Keep us posted on Bill's status. We will continue to pray for him You're sooo close to goal...11 lbs WOW..... They say it's the last 15 that's soo hard to lose. Hang in there. It'll happen for you Tammy