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Topic: RE: Lumps in loose skin
Hi Torrey,
I actually had more of that pre-surgery, like Tammy in my arms. I don't notice them as much anymore. I'll be interested to see what Tammy's surgeon has to say.
Dawn
Topic: RE: Hi everyone!
Hi Mary,
You're looking great and I love the energy that just comes through in your post. Keep it up and here's to life slowing down a bit for ya!
Dawn
Topic: RE: Day 9 & 10--Monday's Gym is OPEN!!!!!
Sunday I did the spin class at Bally's It really Kicks my A**. I was so tired I did nothing but got to a movie and lay around the house. Monday is my day off I will Spin again on tues. and weds. then run on thursday. Then we will see from there. I am trying to lose this last 15 lbs that is stuck on me like glue and I just want it to go away.
Diana
263/158/145
Topic: RE: Hello everyone! I kn...
Donna,
Hi...I had read before that people who drink diet soda are actually more likely to be overweight. 3 slices of pizza?!?!?!? I thought I could eat a lot, but have not even been able to finish one. Anyway, I don't drink so much soda, unless I am outside for a long time when it is hot. Coffee is my drink of choice. Occasionally Crystal Light, but I just can't stand to drink water. Might as well ask me to drink a glass of that barium they made me drink after surgery.
I asked my surgeon about the rupturing/stretching pouches, and he thinks it is pretty silly. He said they are not tailoring pants, they are permanently altering a human being's anatomy, and, therefore, take great care that that does happen. He said that of 600+ patients, he has had a few patients with strictures but never one with a rupturued pouch or staple line disruption. Also, because he does not charge for the 5 years of follow-up appointments, the vast majority continue through, and he said after 5 years he has never had a patient gain a significant amount of weight, and only 2 lose too much (but they also had underlying eating disorders). Anyway, I trust him, and I can't spend my life thinking about my "pouch." I just try to live as normal as I can and practice moderation (by force).
And thanks for the compliment. You look great too!
Carrie
Topic: RE: Year coming up and i'm stuck and feeling down
I was told protein Drinks do not count toward fluid intake. That it takes the body to work hard to cleanse the protein thru, that you need just plain water 64 oz or more. So technically you cant count that.?
I have one of those scales that tell you your hydration level, and i cannot get that sucker above 43%. According to it i am totally dehydrated. I drink (on most good days) anywhere from 60 to 80 oz of water a day. Usually i put some S/F stuff in it for the taste, cuz sometimes i just cannot do plain ole water. Do you think having a cofee a day is stopping me from getting hydrated?
I am not motivated to get busy exercising. I know this, but i dont know how to change it. I told my hubby to come walking with me, i'm not the only one in my house who needs to lose weight. He is getting a lil pudgy, and my dog is just plain fat...poor girl.
i am going to start TODAY walking at least 3 times a week. I know it's not much but it's a start.
Thanks for the support!!
D
Topic: RE: Day 9 & 10--Monday's Gym is OPEN!!!!!
I'm so sorry to hear about this..yes will say extra prayers. ((hugs) Donna
I'm so sorry to hear about this..yes will say extra prayers. ((hugs) Donna Topic: RE: Day 9 & 10--Monday's Gym is OPEN!!!!!
Oh- btw- I know what you mean about 100 lbs lost since surgery.. I lost and gained 25 lbs-the year before surgery- so I really lost all mine since 8/15..so I like this- one birthday in July and the "born again" one in August. 
LOL Cuz I really do feel born again.. Don't you? I'm going to have Glamor Shots taken of me... And hey- did I tell you about the clothes I was saving- to wear to Vega$? That I could go to vegas when I fit into them? WELL 
I'm not Dawn's size 6 - but I do fit into these clothes- and I'm shocked- that its now- because I thought I would be smaller, ie thinner. And I always said- I would go to Vega$ when I got into these clothes! LOL I have to go now- before I lose more weight and have to buy smaller clothes 
LOL
OH! something else- I was running in my kitchen to ans the phone- and the floor was a little wet-and I slipped 
My legs flew out from under me & BOOM! - landed on my tailbone, then hit my head.No concussion- but I've been sitting on pillows for a week now.Began my workouts Friday- thats why Ive been in the pool/hot tub so long..
For once- I truly wished- I HAD A HUGE FAT ASS!!!
Cheers!
Donna
LOL Cuz I really do feel born again.. Don't you? I'm going to have Glamor Shots taken of me... And hey- did I tell you about the clothes I was saving- to wear to Vega$? That I could go to vegas when I fit into them? WELL I'm not Dawn's size 6 - but I do fit into these clothes- and I'm shocked- that its now- because I thought I would be smaller, ie thinner. And I always said- I would go to Vega$ when I got into these clothes! LOL I have to go now- before I lose more weight and have to buy smaller clothes LOL
OH! something else- I was running in my kitchen to ans the phone- and the floor was a little wet-and I slipped My legs flew out from under me & BOOM! - landed on my tailbone, then hit my head.No concussion- but I've been sitting on pillows for a week now.Began my workouts Friday- thats why Ive been in the pool/hot tub so long..
For once- I truly wished- I HAD A HUGE FAT ASS!!!
Cheers!
Donna Topic: RE: Day 9 & 10--Monday's Gym is OPEN!!!!!
Birthday? 
Party?
Uhmmmmmm 
err Let's see 
hmm 
It might be 
If you can keep a 
Sunday
Cuz I might be on Sunday!!!
AND I'm on vacation 17-21! 
Donna
Birthday? Party?
Uhmmmmmm err Let's see hmm
It might be
If you can keep a Sunday
Cuz I might be on Sunday!!!
AND I'm on vacation 17-21!
Donna 
Topic: RE: Day 9 & 10--Monday's Gym is OPEN!!!!!
You go girl! Congrats Tammy!! Woohoooooooo!!!
This weekend I didn't really excersise, unless you count about 6 hours walking around shopping Saturday - although I didn't count it since I was going at a leisurely pace and didn't break a sweat.
Tonight 2 miles walking with DH.
The scale demon says I'm 172 still. That's ok, I'm determined to break this horrid plateau and see my surgeon's goal - and maybe even my own someday! 
Also, if you all would please include my father in law's best friend Bill in your prayers, it would mean so much to me. He had a stroke last week and has been in a coma since. The doctors aren't sure at this point if he'll come out of it. If he does, he'll be paralyzed on his right side.
This weekend I didn't really excersise, unless you count about 6 hours walking around shopping Saturday - although I didn't count it since I was going at a leisurely pace and didn't break a sweat.
Tonight 2 miles walking with DH.
The scale demon says I'm 172 still. That's ok, I'm determined to break this horrid plateau and see my surgeon's goal - and maybe even my own someday!
Also, if you all would please include my father in law's best friend Bill in your prayers, it would mean so much to me. He had a stroke last week and has been in a coma since. The doctors aren't sure at this point if he'll come out of it. If he does, he'll be paralyzed on his right side. 
Topic: RE: Day 9 & 10--Monday's Gym is OPEN!!!!!
AWESOME GIRLFRIEND!!!! Whoo hoo! I am so happy for you! It is a wonderful feeling knowing that we have lost that first 100lbs! I figured that I would be a success if I could do that. And we did it!
I think all that bike riding you are doing is helping! I haven't done a lick of exercise since last Thursday. 
Bad me! But I am going to hit it this week again. Tomorrow, Wed, and Thurs I am going to do my 2 mile walk. So not the 12 I did last week, but at least 6!
I weighed in on Saturday morning at 167lbs! Of course I am back to 170 today..
but I expect I will do that for a while now. I always do. And my TOM is getting close again so...
Great job Tammy! You are kicking butt now! 
Lori
281/170/140
AWESOME GIRLFRIEND!!!! Whoo hoo! I am so happy for you! It is a wonderful feeling knowing that we have lost that first 100lbs! I figured that I would be a success if I could do that. And we did it!
I think all that bike riding you are doing is helping! I haven't done a lick of exercise since last Thursday. Bad me! But I am going to hit it this week again. Tomorrow, Wed, and Thurs I am going to do my 2 mile walk. So not the 12 I did last week, but at least 6!
I weighed in on Saturday morning at 167lbs! Of course I am back to 170 today.. but I expect I will do that for a while now. I always do. And my TOM is getting close again so...
Great job Tammy! You are kicking butt now!
Lori
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