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Topic: RE: I have returned...
Lori,
Congratulations on a wonerful check up. 176 WOW 
.... you're doing AWESOME... See that 
found you again... 
It's funny you say that about rethinking your goal. When I first picked a goal weight, it was strictly based on a "normal" BMI... 145 lbs puts me at the highest end of the normal for my height of 5'4". I've really been looking at that number more & more lately. Especially since learning alot more at the conference. I think after this surgery we can NO LONGER be put in the same category as non-surgical patients (ie: a normal bmi for non surgical patients vs. a normal bmi for surgical patients)..... I was told, at the conference, that the reason we look smaller & wear smaller clothes at the weights we are now is because we are mostly muscle now. I truly believe this...I NEVER wore a 14 or 16 at this weight before. My surgeon told me at my last visit that my weight loss should level off at a 110 - 120 lb loss from my surgery. Which would put me at 164-174...(not far from where I'm at ).... The only true way to tell what our body composition is...is the hydrostatic weighing... Being weighed in the water like how they do it on The biggest Loser. I'd really like to find some place around here that does that. Think it would be interesting to see how that comes out compared to the BMI calculator.
At any rate, I say go for whatever makes you comfortable. Heck, I'm so happy where I'm at right now...anything more is a bonus...
Take Care
Tam
.... you're doing AWESOME... See that found you again...
It's funny you say that about rethinking your goal. When I first picked a goal weight, it was strictly based on a "normal" BMI... 145 lbs puts me at the highest end of the normal for my height of 5'4". I've really been looking at that number more & more lately. Especially since learning alot more at the conference. I think after this surgery we can NO LONGER be put in the same category as non-surgical patients (ie: a normal bmi for non surgical patients vs. a normal bmi for surgical patients)..... I was told, at the conference, that the reason we look smaller & wear smaller clothes at the weights we are now is because we are mostly muscle now. I truly believe this...I NEVER wore a 14 or 16 at this weight before. My surgeon told me at my last visit that my weight loss should level off at a 110 - 120 lb loss from my surgery. Which would put me at 164-174...(not far from where I'm at ).... The only true way to tell what our body composition is...is the hydrostatic weighing... Being weighed in the water like how they do it on The biggest Loser. I'd really like to find some place around here that does that. Think it would be interesting to see how that comes out compared to the BMI calculator.
At any rate, I say go for whatever makes you comfortable. Heck, I'm so happy where I'm at right now...anything more is a bonus...
Take Care
Tam 
Topic: RE: AT GOAL YAHOO
Hi Tamela!
CONGRATULATIONS!! 
You look wonderful and I understand the stuffing part of wearing a bra. I fill the bottom of a cup fine, but the top is a little empty because the fullness just isn't there, and gosh forbid if I try to not wear a bra!
I hope your husband starts communicating his issues soon so that you can get close again.
Dawn
258/134/135 
CONGRATULATIONS!!
You look wonderful and I understand the stuffing part of wearing a bra. I fill the bottom of a cup fine, but the top is a little empty because the fullness just isn't there, and gosh forbid if I try to not wear a bra!
I hope your husband starts communicating his issues soon so that you can get close again.
Dawn
258/134/135 
Topic: RE: I have returned...
Hi Lori,
You are doing great. Glad all went well with your check up.
Keep up the good work
Take care
Joyce
Topic: I have returned...
Hey everyone! I have been on vacation since Wednesday so I haven't been around to post. But I am back now!
I had my 9-month check up last Wed. It went well. My surgeon is pleased with my progress. I weighed in at 180.6lbs! So, I managed to keep those pesky 1-2 lbs off and had lost 100.4lbs as of that day! I was sooo thankful! Guess all tha****er loading and walking paid off! 
Currently, as of this morning, I weigh 176lbs! For some reason the lbs are coming off again! I find that the last week or so I have to remember to eat. I just haven't been hungry. And when I do eat, I feel nauseaous. Don't know what that is all about. 
But I will take the weightloss! I don't know if I want to keep my goal of 140 or not. I don't think I need to lose another 36lbs at this point. I am thinking I might try for 150 and see how I feel. I was very comfortable at that weight before so we will see I guess. So that means 26lbs to goal! Wow that feels weird to say!
Anyhoo.. I am off work today but wanted to stop in and let you know how things went at my appt. 
Take care and talk to ya all tomorrow!
Lori
281/176/140-150
26lbs to first goal! whooo hooo!
I had my 9-month check up last Wed. It went well. My surgeon is pleased with my progress. I weighed in at 180.6lbs! So, I managed to keep those pesky 1-2 lbs off and had lost 100.4lbs as of that day! I was sooo thankful! Guess all tha****er loading and walking paid off!
Currently, as of this morning, I weigh 176lbs! For some reason the lbs are coming off again! I find that the last week or so I have to remember to eat. I just haven't been hungry. And when I do eat, I feel nauseaous. Don't know what that is all about. But I will take the weightloss! I don't know if I want to keep my goal of 140 or not. I don't think I need to lose another 36lbs at this point. I am thinking I might try for 150 and see how I feel. I was very comfortable at that weight before so we will see I guess. So that means 26lbs to goal! Wow that feels weird to say!
Anyhoo.. I am off work today but wanted to stop in and let you know how things went at my appt.
Take care and talk to ya all tomorrow!
Lori
281/176/140-150
26lbs to first goal! whooo hooo! 
Topic: RE: AT GOAL YAHOO
Hi Tamela
Congrats!!!!!!
You look awsume!!! I know you must feel so proud!! Good for you!! Your husband is probally just scard of loosing you! Just reasure him and love him!! He will come around. I can't wait to be at goal! But I feel great now as well. Have a great rest of the weekend!! And again, YOU LOOK WONDERFUL!!!!! Take care,
sheree
285/195/140ish
Congrats!!!!!!
You look awsume!!! I know you must feel so proud!! Good for you!! Your husband is probally just scard of loosing you! Just reasure him and love him!! He will come around. I can't wait to be at goal! But I feel great now as well. Have a great rest of the weekend!! And again, YOU LOOK WONDERFUL!!!!! Take care,
sheree
285/195/140ish Topic: RE: Day 27 & 28 Exercise
Hi Tammy!
The pool sounds great! Think thats what I'll do today! (great excersise as well!)
Sounds so beautiful by The St. Lawrence River! Makes for a beautiful walk!! Have a wonderful Memorial day!!
sheree
285/195/140ish
The pool sounds great! Think thats what I'll do today! (great excersise as well!)
Sounds so beautiful by The St. Lawrence River! Makes for a beautiful walk!! Have a wonderful Memorial day!!
sheree
285/195/140ish Topic: RE: Disneyland!!
Hi Tammy, Thanks so much!! You enjoy your weekend as well. The boys are glad i;m back!!! Yesterday we went to the beach and had a ball!! Then afterwards in the evening we went to go see x-men, then dinner! What a great Sunday we had! Today it's relaxing for all and some bbqing! Even though I do have to work today, we will be BBQing there as well for the kids! ( I work in a childrens critical support facility) Maybe take some to the pool as well. Talk to ya soon,
sheree
285/195/140ish
Hi Tammy, Thanks so much!! You enjoy your weekend as well. The boys are glad i;m back!!! Yesterday we went to the beach and had a ball!! Then afterwards in the evening we went to go see x-men, then dinner! What a great Sunday we had! Today it's relaxing for all and some bbqing! Even though I do have to work today, we will be BBQing there as well for the kids! ( I work in a childrens critical support facility) Maybe take some to the pool as well. Talk to ya soon,
sheree
285/195/140ish 
Topic: RE: I have a question ????
Hmmm. The past few days its whatever I can find. My stressors have been out in full force. But as to your question on snacks, I too want the crunchies, I've been eating pickles, nuts, the 97% ff popcorn (sometimes it doesn't go down well though) and just tonite I found some soy crisps from quaker, they taste like a bbq chip and have protien.
On what you were saying about getting hungry, I find that I need to eat something every 2-3 hours, it doesn't have to be much but if I don't then I start the grazing and we all know where that leads! (It leads to me eating like a pig this weekend for one!)
Don't beat yourself up on it though, its not worth it, we are only human you know! (Some advice I really need to take for myself tonite!)
Take Care and God BLess
Angi 301/182/150+/-
Topic: RE: AT GOAL YAHOO
congrats, tamela! that's so awesome! i totally understand about the boobs. i have the same problem! they're gone! mine barely fill up a B, also. definitely going to see about buying some new ones! LOL
i'm having the same problems with my husband. although he wasn't all that nice or complimentary before, he's much worse now. yes, it's insecurity, and really isn't our problem, it's THEIRS. we haven't done anything wrong, so it's something they're just going to have to deal with. it's a sad thing because you want your partner to support you, but it's not going to happen. so you just have to be happy with yourself and know that you do look better and more importantly, FEEL better. good luck to you!
Lisa B #2
226/144/126
Topic: AT GOAL YAHOO
HI there my fellow Aug WLS Buddies. I'm finally "AT GOAL" HIP HIP HURRAY. I started off with 90 lbs to loose to get to goal and I'm now officially -91 lbs and no longer considered overweight! On my BMI calculator "IM NORMAL" hahah I don't think I've ever been "Normal" before 
BTW, What is "Normal" anyway? lol.
Suprisingly my skin isn't as baggy as I thought it would be. Don't get me wrong, I DO have saggy skin, but not as much as I thought. I think the thing that is saddest is that I have NO BOOBS left. I've always been a C cup.. from a 42C on down... But now I'm barley a B cup and with that, it's all about rolling those babies up and stuffing them into my bra. I'm having a blast though with water bra's , bra inserts... etc lol. So if you see any picts on my profile page.... my boobs aren't really mine lol.
My mind has finally caught up with my weight loss and I can now put on an outfit, look in the mirror, and smile... because I see that I am thin now.
My teen daughter has calmed down a bit accepting the fact that "Mom's clothes" don't fit her. The other day I had a pair of pants on and she wanted to try them on, I said "Sure honey, but they are a size 2" she laughted and said "Forget it then" lol.
My husband on the other hand... how strange. He never compliments me, is NOT affectionate towards me.... Is it insecurity? who knows but I got way more attention from him when I was fat. Hopefully it's just a stage, because it's affecting our relationship.
I am SOOOOOOO grateful that I had this surgery! A Happy Camper for sure. This is the FIRST summer that I have more energy than I know what to do with! The FIRST summer I have wore tank tops, short skirts etc....
Life is grand
Hugs
Tamela
BTW, What is "Normal" anyway? lol.
Suprisingly my skin isn't as baggy as I thought it would be. Don't get me wrong, I DO have saggy skin, but not as much as I thought. I think the thing that is saddest is that I have NO BOOBS left. I've always been a C cup.. from a 42C on down... But now I'm barley a B cup and with that, it's all about rolling those babies up and stuffing them into my bra. I'm having a blast though with water bra's , bra inserts... etc lol. So if you see any picts on my profile page.... my boobs aren't really mine lol.
My mind has finally caught up with my weight loss and I can now put on an outfit, look in the mirror, and smile... because I see that I am thin now.
My teen daughter has calmed down a bit accepting the fact that "Mom's clothes" don't fit her. The other day I had a pair of pants on and she wanted to try them on, I said "Sure honey, but they are a size 2" she laughted and said "Forget it then" lol.
My husband on the other hand... how strange. He never compliments me, is NOT affectionate towards me.... Is it insecurity? who knows but I got way more attention from him when I was fat. Hopefully it's just a stage, because it's affecting our relationship.
I am SOOOOOOO grateful that I had this surgery! A Happy Camper for sure. This is the FIRST summer that I have more energy than I know what to do with! The FIRST summer I have wore tank tops, short skirts etc....
Life is grand
Hugs
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