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Topic: RE: I broke my plateau finally!
Thanks Tammy!
Yeah I do believe there is light at the end of the tunnel! I had resigned myself to thinking I was done. I figured that I was ok with how I looked and would be happy if I didn't lose another lb. But, to my amazement, my weight is holding at 155. I have really been looking at my body the last few days and can reallllly see a difference. My stomach is pretty much flat at this point, with that gross, wrinkly overhang. It's sooo disgusting. And I swore that I would never consider a thigh lift, but oh my goodness. My legs look like they are that of a 90 year old woman! Since dropping more weight, it's really getting loose. I was trying to shave around my nether region (inner thigh) last night and had a hell of a time! I had to pull the skin in two different directions and still try and shave! THAT in itself was exercise! And lets not even talk about my saggin behind! I love the fact that I have lost almost 130lbs but I really don't like what is left behind, well, the skin part anyway!
I too have been spending way to much time shopping. Goodness! I have spent almost $100 on Ebay the last month! And for Ebay, thats ALOT!
Thanks for the luck. And the congrats! Work sucks huh? I know exactly what you are talkin about sister!
Love ya mucho,
Lori
281/155/140
15 lbs from GOALLLLLL!!
Topic: My favorite WOW
I ordered a size 10 Jones of NY evening dress off ebay. I thought maybe I could fit into it by December. I couldn't beleive it, it came yesterday, and it fit.
Even though I have only lost about 7 lbs in the last three months, my size sure has dropped. I was sure I'd never get below a large top, now I wear a medium. My body seems to have a mind of it's own.
Torrey (281/180/160)
Topic: RE: Liver Enzymes
hi dawn...
i've been having the same issue. mine was elevated in march, then it went down in april. had them checked again in september & they're back up again. gotta get them checked again this month.... my doc said it may be an indication of gallbladder issues. i also have a prescription for a gallbladder ultrasound but haven't make the appt yet. good luck & let me know how things go.
tammy
Topic: RE: Hi Hi Hi !!!!
Hey Carolyn....
I'm right there with you in weight. Keep teetering between 179 & 184. It's my TOM right now, so hopefully I'll see a drop again.... I've also been working tons of overtime.... Keeps us busy eh?
Glad to hear from you
Tammy
Topic: RE: I broke my plateau finally!
Great Job
So I'm thinking there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. I've been stuck at 179 to 184 FOREVER................. Maybe if I got my butt moving again...things would move too.. Who knows Lately, I've been doing all I can to get all my OT in. Oh well, life throws these things at us & we just need to figure out how to work around them. I'm trying to focus on ME, but seems the only focus I'm doing is buying me new clothes .... Hey, it's fun....
Congratulations & good luck with the plastics consult.
Tammy
Topic: RE: Summary of PS Consult
I was told not to consult until atleast 18 months post-op, but I think I am going in January. I'm not losing weight now, so I am gonna see what they say. I know how you feel... It's great to lose all the weight, but then the skin is almost as bad! I hate it too. U need to add more pics
Clarissa
Topic: RE: Liver Enzymes
Hey Dawn. I have had the same problem, but I have a rare liver condition, which I found out abou t1 month pre-op. But the enzymes weren't effected until after surgery. I don't know, but I am praying for your biopsy. Don't mean to scare you, but they aren't fun. Of course, I couldn't be numbed due to lidocaine allergy, so don't listen to me LOL. Hope all goes well and I love your new pics!
Topic: Lower abdomon pain?
Lately I have been getting dull throbbing pain, increasing to sharp stabbing pain in my lower abdomon. I notice it more after I eat but this morning, I had had nothing to eat but probably a quart of water while getting ready for work. Then on my way to work, I felt like I had to use the rest room (#1) really bad, got pain so sharp in my lower right side that I actually pulled into a McDonald's to use the bathroom, then didn't even go like I thought I would, but the pain passed. I have noticed the last few days that it feels like I need to go bad but when I get into the bathroom, it's not that much. The pain fluctuates from side to side and I had my appendix removed when I was 17 and my gallbladder when I was 25 so it can't be either of those things.
Has anyone else had this type of thing? I thought maybe it's gas but it doesn't really feel like any gas I've ever had before. More like labor pains!
Thanks!
Debbi
289/1806/160
Topic: RE: I broke my plateau finally!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you, especially since we are surgery sisters! I have been stuck at my plateau for it feels like months. Actually, I went down two weeks ago to 180.5 but now am back up to 186 : ' ( You are doing fantastic and I hope to be with you soon!!
Debbi
289/180.5/186/160
Topic: Help...Need a therapist in MD or DC area
Hey fam,
I really need to sit down and talk w/ someone...but I need someone who specifically deals with WLS people. I've seen a "regular" therapist and she just wasted my time and my money. If you know someone in the MD/ DC area pls let a sister know. Thanks!!!!