Weigh in for August 11th

Ok everyone--it's time to get serious again. In looking back on most recent "weigh-ins" most of us have been only typing a few words or saying what we weigh today. I think, especially at this stage out from surgery, that we need to not forget where we came from. We need to remember what our starting weight was, how we got there, and WHY we had this surgery in the first place. It's SOOOOOO easy to slide back into NOT being accountable. NO WAY, NO HOW, IN NO FORM WILL I EVER GAIN THIS WEIGHT BACK!! And I want all my brothers and sisters of WLS to get and KEEP the same success we've all worked so hard to achieve. C'mon you guys.....STAND UP AND BE ACCOUNTABLE......be true to yourselves and to your program. Share what's going on with eating, weigh-ins, and feelings. We've all come toooooooo far to back out now. NO MORE MESSIN' AROUND! You know I love you all!! I just want us to be more mindful of what we're doing with our bodies and eating habits. Soooooo...I'll be the first to admit....I'm not eating like I should sometimes and sometimes I'm very good at mindful, healthful choices. I don't exercise like I should. NO EXCUSES. Just because I spent most of the summer working three jobs--I STILL had time to work in an hour walk or a half hour on the stationary bike. I didn't do it. In all honesty, I just didn't want to. But it's time to get my MUCH SMALLER butt back on track or my MUCH SMALLER butt won't be MUCH SMALLER forever. Summer's wasting away and there's no excuse for not making the most of the extra daylight hours. I'm going to walk everyday for one hour with my 5 lbs weights on each ankle and wrist. As Alice Cooper says...."no more mister nice guy" ...it's time to beef it up again. I hope you are all having a SUPER week and ALWAYS know I love each and every one of you! Highest known weight: 254 lbs Weight day of surgery: 221 lbs Today's weight: 146 lbs Total loss: 108 lbs Surgery date: August 2, 2007 God bless you all!! Brenda

Brenda, Hello. I am not going to post my weight. I did not gain and I did not lose. I just stay the same. I have been eating the same, and exercising, just not losing. I feel upset, but know something needs to change to move the scale. I need to be motivated again. I really am tired, just very tired most of the time. I have an order for bloodwork, and I need to go have that done. Like you, I am so proud of the accomplishments of all these fine ladies. You have all done so wonderfully! Lets all remember Kathleen gets her TT soon, say some prayers or send good thoughts her way. Hugs to all, Tara

It is two of my most favorite people on this earth! I am so glad to see you both on here! I have been struggling this week with stress. My hubby is coming Sunday (thank the LORD!). My oldest daughter is home, and getting her life back on track, but my Granddaughter's sperm donor just does not want to go away. He is a constant thorn in my side. My Grandmother's health is declining rapidly, and my "family" has decided to put her in a rest home apparently. That just totally breaks my heart for her. She is in another state, and cannot travel or I would flat out go get her and bring her here no matter what anyone says. But, she cannot travel. She has been like my Mom and I am just hurting so so bad for her ladies. On a positive note, I got my weight back up to 130. I had gotten to 125, but I looked like crap. I got a little scared because my eyes were sunken in. So I decided to try to keep it no lower than 130 because after the TT, I should be good. Hope so anyway. Some days, no matter what I do, I feel fat. I guess it is something that will just take time to deal with, but do any of you still feel that way? I am a wacko I guess. LOL So, the 26th is the big day. I am not scared at all, just want to make sure my babies are all ok while I am gone. I am really thankful my husband will be here. He will keep everyone in line. So, I have not gained nor lost. Just holding steady. I guess my weight loss days are over, now I have the maintaining days. I tell you, some days I blow it my friends. My pouch seems to be comfortable now, and I find myself tasting this or trying that. NOT GOOD. I am a stress eater, and I have dumped quite a bit this last week overeating. Thank God my pouch works or I would be gaining again like crazy. I am going to get some counseling after TT to learn to deal with all my issues instead of eating. I love you both, and please take good care of yourselves. You are such special, loving, caring human beings and I am so honored to be associated with you. You brighten my day and inspire me. Much Love, K

Hi Everyone, I am signing in.....though a little late. I am holding steady this week at 158 lbs. That still leaves me 8 lbs from goal. I am having all the same difficulties that everyone else is having. I am sometimes making the wrong food choises....I find the lapses are becoming a little more frequent so I need to know how to make the right choises more often. I have been managing to exercise quite regularly so I think that is why I have at least managed to maintain. I can understand Kathleen when you say you still feel fat. I find I am less happy with my body now than I was 6 months ago. I have to dress in loose shirts to cover up the left over stomach fat and skin...I guess better than all the fat I had before. Today is the year anniversary of my surgery. I went to my appointment with the surgeon last week and they said I can stop losing now....I still would like to lose those last 8 lbs to get in to the "normal" BMI. Brenda, I totally agree with you....I feel like I need this group and to be accountable to myself now more than ever. I need to make sure my history of bad choises doesn't rear it's ugly head too much. I need you all as a reminder of where I was and no matter how I feel today it was worse when I was morbidly obese. Thank you all for being here for me......for us. Fran

Ok, sorry, I'm late but better late than never. Been way to busy at work and put in 20 hours of overtime each week for the last two weeks straight and 15 hours a week each week in overtime for the two weeks prior to that. Things should start slowing down and I can read and post again. I've missed you guys. Here goes: Tomorrow is my 1 year anniversary!!!! Pre-surg wt: 290.6 today's wt: 173.4 total loss: 117.2 Wt still to lose: 28.4 By my new BMI, I am no longer obese!!! My BMI now puts me in the overweight category and goal will put me in the normal range so I am praying and working hard to get there. But if not, then I am grateful I'm where I am anyway and not where I was. Hope everyone has a great weekend!