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Topic: RE: Something that got me thinking...
you are so so right....thanks for reminding us, we have to be careful
celia
Topic: hernia - PLEASE don't be dumb like me
Hi all - I just needed to share and I hope to spare someone what I went through. Tuesday during the day I started having vague abdominal pain. As the day continued the pain got worse and settled around my surgery site. 
I just ignored it. When I got home from work I took some leftover pain medication and went to bed. My oldest was graduating this week and Wed was Bacalorette (sp) the church service that celebrates the graduates. So I continued to ignire it and slept 'til midnight, nauseaus and vomited. Three hours later and a heated discussion with DD, I ended up in the emergency room. Yup you guessed it a hernia. I was in the operating room by 7 AM. The good part is that I did make it to the actual ceremony tonight. Sore but I was there.
Morale: listen to your body not calander. Thanks for listening. Ann
I just ignored it. When I got home from work I took some leftover pain medication and went to bed. My oldest was graduating this week and Wed was Bacalorette (sp) the church service that celebrates the graduates. So I continued to ignire it and slept 'til midnight, nauseaus and vomited. Three hours later and a heated discussion with DD, I ended up in the emergency room. Yup you guessed it a hernia. I was in the operating room by 7 AM. The good part is that I did make it to the actual ceremony tonight. Sore but I was there.
Morale: listen to your body not calander. Thanks for listening. Ann 
Topic: RE: -200 lbs / New Pics
Cindy! I must say you are ONE HOT MA'MA!!! Look at you girlfriend. You look so good and healthy!! WAY TO GO GIRL!!
Erin
Topic: Something that got me thinking...
I don't post as much as I used to, but I make sure I keep reading the boards and I read a post on the NY board that got me thinking. It was about how losing weight and getting so many compliments can really go to your head to the point where you start getting ****y about your eating habits. That post really hit home for me because I realized I've done that many times in the past and this is definitely one time I don't want to fall into that old habit.
It's great hearing at work "you look fantastic" or "you're so beautiful" and "you dress so great" -- I love how that makes me feel! But I have to remember the times in the past that I would lose a little weight and start hearing compliments and slack off because I figured somehow I had "earned it" or I could start "having just a little" more.
This past week my new support group got a great write up in the local paper (Healthy Living section of the Southern Dutchess News) and the picture they used on the front page of me and one of the members came out really good. Everyone at work was praising me and making me feel so good! I still sometimes can't believe that girl is really ME! I'm so grateful for this surgery and this new life.
BUT we've had a lot of food in the office too and I've been indulging in a "little taste here" and a "little bite there" -- and I know I need to get a grip and become conscious of those old habits and not let them creep back ever!!
I still want to lose another 35-40 lbs and I have to remember that now the real work begins! It's easier to eat than before, I no longer throw up all the time like I used to and my desire for food is slowly getting back to where it used to be!
Anyway, I just wanted to share that with all of you and give you something to think about just like the post on the NY board gave me a lot to think about!
Hugs,
Vi
I still want to lose another 35-40 lbs and I have to remember that now the real work begins! It's easier to eat than before, I no longer throw up all the time like I used to and my desire for food is slowly getting back to where it used to be!
Anyway, I just wanted to share that with all of you and give you something to think about just like the post on the NY board gave me a lot to think about!
Hugs,
Vi Topic: RE: The scale is not moving....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Don't lose heart, Dennis, it must be something about month 8 because I was down about 5 lbs and then up 4 so basically I ended the month right where I started! I no longer fret over it though because I know in my heart that it will happen in good time! This surgery has been a miracle.
Hugs,
Vi
Topic: RE: -200 lbs / New Pics
Congratulations sweetie, you look wonderful! I'm so happy for you!
Hugs,
Vi
Topic: RE: -200 lbs / New Pics
You are doing great. That is amazing! I am still trying to reach the 100 pound mark. I had my surgery 10/19/2005 and have lost 80 pounds. Keep it up. You look great.
Violet
Topic: RE: The scale is not moving....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
I am right there with you but I measured and have lost inches. It is so disheartening to exercise and watch every bite and still struggle to lose 2 pounds a month.
Violet
Topic: RE: The scale is not moving....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Be thankful you don't have "female plumbing"!!! I'll be doing ok for 2 weeks out of the month, then "female stall" for 2 weeks. I've been losing less than 10 lbs a month now, and only 6.5 so far for this month so it's going even a little slower now. I guess it's to be expected this many months out, but yes, truly frustrating at times. I think our bodies are trying to hold on to that last bit of weight but do believe it will come off in time - just VERY AGONIZINGLY SLOWLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
We'll get there - we gotta hang in there! I know people say the scale is not our friend but I just can't dump the thing - it calls to me every morning!
I call my scale "half-pound Hank". It is digital but only gives you lbs, and half lbs. So one day I'll lose a lb, but the next day be up a 1/2 lb. Up, down, up down, then finally a lb will stay off for a couple days. It's quite a yo yo this scale but I can't seem to live without it!!!
I'll hang tough if you will!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a good day and take care! Carol 
We'll get there - we gotta hang in there! I know people say the scale is not our friend but I just can't dump the thing - it calls to me every morning!
I call my scale "half-pound Hank". It is digital but only gives you lbs, and half lbs. So one day I'll lose a lb, but the next day be up a 1/2 lb. Up, down, up down, then finally a lb will stay off for a couple days. It's quite a yo yo this scale but I can't seem to live without it!!!
I'll hang tough if you will!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a good day and take care! Carol Most Active
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