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Topic: RE: One Year Soon!
The idea of being one year out is kind of freaking me out...am I alone? I know I've done well, I'm down 110 pounds as of today and gone from a 26/28 (with a few 30s) to a 12/14 and 16 in jeans. I've lost more than 91 inches and I feel and look better than I've ever looked as an adult. But I wonder if after that year, I won't lose any more. I mean, am I done? Is this it? -- Jen
Topic: RE: Spousal jealousy/weight loss
Hi Jean,
I'm so happy you are so close to your goal! That's wonderful!! Don't you just love it!!!
I think it is natural for many spouses to be a little jealous after their loved ones have wls. Before wls you didn't get any attention and now you are getting a lot! I think when that happens we have to turn a little of that attention back to the spouse to reassure them that we still love them just as much as we did before wls.
It has nothing to do with being a man or a woman. We all have the ability to be jealous when we see someone have such good things start happening to them. Those spouses who did not have wls are still living their lives as usual. Us wls people are having lots of new and exciting things happening sometimes on a daily basis. I'm sure the thought of being left for "someone better" runs through their heads and they become insecure in the relationship. I think we just need to turn some of our attention back to them so they will know that we still love them and we still want to be with them. Good luck in your relationship Jean. I hope you both live together for a very long time being very happy and secure in your relationship.
By the way, my surgery was on November 26, 2002 too. BTC in Ypsilanti, Dr. Bistolarides. So far I have lost 132lbs and I have 32lbs to goal. I started out at 366.8 and I want to get to 190 or 200 lbs.
Dan
Topic: RE: One Year Soon!
Hi Jean,
Congratulations!!! Can't believe it has been almost a year...11 months today for me.....I feel wonderful and have so much energy it scares me. Where was all this energy when I was raising my 3 girls?? I am down 84 and 83 inches. I think it is so funny that the inches and lbs are so close. Only 8 lbs to goal at 123 lbs but hubby says to stay where I am....My scales have been very stubborn too and I would love to see 129 just to be there again. Im 55 so its beeeennnnnnn years since I have seen it...lol....
Wishing you the very best in getting to your goal!! HUGSSSSS
Topic: RE: Down 130 lbs.!
YEAH! JESSICA!!!!!!!!
Don't you just feel GREAT?????? My surgery was 11/11/02...I've lost 1/2 of myself! I have lost 127 and I weigh 127...I have gone from a size 24-26 to a size 2...I actuall bought a size 0 skirt yesterday! I am petite...can you believe it??? Yes, I think you can! Ain't life GRAND!!!!!!!!
The best part is that I will be 50 on 11/17/03...what a birthday gift!
Topic: RE: One Year Soon!
Hi!
You look wonderful! And it sounds like you feel great too! Don't think of it as a plateau...think of it as "sustaining your weight loss"...I hit them now and then...but just when I am really frustrated, 3-4 pounds drop off. Like you, my friends and family tell me not to lose anymore and say that "I'll blow away!" I tell them that our bodies will find where they need to be.
My surgery was 11/11/02. I've lost 1/2 of me! I've lost 127 and I weigh 127! I went from a size 24-26 to a size 2! I feel GREAT!
Keep positive! This was the very best thing we have ever done for ourselves! Now we can live to be very old ladies!
Topic: One Year Soon!
Hello everyone. We are approaching our one-year anniversay. How are things going? What are the issues faced by those of us almost one-year out? I am doing really well, I am down 90 lbs, 10 from my personal goal of 170. My life is so different now, people actually call me thin and are concerned about my losing more weight. They do not have a clue--I want to get to goal so I can maintain with a little wriggle-room in my size 12. I have been on a major plato--losing anything at all is a struggle--like my body has decided on 180 and will not budge from it. I just want to see it move to 179. I am trying not to obsess. Please let me know how you all are doing. I look forward to hearing from you.
Topic: Down 130 lbs.!
I now weigh a measly 112 lbs. It doesn't even seem real. This surgery was beyond my expectations. It will almost be one year. I always said I wouldn't send in any pictures until I reached goal. I've been at goal for about a month now. I want to send in some pictures, but I still haven't found the right one. Everybody says a look like a little girl now. Sure! I at least don't look older tham my age (26). Anyway congratulations to all who are reaching their one year anniversary!
Topic: RE: 10 MONTHS OUT AND DOING GREAT !!!
Me too feel great off my meds too. But I've been stuck for 3 months. I'm at a 75 lose. 281 to 206. And jump back a forth a lb or two. Going back to the gym starting Monday and I want to hit 180. PLEASE.... The sweet tooth monster gets me every once in awhile and the carb monster. Working on that. Yah all look great and keep it up. Pray for me.
Kim Eazell
Westminster, CA.
Topic: RE: I crave sweets
Hi Cherol..I crave sweets at times and I have been keeping a protein bar such as slimfast success (it is sugar free). I find that they satisfy my craving along with giving me the protein I need. You may want to try another kind of protein bar but remember don't eat them like candy. Just once in awhile when your craving is unbearable. Make sure whatever bar you choose it is low carbs, sugar free and high in protein. Hope this helps!
Topic: 10 MONTHS OUT AND DOING GREAT !!!
I'M 10 MONTHS OUT 157 POUNDS DOWN AND DOING GREAT !!!
I'M OFF OF ALL MEDS FOR DIABETES AND CHOLESTEROL AND MY BLOOD PRESSURE MEDS HAVE BEEN CUT IN HALF!!!
I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER WITH MY RESULTS !!!
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