Weekly Weigh In week of 12/3

Kimberly, You know, I know I don't absorb Ambien or other pills like a "normal" person so I can only imagine how that works with birth control pills. Have you investigated that? I wonder if the medical profession even knows? CeCe

CeCe, Well from the beginning the Dr told me that their was no conclusive data out there to either say that yes we can absorb the pill effectively or not. So to play it safe as far as pregnancy I was using another form of protection as well. As I mentioned to Britt, I have been on the pill for a long time to actually make sure that I had a period. So I figured we would see what happened. So now I am using the nuvaring which I wasn't so sure about at first but seems to be going well! More research definitely needs to be done on this! Hugs, Kim

My weight is still bouncing around between 133-135. Last week I weighed 135 on this day, this week 133 so I'm claiming a 2 pound loss. In the 5 pound challenge, my goal was to lose 5 pounds by Christmas Eve. I haven't weighed less than 133 yet so it may be hard to break that barrier. Randy told me this morning that I'm looking "too fragile" at this weight. I'm definitely going to quit at 130. I have no desire to go less! So...3 more pounds in three weeks. I'm not sure my body will cooperate but I'm going to try! Wanda

Wow Wanda 133! Can you imagine??? You go girl!!!! I know that YOU WILL get to 130! did you start at the gym? hugs, Britt

Wanda, Great job! However, Randy sees you every day so listen to him too! You don't want to lose too much! You've looked fantastic to me for months and months! I want to get to 130 just to have a little wiggle room. I somehow doubt 130 will be a weight I can maintain but I've always heard that WLS patients tend to regain a little (even up to 10 pounds) so I think a little "cushion" is what I need. I'm glad you don't plan on going lower than 130! CeCe

CeCe, I'm glad YOU aren't planning to lose past 130, because you know how competitive I am! I might just have to keep up with you! Wanda

Wanda, I breathed a sigh of relief that you weren't planning on losing much more too!!!! Our competitive sides are coming out!! Either way, you look so tiny, I would never look so petite! My 2 sisters are checking on me fairly often since surgery and I think it is SO FUNNY that they are now feeling competition from ME! They have always been thin and I used to joke that I kept them anorexic (I did worry that my older sister was!) because they so feared looking like me! As you know, they don't know I regained a lot of weight and had WLS but they do know I've had PS and now they are saying they have to lose 5 pounds before I get there! It is SO HILARIOUS to think they are thinking like that! Of course, I can't begin to live up to the idea they have of what I'll look like! CeCe

CeCe, now think about it...we are the same height and the same weight. We look like each other. If you think I look petite, doesn't that mean you are also petite?! You just aren't seeing it in yourself! Wanda

Britt, Love the new haircut! I read your blog about your struggles last week and know it is hormonal! I have journals from the last 10 years of my weight loss journey and, even though I'd had a hysterectomy (still have ovaries), every single month I had a week like you described. Knowing it was coming, knowing I was in it and even knowing I would quickly lose the 5 pounds I would gain every month, it was maddening to me and I found myself losing hope and getting so frustrated. You already journal and keep track of everything, so that's good. So, my only advice is to give yourself some good pep talks during that week and don't beat yourself up. Plan for some extra carbs and a couple of guilty pleasures by cutting back somewhere else. Also, GREAT job on the race too!!! I can tell I'm feeling better, I'm missing working out! CeCe

Thanks Cece I love my haircut too - he he he I made an appointment with my Dr. to figuring out what the heck is going on with my period. I'll go next week - hopefully it will come now that there is a appointment. I really hope that I'll lose a pound or two after I do get it -- at that point it would be worth it!!! thanks for the advice you are so sweet !! Hugs, Britt