Missing You !

No new posts in our little group for a while now. I was just wondering who's out there and still checking in.? I'm still struggling with the weight. Down to 184 pounds now, a total loss of 110 pounds. I sure wi**** was more. I'm having a really tough time at work right now. The stress is alot to bear with the program, so I am getting some counselling. I start today with a stress counsellor. Best wishes, Karen G

Hi Karen! Good to hear from someone... yeah I check here but haven't seen any new posts.. I pretty much lurk and read everyone's threads on the mainboard. Yeah I think my body is very content @ 195-200lbs.I'm @198 now thats -217 lbs. Would love Ps! .. I have been doing pretty well lately with excercise and my eating. Although I notice that I still emotionally WANT to eat( I try to divert myself from actually doing that) so I am looking into also seeing a counselor re: all aspects of WLS. My life has completely changed since surgery and I think if I can talk to someone it might help. Have a great weekend! Hugs, Kelly 415/198

Hi Kelly -217 WOW. I know its very slow going right now. Guess our bodies have adjusted to the current intake and exercise regimes. I know I need to kick it up a notch, but life stresses are getting in the way. I went to a counselling session today, for increasing my self esteem. I'm entering what I refer to as my "self care" phase of life, trying to put my needs ahead of the needs of others. I'm hoping it will also give me the push I need to step up my program a notch. Best wishes. Thanks for checking in. I miss all the December crew. Karen G

HI Karen, I'm still here. Sorry to hear your having a hard time at work. Hopefully your counsellor can help you. As for me, I keep bouncing between 171 and 173. I'm still trying to exercise everyday. Weekends are hard. I think the hardest thing for me is that hubby and I love to go to the movies. Hubby gets a big bucket of popcorn and I just can't say no. Everytime I eat popcorn the next morning I am up a pound. Grrrrr. Well take care and I hope your having a good weekend. (((hugs))) Diana 379/173/?

The counselling felt good. I go back again on July 21st. I have some serious career decisions ahead and I am truly thankful that I regained my health when I did. I'm just still sweating over these last 30 pounds. Ditto for me on the popcorn. It's a heartbreaker. One small bowl and I won't lose for a week. I drink bottled water at the movies and they charge $3.49 for one small bottle. Highway robbery. LOL Thanks for checking in.... I've been missing you all. ! Karen G

Hi, That's why I had to give up my job as it was causing me to be sick. I was throwing up two, three times a day. Now I'm down to maybe once or twice a week of throwing up. Shipped our son off to boot camp this morning, Army National Guard.MIss him already Donna

Oh, sorry to hear about your baby leaving home. That must be hard. My son moved out, but only across town. I get to see his family and my grandbabies often. I hope your son excells in his new adventure. It certainly is a noble calling. I think I'll be changing jobs soon. The writing is on the wall. It is too bad, because I enjoy my work, but they are cutting back again... and I need some security. So, dusting off the old resume now. Take care, Many blessings, Karen G

Hi Karen I got online today and thought to myself. Self, you have not talked to your OH family in a long time. Shame on you!!! I have been so busy with working in my yard and we are doing projects in our house. My son finally went off to boot camp and I do miss Hugs and kisses Donna

Hello to all, I'm down a total of 260 lbs so far. My starting weight was 440, and my weight is teatering between 179 and 184 most days now. It is a lot more than I ever expected to lose, that's for sure! The docs thought I would probably bottom out around 210 or so, but they are not terribly concerned as my BMI is still in a safe range and I am feeling pretty good, for the most part. My wife just had surgery two days ago and so I have been back and forth to the hospital doting over her and also taking care of our 8 children. She just was moved from ICU today and hopefully will be coming home by Sunday or Monday. It seems amazing that it has been almost 18 months already since my surgery. Time really flies!! Luckily, I most likely will not need to have any skin removed as most of mine snapped back. I'm not saying that I don't have any, but not enough to really worry about. At this point, I am trying to put on about 10 lbs, but in a very controlled way. I have never been faced with such a thing as having to put on weight. It is a whole new experience for me!! Well, take care and have a nice holiday!! Tom

WOW Tom !!! Congrats on doing such a fantastic job with your weight loss. I wish everyday that I had that type of success. These last 34 pounds are tough to lose at 18 months out. Sounds like you will be a great support and role model for your wife's recovery. I wish you both, all the best. Many blessings, Karen G