Congratulations to Us All...

I just wanted to commend everyone in the December Crew, for reaching 7 months! The time is passing, and I know that we all have lost at least 80 pounds or more. I want to encourage everyone to keep striving to their goals... helping each other with kind words, thoughts, experiences and Posts that will sooth the soul. That's all. Just keep going, and keep posting. Love to each of you! Vera, Crew Encourager 343/254 Stuck, but that's ok for now... I've come so far -89

Morning Vera. I am stuck too. At -84 pounds lost. Hope it starts to move soon. I am keeping active over the summer, enjoying the great weather. Just got back from two weeks vacation. I am anxious to break the 200 pound mark and then to also join the Century Club. I think having these two goals so close is keeping me on the edge of my seat. My birthday is at the end of September, it would sure be nice to meet these goals for my birthday. Can you keep your fingers crossed for me? Have a great summer, Karen G 294 / 210

Hello Vera and December crew. Yes we need to congradulate each other for our wonderful journies. I too am stuck at -98 lbs. I know that I am melting cause clothes, jewelry, my movements are all different, but that scale just does not move much. I was stuck at -92 for a long time and then dropped 6 pounds over night. .....But stuck again. I am thankful and very happy no matter what. My entire life is so much better with those 98 lbs gone. How did I live.......well I was just existing. Now when I go to the beach, which I am doing each weekend, I can carry two chairs and the beach bag. I can walk on the sand and still breath. I can walk on the beach and explore. I can PLAY in the water, swim and ride the waves. LOVE it so much. I love living now! Got a new size 18/20 bathing suit at WalMart for $13.00. Me who has not paid under $100 for a bathing suit in years. It has no skirt or boy pants, just cut off at the bottom and those large, ample, giggly thighs are on view for the world. I don't care, I am the new improved Monica. My DH came with me to purchase the suit and he approved of my, our choice. He is so proud of me and he tells everyone about his feelings. I glow in his gaze. Happy yes. So all of us must remember that we need to take this journey is steps, loss, plateau, loss. No slippery slides for us to be successful and long term successes. We need to drink our water, get our protein, take our vitamins, have our blood testes, have our bone density tests to make sure we are not leaching calcium from the bones so that we have enough calcium, vit D, etc., get our exercise, insure that we are doing all we can to reach our private goals. I am healthier, happier, sexier, living life more and more since I had this surgery on 12/06/04. At age 57 I have taken control of me MONICA finally. Some days I don not make great choices for me, but I find that I don not beat me up and just get on with the plan again. I have a problem on the weekends getting in all my water and my protein. The regiment of work and the schedule do help me stay on track. I avoid the kitchen at night, sip more water, and can fend off the munchies which is marvelous. I am so impressed with our group. We are doing very well. I know that we realize that this is a life long committment and not a quick fix. I miss those who don't post often. I don't myself as I am very active on the Over Fifty Forum (OFF). But I visit here each day and think about my brothers and sisters of the December crew. Monica 5'3" skrinking in height 330/232/1??................healthier, happier, sexier, thankful daily

Thanks for the encouragment Vera! Keep up the Great work. Deana

Well I hate to bust everyone's bubble, but all I've lost so far is 40 pounds. Then again, I didn't have the RNY. Maybe this time next year I can say I lost 80 pounds, but not today! Cat

I just wanted to say congrats to all. My name is Tammy and my surgery was 12-13-04. Today 7-21-05 I have lost 121 pounds so far. I just started at the gym. I have alot more energy. Cannot wait for another 47 to come off. I want to get to 175 pounds. When I started the surgery I was 343 pounds. Tammy