Out Of The Box!

Ok so drum roll please! I just wanted to tell you all that I have opened the scale box and let it out. I weighed in and was so happy to see that the dial finally decided to move. I am happy to say that I only (lol) weigh 173 lbs. On my day of surgery I was 326. That means that I have lost 153 lbs. since 4-18-06 I love it! I have already surpassed all my expectations of surgery. My health is soooo much better and my size pleases me. I do hope to have a ton of skin removed someday, but I want to really work on toning and stuff for awhile first. I would really like to loose about 40 more pounds but if that doesn't happen I think I will be ok. I think about all the things that have changed since surgery and the one that means the most to me right now is how I am able to remember to take time for me. I never felt like I was worth anything so I never did things for my health that I should have done. Now it's different and the best part of it is that as a busy Mom I don't even feel guilty about doing it. I used to feel like I was taking away from others and they would somehow suffer. But now I know that when I feel better so do they! Life is grand, Thank you for being here for me, Carmen I may put the scale back in the box! I don't know just yet!

Speaking of taking time for yourself. When we go to Lexington we should get massages at the hotel if they have that...LOL Everytime I go on a Cruise thats the first thing I sign up for. I used to get them at a gym here in town but then they moved and they were on the top floor of an old abanded factory. U had to climb 3 flights of stairs....so I just couldnt do that at the time. I may have to look back into that. I used to love my montly massages. Speaking of which. Im getting my hair cut and colored on Wed. I need to get out today and buy some hair mags. so I can pick out a new DO. LOL Mariah

As nice as that sounds, I think I would be embarrassed for someone to have to touch or even see all the floppy turkey skin I have hanging around. LOL We'll see maybe I will be real brave. Carmen I can't wait to see your hair!

That's wonderful Carmen! Congratulations! I love that your daughter put the scale in a box. Too cute and thoughtful!! You are doing amazing...a true inspiration!! Sam P.S. Mariah have you ever had a hot stone massage? This place by my house started advertising them and with as cold as I've been they sound awful nice. I've never had a massage because I was too embarassed. Perhaps I'll change that Eric did get me a coupon for my birthday!

Actually Sam I have a cousin who does hot stone massages. Ive never had an entire body hot stone massage just becouse I love swedish massages so much becouse they do so well at draining your lymph nodes, but like you if I am cold this winter I will consider it. Andy says I used to freeze him out and now we are pretty much about the same when it comes to temp. I told him not for long...I can see me freezing this winter if this wt loss keeps up...Its like a bear that losses his fur coat...LOL I have an appt this afternoon for my pedicure. I almost forgot about it. My husband will think hes at hes at the wrong house when he comes home on Wed afternoon. I dont think I have went and had a pedicure since I had surgery...since I was off work so long I didnt want to spend his money on that. So now Im back to my every 2 week apts. Im so looking forward to that even though I can reach my toes now and have been doing them myself. Its really great to get pampered!!!

Oh I love pedicures. I hate doing my own toes (and had trouble before.) I just love being able to sit back and relax. I wish I could afford the every 2 weeks schedule. I'm lucky if I can manage 1 a month! So what are you thinking about doing to your hair? I am trying to let mine grow long. Do you think Biotin would help with the hair growth? Sam

OMG YES biotin works wonders on hair and nails!!! DO not plan to ever give it up!! LINDA

I take Biotin, and would never give it up. I love who my nails have grown. That being said, it didn't help me not to loose hair but I do see tons of new baby hairs growing in. Carmen

I love to get my toes done! I go about every three weeks. I take a different daughter each time and we spend gossip time with our "toe lady." Carmen

Thanks Sam! I have had a hot stone massage and it was great! I loved it, but it was over too soon. How's the Goat? (Can't spell the other word) Carmen