Oldie but Goodie ..Checking in...

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE.... I was just looking at my weight loss Journal and it is hard to believe that in just two short weeks ...it will be two years ago that I went to my first seminar in Jefferson City to hear Dr. Wagner's talk ....boy and to think that talk really saved my life... Yes...I am now down 135 pounds and weighing in at 279 pounds...and to get me started again ...two of my best friends are starting a healthy approach to weight loss and continued success...we are each contributing $10.00 a weel from now until June 1st and the person who has won the most in total body fat percentage will win the entire pot...something over $600.00....wooo...hooo..I see new clothes in my future.... I have been doing some extensive research the last several months...in the hopes of working on a post op's perspective to the surgery and life style changes....just my own perspective....one thing I have really been working on is how to read labels and stop being swayed by commercials that say "NEW AND IMPROVED....or HEALTHY FOR YOU....or NO FAT...LOW FAT...Keep me in your prayers that this gets off and running. Have had a wonderful reunion experience with my GREAT FRIEND Pixielf....and her husband...we went to Branson...my first time there..and had an absolutely wonderful time....except for the kiddies in the hot tub spraying us with water pistols....and the still snears from those people who think I'm still too big to be in a bathing suit....oh...well...it's there problem not mine....at least i'm exercising and not just sitting out on my buns.... Would love to hear what some other post opers are up to these days.... Betty Myers OPEN RNY 5/25/04 -135 pounds

..and YOUR NOT OLD MY DEAR... Yes we had a blast in Branson.. even the kiddos with the squirt guns couldn't dampen our spirits. Nothing like soaking the bones in a hot tub and THEN getting into the sauna! I see Branson in the stars for this spring ..right kiddo??? I'm tinkering with the protein issue thingy for myself. I believe that I am still not getting in enough protein even though I am well within bounds per my surgeons guidelines. I know that when I really pump it up the weight starts creeping off yet again. Being so close to goal has it's hardship as well as the lbs. don't fall off any longer... but I'm either holding my own or slowing creeping down ...which is good. Looking foward to having the knee fixed this next summer and then WATCH OUT... the activity level is going to go through the roof and I know that it will help speed the final push to my ultimate goal. I still can't believe I am wearing size 10's and smalls... someone pinch me already!! Betty..cool beans on the "pot"... start planning on what you are going to spend it on... I am going to be working on some things regarding proteins with you... got in my profect stuff and it IS good.. pricey but good! Elizabeth~

Well it sure is good to see both of you post.....I can't wait until I can jump start my weight loss again after the baby gets here.....I still think I am doing good on my weight even being pregnant....I have only gained 21 pounds and the doctor is really happy with that gain....Of course, I go through the whole thing of thinking I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Fat...and my hubby keeps telling me that he will give me a picture of myself before my surgery.....I am glad to see that you guys had a good time in Branson..... Hope you all have a great night.... Rachael

AHHHH you are going to be just fine my dear.... can't wait to meet Ms. Jaiden.... ..and yes we had a BLAST IN BRANSON... gave that hot tub, swimming pool and sauna a workout for sure! We stayed at the Clarion and it is very nice... had wonderful rooms.. and just had a ball! We are planning on going back down there again sometime this spring. March maybe??? Not for sure..... ...going to have to hit SDC as well... and I will manage to get Betty in a rollercoaster ONE OF THESE DAYS!!! Elizabeth~

Glad to hear your doing good and your still around Keep up the good work Marsha Post Op Rny 6/16/03 Almost 16 weeks prego