Quick update -- around but busy!
Hey everyone!
I've been lurking and not posting much the past couple of days b/c things have really been busy. Last week I took mama to Myrtle Beach b/c it was my last week of vacation. Monday I started the new job (teaching faculty at ECU - whoop!) but it's keeping me really busy. I'm writing now instead of preparing for fall semester like I should... I'm getting to that in a minute.
Anyway, I just wanted to post a quick update and let everyone know I'm doing well and so is James. I reached 214 this morning (159 total pounds lost) and only 15 pounds from my first "real" goal of ONDERLAND! It may take me a couple more months to get there since the wl has slowed, but I think I'll get there... I'm also going to add a gym membership into the mix and hope that helps. Energy wise, I feel absolutely wonderful! Walking around Myrtle Beach didn't bother me hardly any even in the 100+ degree heat! Of course I sweat, but who wouldn't when it is that hot?! I would have been SOAKED and had to sit down every 5 minutes before... it's such a good feeling. As I said in Mare's post, so many things are better... even the unmentionables.
(Not that they were ever BAD), but OH so much better!!! *HAHA* 
There have been times when I've regretted the surgery, but overall they are FEW and FAR BETWEEN! I can definitely say this was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life! If you are thinking about it-- GO FOR IT! You will not regret it and wished you had done it sooner.
James is doing well also, but he is having some small challenges with food. He was 2 months out this past weekend. I think he's had it a bit worse than I did with food which shows everyone is different! He has lost 62 pounds since surgery (June 5) and 90 or so from his heaviest.
I am planning another Greenville get-together, but I'm thinking it might be around the second weekend in September. We have so much going on-- flying to Nashville this weekend and the start of classes next week that I don't think I can pull it together before then. I hope all of you can make it! PM me a couple dates (Saturdays) in Sept that you think would work well and I'll go with the majority. I hope we have another great turn-out!
Ok, that's it for now... I hope you all are doing well and I'll check in as much as I can. Feel free to PM or email me as that is the quickest way to get a response and I'll post when I can!
Have a great week!
Melinda :)
I've been lurking and not posting much the past couple of days b/c things have really been busy. Last week I took mama to Myrtle Beach b/c it was my last week of vacation. Monday I started the new job (teaching faculty at ECU - whoop!) but it's keeping me really busy. I'm writing now instead of preparing for fall semester like I should... I'm getting to that in a minute.
Anyway, I just wanted to post a quick update and let everyone know I'm doing well and so is James. I reached 214 this morning (159 total pounds lost) and only 15 pounds from my first "real" goal of ONDERLAND! It may take me a couple more months to get there since the wl has slowed, but I think I'll get there... I'm also going to add a gym membership into the mix and hope that helps. Energy wise, I feel absolutely wonderful! Walking around Myrtle Beach didn't bother me hardly any even in the 100+ degree heat! Of course I sweat, but who wouldn't when it is that hot?! I would have been SOAKED and had to sit down every 5 minutes before... it's such a good feeling. As I said in Mare's post, so many things are better... even the unmentionables.
(Not that they were ever BAD), but OH so much better!!! *HAHA* There have been times when I've regretted the surgery, but overall they are FEW and FAR BETWEEN! I can definitely say this was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life! If you are thinking about it-- GO FOR IT! You will not regret it and wished you had done it sooner. James is doing well also, but he is having some small challenges with food. He was 2 months out this past weekend. I think he's had it a bit worse than I did with food which shows everyone is different! He has lost 62 pounds since surgery (June 5) and 90 or so from his heaviest.
I am planning another Greenville get-together, but I'm thinking it might be around the second weekend in September. We have so much going on-- flying to Nashville this weekend and the start of classes next week that I don't think I can pull it together before then. I hope all of you can make it! PM me a couple dates (Saturdays) in Sept that you think would work well and I'll go with the majority. I hope we have another great turn-out!
Ok, that's it for now... I hope you all are doing well and I'll check in as much as I can. Feel free to PM or email me as that is the quickest way to get a response and I'll post when I can!
Have a great week!
Melinda :)
Melinda
373/334/184/188/175/ - Highest/Surgery/Lowest-PrePregnancy/Current/First Goal
It's a BOY!
Hi Melinda,
Congratulations on your success and your new job.
Wishing you continued success in all things,
Barb
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
wow, ladybug, you are sooo busy. OMG and so close to your goal.. thats "one"derfu" to hear.. and kudos to James for his weightloss as well.
its been soooo quitet in Gville since school has been out. time for traffic to pick back up*yuck*
do you use unflavored protein powder? if so, where did you purchase it?GNC?
havea good day
its been soooo quitet in Gville since school has been out. time for traffic to pick back up*yuck*
do you use unflavored protein powder? if so, where did you purchase it?GNC?
havea good day
Yall Take Care!!
-Melissa
2 wks Pre-Op (started Atkins)/Surgery Day/Current/Goal
268/260/177/160
-Melissa
2 wks Pre-Op (started Atkins)/Surgery Day/Current/Goal
268/260/177/160
I just got a chance to check in... I posted in your other message. We got our protein powder from Pro Warehouse on Firetower... We did Isopure Vanilla. I actually think I have some "unflavored" from GNC and it sucked. We are leaving to go out of town tomorrow, but maybe I can get it to you next week if you would prefer it over the vanilla... let me know! :)
Melinda
373/334/184/188/175/ - Highest/Surgery/Lowest-PrePregnancy/Current/First Goal
It's a BOY!
So glad to hear you are doing well. (and James too). 159 pounds - that is terrrrrrifffffiiccc!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait til the next Greenville get together. I had so much fun at the last one. Sept 13 (second weekend) is great for me. Hopefully we can all go again and maybe some new folks can join us too. Keep up the good work. Donna
Thanks girl. I can't wait to see you again either. Let me know if you head this way for anything and maybe we can do lunch. Also, send me an updated picture and I'll size it for your new avatar... You look nothing like the one you have now!!! :)
Melinda
373/334/184/188/175/ - Highest/Surgery/Lowest-PrePregnancy/Current/First Goal
It's a BOY!
Melinda,
So glad to hear that you're doing so well! Wow...159 pounds gone, that's fabulous! And it sounds like James is having some bumps in the road, but is successful. Hopefully the food problems will work out soon.
Congrats, and keep up the good work. We'll be seeing that onederland post in no time!
So glad to hear that you're doing so well! Wow...159 pounds gone, that's fabulous! And it sounds like James is having some bumps in the road, but is successful. Hopefully the food problems will work out soon.
Congrats, and keep up the good work. We'll be seeing that onederland post in no time!
Deb
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