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Eldy
on 9/16/09 5:30 am - Warwick, RI
Topic: RE: 5 motnhs out - from my blog

Hey there!  I feel your pain!!  I was hoping to be down to my goal by now.  I am in my seventh month from surgery.  I have lost about 70 pounds so far.  My weight loss has slowed way down now for about a month.  I want to get to a size 10 also.  It seems like the ideal size to me.  Anyway,  I have gained sooooo much more now.  I am on NO Diabetes medication, i take only 1/2 a pill for blood pressure.  I am feeling better today than I have in YEARS.   And one thing that I have been told is ...  this is not a marathon.. its a lifelong adventure.  There is no rush.  Take your time and enjoy the journey as you go.  
Hope to see you at the meeting tonight!  If not, maybe next month ( you did mention you were really busy).  Take care!   Eldy

Faith sees the invisible, Believes the incredible, and Receives the impossible. - anonymous
Johanna !
on 9/15/09 11:47 pm - Formerly known as jdcRI, RI
Topic: 5 motnhs out - from my blog
So I am 5 months out today.  Weight loss is definitely slowing down - I have only lost 2.4 lbs in the past 10 days!!  Better than nothing though!  I am really going to have to start tracking my intake to get an idea of what I am putting in my body - but that means planning and I have no time for that!! I will have to make time!

So as of this morning I weigh 167.4 - I really wanted to be at 165 by now, but I will take it anyway.  I am down 65.1 lbs, and have lost 56% of my excess weight.  I am dissapointed in that I wanted to be at a higher percentage by now!

I am wearing a size 12 bottom and size large tops though!! that makes me feel pretty good!! i cannot wait to get into size 10's because I have a ton of nice things in that size (from my thinner days!)


I feel like I am a slow loser compared to others!!!  I try to act like it doesn't bother me but it does!!
Johanna - like Joe-on-uh, or that movie, Juwanna Man!  


 

        
Julie Nolan
on 9/15/09 7:46 am, edited 9/15/09 7:48 am - RI
Topic: Living Life Bariatric Support Group - Wednesday!

Hello my wonderful friends and family!!!

Summer is coming to a close but our meetings are getting better and better!

     Our September meeting is TOMORROW!

     September 16, 2009

     7PM - 9PM

     Roger Williams Medical Center

     In The Greene Lounge

     (follow the bright yellow signs)

     825 Chalkstone Ave

     Providence, RI

     Come early...Stay late! This is YOUR meeting!

This Month...Ruth Bernard, PA (Dr. Pohl's office)Ruth will be joining us to answer and ask questions about what YOU think can help make the Bariatric Program at Roger Williams more successful and efficient for us Bariatric patients!If you are unable to attend or do not wish to voice your ideas or desires, please feel free to email them to me. I will be sure that your input is brought to Ruth's attention anonymously!

Upcoming....

October 21, 2009     Clothing exchange!

As you well know, one of the biggest expenses that comes along with having WLS, is downsizing and buying new clothes...frequently!

Do you have excess clothes that you don't know what to do with and/or have no room for?

Do you have a need for clothes?

Want to save lots of money?

Please...bring your gently used clothes to the meeting by bins or by bags!

Last year's clothing exchange was a huge success!Literally, dozens of us saved money!

If you don't wish to bring your 'unchosen' clothing back home with you, I will donate them to a charity of the group's choice in the group's name (last year the clothing went to Crossroads of Rhode Island)

November 18, 2009

LIVING LIFE GROUP'S 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Heather Gagliardi, Nutrition, Inc.Heather will join us to help prepare us for the Holidays! Yes, I said the holidays!She will give us some great advice on how to stay on track and make the right eating choices!

December 16, 2009

What would you like to see happen at our December and future meetings???

 

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For Info about Rhode Island Support Groups, please email me!  [email protected]

Julie Nolan
on 9/15/09 7:20 am - RI
Topic: RE: OT: Pats opening day!!!!!! YIPEE!!!

What a game!!! OMG! I was on the edge of my comfy seat at home the whole time!

Hope you had a great time. See you tomorrow!

Jules

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For Info about Rhode Island Support Groups, please email me!  [email protected]

Julie Nolan
on 9/15/09 7:18 am - RI
Topic: RE: Living Life Group is on FACEBOOK!

Hi John!

I will look you up!!!

www.facebook.com/livinglifegroup

BTW! You look great!

Jules

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For Info about Rhode Island Support Groups, please email me!  [email protected]

John1971
on 9/14/09 1:56 pm
Topic: RE: Living Life Group is on FACEBOOK!
Jules

   I tried this link and it did not work I am on facebook if you want to look me up John Gardiner  Thanks hun. Stay safe
John~
Eldy
on 9/14/09 7:49 am - Warwick, RI
Topic: RE: OT: Pats opening day!!!!!! YIPEE!!!
GO PATS!!!  Kim have a great time!!  I know you will do well. You have put alot of effort in the planning for you food.  So you can really kick back and enjoy the game!!     See you on Wednesday!!   Eldy
Faith sees the invisible, Believes the incredible, and Receives the impossible. - anonymous
Eldy
on 9/14/09 7:45 am - Warwick, RI
Topic: RE: Just wanna babble...
You are soooo right!  Truer words have never been spoken.  And you know, after you do it, you feel great!  Like a major accomplishment has occured!  How can one NOT go for it, knowing that you're going to get that "high".  I DID go for a walk and i loved every minute of it!!  My kids got me a Richard Simmons DVD and my son and I are going to do it.  Thanks so much for your encouragment!    Eldy
Faith sees the invisible, Believes the incredible, and Receives the impossible. - anonymous
Rhody63
on 9/14/09 6:52 am - cumberland, RI
Topic: RE: Just wanna babble...
Eldy, it is 5 months the 15th for me, i am still walking 4 miles a 5x week, some times i feel lazy, but lazy is what got us all here, in the first place!! go get em !!
Rhody63

  
  
Rhody63
on 9/14/09 6:49 am - cumberland, RI
Topic: RE: OT: Pats opening day!!!!!! YIPEE!!!
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO pats !
Rhody63

  
  
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