Biggest WOW moment So Far For Me!!! I'm "Normal"!!

I've been on the "Dad in the hospital" diet for the last 10 days. I don't recommend it, but the scale did move. He is hopefully going home today. As of this morning, I weigh 164, my BMI is 24.9 and I am "NORMAL"!!! Well, at least in that aspect. Of course, I still want to lose another 10 pounds.....but I am so excited. I thought this day would never come. Thanks to all of you for your love and support. You are a blessing in my life. Love, B

CONGRATULATIONS I am so happy for you! How is your Dad doing???? Hope you can make it Thursday night, we missed you! Love, Susann

Thank you! Actually, Dad has to stay in the hospital at least one more day. He was found to have an irregular heart beat. It was extremely fast, but occasionally slowed dramatically, to the point that it actually even stopped, so they installed a pacemaker. His heart problem was resolved in 3 days. He developed a staph infection in an IV site and these last 8 days have been spent trying to get that under control. The danger is that any infections in the body are attracted to a pacemaker and in that case it would have to be removed. He would then likely have a stroke. We just feel so lucky that he had gone to have oral surgery and the doctor detected his problem, because he was on the verge of having a stroke at any time. Otherwise, he is great and can't wait to get home. He said he has never felt bad through this whole episode. See you Thursday. Isn't tonight the night that Scorro's in town? Has anyone made plans to meet with her? Love, B

Thanks for the update on Daddy ... Waiting for the good news that he's home!

Hey Girl! I hope that your dad gets well soon. I am happy for your loss, but I hate that it was on the "Dad in the hospital diet". Take Care and if you need anything we are only a phone call away! Britt

HOOOO-RAYYYYYYYYY FOR BEING "NORMAL" ... HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LOST NOW, MS B? I KNOW YOU WERE WELL OVER 100 ... WHAT, 110? SO, YOU MUST HAVE LOST MORE THAN THAT! TELL DADDY THAT NICK & I ARE SO PLEASED HE'S COMING HOME. WE'VE BEEN PRAYING FOR HIM. WE SURE KNOW THE STRESS OF PARENTS & ILLNESS ... SO, GOOD FOR YOU FOR "BEING THERE" FOR YOUR DADDY WHEN HE NEEDED YOU! HOPE TO SEE YOU THURSDAY AT LCBBuddies. GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK

Hi I'm at 164, so I've lost 114 lbs. Dad is STILL in the hospital. They are still adusting his bloodthinning medication so he can have a procedure to install a device to allow him to give himself antibiotic IV for up to a month. His blood is still too thin. So, it may be a few more days. This is tricky though, because this medication is keeping him from having a stroke. As soon as they do the procedure, he'll be put back on the medication. I plan on being there Thursday. Love, B

WELL, I GOTTA SAY THAT YOU LOOK 20 #s LIGHTER THAN YOUR 164! YOU LOOK LIKE YOU SHOULD BE AT GOAL NOW ... HOW MUCH MORE ARE YOU TRYING TO LOSE? MERCY, YOUR DAD IS HAVING A TIME OF IT ... BE SURE TO TELL HIM THAT HE IS IN OUR PRAYERS. NOT EASY WATCHING YOUR PARENTS STRUGGLE WITH HEALTH ISSUES; I SURE KNOW THAT! WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE COMING THURSDAY ... I'M SURE YOU NEED A LITTLE "DOWN TIME" RIGHT ABOUT NOW! GOD BLESS Y'ALL DAWN & NICK

I still have some around my middle to lose, probably at least 10 lbs. I'm so thrilled the scale is moving again, but I think the calories I burned were all emotional. I thought my losing days were over! That has to be the longest stall in history. Walker has started going to the health club with me and we walk when we can't get there. I've got everybody around here on the low-carb lifestyle. My dad came home today and is doing great!! I am feeling so blessed by everything in my life right now and so appreciative. I guess we need a wake-up call every once in a while to make us feel more alive. See you tomorrow. Love, B

GOOD FOR YOU ON THE EXERCISE!!!!!!!! &&&&, WE'RE SO PLEASED THAT YOUR DADDY IS BACK HOME & DOING WELL. YUP, WE SOMETIMES TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED DON'T WE? ... THEN, WE GET A WAKE UP CALL ... SEE YA TONIGHT!