ROLL CALL!! Oct 22, 2007

I have to report in tomorrow because THATS when I weigh in at my STUPID MANDATORY Options Class (tomorrow is # 12- half way done). I have been stuck at 302 for 2 weeks...we'll see what happens tomorrow. I decided to have the surgery 5 years ago but I haven't been able to get approval. I'm now 12 weeks away from completing my OPTIONS CLASSES and I should be scheduled sometime in March (I hope). I just got tired of being fat!

Hi Lea, Staying the same 237 Why did I have this surgery? WOW there are so many reasons. First and foremost I did it for myself and for my health. I had started having quite a few health problems and didn't want to continue to have more and more. Second I did it for my family. I want to be around for all the Big things that happen in children's lives. I'll thankfully been able to see three of our four children get married. Have gotten to experience being a grammy to the two most BEATUIFUL little boys in the world. This fall we sent our youngest off to college and that was tearful yet so exciting. I am now able to play with my grandsons who are just little guys (2 yrs. and 11 mos.) But I tell you when that 2 yr. old says Go Grammy (which means running in circle through the house while he chases me) I am thrilled that I'm able to say OK Dillon here I Go I can go places and WALK without being so tired in just a short amount of time. I can shop. I CAN LIVE LIFE AGAIN!!!! YEA!!! That's just a few of the reasons I had this surgery. Have a GREAT week everyone Barb

Hi I just recently joined this website and was pretty excited when I seen that there was a challenge on here. I live in a home where I get very little support with the food buying situation..lots of junk food and chocolate in the pantry. So this is great for me. I know that Im joining in pretty late in the challenge but im here now :) So anyways I had surgery July 16 of this year and so far have lost a total of 53 lbs. My goal weight is somewhere between 130-145. Im 5'3 with a small frame so thats what I believe would be the healthiest weight for myself. But I seem to be struggling a little..just need a little help and motivation from you guys.!

I was reading your post and I wanted to comment....You must live in my house! No matter what there is NO support here...I have to stare at chips and candy and pop and sweets and everything else every day of my life...And it is frustrating because my weight loss is SO slow. I have tried so hard to stay away from junk but when it is there in your face you find yourself losing the battle...I am going to commit myself to the new challenge just to get my mind on something else...And get back on the right track..Good luck to you!

I stayed the same this week: 180 I had the surgery because at almost 40, my doctor frankly told me I probably had less than 20 years to live. Then, an aquaintence of mine died who was very overweight. I was on five different medications for extremely high triglycerides, high cholesterol, edema, high blood pressure, and low potassium and thyroid. I had terrible migraines, plantar facitis, irregular menstrual cycles, and fatigue. I was borderline diabetic. I lost over 50 pounds five times only to gain it all back. Surgery was the last resort for me and I feel the surgery gave me back my health. I'm so happy I decided to do it! I'm off of all my medications except for the thyroid, my cycles are normal, headaches are gone, my cholesterol is 135, triglycerides 120 and my blood pressure runs about 118/65. I can run for 20 minutes at a time and I exercise a minimum of 1 hour 5 times a week. It is a miracle!

Well, today I'm 198.2 so I don't think I'm going to reach my goal of 194 in 11 days. My weight is coming off a lot slower now. Regarding this week's question... I have been unhappy with the way I look for some time, but this year I became more aware of how unhealthy I had become: two blood pressure meds, joint pains and difficulty doing anything physical. I decided it was time to reclaim my health, my energy and my life. I'm a new post-op and so far everything is going much better than I expected! Chickita

Lea, Last Week: 245 This week: 239---What a good week! I have 4 pounds to meet my Halloween goal! I feel like the "Little Engine that could"! I think I might just make my goal of 235-----Then it's off to thinking about the new year and Onederland! I am astounded to think that i am down over 90 lbs since may. I waited for almost 2 years to have my surgery. My dad was really against it. He was afraid something bad would happen---but after i was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and realized that i was tolerating an abusive marriage because of low self esteem it seemed to be a no brainer. Still married ,----but becoming more confident every day---and he is getting help---so maybe there is hope. Either way, I will be healthier. Heather

I had the surgery because the quality of my life was really terrible and I kept getting fatter and fatter. I wish I had done it years ago and saved myself a lot of grief. Highest 365 Pre-Op 355 Current 265 (I made my goal -- down 100 pounds!!!!!!) Holloween goal 265 End goal 150

Good morning Leah! I'm at 291.9, which means I have 1.9 to go to reach Halloween goal, but most importantly, I have reached 100 pounds gone forever! I guess you could say the reason I chose to do this was a poor quality of life! Not being able to get a job teaching, not being able to do things with my son or husband, and all those other things that life throws at you. Would I do it again, OH YES! The only thing I'm not doing now is teaching, and I'm not sure I will ever go back to that. But I am working and I am loving it! Have a great week Ya'll. Beth

I was down to 161.5 but now it is up to 162. That is okay. I am so close to this goal. Question of the Week. I had the surgery as my last hope.....I just could not seem to lose the weight and I wanted to be healthier. I want to see my grandson growup... I knew I would feel better and have more energy if I could get at least 30-50 lbs off. I do feel so much better. I am just praying that I can get to my personal goal of 120-130. If not, I will be happy to get to 140. Got to run. I have to make it to the gym by 5:30 when it opens so I can get the machine I want.