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Topic: Walk from Obesity!
Ok, so some of us nuts walked 26.2 miles for the Jimmy Fund.... you read about it right here.
Now, in a less intense, but equally important walk, some of us are walking to raise money and awareness of obesity!!! Please come out and Join Melting Mama's team - the Bariatric Bad Girls.
We had an awesome team last year and I'd love to see a lot of folks return, as well as see some fresh new faces! We may have gotten smaller but we will always be fighting obesity, some come out and fight WITH US!!
Now, in a less intense, but equally important walk, some of us are walking to raise money and awareness of obesity!!! Please come out and Join Melting Mama's team - the Bariatric Bad Girls.
We had an awesome team last year and I'd love to see a lot of folks return, as well as see some fresh new faces! We may have gotten smaller but we will always be fighting obesity, some come out and fight WITH US!!
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
Topic: RE: Jimmy Fund Walk Update
What is this next year everyone speaks of !?!?!?! 
*Kate*
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 
Topic: RE: Jimmy Fund Walk Update
Can't wait, Lynn!!!!!!
So glad you are feeling better, and you were totally with us in spirit on the road!
So glad you are feeling better, and you were totally with us in spirit on the road!
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
Topic: RE: Jimmy Fund Walk Update
waaaaa, I cried just reading this post. You are all spectacular, strong, beautiful, amazing, role models. I can honestly say that I am very honored and so amazingly happy to have met you all and have you in my life. The BH2O Bunch Rulz! and you ladies are the reason why.
I'm am very proud of you and you should all be very proud of yourselves - now rest up, we have to start training for next year soon.......LOL
I'm am very proud of you and you should all be very proud of yourselves - now rest up, we have to start training for next year soon.......LOL
Lynn C ~
Banded 9/12/2005 ~ Revision to VSG on 9/7/2010 ~ Losing again with a Keto lifestyle
Topic: RE: Jimmy Fund Walk Update
i have attempted some crazy stuff in my day, but this is the first time I set out to walk a marathon in one day AND DO IT!
My butt hurts, I've got some blisters and my chiropractor sounded like he was twisting bubble wrap today when adjusting me (pop pop pop pop pop), and it was SO WORTH IT.
This kind of event may not be for everyone, but it was a great challenge for those of us who did it, and I'm so honored to have walked with Lisa and Kate (and Catherine, in spirit), as well as Kathy and Pammy.
I'm proud of everyone, but it was super inspiring to see Lisa and Kate fight the pain and really dig deep to finish this walk. You ladies have nothing to prove to ANYONE as far as being tough, having courage, and having heart. You are amazing!!!!
Catherine, I have no doubt I'd have bawled my eyes ou****ching you cross the finish line. You are an athlete, woman! Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.
My butt hurts, I've got some blisters and my chiropractor sounded like he was twisting bubble wrap today when adjusting me (pop pop pop pop pop), and it was SO WORTH IT.
This kind of event may not be for everyone, but it was a great challenge for those of us who did it, and I'm so honored to have walked with Lisa and Kate (and Catherine, in spirit), as well as Kathy and Pammy.
I'm proud of everyone, but it was super inspiring to see Lisa and Kate fight the pain and really dig deep to finish this walk. You ladies have nothing to prove to ANYONE as far as being tough, having courage, and having heart. You are amazing!!!!
Catherine, I have no doubt I'd have bawled my eyes ou****ching you cross the finish line. You are an athlete, woman! Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
Topic: RE: Jimmy Fund Walk Update
Ahh, you beat me to a post and took the words right out of my mouth !
Yesterday was a day unlike any other ... NEVER could of imagined a year ago that I could/would of done this. Yes, we shed some tears (tears of both JOY and PAIN!) but the memories we made yesterday will always be with me.
Lisa - you are/were such a great team captain! Always being there for us and helping us through! Thanks for walking with me for 26.2 miles
Sue - thanks for staying with me for those last couple of miles ... couldn't of done it without you. *Army Strong; No Man Left Behind*
Catherine - I am so proud of you! You did an amazing job! BE PROUD of yourself :)
To the non OH Girls: Pammy & Kathy - you gals were amazing! Awesome job on your first marathon!
Lynn - You are the best cheerleader everrrr!! THANK YOU for all your support !
LOVE YOU ALL !
Me yesterday at the beginning of the marathon:
Me yesterday in the middle of the marathon:
Me yesterday after mile 16:
Me yesterday after crossing the finish line:
AND 
Me this morning trying to get out of bed:
Yesterday was a day unlike any other ... NEVER could of imagined a year ago that I could/would of done this. Yes, we shed some tears (tears of both JOY and PAIN!) but the memories we made yesterday will always be with me.
Lisa - you are/were such a great team captain! Always being there for us and helping us through! Thanks for walking with me for 26.2 miles
Sue - thanks for staying with me for those last couple of miles ... couldn't of done it without you. *Army Strong; No Man Left Behind*
Catherine - I am so proud of you! You did an amazing job! BE PROUD of yourself :)
To the non OH Girls: Pammy & Kathy - you gals were amazing! Awesome job on your first marathon!
Lynn - You are the best cheerleader everrrr!! THANK YOU for all your support !
LOVE YOU ALL !
Me yesterday at the beginning of the marathon:
Me yesterday in the middle of the marathon:
Me yesterday after mile 16:
Me yesterday after crossing the finish line:
AND Me this morning trying to get out of bed:
*Kate*
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 
Topic: Jimmy Fund Walk Update
Smile ! You'll make the world a happier place !
Inspriational video "Strive for Perfection, Settle with Excellence !
OH Support Group Leader
So it's the morning of Monday September 13, 2010 and I sit in bed feeling like I can't move. My shoulders ache, the back of my thighs hurt when I look at them and my ankkles / feet are burning. I feel horrable physically ! BUT WE DID IT ! Sue Doucet, Kate McKenney, Catherine Walsh and I did a great community service - raised over $2000.00 (still collecting by the way) to help the Jimmy Fund and PROVED something to ourselves - that only people like those of you on this board can understand - we walked 26.2 miles !!!!!!!
I am so incredably proud of us and am amazed at our accomplishment - which we ALL agree could / would NEVER have happened just 1 year ago !!!!
I hope that you would all consider doing something like this - it gives you immense pride and a sense of accomplishment. I think we were all crying ! But nobody but our little group really understood why !
As a side noe - was very proud of my sister and daughter - who did it for the first time and finished too !
YEAH to the THE BH2O BUNCH !!
I am so incredably proud of us and am amazed at our accomplishment - which we ALL agree could / would NEVER have happened just 1 year ago !!!!
I hope that you would all consider doing something like this - it gives you immense pride and a sense of accomplishment. I think we were all crying ! But nobody but our little group really understood why !
As a side noe - was very proud of my sister and daughter - who did it for the first time and finished too !
YEAH to the THE BH2O BUNCH !!
Highest (that I know of) 285 Weight when I started the process 277
Night before surgery 263 Goal weight 160
Smile ! You'll make the world a happier place !Inspriational video "Strive for Perfection, Settle with Excellence !
OH Support Group Leader
Topic: RE: new here
Hi, nice to meet you. Dr. Jones is my guy, couldn't ask for a better surgeon. He did my gallbladder removal and LapBand in 2005 and just last week he removed my LapBand and did a VSG on me. I just got home on Sat and I'm feeling great.
Which Wed are you going to be there - I have a follow up appointment on 9/22 so I'll be in town around 3.
Which Wed are you going to be there - I have a follow up appointment on 9/22 so I'll be in town around 3.
Lynn C ~
Banded 9/12/2005 ~ Revision to VSG on 9/7/2010 ~ Losing again with a Keto lifestyle
Topic: RE: Tick, Tock...Tick, Tock....Almost Time for Surgery
Your feelings are perfectly normal. This surgery should be thought of like all others - a medical procedure, advised by a highly trained doctor, that is required to sustain life. There really is no other option for a vast number of people (they just haven't left denial long enough to realize it).
You will be fine and you will do great - enjoy today!
You will be fine and you will do great - enjoy today!
Lynn C ~
Banded 9/12/2005 ~ Revision to VSG on 9/7/2010 ~ Losing again with a Keto lifestyle
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