For the love of....

my daughter. She informed me yesterday that I have not updated my page on here.  She keeps track of me this way as she is 3 hrs away. She says all I ever do is post funny things and poems. She is a numbers person and needs stats!

So, I will try and keep this on a serious tone and post some facts.

As of today I have lost a total of  71 pounds in approx 4.5 months.
I am into a size 16 pants (down from a snug 22)
My shirts are a 16-18 (down from a 22-24 or 2, 3 X)
My shoes are a size 7 to 7.5 (down from an 8)
My ring size is down to a 6 (from a size 8)

All in all I have some wonderful numbers,with more to come. I am around  31 pounds off of the doctors goal for me. Mine and his goal don't meet head on. I think I need to have a few more pounds then that, to get me out of the over weight bench mark. I do not plan on having any plastics done unless medically needed. I think I can afford to go smaller on the scale with that in mind.

I hope this finds everyone doing well, eating right and enjoying what our new lives have to offer!!
Kelly/tink

The first two pictures are of me the day of surgery and a couple months after.






















Most current picture: Taken Christmas night 2008.

You go girl! It's amazing how the SMILE says it all!
Becky

I see your moving a long good to. Your half way there. Living in ND you can see the finish line from the start LOL
Have a wonderful day!
Kelly

I havn't been in this forum before as I am fairly new to the site...but Lady...you look great...hope you feel 1/2 as good as your looking!!!  Congratulations!!!  Linda

Thank you for the words of kindness. Welcome to the ND board and back to the cold cold weather LOL

It is a good site (OH) and full of information, all available at your finger tips.
Any questions you have ask away. I am sure someone will try and help you find some answers if they don't know the answer.

This board is on a slow move. It will pick up in time. I do not think it is well traveled.

Best of luck on kicking into restart for your weight. Have you heard of the 5 day pouch test? Might be worth a look at
Kelly/tink

Hey Tinkerbell025!!!
I would have to get back to North Dakota for one of the heaviest snow winters in years...I feel so blessed!!! LOL.  Actually I don't mind it too much...it's just being stuck at home so much.  But I am applying at the Ann Carlsen Center here in Jamestown.  That will force me to get out and about!!!
And yes...I just finnished the 5daypouchtest.  I was so happy to find out that my pouch wasn't ruined!  It only holds a cup to cup and a half!  And I have already lost 8 pounds...but got a long way to go!!!  Sure is nice to have so much support this time!!!
Thanks so much...Linda

Yeah this winter bites rubber bullets!!

Good luck when you apply at AC. Its a nice place.  I work with a couple people that used to work there. I myself have worked in that field for over 25 yrs. I have worked all levels.

Good job on the pouchtest! The pounds will roll off. Just keep your eye on the prize!! I have faith you will do wonderful in no time at all
Kelly/tink