I have lost my wife

Hey all Well I have lost *more* than my wife. Weight wise. My wife weighs less than the amount of weight I have lost. I know. Im Baddddd. Bad Timmy. BAD BAD Timmy : ) *redneck grin* I had surgery December 22nd, 2004, I just celebrated my 9th mo. since surgery, I have lost 172 pounds !! (which is more than my darling wife Sandi weighs.. hence the **lost my wife statement**). Yeah Yeah.. I know that I am pushing it.. but NOW THAT I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION... go answer a couple of posts apiece.. here on the New Jersey board? Or start your own Post- Its easy, and the more participation that we have the more fun.. the more fun the more people involved... and this board will be rockin more and more : ))) Hugs to all. And my apologies for giving any one a scare but I wanted to get your attention and encourage people to POST POST **POST** : ) Anyhow... My weight by the numbers so far 650 pounds - January 2004 601 pounds - Day of Surgery Pre Surgery loss 49 pounds December 22nd, 2004. 480 pounds - April 30th, 2005 weight loss 121 pounds 466 pounds - July 17th, 2005 weight loss 135 pounds 440 pounds - August 9th, 2005 weight loss 161 pounds Last Saturday 429.2 pounds - September 17th, 2005 weight loss 171.8 pounds :P Now.. last thing... IF you focus on Protein FIRST, IF you take vitamins as you should., IF you get good exercise, and IF you drink lots of water.... After Weight loss Surgery... THEN it DOES work, but it also takes a lot of work. On your part : ))) If your considering surgery.... this has given me new life, and a new lease on life. ITS A GOOD THING... but the most *most* important ingredient to the mix is YOU. Your attitude and willingness to do what it takes. The surgery (in some ways) makes it sort of easy, but you HAVE to do the follow up. The better you do your follow up (Protein, exercise, vitamins, water) and the more you interact and GIVE and receive encouragement from others (hence this support board and in person groups).. then the MORE successful you are. Guaranteed : ) But the support groups and the board has meant all the different.. in keeping my spirits up and staying encouraged : ))) Hugs to all Timmy Ray

Don't ever do that again!!!!!!!!!!! Geez Louise, thought Sandi was really missing!!!! Ha Ha Ha!!! Are you calling me back tonight or what? It is now 10:11pm. If I don't hear from you I will meet you down there. Remember, red shirt, blue jean slacks, shorts, whatever. Lots of hugs, the Jenster

Jen, ...if it's any consolation...I considered making him carry me around for a while just to remind him of how far he's come. Yeah, I know....still doesn't justify the prankster's actions, but at least it'd be a fitting punishment. Sandi

Hey Timmy, No, you didn't scare me at all!! Knowing you through your posts, I figured it was just as you said! In fact, when I hit -50, I told everyone that I had lost my daughter! Same scenario!! I am glad to read your posts..they are always upbeat and amusing! I need that..we all do! I keep posting as well.. I'll tell you, I have gotten so many responses, I feel like a celebrity! God bless.. Rossana 334/261/???

That wasn't very nice, I was taking a glance at the board and thought, I realy don't want to read something sad but If someone is hurting, I should leave a nice message. Well, you got me....but it is pretty funny. I've not had surgery yet, but over my dieting history, I've lost and gained an entire football team I usually visualize lost pounds as pounds of hot dogs.....like think of dragging 172 pounds of hot dogs around with you 24 hours a day. With this surgery, I figure I just have to lose a small to medium quaterback Have a good saturday Laurel