Update on Marcia 8/30/04

Hey family, friends and countrymen Just wanted to update everyone on my progress. As of yesterday I've lost a total of 42 pounds. My ulcer is almost a thing of the past and I've joined NYSC. Ali is doing great in school and my love life continues to flourish. So hope you are fine. Marcia

Marcia, That is awesome, keep up the great work!!! I am about a month behind you (surgery on 10/1/04). At 2 weeks Post Op I was down 25 lbs and I don't go bac****il the day before thanksgiving and I won't know how I have lost until then. I don't want to buy a scale because then I will be weighing myself like 5 times a day!!!! Great job and God Bless, Presh LAP RNY 10/1/04 385/360/160

Elisa, You are on your way!!! Congratulations wow 25lbs two weeks out. Isn't this tool great. I agree with you about the scale I don't have one at home and REFUSE to purchase one. Dang, everytime I pass a mirror I'm in it so could you only imagine what I'd do with a SCALE????? Not good. So let's both do a little and keep up the GREAT work. Marcia

Marcia, THanks for the reply. I can't wait to go exercise but I don't have clearance yet. My doctor said only walking for now. I think I have to hit 6-8 weeks first and then get my ass to the gym. How long did you have to wait to start exercising? Elisa

Six weeks was also my doctor orders. While you might feel like you can tackle the gym the wait is perfect. Girl, when I started those weights, bikes and threadmills kicked my tush. Your insides are not ready for all the work so be patient and remember to breathe when you walk. Marcia

Cool, I can't wait to have those feelings. No pain, no gain right!!! So when you started going to the gym did you find the weight came off faster or did you see a bigger change in your body? You see, now you got me all revved up and I know I can't work out until Thanksgiving. Well take care and I am so happy you and yours are happy and healthy. Elisa

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO you go girl Do the happy :dance Glad you are doing well and feeling better give Ali a {{{{{hug}}}} for me Love ya girl Christine

Christine, Thanks for acknowledging my weight loss. After all I keep my angel close at all times especially when at the gym and wanting to forget about doing that dang bike. So even though I don't get to say it often THANKYOU!!!! The happy dance has definitely become part of my regular routine. Ali, will get that hug when I get home and again thanks for all your support, encouragement but most of all thanks for your love and friendship. Marcia

YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!! Congratulations! Evelyn

Evelyn, How are you doing??? Hope all is well and that you are enjoying the turning of the leaves. Thanks for the hand clap!!!!! I look forward to sharing more great news with the board. Marcia