Monday Morning Weigh In

Where in the world have you been???  I was laid off in January, was offered a great opportunity in Alabama, but I had to move. Started my new job here on March 2nd. So everything happened REALLY quickly, believe me, it's been really, really hard with all the stress of the last 4 months.

I didn't think that I had seen you much on OH, but then I have been working so durned much that I'm not here as much as I used to be.  But I'll always be a TMB girl. I can't say I like the Bama Board too much, I guess I'm prejudiced.  Ya think?????

Will I get to meet you at OH conf in Sept?????

Hugs,  Mari

Highest:  248
Surgery:  233
Last Week:  157.8
Today:  156.0

Weekly loss: 1.6
Total loss:  92 lbs

I got the pound off I gained last week, so back to even this week.  I had to take today off - got careless with my bees and got stung several times over my eye and now it is swollen half shut.  My jacket is too loose now and I didn't have my coveralls on under it and they got up in my suit and stung my face - UGH.  Guess it is time to invest in a full suit that fits, huh?  I was waiting until I was at my final weight and it seems like that is where I am at now.

Yo Surgery Sister---

Girl, I saw the pics - it was terrible, your poor face! Thank GOD you didn't have a worse reaction and go into anaphylaxis.  YIKES!!!  PLEASE go buy a new suit. 

But on the other hand -- WOOHOO on your loss, it's hard to get back on track, now I have to do it all over again...........

Can't wait to see you on Saturday!!!

Hugs, M

Congratulations on the weight loss.  Wish we lived closer to your Htown so we could get together.  I guess we will have to wait til September to talk. 

Take care on your trip.

Highest weight -268
Consult weight -247
Surgery weight -236.2
Last weeks weight - 216.4
Todays weight 215.0
Weight lossed this week- 1.4 lbs

Houston is a little bit of a drive for dinner and a short visit, but we'll have more time to visit in September.  Am looking forward to it so much!!!

Hugs, Mari

The stall continues, and I am not working overtime to get past it.  NO stressin about it, I am happy here right now.  It will move.  I am very close to my 1 year surgiversary, and I think I may have hit my happy place.  After plastics, I will be under 200, and goal is 180.  I am less than 40 away.  It feels so good!


Highest Weight:  386

Consult Weight:    382

Surgery Weight:   362

Last Weeks Weight:  224

Today weight:  225

Last Weeks Weight Gain:   1 pound

Blasted stalls will make you CRAZY!!!! At least they do me, altho I don't know how you would tell with me, I'm always crazy!  heehee!
You're doing great, just hang in there and be patient, you'll get through it!

Hugs, Mari

Sounds like it was a good week for a lot of you!  Congratulations to all who lost.  I am thrilled to report that I am one of them.

Highest/surgery:  263

Last week:  180

Today:  178

Loss for the week:  -2

Total loss:  -85

My two-week experiment with getting off diabetes meds has been a success.  My finger sticks are showing consistently good numbers.  For me, that is the biggest WOO HOO of all.  I am finally accomplishing the most important goal I had for my WLS.

I am noticing something weird:  Lately I seem to be reverting to the state of my pouch right after surgery.  In other words, I am back to feeling so full after just four or five bites of food that I have no choice but to stop.  Three weeks ago, I was eating more like 10 or 12 bites in a sitting.  This is a wonderful development, of course.  I am just wondering whether it's common or not.  Anyone?

That is wonderful!  One of the best things about this surgery is the change it makes in our health - the kind that is for the better!  Congrats, I hope that it continues for you!

Hugs, Mari

I think I did well this weekend.  Made a real conscience effort to make healthy food choices and I managed to get in some exercise each day.

My scale looks good this morning.

Highest Weight: 226
Surgery Weight: 220
Last weeks Weight: 123
Today's Weight: 120

I'm finally at goal.  WOO HOO!!!!  Can't believe it myself. 

Anybody know how or where I get my "century club" card?

Lisa D. Mtz.