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Topic: GOAL!!
I did it! Scale read 160.0 this morning... hit my goal. This is the goal my doctor said was realistic at the time of my surgery. I'm 57 years old and 5'7" tall. The charts show my "normal" weight to be more like 145 so I may try to lose a few more. But I have to say I'm thrilled to reach this goal just before my 10 month mark! Woo hoo!
Surgery 4/15/09 - 294 lb.
At goal 2/15/10 - 160 lb.
Currently: ... and for the rest of my life: Figuring out maintenance.
At goal 2/15/10 - 160 lb.
Currently: ... and for the rest of my life: Figuring out maintenance.
Topic: Friday back on track post
Not sure where Court is this morning but I popped on to post a reply. Since she is busy (I assume) this AM then I am gonna jump in here. Life is good...looking forward to a great Valentine's weekend with my sweetie. We are going away for a romantic weekend. Taking our kids with us but since Kara is old enough to babysit Claire...we will still have "our time". Today is busy finishing the packing and getting ready to leave tonight.
am vits and cuppas in
b-eggs and toast
s-puffins cereal, dry
l-tuna salad
s-protein drink
d-shrimp and scallops and probably a bite or two of sushi
Have a great weekend all and Happy Valentines Day!
am vits and cuppas in
b-eggs and toast
s-puffins cereal, dry
l-tuna salad
s-protein drink
d-shrimp and scallops and probably a bite or two of sushi
Have a great weekend all and Happy Valentines Day!
Tammy C
down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy. happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good! there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it!
open RNY 04-25-2005
Life could not get any better than this!
Topic: RE: Yipee There's Going to be a Party in Charlottesville VA
OH Support Group Leader - [email protected]
Believing in yourself makes it so much easier in supporting those who need your friendship, love, and support,so Believe in yourself First.
Charlottesville, Virginia VA FFP's Meet's every 4th Sat.
Thanks Betty I wouldn't have been able to do the plastics I have done without my provider using surgeryloans.com they have been a true blessing as well so you might want to look into them if you are ready and my surgeon is great it also will help you find surgeons in your location who use them so you can do consults with. Yes my journey has been a tough one that's why I wont and refuse to I've up on myself and others. I believe in the tool despite a gain or not I know i works if we work it.
OH Support Group Leader - [email protected]
Believing in yourself makes it so much easier in supporting those who need your friendship, love, and support,so Believe in yourself First.
Charlottesville, Virginia VA FFP's Meet's every 4th Sat.
Topic: RE: Yipee There's Going to be a Party in Charlottesville VA
I never read your story about weight loss but girl you sure went through alot to have this done. God has given you a testimony that should be shared with everyone those losing weight and those who dont. You are a an inspiriation to me and I enjoy reading your post. I had my surgery done coming up on 2 years. I havent had any plastics done yet i have to think about that. I need to have the arms done and I will have to save for that surgery. Well you go have that party you are well over due for one. Blessings to you!!!!
Tomygirl Betty
Topic: RE: Yipee There's Going to be a Party in Charlottesville VA
OH Support Group Leader - [email protected]
Believing in yourself makes it so much easier in supporting those who need your friendship, love, and support,so Believe in yourself First.
Charlottesville, Virginia VA FFP's Meet's every 4th Sat.
Thanks Joe that's just a saying I always said when I hit 199 there would be a party lol Im not wild a lil crazy that about it despite the rumors you may have heard. 
I just speak the truth and whats on my mind at times that might ot be appropriate to some but hats me. And Im very happy from where I have came I was a very miserable person in 05. At least now i have some life.
I just speak the truth and whats on my mind at times that might ot be appropriate to some but hats me. And Im very happy from where I have came I was a very miserable person in 05. At least now i have some life. OH Support Group Leader - [email protected]
Believing in yourself makes it so much easier in supporting those who need your friendship, love, and support,so Believe in yourself First.
Charlottesville, Virginia VA FFP's Meet's every 4th Sat.
Topic: RE: Thursday back on track chack in
Good afternoon!
I am running behind, as you can tell -- spent time shoveling (does it EVER end?), trying to get up some icy spots, was finally able to leave after they plowed and sanded...now cleaning up the house, especially the floors (three dogs running in and out!). Oh, the fun! :)
Exercise: Shoveling
Food:
B: None
L: Soup, salad and a little of a cheese quesadilla
S: Protein pudding
D: Greek yogurt
S: Protein shake
Have a great evening, all!
I am running behind, as you can tell -- spent time shoveling (does it EVER end?), trying to get up some icy spots, was finally able to leave after they plowed and sanded...now cleaning up the house, especially the floors (three dogs running in and out!). Oh, the fun! :)
Exercise: Shoveling
Food:
B: None
L: Soup, salad and a little of a cheese quesadilla
S: Protein pudding
D: Greek yogurt
S: Protein shake
Have a great evening, all!
Cindy 
5'9" 347/200/186/180
5'9" 347/200/186/180
....Helen Keller
Topic: RE: Thursday back on track chack in
Your signature says your current weight is 1176! I'm assuming that's a typo and you're actually 176. Just thought I'd let you know.
Here's what I've had:
B - leftover mamwhich with shredded cheese (no bun/bread)
S - Chicken salad with full fat mayo loaded heavily on a couple of saltines
L - Wendy's Jr. bacon cheeseburger minus half the bun
S - pork bar-b-que
D - will be more pork bbq
S - Not sure yet.....maybe more bbq or mamwich or chicken salad or slim jims.....
Here's what I've had:
B - leftover mamwhich with shredded cheese (no bun/bread)
S - Chicken salad with full fat mayo loaded heavily on a couple of saltines
L - Wendy's Jr. bacon cheeseburger minus half the bun
S - pork bar-b-que
D - will be more pork bbq
S - Not sure yet.....maybe more bbq or mamwich or chicken salad or slim jims.....
Topic: RE: Thursday back on track chack in
Ho- Hum day for me, checking e-mail and reading a manuel for work.
Breakfast- egg white omelet w/shrimp and cheese
Lunch- baked talapia
Snack- Fiber 1 bar (2) 90 calorie yogurt
Dinner - thinking egg salad
Snack- skinny cow ice cream sandwich
on my way to Spin class to burn off a lot of calories
Breakfast- egg white omelet w/shrimp and cheese
Lunch- baked talapia
Snack- Fiber 1 bar (2) 90 calorie yogurt
Dinner - thinking egg salad
Snack- skinny cow ice cream sandwich
on my way to Spin class to burn off a lot of calories
Topic: RE: Yipee There's Going to be a Party in Charlottesville VA
So you are our closest version of the bionic woman??
I am glad you survived to bear witness of your experiences and reward for overcoming all of the difficult situations you have faced to be the new beauty you are today.
I hope all the awesome WOW moments continue for you.
Party on,..... you wild and crazy girlie girl!!!!
I am glad you survived to bear witness of your experiences and reward for overcoming all of the difficult situations you have faced to be the new beauty you are today.
I hope all the awesome WOW moments continue for you.
Party on,..... you wild and crazy girlie girl!!!!
Topic: Yipee There's Going to be a Party in Charlottesville VA
OH Support Group Leader - [email protected]
Believing in yourself makes it so much easier in supporting those who need your friendship, love, and support,so Believe in yourself First.
Charlottesville, Virginia VA FFP's Meet's every 4th Sat.
This is how the story goes: 2005 I was 410 pounds and spent 8 days in UVA 3 of those days in a coma my family being told I was going to die from carbon dioxide poisoning from sleep apnea and my organs were all shutting down due to this as well as lungs and heart being crushed from my fat. the power of prayer worked as I came out of the coma all along I had been fighting for Gastric Bypass for 4 years unable to get due to having NO INSURANCE, and in the state of VA your not deemed disabled unless your 65 or damn near death well I was. I was released mid August and soon after received Medicaid seen Dr Schirmer in September again and to my surprise he got all my tests and things moving very quickly due to my serious situation (because at my release I was told Melinda if you don't loose the weight you will be dead in 6 months) So you know the stress and pressure myself and family had on us so soon after loosing my father in June and a very close friend in February. I was scared to death. During this period let me say I was on oxygen 24/7 in a wheel chair couldn't drive barley left my home because I couldn't breath I was lucky to get from one room to the other in my home. I was truly a prisoner in my own home. The only outside contact I had was this computer and OH. The reason I'm posting this long story is for all the NEWBIES as well as those of you out there who are still struggling with your weight no mater the issues, there are so MANY positives from this TOOL!!!! Any way back to the story. I seen Dr Schirmer again on Sept. 27Th and as he was going through his date book he says to me I had a cancellation for Monday mind ya that's 3 days away, I was like HELL yeah it came out before I knew what I said he just laughed. They started they paper work sent me on my way to the good ole bowel prep blood work, registration, and I headed to the groc store. And off to my last meal. My surgery an new birthday happened on Halloween 2005 410 I now 2010 194 pounds. In between I have had a panni, breast revision and arms done and now healing from my tummy tuck and they gave me my belly button back I could go on an on. But I will also say, I have had several test EXCLUDING after I ask for numerous times a endoscopy for a hernia that they said I didn't have! Though my plastic surgeon suspect maybe. And sure enough after I borrowed money for the surgery once she got in she found one behind (hidden) my breast bone the same place that I had been complaining about entwined in fatty tissue an bowel which I was gonna cancel this surgery and had I done so and it would have erupted could have caused death. SO please listen to your body's and MAKE your Dr's do these tests... There is hope so keep the fight going and dont give up on yourselves. I still have more to go and I will be the first to tell you I NEVER thought Id ever go under 200 well Im sitting here telling you I am and hope to weigh this afternoon because the 6 pounds they removed were from last week, so curious to see what the scale might say today at my follow-up appointment. Theres going to be a party in Charlottesville......
OH Support Group Leader - [email protected]
Believing in yourself makes it so much easier in supporting those who need your friendship, love, and support,so Believe in yourself First.
Charlottesville, Virginia VA FFP's Meet's every 4th Sat.
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