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Well where the heck do I start???? How about I miss you girls soooooo much!!!!!!
major mom, graciesmom, roz..... I hope your all still here!!!!
Haven't been on since June/2010..... That's when I got fired from my job yup FIRED!!!!! I was devestated but now 7 months later...EVERYTHING HAPPEN FOR A REASON It was a blessing.... I enjoyed the whole summer off (able to collect..THANK GOD) and be a Beach Bum... Even wore a Bikini
My sis decided to get knocked up and get married all in the matter of 3 months...lol It was beautiful wedding ( I made her wedding cake) and she is due any day now with my nephew Mason.. I can't wait..... Then in August I started Medical Assisting School and am currently doing my 160 hour externship I've only got 18 hours in so far...lol I'm so proud of myself for going back to school and never thought I could do it but I DID!!!! Made some great friendships in school as well....
Kevin and I are going strong I still fall more in love with him everyday!!!! We have been in a BIG nightmare since Jan 4th when his 6yr old nephew/godson Ethan was Dx with Leukemia (ALL) IT HAS BEEN SOOOO HARD FOR ALL OF THE FAMILY.... .... He is doing extremely well.... only had one very bad day,, but we are taking it one day at a time... been going to the hospital at least 5 times a week and now Skpe when we can't be there..... The first week was just awful.. He was fine one day and then BAM he has cancer..... a week before his Dx we had a great night with him at Bass Pro Shop and he was an angel at the Coach store..lol I j ust wish I could take all this mess away!!! He is currenly @ Boston Children's Hospital recieving In-patient Chemotherapy.... It;s the worst place for a child to be but It's also the Best Place on earth for a child to be does that make sense????? We are truely BLESSED to live in a state that has one of the best hospital in the world....
The first week I was soooo sad being there and then when we'd have to leave it was even worse.... Kevin's mom is taking it very very hard... But now I am my happiest when I'm there..... THOSE KIDS IN THAT HOSPITAL ARE TRULEY AMAZING AND HEROS..... As sick as they are at times they always seem to smile and have fun.... That's what it is all about :) The Doctors say it is 80% cureable and if your to get cancer the one he has is the best one to have,,,, If that makes sense....
The family is planning a Benefit Dinner for them in April to help with finances... Ethan's mom quit both her 2 jobs and Dad is working just to keep the health insurance.. Ethan has a 4yr old sister Madelynwho is also having a hard time not having her whole family togther and misses her mommy soo much,,,, Mommy and Daddy are taking turns coming home every night to be with her.... She has been such a good girl through al of this... but it's soo hard when she cries for her mommy.... Please Pray 4 Ethan for him to beat this terrible disease....
He has a facebook page called Prayers 4 Ethan if you want to be his friend and keep updated on his journey
Ok for some good news!!!!!!!! I HAVE LOST 100% OF MY EXCESS BODY WEIGHT!!!!!! Surgery was August 5, 2009 and I went for a size 22 to a fricken 2 never in a million years did I ever think I would be a size 2. I see my surgeon on Thursday... got lots of issues
1. Have not taken my vitamins in over 8 months... (hoping for some help from VitaLady to get me on back on track with some good vitamins) I did email her but got no response
2. I only poop once a week if I'm lucky...lol TMI sorry I thought this was OK but I guess it's not
3. I don't eat enough in a day but I eat as much as I physically can throughout the day
4. I get the "your to thin" "you need to eat more" ggrrrrrr before it was your soo pretty if you just lost a few pounds...ggggtrrrrrr never goes away does it??? lol
5. My testosterone levels no longer exsist... guess they were abnormally low.. waiting to see an Endocrinologist in March..... My labio is looooonnnngggg gggoonnneeee... Kevin and I use to be like rabbits... now nothing (me anyway) he has been very understanding
6. I have a rotator cuff tear and can't wait to have surgery in March to get it fixed been living on Tylenol PM for months... Surgeon said a big FAT no to NSAIDS....
I think that enough... I need some help with Vits if anyone wants to help recommend what I need..... I'll make another post with my last labs from August 2010 having trouble pasting them on here....
LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL SOOO MUCH!!!! I'm glad to be back!!!!
major mom, graciesmom, roz..... I hope your all still here!!!!
Haven't been on since June/2010..... That's when I got fired from my job yup FIRED!!!!! I was devestated but now 7 months later...EVERYTHING HAPPEN FOR A REASON It was a blessing.... I enjoyed the whole summer off (able to collect..THANK GOD) and be a Beach Bum... Even wore a Bikini
My sis decided to get knocked up and get married all in the matter of 3 months...lol It was beautiful wedding ( I made her wedding cake) and she is due any day now with my nephew Mason.. I can't wait..... Then in August I started Medical Assisting School and am currently doing my 160 hour externship I've only got 18 hours in so far...lol I'm so proud of myself for going back to school and never thought I could do it but I DID!!!! Made some great friendships in school as well....
Kevin and I are going strong I still fall more in love with him everyday!!!! We have been in a BIG nightmare since Jan 4th when his 6yr old nephew/godson Ethan was Dx with Leukemia (ALL) IT HAS BEEN SOOOO HARD FOR ALL OF THE FAMILY.... .... He is doing extremely well.... only had one very bad day,, but we are taking it one day at a time... been going to the hospital at least 5 times a week and now Skpe when we can't be there..... The first week was just awful.. He was fine one day and then BAM he has cancer..... a week before his Dx we had a great night with him at Bass Pro Shop and he was an angel at the Coach store..lol I j ust wish I could take all this mess away!!! He is currenly @ Boston Children's Hospital recieving In-patient Chemotherapy.... It;s the worst place for a child to be but It's also the Best Place on earth for a child to be does that make sense????? We are truely BLESSED to live in a state that has one of the best hospital in the world....
The first week I was soooo sad being there and then when we'd have to leave it was even worse.... Kevin's mom is taking it very very hard... But now I am my happiest when I'm there..... THOSE KIDS IN THAT HOSPITAL ARE TRULEY AMAZING AND HEROS..... As sick as they are at times they always seem to smile and have fun.... That's what it is all about :) The Doctors say it is 80% cureable and if your to get cancer the one he has is the best one to have,,,, If that makes sense....
The family is planning a Benefit Dinner for them in April to help with finances... Ethan's mom quit both her 2 jobs and Dad is working just to keep the health insurance.. Ethan has a 4yr old sister Madelynwho is also having a hard time not having her whole family togther and misses her mommy soo much,,,, Mommy and Daddy are taking turns coming home every night to be with her.... She has been such a good girl through al of this... but it's soo hard when she cries for her mommy.... Please Pray 4 Ethan for him to beat this terrible disease....
He has a facebook page called Prayers 4 Ethan if you want to be his friend and keep updated on his journey
Ok for some good news!!!!!!!! I HAVE LOST 100% OF MY EXCESS BODY WEIGHT!!!!!! Surgery was August 5, 2009 and I went for a size 22 to a fricken 2 never in a million years did I ever think I would be a size 2. I see my surgeon on Thursday... got lots of issues
1. Have not taken my vitamins in over 8 months... (hoping for some help from VitaLady to get me on back on track with some good vitamins) I did email her but got no response
2. I only poop once a week if I'm lucky...lol TMI sorry I thought this was OK but I guess it's not
3. I don't eat enough in a day but I eat as much as I physically can throughout the day
4. I get the "your to thin" "you need to eat more" ggrrrrrr before it was your soo pretty if you just lost a few pounds...ggggtrrrrrr never goes away does it??? lol
5. My testosterone levels no longer exsist... guess they were abnormally low.. waiting to see an Endocrinologist in March..... My labio is looooonnnngggg gggoonnneeee... Kevin and I use to be like rabbits... now nothing (me anyway) he has been very understanding
6. I have a rotator cuff tear and can't wait to have surgery in March to get it fixed been living on Tylenol PM for months... Surgeon said a big FAT no to NSAIDS....
I think that enough... I need some help with Vits if anyone wants to help recommend what I need..... I'll make another post with my last labs from August 2010 having trouble pasting them on here....
LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL SOOO MUCH!!!! I'm glad to be back!!!!
Melissa M.
HW 250/SW 217/CW 117/ 1st GW 133/ 2nd GW 117
Reached my goal!!!!!!
HW 250/SW 217/CW 117/ 1st GW 133/ 2nd GW 117
Reached my goal!!!!!! 
Welcome back, babeee! Talk about life getting in the way and moving on, etc. Wow!
Will keep Ethan in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted.
1) VitaLady has had her own life issues in the past 6 months she was about 600 emails behind a month or so ago. I might can help though, I'll send you a PM with my email address.
2) no experience with #2
3) protein shakes when you can't eat. You should find one you can drink..that you will drink.
4) protein shakes, fluids and vitamins will help you look more healthy
5) Yeah, IKWYM. I've been on estrogen and testosterone for 2 years. Took about 6 months to tell a difference but well worth getting hormone treatments.
6) No NSAIDS. We had a DSr lose her stomach to those suckers.
Sending you a PM. Great to see you!
--gina
Will keep Ethan in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted.
1) VitaLady has had her own life issues in the past 6 months she was about 600 emails behind a month or so ago. I might can help though, I'll send you a PM with my email address.
2) no experience with #2
3) protein shakes when you can't eat. You should find one you can drink..that you will drink.
4) protein shakes, fluids and vitamins will help you look more healthy
5) Yeah, IKWYM. I've been on estrogen and testosterone for 2 years. Took about 6 months to tell a difference but well worth getting hormone treatments.
6) No NSAIDS. We had a DSr lose her stomach to those suckers.
Sending you a PM. Great to see you!
--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
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Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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Thanks soo much Gina I pm you with my labs......
You have no idea how much it means to have this board... I may have been away but thoughts of girls very often :) this is my escape from my crazy life that I wouldn't change for anything in the world!!!!
thank you for the prayers for Ethan he needs them
You have no idea how much it means to have this board... I may have been away but thoughts of girls very often :) this is my escape from my crazy life that I wouldn't change for anything in the world!!!!
thank you for the prayers for Ethan he needs them
Melissa M.
HW 250/SW 217/CW 117/ 1st GW 133/ 2nd GW 117 Reached my goal!!!!!!
HW 250/SW 217/CW 117/ 1st GW 133/ 2nd GW 117
Reached my goal!!!!!! 
Hi! I'm so sorry to hear about Ethan! That is very said, but it sounds like everyone is pulling together for him! Best wishes and warm fuzzies sent your way for him to get better.
Gina will help to get you on track with your vits! She is awesome in this area!
Can't help you out with the "poop" issue. I by far have that problem! :) Sometimes I'd love to go less! Lol!
#3 may be part of the problem with #2 (get it #2!!, I know...big stretch)!
I'm 2 1/2 yrs post of, maintaining for almost 2 yrs.....And I STILL get the comments "you aren't still losing are you" or "you're thin enough" or "you wouldn't be so cold if you had some meat on your bones"!! Yes, I think we are doomed to always have comments made to us! But we are strong, we had WLS!!
No experience with the testosterone levels! Good luck getting those under control. You need to be back to "Bunny" duty!!
Good luck with your rotator cuff surgery. One of my customers just had his repaired. He had his other one repaired about 2-3 yrs ago.
Nice to see you posting again (since you said its been awhile...I've been gone awhile)!! Good luck with everything going on...we are hear for you!!!
Gina will help to get you on track with your vits! She is awesome in this area!
Can't help you out with the "poop" issue. I by far have that problem! :) Sometimes I'd love to go less! Lol!
#3 may be part of the problem with #2 (get it #2!!, I know...big stretch)!
I'm 2 1/2 yrs post of, maintaining for almost 2 yrs.....And I STILL get the comments "you aren't still losing are you" or "you're thin enough" or "you wouldn't be so cold if you had some meat on your bones"!! Yes, I think we are doomed to always have comments made to us! But we are strong, we had WLS!!
No experience with the testosterone levels! Good luck getting those under control. You need to be back to "Bunny" duty!!
Good luck with your rotator cuff surgery. One of my customers just had his repaired. He had his other one repaired about 2-3 yrs ago.
Nice to see you posting again (since you said its been awhile...I've been gone awhile)!! Good luck with everything going on...we are hear for you!!!
There are never any problems, only solutions. quoted by a dear and special friend!!!
My stats:
Starting weight 234 lbs Height 5 ft 6 in
Goal in 7 months (127 lbs)
Currently: 120-123 lbs
Tops Small Bottoms size 2!!!! UPDATED: 11/11
Welcome back.
I will keep Ethan and his family in my thoughts and prayers.
Please try to get back on some of your vitamins before they get too low and you get sick and can't get them back up.
I have the bathroom issues also. 2 Colace, 1-2 tbls Miralax a day help most of the time.
I'm with the others, try to add some protein drinks so you can get enough protein in each day.
I have just added estrogen and testosterone about 2 months ago and already can tell a difference.
Good luck on your rotar cuff surgery.
Congrats on you and Kevin still being together and things going good between you. Stay in touch with us as you can.
Linda
I will keep Ethan and his family in my thoughts and prayers.
Please try to get back on some of your vitamins before they get too low and you get sick and can't get them back up.
I have the bathroom issues also. 2 Colace, 1-2 tbls Miralax a day help most of the time.
I'm with the others, try to add some protein drinks so you can get enough protein in each day.
I have just added estrogen and testosterone about 2 months ago and already can tell a difference.
Good luck on your rotar cuff surgery.
Congrats on you and Kevin still being together and things going good between you. Stay in touch with us as you can.
Linda
14.5 lost pre-surgery 5'1 1/2" 
Big big hugs your way. I'm really glad to see you back posting. I've wondered whatever happened to you. I'm saying lots of prayers for Ethan and wishing you a wonderful journey back to good healthy with a vitamin cooked up by Gina and Vitalady! You can do this.
Big congratulations on getting to your ultimate goal!!
Big congratulations on getting to your ultimate goal!!
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
Wow - have you and your family been through the wringer! I'm so sorry to hear about Ethan, but it sounds like he has the best of everything - Dr's and family.
You need to take care of yourself and have to be SO careful with your labs and protein. I'm sure Gina will get you all fixed up. Good you're going to the Dr too - get your questions and issues taken care of.
Glad to hear you and Kevin are still doing well! Sorry your libido is shot... and hopefully it will return. I'm sure once everything gets back to "normal" it will return...
Sorry to hear about the rotator cuff. My BF just had his operated on - luckily it wasn't as bad as they thought... I hope your surgery turns out where its not as bad as you think.
Good to see you again - please stick around!
You need to take care of yourself and have to be SO careful with your labs and protein. I'm sure Gina will get you all fixed up. Good you're going to the Dr too - get your questions and issues taken care of.
Glad to hear you and Kevin are still doing well! Sorry your libido is shot... and hopefully it will return. I'm sure once everything gets back to "normal" it will return...
Sorry to hear about the rotator cuff. My BF just had his operated on - luckily it wasn't as bad as they thought... I hope your surgery turns out where its not as bad as you think.
Good to see you again - please stick around!
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
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