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Teresa, get out a measuring tape. Take your measurements. Seeing the numbers changing helps. I congratulate you on not being a slave to the scale. You are doing wonderful and the best is yet to come. Kudos on smaller sizes. Let's keep losing together. Hugs

You beat me to the post. Thanks for sharing with the group.

 Hi everyone :)  My name is Chelsey, and I'm new to the group.  As of today, I am 2 weeks out from my RNY.  So far, I'm down 23 lbs from the date of surgery and have made it through an infection of the largest incision site.  Will admit to being frustrated by the limitations on exercise being walking only, but I do understand completely why it is this way.  Am up to being able to putter about most of the day doing things, but when I am worn out, I am worn out!  Tend to crash out like a toddler needing nap time LOL  
I started out at 319 at my consult, after three weeks of the pre-op diet, was down to 313 on my surgery date.  Now, it's nice to be dropping weight quickly, but I also know when I've done things I shouldn't.  Tried tuna fish the other day, and it nearly killed me!  Going to stick with my protein shakes, beefaroni, soups, fruit in juice, and puddings for a while, as any more solid food hurts.  Did do some chili the other day as well, and that wasn't bad.  Have noticed that 4 spoonfuls has me stuffed to the gills!
As I'm 5'11.5", my goal weight is (personally) 195ish :)  Hopefully, by next summer, I will be at that weight and have had the plastic procedures I know I will need already done too.  At least I have insurance that paid for the surgery at 100% and will do the same for the plastics as well :)

Hi BB group and other friends,
    I don't know what's going to happen.  My car broke down   The estimate is $1,142.00. After all my surgeries and illnesses, I'm flat broke. I need my car. My sis said "put it on your charge card if you have room."  I have plenty of room, but I won't be able to make the payments. I'm thinking of filing bankruptcy Never thought I'd hear me say that. I've tried to get a part time job but there are none out there that I'm qualified to do. I'm thinking of putting an ad in the paper for pet and house sitting.
    I had an episode last Thursday at PT session. I got real dizzy; more than usual. Up heart rate, Up B/P, flushed and my eyes were dilated. Oh and of course nausea. They wanted to send me to the hospital, but I said no. Rested the weekend. Saw my cardiologist yesterday. She said not to eat within 2 hours before PT. I took a  protein bar with me just encase. She also order lab work which most of them I have never heard of before. Haven't had them done cause I don't have a car. Ellen didn't want to take me this morning. (the parts truck broke down on it's way from Phoenix so it will probably be a few more days.) Also the doctor wants me to see my internal Medicine doctor so I have an appointment next Monday.
     Dr. Hinkle at the PT office said he was concerned that my neck muscles are not getting stronger. I'm stable most of the time with the soft neck collar on, but he said I can't use the neck collar for the rest of my life. He wants me to see a neck specialist. Said a neck fusion may be in my future. I said ,"No, I'm not doing that." He said I might not have a choice. No more surgeries please. 
    I really don't know what to do. Feels like everything is crashing down around me. So I think I'll go lie down for an hour.
    Sorry I missed chat last night. I was too late getting out of the doctor's office.
    Please say some prayers for me and think some happy thoughts.
   One last thing. My computer keeps freezing up when I'm on this site. So please don't IM me until I can figure out what's wrong. I'll let you know when it is fixed.
      As ever,    Mag     
       Nite, Nite

WOW!!!!!!! That is so great. I think you are awesome.   Mag