(Jan 23, 10) It never fails....only women have to deal with the ups and downs or crazy hormones! I never lose during this week and matter of fact that last few cycles I have gained five to seven pounds of water weight. It's so frustrating. I know, it doesn't stay but to be so darned close and see the scale not move or go the other way makes me want to scream. Now I understand the commercials for Midol! :thumbdown: Who knew? When I was 280 I did not feel it at all.

This week I managed to bang my knee in a weird spot which would not allow me to exercise at all. I tried the treadmill and my knee completely gave out! :thumbup: Oh, no....can't have that so I had to let it heal. Oh the horror! But somehow I am still calm about it all. I just know I can drop the last few pounds before my 40th birthday (Feb 23)

I have been trying to reflect on my journey as much as possible and there are some things I have got to get better at. I still think I eat too fast sometimes, and also sometimes too late in the day. I tend to sleep better if I don't eat after 7pm, but sometimes that's so hard with my profession. (Realtor) And I KNOW for a fact I don't get all my water in. Got to do better with that. I also need to expand my menu's a bit. It's so easy to just fall back on easy things like soups. So I am going to really try and focus on those things. I wish I could make myself go to bed earlier but I am such a natural night owl!

In the next few weeks I will be having new professional photos done for my business cards and for my singing ad's. It's so fun to think about all the cool clothes I can get for these photos. There were two ladies in the office talking about a huge sale at "express" and for the first time I allowed myself to think I just might go check that sale out! I may be able to fit some of that stuff! (wheee)

I still have this image of me that is larger and shopping is fun but I tend to still pick up the larger sizes. It's so funny....when the sales people bring me the smaller size. My mind and my mouth immediately say....oh no...that's too small! However when I try it on it magically fits! Euphoria! I went into Lane Bryant last week out of habit and the sales lady who knows me said...Oh no honey, you can't wear stuff here anymore! HA!

I use to think I would be a size 12 but I am starting to see that I may be able to wear some size 10's. ME....A size 10!

I guess not really much to report this week but not all weeks can be full of stimulating activity! The fact of it all is, I am still adjusting and everyday is a new adventure no matter how major or how small! I am riding high!

And as always....I am Blessed!

See my progress photos:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/members/57955-albums3475.html

Start Weight: 280lbs

Surgery Date: May 21, 2009

Dr. M. Metz

St. Lukes Hospital-Denver, CO

sssoo close!!! it is amazing how much your body can retain water. You should let the knee rest, maybe just work your upper body. i have been doing weight and i am so sore that i cant raise my arms, which makes it really complicated when my twin toddlers whant to be picked up...ouch!

I am sure you will reach your goal by your Bday! do u have anything special planned?

Go check out the Express sale!! wow..you are are going for a size 10...go for it! i am just happy thinking i will be fitting in a size 14 jean in the near future.