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Bugwitch, seriously :lol:

Pamela, you are doing sooo well!! You look absolutely fabulous and your big smile on your current pic says it all! I'm soo happy for you!

Patti, that so great! doing the happy dance with you!

Mini Me, you look absolutely fabulous!! Really really incredible! Congratulations!

Irene, your weight was awesome!! I'm so so happy for you! Sounds like you have a good plan in place too. Hooray!

I was having issues getting into them this a.m. -- I'm hoping it's a glitch.

I tend not to gain weight, but not lose it either. I've noticed that my weight loss comes to a screeching halt and after I get my period, then I drop a pound or two. BUT, I am still the psycho woman a couple of days ahead of time (getting mad at little things) - my hubby was dearly hoping that would change -- oh well.

Correcting SN................Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.....Lbs to Goal Avilda......................275.................187..............177..............10 BlackBerryJuice.........208..........149..............145..............4 Brendasgonnalose...335............233..............225..............8 Cherice95405.......248............... 177............ 164..............13 Chilo1.....................216................160...............154..............6 Coops ...................238................191...............177...............14 Cwalker.................250.................180..............170...............10 Daisy......................237.................138.............130...............8 DJackson..............229.................222..............215.............7 HollyW...................259..................233............215..............18 Ibejjo.....................249..................249............229................20 Juliarh...................230..................217..............215...........2 Kimmes................239..................222..............200............22 Kgremmy.............225.................210..............199..............11 Laylasmojo.........242.................180...............170..............10 LeslieH..................212..................212.............199..............13 LilMissDiva...........235................229.............220.............9 Mellifrits...............210.................132..............125..............07 Meriteri................240...................187.............170...............17 MichelleLee..........252..................222................199..............23 MINI-Me...............203..................124.6............125..............0 & holding! mlr777...........200.8...........174.6............160.............14.6 Mommy2Girls.......275.................240..............228..............12 Moniluv.................190.................190..............178..............12 MRSKOUBIK........317..................266.............255..............10 pattimomof3nj......203.4..............160.9..........155...........5.9 PlannerGirl………..…327…..……..…..275……..……..255…………..20 Sailorgirl.................240.................220..............200..........20 Secret Surgery34..........205.........179............165...........14 Seniorsleever........290.................279.............260............19 Sleeve 4 me.........166..................163.............156...............7 Sweatinitout..........245................170..............160...............10 tlang262 - Texas.....240..............240..............230..............10 Yolanda240...........236.................203..............170..............33

I'm glad that the labs were good news. But sad that the pain has come back -- hopefully the surgeon will be able to figure it out. Still thinking and praying for you, Tiff

Congrats! Very nice to be featured like that!

Down another 2 Happy Wednesday everyone! SN................Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.....Lbs to Goal Avilda......................275.................187..............177..............10 BlackBerryJuice.........208..........149..............145..............4 Brendasgonnalose...335............233..............225..............8 Cherice95405.......248............... 177............ 164..............13 Chilo1.....................216................160...............154..............6 Coops ...................238................191...............177...............14 Cwalker.................250.................180..............170...............10 Daisy......................237.................138.............130...............8 DJackson..............229.................222..............215.............7 HollyW...................259..................233............215..............18 Ibejjo.....................249..................249............229................20 Juliarh...................230..................217..............215...........2 Kimmes................239..................222..............200............22 Kgremmy.............225.................210..............199..............11 Laylasmojo.........242.................180...............170..............10 LeslieH..................212..................212.............199..............13 LilMissDiva...........235................229.............220.............9 Mellifrits...............210.................132..............125..............07 Meriteri................240...................187.............170...............17 MichelleLee..........252..................222................199..............23 MINI-Me...............203..................124.6............125..............0 & holding! mlr777...........200.8...........174.6............160.............14.6 Mommy2Girls.......275.................240..............228..............12 Moniluv.................190.................190..............178..............12 MRSKOUBIK........317..................266.............255..............10 pattimomof3nj......203.4..............163.2..........155...........8.2 PlannerGirl………..…327…..……..…..275……..……..255…………..20 Sailorgirl.................240.................220..............200..........20 Secret Surgery34..........205.........179............165...........14 Seniorsleever........290.................279.............260............19 Sleeve 4 me.........166..................163.............156...............7 Sweatinitout..........245................170..............160...............10 tlang262 - Texas.....240..............240..............230..............10 Yolanda240...........236.................203..............170..............33

iegal, you're doing spectacularly well!! I can't believe you're only 12 pounds from your goal!! That is crazy!! It doesn't seem like it should have been so fast, does it??? Big, huge congratulations! Well, I have lost another 2.6 pounds -- very happy -- I really had hoped (secretly) that I could get down to 215 this week, but I'm happy with whatever the body is giving up I bought some size 18 jeans and khakis from Old Navy in December and they just arrived (I know, it takes forever), and they're too big. So, I have to send them back -- I believe I'm wearing a size 16 now with a L top. That's pretty good. I'm waiting for some new bras to arrive -- I really hope they fit because if I raise my arms too fast, then my current bra goes up and the girls stay down! Other than that everything is well -- hope everything is great with you guys!

Good luck Kim and Sandy -- let us know how you're doing when you're up to it!

I don't know why I always see this after everyone has posted Diva -- well, we all know you've broken your stall and lost a bunch; I'm crossing my fingers for another good day so when we weigh in tomorrow it will be an all time record Cherice -- almost 3 pounds!! that's awesome -- you are almost out of the 170s!!! Whoot! Tomorrow is the day ladies! Hopefully my bod will lose a couple

Congratulations Sarah -- it's amazing isn't it?? You are doing soooo well -- keep up the awesome work -- it does only get better from here

You might be able to answer the question of whether she should go with you or not by asking yourself: "Who will I be most concerned about when I am in the hospital?" If the answer is not yourself, then she should not go -- the surgery is major surgery -- granted it's lapryscopic and the recovery time is fairly quick for most people. But, the last thing you need to worry about when you're getting surgery is your mom. Let your dad take care of her. I would see if there is someone else who would be willing to go with you . . . I hope that's not stepping over the line by saying that, but right now, I don't see how she can be a good nurse when she can't take care of herself. By the way, you haven't betrayed her -- you're speaking the truth to fears you have -- that's not a betrayal -- that's the truth. Remember, you're not required to keep your mom sober and/or viewed in a positive light by others -- that's her job.

Irene, I am SSSOOOOOOOOO happy for you -- doing the happy dance!!!! Wish I could be there in person to show you I know how tough it's been for you, but you've been plugging away, and you showed yourself and everyone else exactly what you have to do when you're in a tough spot -- just keeping going!!! Whooo whoo!!!

I did do the treadmill, but I still passed -- it wasn't hard at all (in fact had I known I was going on a treadmill, I wouldn't have worn flip flops) -- I think I was on it for all of 5 minutes. Just to see how your heart reacts to stress. (and flip flops too I guess )

KGremmy -- we should all stand up and shout Hallelujah!!! Onderland!!! Congratulations! Keep up the great work!

First of all, I'm so sorry that you're going through this Brandy. Big hugs. I, too, come from a family of many alcoholics. I think that, frankly, you're wise to be a little concerned about yourself -- I'm always watching myself too. The reason being is that a new study came out showing that people with a family history of alcoholism had a tendency to be obese. It's not that surprising if you think about it -- alcohol is made from carbohydrates (grain, rice, sugar, etc.) and we get obese from carbohydrates. Two sides of the same coin. Now, I'm not saying that ALL people who are obese or suffered from obesity have to be concerned about addiction. But I do think that people who have had a family history of alcoholism do need to be aware of the potential of cross-addiction (going from food to something else). That said, I think because you're aware and concerned, you're less likely to fall into the cross-addiction trap -- for example, I just don't drink anymore. I rarely drank before I had the sleeve and now, from what I've read, it's just not worth it. (Get tipsy really fast and then the tipsy feeling subsides really quickly. ugh.) So that's my choice. And nowadays it's easier to just not drink. Again, I am sooo sorry this has happened to you and to your mom. It's not easy to see someone you love so much go through this. But realize it's not about you and you cannot fix it. I really really recommend that, if you haven't already, get involved in Al-Anon or Adult children of alcoholics or something that may appeal to you -- And lastly and I think most importantly, YOU ARE NOT YOUR MOTHER. I hope you know this. Every person who grows up in an alcoholic family fears the worst about themselves (and when they get married, their spouse, their children, etc.). I've gone through it for years. And if you need someone to vent to, I'm here, there are so many people here on the board. We're happy to be shoulders, ears, whatever you need. Take care and big hugs -- Julie

Wow Irene, you look absolutely fabulous -- really thin, and no kidding YEARS younger -- no kidding. You really look absolutely great. Can't say enough!! Biggest hugs!!! Julie

I have a ton of hair -- literally a ton. But I started losing about 3 weeks ago. And I'm losing a LOT every day. I only wash my hair once a week in an effort not to lose too much and I only brush once a day -- still it's coming out in clumps. No kidding. I'm really hoping that because I had what every single hairdresser I ever had said, "the most hair they'd ever seen," that I will not go bald, it really is very very scary. I've never ever worried about my hair but yet, yesterday it started coming out in strands. Everyday I have a whole hairbrush full of hair. I don't know if I can go another 6 months and still have hair!

Tiff, you look hot!! Your legs fabulous!!! You really look great -- thanks so much for sharing

I think a lot of people troll and then there are people like me who re-check the threads they are interested in Plus, on the more empathetic side, there may be some for whom this thread is a painful reminder of what they have not been able to accomplish. While that is no excuse not to say congratulations, I know, personally, that 15 years ago it would have been hard because I so wanted to be pregnant but couldn't . . . .