Raine

I had to quit for 90 days or my doc wouldnt even make an appointment and then they did a carbon test on my blood. Came up positive because I was inhaling second hand smoke from my hubby's cigars. Had to do another 2 weeks later. They didn't do another test after that and I was smoking again from October to April. I did do little sneaky things so that he wouldnt know I was smoking, like showering and washing my clothes right before an office visit. No one said word one that they had any idea. The nurse said that it was up to the docs descretion if he does another one. I am still smoking. I am going to try and quit again after I reach my weight goal minus ten pounds for the notorious weight gain lol. Do I want to? Nope, but I know I should lol .

Thanks, guys! I am staying positive, I am staying active and best of all I am staying alive *que the beegees*

You look so great and the girls look fantastic! Before the boobies, I will want to do the tummy tuck first. Hubby has said I can have what ever I want but to leave the "girls" alone LOL. He likes 'em itty bitty I guess because I am barely a B. You look so great and I am so happy for you. Speedy recovery my friend, speedy recovery.

Welcome to the losers bench!

I have read in here on multiple occasions how this is the case. It takes time for your brain to catch up with the body. I have days where I feel sexy and skinny as hell and there are other day's where I just feel like I am just a big ole fatty. Today, I put on my size 12R (target) jeans and they were too big! I was loving that. So I took out an old pair jeans from a few years ago that are a 13/14 juniors and they fit. LOL ugh sizes enough to make you go crazy.

You did it the RIGHT way! You let her steer the conversation toward her weight loss struggles and then asked her, HER opinion on surgery. I'm sure if she had a negative opinion on WLS you would not have said anything but because she was open to it that provided the segway into your story. I think you may have saved that womans life to be honest.

Ok so you can't see it but I'm doing a happy dance for you! Did you run around the room like Rocky with your hands in the air??? Did ya? Huh? Did ya? I know you did!

I'm very disapointed in you Pasquini! Haven't we discussed this before? Hmmmm? Where the heck are the smiles? Sheesh, not like you don't have ANYTHING to smile about, right? LOL You look great, and be still my little heart, love love the vest!

hahaha ok so my real age according to this test is 44.7 my actual age is 44.5

Its always awesome to be told you are georgeous! Congratulations and expect more to come as your Dad said.

Congratulations and good luck!

Loved your story and love your parents for the "intervention". All the best to you and your sis when she has hers. The people here love to help as I am sure you have seen. Just ask away!

You made the best choice for your health! Welcome and post away! So many people here want to help and share their own experiences to help others along on their own journey. Good luck!

I hear ya! Patience is a virtue, just not one of mine. I hate the flux that happens but eh whatcha gonna do except watch it and go along for the ride. Well deserved attention I am sure I remember reading when you first started how you would be happy with a woman checking out your butt LOL. Did you make that goal?

Ok, so I was getting dressed to run to the store with hubby, and pulled out a T-shirt. I looked at it and though, hmmm its a little small. It was one of my sons old t-shirts, a mens small, from way back when, not sure why I kept it, but there it was. Keep in mind that I have always worn a mens XL t-shirt, to hide the tummy etc. I said screw it and put it on. Yup, thats right folks it fit! Big smile about that one LOL

I am 5'5 and 44. I have a "big" frame so to speak, size 10 shoes, broad shoulders, big hands LOL. Sometimes I think I should be like 5'9

That is fantastic ladies!

Our stats are almost identical . How tall are you? My original goal was 140lbs but my doc said with my frame that weight would be too low for me. We'll see how it goes once I get to the 155 mark and how I look and feel.

That is awesome! You are doing so great, let us know when you hit the century club!

I love it!! Um Rootman, time for a new belt. but I would keep that one as a trophy though, maybe bronze it like baby shoes or something LOL.

Fan-freaking-tastic!!! Wear them proudly.

I do fitness kickboxing 3x a week if I'm not working late and group power strength training at the gym 2x a week and I walk on Sunday's 2-3 miles. I need to mix it up a little bit though.

Soooooooooo close Pasquini! Go to the bathroom and sit there with a newspaper or what ever you guys read in there LOL. I have no doubt you are already there now. Keep us posted.

The shakes are a great idea for traveling. Also, tuna lunches grab and go kinda thing and they are not refigerated. You can also get oatmeal and use hot water fromt the coffee maker in your room.

The mushy stage is not that far away, your taste buds will feel like they went to heaven LOL. Keep strong, you can do it!