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Karla - so sorry DH is being a bootie. You are looking so good and he's going to be insecure and feeling left behind. You are not being unreasonable in taking care of yourself. In the beginning, it felt like it was selfish but in reality, by taking care of ourselves, we are doing it FOR our DHs and kids. {{hugs}} for you!!! Gen (wombat)

Stef - you are so awesome for doing this!! I am totally ready to have my but kicked. All of a sudden I have started losing weight again. Don't know why - I only did one extra day of exercise this week, and I've been eating total crap. HAHA! I'll take it any way I can get it though!! This morning's weight - 138!!! OMG - my twin sis is so jealous - she told me in church that when I get to a size 6 to send my 8's her way - NOPE!!! I'm going to a tailor! Love y'all!!!! Junies totally rock!!!! Gen (wombat)

Amazing Stef!!! Can't wait to see the pics! I'm not coordinated enough to take pics and ride a bike - I would definitely eat dirt!! wombat

wooohooo - Finished week 8 this morning!!! I'm so ready to get my butt back in the gym on a treadmill next week. The pavement is rough on my old knees :tt1: Have a FANTASTIC Weekend!!!! wombat

wooohooooooooo Missy!!!!!! That is sooooo awesome!! Look how far you've come in 9 months!! wombat

STEF!!!! On the race today!!! I should have posted this last night :biggrin2:

wooooohhooooooo Suzzzie!!!!!! Sounds like a great fill :tongue: Have a happy weekend!! wombat

woohoo RAIN!!!! That is awesome :thumbup: I've had people not recognize me a few times lately too. What an amazing feeling!!!!! wombat

BigBaby - I agree that it is much more difficult outside. I ran week 8 again today outside. I know my pace is really slow compared to inside on the treadmill. My breathing was only labored a few times during the entire run where I needed to do my breathing rythm. I definitely have to focus on my breathing when I'm inside a whole lot more!!! I feel it more in my knees after a run outside too. My knees have been achy all day, but they will be fine tomorrow. You are doing soooooo great!!!!! wombat

Same issue here!!! OMG - I was a 1-2 x a week BEFORE banding!!! Now I'm just miserable!!!! I tried eating 1-2 prunes a day - did nothing I did the drink (sodium bicarbonate? I think) from walgreens - worked like a champ but OMG!! Take the day off!!! Nothing after that one day. It seems to be better when I can eat oatmeal on a regular basis or if I can eat my fiber one cereal. I can't eat either for breakfast - I guess I'm going to have to have it for a snack during the day.

I can't get in and it's making me nuts!!

WTG BigBaby!!!! Awesome Awesome!! wombat

WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BIGBABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

salsa - have you already set a date for your tummy tuck? I haven't been to the cosmetic surgery threads in a few days so I'm not up on who's next :smile: GOOD LUCK!!! I've got 20 pounds to go as well. I really would be happy with just 10 pounds if I could have a tummy tuck and chop off this tummy. I'm getting really happy with where I'm at - except for the squishy droopy tummy. I took my measurements this morning 41 - 33 - 40. My tummy has always been out of proportion And - now the weight loss has slowed down dramatically!!!!!! It's much harder to lose a pound. But, I can walk into the bath room and notice a change and see it on the scale. So each pound packs a bigger punch.

way to go whosya!!! You are doing so great!!! I'm not planning my 5k until the fall. It just gets too stinking hot way too fast down here or I could be a tad chicken .... I'm going with the weather :smile: BigBaby - how can you go an entire month without weighing!?!?!?!? I WOULD GO INSANE!!! I weigh every day - now I've gotten to where I weigh at night too (I clearly have issues:rolleyes2:) I've got my fingers crossed for your weigh in!!!! It's gonna start with a 1!!!!!

Week 8 day 1 - I did it :crying: OUTSIDE!!! I really thought I wouldn't be able to do the length of time outside because it's so much harder. And, it was doggone windy this morning. The time actually went by faster. And, I know my speed was at limpin' grandma pace but I got it done! :thumbup:

Woohoooo Stef!!!! Size 8's!!!!!!!! :crying:

Steph - you are an Angel!! I'll PM you my cell number (you so totally rock!!) Suzzie - the guy sounds like he's going to a new level. That could lead to some bad stuff in my opinion. I'm sure the wife is tired with two little ones and he's maybe feeling a bit neglected. Certainly some caution should be used!!!

thanks bcrazy :thumbup: I'll look it up. I wanted to see a chiropractor but I had to get checked out by my arthritis doc in case the bones were fusing. She's the one that wants me to do physical therapy - I just wanted to see a chiropractor :eek: Docs beget more docs!

Goal is hard. I picked 120 (at 5'0") just because it was towards the upper end of healthy for my height. I don't want to end up bony or look ill. My doc suggested 130 for me that it would be easier to maintain. I'm 11 pounds from docs idea of goal and he may have been right. I'm pretty happy with wear I'm at (at least clothed). The next 11 pounds should really fix what's left of my problem area (back and tummy). I can't convince myself to change goal though - I guess I will have to get there and make a final determination. Personally - I really wanted my BMI to be "normal" instead of overweight. **sigh** Good luck getting those final pounds to goal!!! wombat

Steph - you are truly AMAZING!!!! (and my exercise hero!!) Isn't it amazing how attached we become to the people here. I thought I was just a nerd and needed to find a hobby :thumbup: Kick my !#$%! too!!!!! I currently jog 3 days a week (starting on week 8 of Couch to 5K). That's it. Ok - I've done yoga twice. I have rheumatoid arthritis and carpal tunnel so those positions really make my wrists hurt. Did you see the lack of strength training? I SUCK!!!!! I just find no joy in it. I'm starting physical therapy next week since my back hurts so much. I thought it was because I'm "top heavy" now but it's not getting better and now it's my neck too. I hopefully won't have to give up jogging - I'm determined to do a 5K (I don't know why). I don't do texting (except to my son) - I know - I'm soooo behind. I'd be glad to give you my email address if you want to kick my bootie into shape too :drool: And, thank you for answering my questions about skin :w00t: I'm starting to refer to my tummy as a sharpei. I'm pretty sure the rest will greatly benefit from exercising. I have more fat to lose on my back and stomach. My butt has lost so much padding that it hurts to sit on hard surfaces :drool: Hugs to all Junies!!!! Have a happy weekend :drool: wombat

nvalica - I'm right there with ya :smile: I can't go any tighter on my fill. Some days I lose everything I eat. Other days I'm mostly OK. I've only lost 5 pounds in 2 months - grrrrrr. I'm getting closer to goal and it's getting MUCH harder to get the weight off. Every now and then I'll have an evening that I can eat - it is very rare so I just enjoy the experience of getting to eat!!!! I can't believe a year is just around the corner!!! OMG!!!!!! CRAP - I wanted to be at goal in a year - grrrrr. Steph - personal question coming .... we've lost about the same amount, we're close to the same age, and you are WAY better at exercising than I am. Do you have excess skin issues? If I could have a TummyTuck right now - I would declare goal and be done. I'm down to a size 8 - I somehow imagined that to be much smaller than it is - I don't feel "not fat". I still have my "squishy squishy" tummy that is driving me to lose more weight. Is your body in much better shape due to your working out? Yeah my bootie is a bit squishy, yeah my thighs could be better, my arms have an extra waving attachment (YUCK) but I'm just worried about the tummy. Ok - I'm done rambling now.

Do a search for Dr. Spivak on this site. There is a whole thread for people that have used him. I did too and I'm in Dallas :smile: Loved him!! wombat