Fordgal88

Here are some things to keep in mind as you are on your weight loss journey. When you have lost any amount compare it to this chart and it puts things into perspective. 1 pound = a Guinea Pig 1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs 3 pounds = an average human brain 4 pounds = an ostrich egg 5 pounds = a Chihuahua 6 pounds = a human's skin 7.5 pounds = an average newborn 8 pounds = a human head 10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year 11 pounds = an average housecat 12 pounds = a Bald Eagle 15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs 16 pounds = a sperm whale's brain 20 pounds = an automobile tire 23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year 24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream 30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year 33 pounds = a cinder block 36 pounds = a mid-size microwave 40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of Water or an average human leg 44 pounds = an elephant's heart 50 pounds = a small bale of hay 55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner 60 pounds = an elephant's penis (yep, weights more than his heart!) 66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year 70 pounds = an Irish Setter 77 pounds = a gold brick 80 pounds = the World's Largest Ball of Tape 90 pounds = a newborn calf 100 pounds = a 2 month old horse 111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year 117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she's 5'11") 118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica 120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month 130 pounds = a newborn giraffe 138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year 140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year 144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she's 5'4") 150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary 187 pounds = an average adult man 200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds 235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger 300 pounds = an average football lineman 400 pounds = a Welsh pony I have lost an automobile tire and a Chihuahua :smile2:

Just looking back.... I have lost 4 Automobile Tires! LOL Good thing!

Let us know how it goes Kanina! Can you tell a difference yet? Geez what is up with all this rain!! Funny how a year ago that I didn't mind, cuz I never went anywhere besides work. Now I like getting out and its always raining!! I am really looking forward to this summer!! My hubby and I are planning a trip to Vegas in August (our 11th Anniversary). The cool thing is - I am about 25lbs lighter than I was when we went the first time (when we got married). =) Hope everyone is doing well!! =) Shawna

Wow hit 199 three weeks ago, I am now at 193.5!! I now also just overweight - not obese! This board is great!!

Name.............. Start ..........Current.......... Goal ........ToGo 3ShotRoc..............345..............263................220......... ..43 alabubba..............464..............464................400......... ....64 annieemmm.........200..............198.................170......... ..28 barb12590............173..............163................155.......... ....8 Betelnut………….....295….……...…270 …....……..245………….25 Bklyn1984.............317..............256................230......... ..26 blaze21................200.8...........200.8..............170......... ..30.8 Chicky Abby..........314..............314................270...........44 countrygirlNY........253..............217................182.......... ..35 crzytchr2004.........237..............231................210.......... .21 Fab by 50.............215..............215................175...........40 Fordgal88.............199..............175................193.5.........18.5 Htaylor1021.....210............210............185.........25 Jennyt71...............245..............207................170........ ...37 keepingfaith08...225..........221.5.............190.......31.5 LessJess...............228..............228................199........ ...29 Letsgetitstarted.....229..............229................199.......... .30 libbyjane1976.......283...............283................250.......... 33 LilMissDiva...........251.6............247.6..............227......... .20.6 liz_hager..............158..............157.................145....... ....12 Long2BThin...........192..............191.................169......... ..22 Mair.....................222..............220................199...... .....21 mamacj................316..............269................233......... ...36 MsNickelback....172...........172............149..........23 nicolerose.......365..........288............260.........28 Nursemelly............245............213.................185.......... ...28 onehotmama.........272.............237.................210............ 27 pbpuniser.............212..............212................182......... ..30 peachwood......251...........251............230.........21 picklesix...........197..........197.............170.........27 sexylips................238..............238................199....... ....39 SillyGoose............258...............243................228........ ...15 simone................182...............182................160........ ...22 ukcatsfan.............340...............340................300........ ...40 workingmom.....214...........214............175.........39

Hi All, the comedy club was great! The kids really enjoyed it. Jon Reep was hilarious. We have been a ton of times. There really isn't much there for a bander to eat, but if you plan, you can do okay. It's just hard to believe that our babies are 18 years old. They really do grow up fast! Hope your appt goes good Kanina. =) Shawna

Wow all the great news this week!! I am so excited for everyone!! Congratulations Wendy!! I know you are so excited. I believe Jason is right. We have another girl in support group who is pregnant and she said they removed all her fluid. She is still doing great though. Keep us updated!! Way to go Jason!! Wow that is an awesome raise!! Can you tell a difference with this fill Stephanie? I hope it is "the one"! Everything is good here on the homefront. Both my son and step-daughter turned 18 this month!! We are taking them to the Comedy Club tonight to see Jon Reep. So its gonna be a good night.

I really hate I missed the meeting. We ended up in Blountsville at 7:30 on Saturday, played 3 games and didn't get home until 4:30. They did finish 3rd, and Jack got a home run! WooHoo! It was funny though, during the last game one of the moms that we played with last year came and sat in front of me. Well she turned around and said "you are looking great by the way." Then asked me how much I had lost and then asked if I was doing weight watchers. I told her about the surgery and she asked if it was a bad surgery and she was shocked to learn that I had it during ball season last year LOL. Then I realized that gosh it has almost been a year! WOW! What a change! Anyways how was the meeting? Anything new? As long as we are not playing ball, I will be at the next one! As far is the liquids go, I had a lot of strained chicken noodle and vegtable soup. I was just so sick of sweet stuff. Hope everyone is well! =) Shawna

I did not see this thread until last night. So I wanted to think about some of my NSV's. 1. More confidence 2. Going out to eat and not worrying about fitting in a booth 3. Going from a 24 in jeans to a 16 (and some of them are getting baggy). 4. Just feeling better. I used to always feel lousy and tired and not want to go anywhere, now you cannot keep me at home! 5. More to come =)

Way to go BandofHope!! I am glad that things went well!! You will be 100% in no time at all!! Good Luck!! I just noticed - I am no longer obese!! I am now just overweight!! WoW!! :ohmy: =) Shawna

Maybe your next adjustment will be it, Stephanie. It took 3 for me and then wham! I have had 1 small one since but that was after a significant weightloss. Sorry Venz I have no idea about bcbs and the pictures. I would just call them and ask. I don't know know if I will be at support group this weekend or not. My son is in little league and they have a tournament starting on Friday. Just depending on if and when they play on Saturday will determine my ability to attend... I really don't want to miss, but I hate missing any games. I will be missing his first game on Friday because I am going to the opera with my mom (not really my thing, but she REALLY wants to go...lol). Hope everyone is doing well.

Hi everyone, hope you had a great weekend. Ours was nice, except for all the rain. My great aunt was visiting from TN and it was the first time she had seen me since our cruise (2 weeks before my surgery). She is the type that loves to brag on how skinny she is and how she can't gain weight....Blah Blah Blah. So it was nice to get to show off in front of her. Petty I know - but people like that make me mad. How ya doin Kanina? Any better? I have got to stop drinking after like 6. That is really hard to do. I guess I will start brushing my teeth when I get thirsty... Can't hurt..LOL. I have been slacking on the water intake the past couple of weeks. I am gonna get back on track now. Funny how those little things can put a kink in your plan. Great seeing you Wendy! Glad things are back in gear for you. Hope everyone's week is a good one!! =) Shawna

I am here just lurking. Things are going good here. Been a crazy week so far. Between baseball and birthdays I am batty. It is so funny now how when I go out to eat and notice how much food they give you. No wonder we have such an obesity epidemic. I also am hating these dumb places that have an age limit on the kid menu. How is everyone else! Love the t-shirts Jason. Welcome Gone!! This is a great group! =) Shawna

Hi Krista! Congratulations! I know you are sooo excited! Don't worry, just follow the steps that Veronica has taught you and you will do fine. Also be sure to use the support system that they have made available to you. As for your goals, you will be amazed when you hit your 1st then your 2nd and before you know it you will be a pro. Of course it will not happen over night, but if you do like you were instructed you will be passing goals like crazy! Hope to see you at support group!! =) Shawna

If yall decide to go, maybe we could meet up. That would be fun. They also have hotel packages for like 200 something, so you wouldn't have to drive all the way home. =)

Don't worry, the 2 week diet will do wonders for your liver. It is not unusual to gain weight during the approval process (I gained 15lbs). Just do what your doctor says and keep coming back here for support, as well as, a good local support group. Congratulations! Looks like you will have the luck of the Irish on your side. =) Shawna

Its put on by Dr. Schaeffer (The eye center guy). Kinda like a smaller version of City Stages. They are gonna have some great bands this year (LL Cool J, Snoop Dog, Jason Mraz, Katy Perry, All American Rejects and more). Tickets are like $20 a day or $35 a weekend. Here is the website Welcome to : 2009 Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil I bet ya'll will have a great time at the Beach. I would like to go with my hubby one weekend. Just us. =) First Baseball practice of the season is tomorrow. WooHoo!

Jason, I can kinda relate to what you are saying. I have been overweight for over half my life. I looked in the mirror and still saw me as fat and gross. I also noticed the drop in sizes of clothes, but I couldn't see the difference. My husband is very supportive, but he never says ANYTHING about my weightloss, I know that he sees me everyday, but I think that he doesn't want me to think that he didn't love me when I was big, so he tries not to draw any attention to it. I think you should discuss it with the Dr. and your wife. It is a HUGE adjustment to every part of you (inside and out). I can sure tell you that I definately noticed a big difference in your appearance at the last support group meeting. I think you are doing the right thing by posting about it, because it lets others see that there is a lot more to this surgery than just the physical part. I think it takes our minds a little bit to catch up with our bodies. The funny thing is - you know when I noticed, I had lost a significant amount of weight?! When I got my hair cut. You know they put that cape around you and there sticks out your head. I was so used to hating seeing myself in the mirror and especially at the salon - I usually saw my fat little miserable head there. Then one day I looked up and I was like WOW, I am not so gross...LOL. Kanina - I am thinking about a small unfill also, I do believe that I am too tight. The funny thing is - it is at night. I do fine all day and at night I am having a horrible time of it. So are yall taking a trip to the beach? That will be so much fun! I am excited cuz my husband told me that we could go to the Crawfish Boil in May. I have always wanted to go, but I was always so self conscious and miserable. Time to make up for all that I missed out on! Hope everyone is doing well!!

Please count me in... Name.............. Start ..........Current.......... Goal ........ToGo barb12590......173............173...................155.............18 blaze21.............200.8...........200.8..............170............ 30.8 countrygirlNY.........253..............217...............182.......... .35 crzytchr2004.........237..............237...............210........... 27 Fordgal88.............199...............175...............199......... ...24 LessJess..............228...............228...............199......... ...29 libbyjane1976.......283...............283................250.......... .33 Mair....................222...............222................199...... .....23 SillyGoose............258...............258................228........ .. 30 simone................182...............182................160........ ....22 ukcatsfan.............340..............340...............300.......... ..40

Wendy don't worry, this is a big adjustment. If I were you I would go ahead and get an appt for a fill. There is no need in being embarrassed. Like Kani said, that is what they are there for. You might need a boost. Don't wait. I would also go back and read this thread from the beginning. It serves as a reminder of why we did this and why we are here. Let me know if you need anything! Hope everyone is well. We are headed to Tunica tomorrow to spend our kids inheritance. I need a break! Have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend!

Just checking in! I started reading this thread from the beginning yesterday. Ya'll should try that sometime, talk about motivational. It is amazing to see a documentation of how far we have come. I am so happy we have this board! You all are a fine bunch of people! I don't think I would be half as successful, if I didn't have ya'll to come to for support!! Hope everyone is having a great week!!!! =) Shawna

A had a Dr. put it to me this way once... "When you are trying to burn fat, think of it as if you are burning a campfire, when the fire is out, what are you left with... ashes. Water is a way to get rid of the leftovers of your own campfire."

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Great seeing everyone yesterday!! It is so good to really see everyone's progress! It is also fun to watch Veronica pick on Jason! I am glad your mom is doing better Jason. I of course told my mom about her (she is also a diabetic). She claims she would have the surgery, BUT (there is always a but) she can't afford to be off of work for 4 weeks (she can - but that is her excuse). She just doesn't realize that 99% of her problems are weight related. I had this surgery because I did not want to be her. I did not want to be miserable. I want to live my life and enjoy this adventure!

I hope your mom is doing better Jason.