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I turn 46 Monday! Happy New Year!

Not sure when I checked in last. Lost a pound this week. Down 69 this week. Can't wait for 75 and beyond. 1/2 way to goal.

Homemade Veggie Burger 1 cup canned black Beans drained 1 carrot grated 1-3 medium potatoes grated 4 scallions chopped 1/2 onion diced 1 cup of frozen corn thawed Salt and pepper Mash the black beans, add the veggies and mix well. Wet your hands and form into patties. Black beans hold it all together. Grill with a little olive oil or non stick cooking spray. They are awesome, a ton of Fiber.

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That's my old childhood stomping grounds! Thank you!

Down 2 lbs this week to 252. That's -68 so far. Here is a before and current pic. Half way there almost! Sleeved 10/08

Two great things happened today: Finally broke my latest 10 lbs weight loss goal after a little slow down, down 3 more this week. Woot! Had to tuck my polo shirt in because it looked ridiculous hanging out. First time since surgery and the last year or so I have been able to do that. Got a few really nice compliments, looking good! Oh yeah!

Thank u Tally! How is is going for u? I am down 66 this weekend.

Big thanks everybody! Down 66 lbs today!

Here ya go butter... Silly on but it works!

<---- here is my pic today. Sleeved 10/08. Down 64 this morning. Had to post this: Moved my belt buckle another notch today in today. That six in so far. Only one more left before I have get new belts. #nopantsontheground

I am at chad2rad. MFP has been a great tool and connection. Add me.

I am feeling even more confident since I originally posted this. This journey is producing more than I imagined. Guys guys are right. It's us, people can smell the positive changes. All good.

Thank you do much!

Awesome! Soon.... Ha!

Yeah, Hippa is serious. If he even tells his wife and others did find out not from you, it would be grounds for serious violation.

Your boss defiantly over stepped his bounds. Even if he was genuine and caring, perhaps he should have not pushed you. You are still responsible for your response. I would go to him soon and tell the the truth, and apologize. Tell him u just got scared, overcompensated and this is a deeply personal decision. Thank him for caring and ask again this be kept in confidence. Also want encourage you to examine your motives for worrying about others reactions do much. You are doing this for you. Show confidence in yourself and your decision. Most people will back off and respect you. About 2 weeks before surgery I told everyone I could at work. It was the most freeing thing. No shame, no stories. I know that may not be your answer. But it did help embrace the new me. Congrats on starting a new life. You will be awesome and do great.

I started this journey for insurance authorization in May and just found out late Friday I am approved for surgery. I am feeling relief, fear, joy and know more than ever this is my year for change for the better. I have seen many ppl this week having a hard time with mobility because of the extra weight they carry. I don't want to end up that way. So grateful for this second chance. No more excuses. I am not nervous about surgery, but apprehensive about getting time off, two weeks, around a demanding fall work schedule. Told my boss about the surgery, but did not have a date. Maybe Sept 24th. My surgeon did not tell me I had to lose a certain # of pounds so far. And I haven't. I have a six week plan, and the two week no carb eating plan just before surgery. Time to be all in and embrace this with open arms. Should hear from the surgeon this week for pre op appointment. Chad

Need some new shoes this weekend too. Better cushion again. What do you like for stability and support but good cushion? I have wider feet too.

Sleeved 10/08. Down 60 pounds. MFP is really helping. I am chad2rad on MFP too. Gym about 4+ days a week. I walk at home when not that the YMCA.

My hospital is hosting a plastic surgery free seminar later tonight. This something I may want to do later, but I am only 2 months post op. Just wondering if if is too early to collect info on something that is over a year away, or would it be helpful now?

I am coming over to your house!