TODAY - 7 months out and 64.2 pounds gone!

[goodlife 3]

Very embarrassing ... let's just say I was ah hem ... "wrestling" with my husband. I must have turned the wrong way or something and tore the cartilage between my upper ribs on my left side. :001_cool: But on a positive note, if you are gonna get hurt - what a way to do it! :confused1:

I'm in a rib brace right now. The pain is tolerable, but I'm limited in motion while it heals. Hopefully next week things will be healed enough that I can do the treadmill flat & then start progressing to inclines.

Too much TMI?

LOVE IT!!! :lol0:

ok..well I don't love that your'e hurt....but I love how you did it...hehehe

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

Very embarrassing ... let's just say I was ah hem ... "wrestling" with my husband. I must have turned the wrong way or something and tore the cartilage between my upper ribs on my left side. But on a positive note, if you are gonna get hurt - what a way to do it!

I'm in a rib brace right now. The pain is tolerable, but I'm limited in motion while it heals. Hopefully next week things will be healed enough that I can do the treadmill flat & then start progressing to inclines.

Too much TMI?

Ohhh, haha, ok! I thought maybe it had something to do with the surgery, so I was a bit concerned for a minute, as I was planning to start running in about a month. I was like, "Woah, I have to wait 7 months!?:blink:" LOL. Best wishes on your recovery....

[MINI-Me 196]

Ohhh, haha, ok! I thought maybe it had something to do with the surgery, so I was a bit concerned for a minute, as I was planning to start running in about a month. I was like, "Woah, I have to wait 7 months!?:blink:" LOL. Best wishes on your recovery....

No ... but be careful ... there definitely seems to be a correlation between the scales going down and more "wrestling" happening at our house!

[SParkle 4]

Well done Mini Me - Its lovely to read as we're about the same, I was touch heavier than you, and you're a bit taller than me, but its nice to know I could be almost at goal (( I am aiming for 140lbs to start with) in a few months time.

Can I ask have you upped your calorie /food intake at all, and how much you are losing at the moment? I seem to have stabilized after a fairly quick start then some weeks of hardly anything going to lose about 1-2lbs a week at the moment, but think it may slow down nearer to 'goal'.

[MINI-Me 196]

My calories are between 1000 and 1200. Last month I only lost 4 pounds so. It has really slowed down for me. But that makes sense since my calorie deficit has dropped. I have definitely noticed the body changes in the past 6 or so weeks - sides curving in more and hips slimming down. I still have areas that still have fat on them so that is why I am considering losing a little bit more. If it takes the rest of this year, I am ok with that. Slow and steady feels right at this stage.

Hope that helps.

[SParkle 4]

My calories are between 1000 and 1200. Last month I only lost 4 pounds so. It has really slowed down for me. But that makes sense since my calorie deficit has dropped. I have definitely noticed the body changes in the past 6 or so weeks - sides curving in more and hips slimming down. I still have areas that still have fat on them so that is why I am considering losing a little bit more. If it takes the rest of this year, I am ok with that. Slow and steady feels right at this stage.

Hope that helps.

Yes it has - thanks very much for that - keep us informed how you get on.

[Jane_J 117]

Brilliant news Mini-Me. Love the wrestling story!!

Jane x

[Maddie 9]

WTG. You have been so committed, you deserve this. I can't imagine being so close to goal. You must be ecstatic . Best of luck on kicking those last few pounds to the curb. You have been such an encouragement to me, thanks.

[CraftyChristie 62]

Ok the rib thing sounds painful!!!!! But definitely more enjoyable than when I fractured mine. Fell over in the family's RV when someone pulled out in front of my dad on the highway... hit my ribs on the countertop as I went down. Ouch!

Congrats on all of your success. Size 8 is awesome. I am 5'5" with a goal weight of 160 and I think that will be a size 8-10 and that's where I want to be!

[SarahMarie123 0]

Hello :biggrin2: Congrats on your loss...what an amazing journey :frown1:

I am scheduled with Dr. Umbach on 09/10/10...outpatient. Did you have this procedure? Is there anything you can tell me about the process? I am super anxious and would love to speak with someone who he has operated on

Much love

Sarah

[Carrie 4]

Thanks for giving us newly 4 days out from surgery hope.

As far as the ribs, I don't know if I should feel sorry for you or envy you. lol

[determined1 3]

so HAPPY for you!!!

[MINI-Me 196]

Hello Congrats on your loss...what an amazing journey

I am scheduled with Dr. Umbach on 09/10/10...outpatient. Did you have this procedure? Is there anything you can tell me about the process? I am super anxious and would love to speak with someone who he has operated on

Much love

Sarah

Yes, Dr. Umbach did my sleeve on 1/27/10 as outpatient. He is a great surgeon & you will like him a lot. He really made me feel comfortable with my decision and very confident in his skills.

Feel free to send me a PM if you have any specific questions.

[JanePatrick 0]

You have made "wrestling" so much more interesting! thanks for the chuckle, and awesome job on your goal!

[mp8btpc 33]

Very embarrassing ... let's just say I was ah hem ... "wrestling" with my husband. I must have turned the wrong way or something and tore the cartilage between my upper ribs on my left side. But on a positive note, if you are gonna get hurt - what a way to do it!

I'm in a rib brace right now. The pain is tolerable, but I'm limited in motion while it heals. Hopefully next week things will be healed enough that I can do the treadmill flat & then start progressing to inclines.

Too much TMI?

OMG I thought I was the only one to ever sustain an injury from that sort of thing. My hubby gave me a hairline fracture in my vertebrae about 3 years ago...I had to have some major manipulation and some healing time.

Once healed he still finds it a weird badge of honor...that he broke me. ::rolls eyes:::cursing: