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[jmegirl 2]

My total loss was 17.2; so i exceeded (a little) my expectations!

Deb, according to your signature, you've lost 28.2lbs since surgery right? So, that's essentially almost 30lbs in about 10 weeks! That's great! Isn't that great?!?! I'm paranoid I won't start losing more than a pound or two until I've had a few fills. How many fills have you had???

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Dr. K. just told me to shower really well the morning before surgery. He didn't make me use hibicleanse. So I definitely wouldn't worry about the 3 day thing. I just used an antibacterial body wash for a few days before I went.

I think it was someone at RR who said it wasn't required anymore, but I cannot for the life of me remember whom -- or who --- what --- or ?

[deboregon 0]

Hey Deb,

Let's just say, he's from the midwest and he can eat crackers in my bed anytime! Of course, I'd invite his wife and kids too! We could have a cracker eating party.

I hear you! Such a suave nature makes even ME interested in a man!

Is anyone interested in doing a new challenge? Perhaps we could do a Christmas/Holiday challenge and have it end on December 25th. It is 7 weeks from this coming Thursday. We could do our first weigh in on November 6th.

No weights, just losses or gains. I think Mini did a great job keeping up with the totals.

Think about it Peeps and let me know! Mini are you interested in continuing as organizer? We can share the job if you want.

I am in for the challenge; what a challenge it will be with all the holiday meals and parties! Oh, well....

Okay Sister Jaime!

It makes perfect sense. I admit that I am still ashamed of having to resort to such drastic measures to lose weight. I'm more ashamed, however, that I ever allowed myself to weigh as much as I did! What on earth was wrong with me? What I blind? Dumb? Or just not paying attention and living in denial?

Losing weight has always been easy for me. Gaining it back plus more has been easier! I am a smart girl when it comes to nutrition. I was raised in a home that was very health conscious... but yet with all the knowledge, I ate horribly -- in addition to my veggies and fruits. Nice, huh?

It's a lot of money to spend on ourselves. I know. But somehow, Jaime, we have to convince ourselves that we are worth that and so much more. It's time, we step back and realize that the past behaviors are not going to help us in the future. It's time to change. It's time to protect our well-being, care for ourselves and feel good about doing it.

I'm sure you love your hubby, just as much as I love my daughter. I couldn't imagine, leaving her due to obesity related health issues. I felt I had to do something... for me and for her.

We all understand where your head is -- ours were there and some days are still there.

Take a deep breath, grab another Protein Shake and settle into your new life -- the first day of the rest of a long - happy and healthy new Jaime.

Just think! You'll have two Birthdays! The day you entered this life and the day you started living again!

Hugs,

dee~

Jme: Dee is so correct. I just thought about how much I pay for my new cars, so why wouldn't my life and health be worth a cheap used one??:wink:

You will save so much on food. Food choices get really easy for you.

Good luck.:cursing:

[minidriver 0]

Okay, I have added Deb's total. YAY DEB!!!

Adorkable Goal: 15/wk1: +5/wk2:-5/wk3: -1/wk4:-1/wk5:-0/wk6:?/wk7:?/wk8?/Total?

Bahotmomma Goal: 17/ wk 1:-1/wk2:?/wk3:+4/wk4:-4/wk5:-3/wk6:-2/wk7:-1/wk8:?/total:?

BellaPerdente Goal: 25/wk1:0/wk2:-7/wk3:-2/wk4:-7/wk5:-1/wk6:-2/wk7:-4/wk8:-6/Total:-29:hurray:

Bookholder Goal: 15/wk 1: +1:laugh:

Brandymom Goal: 20/ wk1:-3.5/wk2:-0/wk7:-3.5/wk8:?/Total:?

Deboregon Goal: 15/ wk 1:-1.4/wk2:+1.2/wk3:-3/wk4:-2.2/wk5:-3/wk6:=.2/wk7:-2/wk8:?/Total:-17.2:hurray:

DenverGirl Goal: 8/ wk1:-2/wk2:0/wk3:+2/wk4:-2:thumbup:

Greenchrysalis Goal: 15/ wk 1: -2 :wink:

Lifesaver Goal: 15/wk1:+1/wk2:-3/wk3:-1

Lotzasunshine Goal: 20/wk1:-2/wk2:0/wk3:-.5/wk4:-1.5/wk5:-1.5/wk6:-2/wk7:-.5/wk8:-.5/Total:8 :cursing:

Marcyinak Goal: 16/wk 1:-4/wk2:-0/wk3:-.5/wk6:-0/wk7:0/wk8:?/Total:?

Minidriver Goal: 16/wk1:-0/wk2:-2.4/wk3:-.8/wk4:-1/wk5:-0/wk6:-1.1/wk7:+1/wk8:-2.7/Total:-7:hurray:

Munchkin Goal: 15/wk1:+1/wk2:-3/wk3:-2/wk4:-2/wk5:?/wk6:-1/wk7:-0/wk8:?/Total:?

PrtyAntOvrYt Goal: 28/wk1:+.8/wk2:-.8/wk3:-3.2/wk4:-1.8/wk5:-2.4/wk6:0/wk7:0/wk8:-5.4/Total:-13.2:hurray:

ShelbiCallie Goal: 22/wk1:0/wk2:0

Sidann Goal: 19/wk 1: -2:laugh:

[deboregon 0]

Okay, I have added Deb's total. YAY DEB!!!

Adorkable Goal: 15/wk1: +5/wk2:-5/wk3: -1/wk4:-1/wk5:-0/wk6:?/wk7:?/wk8?/Total?

Bahotmomma Goal: 17/ wk 1:-1/wk2:?/wk3:+4/wk4:-4/wk5:-3/wk6:-2/wk7:-1/wk8:?/total:?

BellaPerdente Goal: 25/wk1:0/wk2:-7/wk3:-2/wk4:-7/wk5:-1/wk6:-2/wk7:-4/wk8:-6/Total:-29:hurray:

Bookholder Goal: 15/wk 1: +1:laugh:

Brandymom Goal: 20/ wk1:-3.5/wk2:-0/wk7:-3.5/wk8:?/Total:?

Deboregon Goal: 15/ wk 1:-1.4/wk2:+1.2/wk3:-3/wk4:-2.2/wk5:-3/wk6:=.2/wk7:-2/wk8:?/Total:-17.2:hurray:

DenverGirl Goal: 8/ wk1:-2/wk2:0/wk3:+2/wk4:-2:thumbup:

Greenchrysalis Goal: 15/ wk 1: -2 :laugh:

Lifesaver Goal: 15/wk1:+1/wk2:-3/wk3:-1:rolleyes2:

Lotzasunshine Goal: 20/wk1:-2/wk2:0/wk3:-.5/wk4:-1.5/wk5:-1.5/wk6:-2/wk7:-.5/wk8:-.5/Total:8 :hurray:

Marcyinak Goal: 16/wk 1:-4/wk2:-0/wk3:-.5/wk6:-0/wk7:0/wk8:?/Total:?

Minidriver Goal: 16/wk1:-0/wk2:-2.4/wk3:-.8/wk4:-1/wk5:-0/wk6:-1.1/wk7:+1/wk8:-2.7/Total:-7:hurray:

Munchkin Goal: 15/wk1:+1/wk2:-3/wk3:-2/wk4:-2/wk5:?/wk6:-1/wk7:-0/wk8:?/Total:?

PrtyAntOvrYt Goal: 28/wk1:+.8/wk2:-.8/wk3:-3.2/wk4:-1.8/wk5:-2.4/wk6:0/wk7:0/wk8:-5.4/Total:-13.2:hurray:

ShelbiCallie Goal: 22/wk1:0/wk2:0

Sidann Goal: 19/wk 1: -2:laugh:

Boy, you were quick with that:lol: I am now down 43 pounds!!

[minidriver 0]

I hear you! Such a suave nature makes even ME interested in a man!:rolleyes2:

:hurray::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

And his wife is so awesome, I'd almost be interested in HER!!!:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Snowgator 3]

I want to have a slumber party with our guy and his family! That would be a blast!

Slumber party with him? Oooh YUMMY! Looks like somebody else had the same idea!Barack Obama Tiger Beat Cover Clinches Slumber Party Vote | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

OK, then definitely count me in for the challenge. My first fill is scheduled exactly one month after surgery (Dec 5th) so hopefully I'll have lost a good amount of poundage by Christmas. Is it unrealistic to hope for 20lbs in 7 weeks - well, in the first 7 weeks after surgery?

Oh, and nervous just doesn't cut it! Last night we went to the Halloween Party that our friends were throwing. I know, I was supposed to be resting so I don't get sick, but I'm feeling better so I don't think a cold is coming on anymore. Anyways, I'm sitting there munching on celery and spinach dip, a few meatballs...meanwhile, everyone else is drinking beer and cherry vodka punch, eating Cookies and halloween candy, and basically just enjoying themselves.

I was the only sober person in the house, and it gave me a lot of time to think. I can't believe I'm actually doing this. It's become a reality almost overnight, and suddenly I just can't believe I'm actually resorting to surgery to lose weight. It has always seemed like such a good idea the last few months, but now I don't understand why I'm about to put myself through this. Just go on a diet! Just exercise! Sure, I've said these things before, but now I'm on the brink of stomach surgery and it just seems like a better option. :rolleyes2: I've never had any kind of surgery before, and I've failed more diet plans than I care to imagine, so the prospect of failing this "diet plan" is just enough to send me over the edge.

Wow, sorry I kinda just vented right there. I'm definitely in this for the long haul, but that doesn't mean I'm not losing sleep over the last few days worrying about whether or not this is the right thing for me to do. Does that make sense?

Jme, you are not alone. I think we all felt the same way. Hang in there, you are doing the right thing for you.

[minidriver 0]

Slumber party with him? Oooh YUMMY! Looks like somebody else had the same idea!Barack Obama Tiger Beat Cover Clinches Slumber Party Vote | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

Oh, that's fabulous. Don't you just love The Onion?

[munchkin392 1]

Dee-I didn't look at you like you had two heads...I was just amazed that a complete stranger was as thoughtful and sweet as you!!! That is a rare trait to come by in a person!!

Well, the wedding was tonight, I will try to put up some pics... it is amazing what hairdressers can do. She transformed my stick straight,baby fine chin length bob to this:

One of my former coworkers said she didn't even recognize me at first!! That was a pretty good compliment!!

Mini-I lost track of what I have lost for the challenge...but I am pretty sure I met my goal. I swear I am getting "old timers". :rolleyes2:

Edited November 2, 2008 by munchkin392

[deboregon 0]

I had one fill on Sept. 23. If you are able to exercise you will do better than I have done. I have an Achilles issue, plus I HATE exercising. So I have done none since surgery (or before!).

I have found that it isn't that difficult for me to stay focussed and away from "bad" food. I do have wine a couple of times a week, so I know that slows down my loss, but it is something I enjoy and am still able to average about 2.5 pounds a week.

[deboregon 0]

:hurray::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

And his wife is so awesome, I'd almost be interested in HER!!!:laugh::laugh::laugh:

You read my mind!!!!:rolleyes2::drool:

[minidriver 0]

Dee-I didn't look at you like you had two heads...I was just amazed that a complete stranger was as thoughtful and sweet as you!!! That is a rare trait to come by in a person!!

Well, the wedding was tonight, I will try to put up some pics... it is amazing what hairdressers can do. She transformed my stick straight,baby fine chin length bob to this:

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One of my former coworkers said she didn't even recognize me at first!! That was a pretty good compliment!!

Mini-I lost track of what I have lost for the challenge...but I am pretty sure I met my goal. I swear I am getting "old timers". :rolleyes2:

Munchie you look beautiful!!! Wowzer!!!!

[minidriver 0]

You read my mind!!!!:rolleyes2::drool:

:hurray::laugh::laugh: Oh my. The things we talk about on this thread!!!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

I hear you! Such a suave nature makes even ME interested in a man!:biggrin:

Oh he is so suave, isn't he! I especially find him Hot when he rolls up his sleeves -- nice! (i have a hand fetish!)

:biggrin::laugh::w00t::laugh::w00t::laugh::w00t:

And his wife is so awesome, I'd almost be interested in HER!!!:wub::laugh::wub:

I just adore her. She loves her hubby so much it's refreshing!

Dee-I didn't look at you like you had two heads...I was just amazed that a complete stranger was as thoughtful and sweet as you!!! That is a rare trait to come by in a person!!

Well, the wedding was tonight, I will try to put up some pics... it is amazing what hairdressers can do. She transformed my stick straight,baby fine chin length bob to this:

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thanks Munchie! You look beautiful! Like a princess! I don't think I would have recognized you either!!!

You read my mind!!!!:biggrin::drool:

We're all of the same mind on this one!

:wub::laugh::laugh: Oh my. The things we talk about on this thread!!!

Don't you love it Mini???:cool2:

[minidriver 0]

Don't you love it Mini???:cool2:

I do. It keeps life fun!

Ohhhhh, I'm so nervous about Tuesday. I'm glad I voted early . . . do you have early voting in Colorado? We've had an amazing turnout so far.