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I'm so excited. Finally hit the 30's. I'm 238 today.

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I'm so excited. Finally hit the 30's. I'm 238 today.

CONGRATS! Looks like your more than 1/2 way to your goal. Keep up the great work.

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Wow, exciting! I just hit a goal, too. I got my 1st fill, and the Dr. congratulated me on being under 200. I haven't been this low in 20 years. :thumbup:Yeah for you and me. Karen

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Wow, exciting! I just hit a goal, too. I got my 1st fill, and the Dr. congratulated me on being under 200. I haven't been this low in 20 years. :thumbup:Yeah for you and me. Karen

Way to go! Keep up the good work! I know how hard it is around the holidays.

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Congrats - we can do it! Keep up the great work.

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Thanks so much for all your birthday wishes!! I had a GREAT fun-filled day! I had my very favorite spaghetti & meat balls for lunch at one of my favorite area restaurants (chose atmosphere!) ... brought home enough leftovers for three more meals! Went to see "Blind Side" this afternoon.. great movie! Then DH took me to Starbucks, and we ended the day at Walmart! I had phone calls from my Mom, one of my sisters and all four kids (though one didn't seem to remember that it was my birthday)! I always had a birthday cake growing up, and even at 66, it doesn't seem like a birthday without birthday cake. So at Walmart I thought I'd buy myself a cupcake. But they had these little squares of birthday cake for $1.50, so I bought one! Perfect! Had a little wine when I got home, and my cake! DH was annoyed that I didn't share! But he bought himself a little cherry pie that he didn't share! I feel NO guilt!! LOL

Looking forward to Thanksgiving dinner with old friends tomorrow.

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Hello, glad you had a wonderful birthday and Thanksgiving. I am new to this group. I turned 65 in September and feeling like I am a little too old to do this drastic change but I have been overweight my whole life and wanted a change. I don't know how to do the ticker or I would do one. Continue your great success you are an inspiration! Becky

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Hello, all...

I just recently found 60+ and I plan to be hanging around for quite a while. You have all had remarkable progress ... Congratulations!

My surgery is scheduled for January 6th at the University of Michigan Hospital. I'm excited and anxious at the same time ... probably pretty typical.

I will be seeing the bariatric clinic's nutritionist next week and will start the 2 week liquid diet on the 23rd. I know I'll be smack in the middle of the holidays, but I decided to get started ASAP ... no sense in waiting.

Take care,

Nancy

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Hello, all...I just recently found 60+ and I plan to be hanging around for quite a while. You have all had remarkable progress ... Congratulations!

My surgery is scheduled for January 6th at the University of Michigan Hospital. I'm excited and anxious at the same time ... probably pretty typical.

I will be seeing the bariatric clinic's nutritionist next week and will start the 2 week liquid diet on the 23rd. I know I'll be smack in the middle of the holidays, but I decided to get started ASAP ... no sense in waiting. Take care, Nancy

Welcome, Nancy! This is a great place for support, encouragement and advice. Glad to have you join us!

Hello, glad you had a wonderful birthday and Thanksgiving. I am new to this group. I turned 65 in September and feeling like I am a little too old to do this drastic change but I have been overweight my whole life and wanted a change. I don't know how to do the ticker or I would do one. Continue your great success you are an inspiration! Becky

Welcome to you, too, Becky! Always great to have newcomers join our 60+ thread! You are NOT too old to begin this journey and you won't be sorry! I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

If you click on my ticker, it should take you to the site where you can build your own. It's a little tricky to get it in to your signature here... go to "User CP" at the top, click on "Edit Signature" in the left column and then copy/paste the code on your ticker page... I believe the right one is the BBC code. If you have any problems let us know. There is a tutorial here somewhere.. I can find it if I do a little research. It will walk you through posting your ticker.

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Welcome Nancy and Becky. You'll be happy here. We are a good bunch.

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Nancy and Becky

It's great to have you join our group. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. I wish you both the very best on your journey to better health.

KarenIN

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Jersey Girl and Kll-great for you both. I can't wait, mine won't get done until February.

Welcome to Becky & Nancy.

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Had a regular Dr. Appt. this week. He was happy with my weight loss. Decided against a fill because I've been having problems. I need to slow down while eating and chew, chew, chew. Don't have to go back for 3 months.

Also, want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very happy healthy New Year.

Judy

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Hurray for you! I can't wait until I am down 78 lbs. I, also, can't wait until I break the 180's. It has been 20 years since I was in the 180's.

My husband and I are hitting the gym 1x a day; he is talking about 2x a day, now. I am happy that I have been a postivie influence on his behavior, too. The gp had asked him if he was going to have the operation, too. He is afraid of being "put under". But, at least he has gotten up off the couch.

Have a great Christmas, everone.

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Hurray for you! I can't wait until I am down 78 lbs. I, also, can't wait until I break the 180's. It has been 20 years since I was in the 180's.

My husband and I are hitting the gym 1x a day; he is talking about 2x a day, now. I am happy that I have been a postivie influence on his behavior, too. The gp had asked him if he was going to have the operation, too. He is afraid of being "put under". But, at least he has gotten up off the couch.

Have a great Christmas, everone.

Merry Christmas everyone. Don't you just love the thought of the New Year. It brings a refreshing of the mind to keep up the good fight.

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