Wow ladies---look at you!   FABULOUS WEEK for both!
Pre op, Post op--you're both working it!!

I, on the other hand, lost 000000 this week. Only 25 pound to go and life is going to make me suffer to get there.  But it will happen----eventually!

SW     428
LW     210
TW     210
Goal   185

Have a good week everyone.

Well Alison---
I thought we were going to have to crawl across that 199.99 line. But I'm now convinced we'll be dragging our bodies prone like a person crossing the desert (I was going for imagery).
Was hoping to get there by this Saturday (birthday) but that's not going to happen.

SW---428
Last Post (not last week)-- 214
TW---210
Goal---185

Overdid the wine a little Saturday night---Atl Meet and Greet---3 glasses over the course of the evening. Nothing compared with what I could drink pre op but certainly more than what I'm doing now. Strangely---didn't even get a buzz. Damn

Have a good week everyone.

Edited to add---I think I've lost more than I weigh--will have to check that. I don't change my ticker until I get an official weight from PCP, surgeon, specialist, etc.

Alison
For some reason, I'm having trouble posting a reply to your original.
But I just wanted to add that I think this was a great, honest post with true feelings. You always are a straight shooter.

I admire what you done since surgery but have allot of admiration for your pre surgery work.
Not an easy task.

Again, congrats and Happy Bday!

Judy---
Congrats on having your surgery soooooo quickly. In---out---done---and recovering.

Take it slow as you build your strength up and recoup. Drink tons of fluids and walk as much as you can.

Fluids and protein shakes---name of the game right now!!!!  Good luck and ask any questions if you get too overwhelmed. We're all here to help.

"And the creativity award goes to SARAH!"---Congrats on a rather unorthodox fix to your problem!

Tell me----Are you looking for something like a Spanx (old fashion word---pantie girdle) or running shorts type thing?  Size, if you don't mind sharing. Someone might have something you could use if you don't mind 2nd hand.

In the meantime---good work. Maybe a drawstring at the top??

New avatar?

LW----214
TW----214

No change

Not a surprise since I lost the 2 previous weeks.

Working tons of hours the past few weeks and more changes ahead. It's messing with my exercise schedule. I've got to find a way to be more flexible with that!....working on it.

You certainly have more fight than I do!!! If there's chocolate, chips, etc in my house....well it won't be here long. I have to keep it out, out, out!!!  And I'm 2 years + in this journey. Just not a skill I've mastered yet.

Best secret besides keeping away from temptations---have a substitute that you really enjoy available.

But guess what---you had a twix and life didn't end. So you work through it this time and get back on the wagon and go forward. Don't stress over it.

Don't they just make you feel great!! Bras are one of the few things that I've spent some real dollars on!  These tube sock looking things on my chest lift up nicely with decent support. Too bad I'm continuing to lose there after 2 years----they are continuing to deflate!!! But that's OK.

It's only going to get better and better!!!! as time goes by.

SW     428
LW     216
TW     214
Goal  185

Down 2#s 2 weeks in a row. That's good for me at this point.

I so want to break into the 1s by mid-June. Big birthday coming up and I have a goal to be 199.9- by then. It would be the first time in %^*% years (a very long time).    Just don't know what else to do to make that happen (cals are down, protein and water up, pool time up). Stress is up, too. Looking at a job change AGAIN this summer.

But all is good....Have a great week everyone.

Damn girl---what are you doing?  I thought an earlier post said you were having a hard time with the exercise. Better keep doing what you're doing now.  You're right....crazy successful! 




damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn...... I'm saying to myself

Wow---congrats!  Another monumental achievement.

You seem to be pulling out these milestones when needed the most!!  Fabulous!

Danni
Thanks so much for the info. I'm going to study up on Hybrids.
I'm not in that 5'4" group---more like 5'10" with pretty long legs.
And for sure---those padded bike shorts!!!!!

I definitely need to start slow. On quiet streets---I'm a little nervous about riding with traffic. I'm kind of a demon driver but I think a very cautious rider.

I think I saw posts from at least 3 people who want a bike.

I sure could use a little info. I stopped in a bike shop last week and was really intimidated since I went in armed with 000000 information. I hate that.

Last time I was on a bike it was borrowed from my brother, a 3 speed (which I knew nothing about), a teeny tiny seat and no one ever wore a helmet. So we're talking the early '80s. YIKES.

So if I was looking for a bike (probably used) what would I look for? No plans to race, use it in the mountains, ride with a club. More like neighborhood riding--if that makes sense. Boy's bike vs. girl's bike (do they still make those?) Besides the bike, what else do you need? helmet?

Just looking online, they are fairly expensive, even used.    I'm trying to decide if it's worth the investment.

Any advise?