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For my first Sunday morning weigh in with the group, I am down 30 lbs today since 1/1/12!
HW 293
startclears 280 1/1/12
today          250
4 lbs this week, though I was stuck at 252 most of the week.

Best to all,
Roger

Highest: 407 lb
Surgery: 5/17/10
Last week: 180.2 lb
This week: 177.6 lb
Loss this week: 2.6 lb
Total loss: 229.4 lb

It's hard to believe that I dropped 2.6 lbs this week when I felt that I had not, been as aware of my food choices as I should have been. However, as I've said before, I guess the loss will end when it ends..whenever my body is where it wants/needs to be.

Have a good week guys.

Highest weight: 428
Surgery weight 11/3/11:  386
last week: 345
today:  340
Loss - 5#

Yes!
Hopefully this means the stall is over. I stayed at 345 for 11 days and then lost it all the last few days.
On the other hand I just had my second shot of "man-juice" yesterday. So I guess we'll see in a few days if the sodium thing kicks in again, or if I just beat a stall.
Any its good to feel that I have developed skills and determination to ride out a harder time. One of the gifts of massive weight loss is the self knowledge that you can do anything that you set your mind to.

Thanks for the support guys.

Have a great week you losers.

AWESOME NEWS on the Insulin!!!!

Way to go!!!!

353:  The high
340:  RNY 9-12-11
292:  10-23-11
274:  12-04-11
269:  12-18-11
259:  01-22-12

94 LBS Total

Wow, finally in the 250's.  6 more pounds and I'll hit the big 100 lbs lost.  That has been a goal for a long time. I'm really gonna hit it hard this week to try and lose 6 lbs by Sunday. I'm feeling pretty good and have good energy. I still get light headed when I bend over though. Not quite sure why.

One thing I could use some help on from any of you that have experienced this--I started losing my hair these past two weeks!  I could care less about how it makes me look, but it does concern me that I am screwing up on my protein intake or something which could lead to bigger issues?

Have a great week guys--Bill

361 Highest weight April 2011
341 Surgery weight November 21
300 Last Week 1/15/2012
296 Today 1/22/2012
4lbs this week
65 lbs total weight loss
44 lbs since surgery

Happy Sunday Everyone,  4 lbs this week.  Hitting the gym helps move things along.  Great Pats game this afternoon...My two favorite words are Wide Left!!!!

Slow and Steady is the name of the game.  I relly have to set a goal for this summer.  I am thinking about getting my SCUBA certification.  Anyone here go through that? 

Hope everyone has a great week!!!!

 To become SCUBA certified is on my Bucket List.  I'll get there this summer.  Always wanted to do it and can't wait!!  Good Stuff and I'm looking forward to hearing about Hawaii!!

 This Week's Stats (lbs): 
506.5: All time high 9/9/9 (WW start) - BMI = 63.3
492.4: Tufts Medical Center Program Start 9/20/10
462.5: Lap RNY Surgery day 2/7/11
313.2: Last Week 1/15/12
313.2: This Week 1/23/12 -->  0.2 Pounds Lost  this week - BMI = 39.1
193.3 lbs Total Weight Loss  

Did a little too much celebrating over the past week and the scales show it with literally no movement.  Had a fraternity board of directors meeting in Boston on Saturday which led to lunch and a few adult beverages with some old buddies afterwards.  Then went to a game night whi*****luded grazing Saturday night and led into an all day Sunday event to watch the Patriots beat the Ravens.  I tried but the temptations and euphoria of the weekend got the best of me.  Was happy to get up this morning and see that I was down 0.2 pounds for the week.  Phew!!

I am starting a new beginner 5K program this week ( http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/142.shtml ) and have already done the C25K and the pre-requisite 4 weeks of 14 miles so feel good about beginning this.  This will lead me directly into the BAA 5K in April.  My first 5K so I am looking forward to it.  My one year anniversary is coming up on February 7th and I was hoping to be under 300 pounds.  I guess its not impossible but the reality of the situation and given my few lbs a week weight loss (at most) is probably unlikely in 15 days...  Oh well, I'll get there but not in that timeline.  I still feel thinner and stronger than I have in years, if not my adult life.  Amazing how much energy I have and life is so much easier with nearly 200 lbs off of my body.  Its hard to imagine living life walking around with that burden on your body.  I am thankful every day for having WLS.

Anyway, hope everyone has a great week and once again...  Go PATS!! 

 355 Highest on 8/1/11 as I started the program
323.x Surgery day, 9/21/11

1/16/12 - 250.2
1/23/12 - 247.8

2.4 pounds lost this week!!  Finally started moving down again, it has been pretty slow since the New Years.

I have to admit I need to hit the gym more and graze less!!

On the personal front, was a really neat day yesterday, shopping for new clothes!!

Picked up 3 sports coats that look great / off the "normal" rack at Kohls!

Went to the Harley Dealer and bought a nice riding jacket with armor, and I fit in an XL  !!  That is huge for me, I never really could wear their stuff before, even their 3XL stuff ran small and I could not wear their jackets.

Finally, my feet, I went from a 10.5 EEE (Wide) size to a 10 medium!!