- Name: Sandy S.
- Username: sadlersan
- Member Since: 12/2/2010
- BMI: 47.1
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Member Interests
- Arts - I have always been artist and love almost any creative endeavor.
- Family & Friends - Love to spend time playing cards or games with friends or the kids.
- Dogs - My daughter wants to be a vet. I love dogs too -would love to be in country.
- Teaching - I am a high school English teacher. I enjoy the kids mostly.
- Quilting - Just learning but very interested in learning more.
- Scrapbooks - Not much time anymore but I still keep up my kids picture in the summer.
- Swimming - Favorite form of exercise. Would love an indoor pool for winter.
- Jewely Making - Mostly I make special requests and specific as opposed to just playing around.
- Stained Glass - Only completed a few pieces no goos work space, but want to do more.
- Reading - Love to read it all from J.D. Robb to the classics.
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1 year since surgery on June 29, 2012 12:46 pm
I am happy to say that as of today I have lost 175 lbs. total. I had hoped to have lost more, but I am still happy. I still have a way to go to reach my ultimate goal. Actually, I have more to lose than many others wanted to lose from their start, but I am hopeful that slow and steady wins the race. I knew when I started that I would not fix my problem with food overnight. I still struggle with temptations, but even the slow progress and sagging skin are better than weekly feeling my life was slowing slipping away. I have reached many of my goals, wearing girlie sandals again, walking through the mall with my daughter, shopping at Wal-mart without using a motorized cart, getting out of the 400s and getting out of the 300s. I am still working on riding a bike again. I have the bike all ready to go , but it is just too hot outside, so I am going to wait awhile until I can actually enjoy riding, but I feel I can do it, and that is enough for now. When I originally set my weight loss goals, I did not figure in stalls. And I have lived through my share of stalls, but truthfully even with getting stuck from time to time, I am most grateful for not falling back into binging mode where my weight slowly and sometime quickly came back on. I has been a tough year with being out of work and financial worries, but I a happy to be working again. All in all I have been blessed with good health, a job, healthy children and good friends. Thanks to all of you on OH for your support. My best to all!
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13 weeks out- stalls suck! on September 15, 2011 9:18 am
This month I have lost the same pounds over and over.. . . hense the coment Stalls suck. My goal was to loose another 25 pounds, but I did not make it. I lost 12. Every time I think I am past the stall, I gain a few pounds back the next day. So I am not sure if I am past it or not. Still, I am greatful for all the weight I have lost - 116 total. I lost another 3 inches off my waist this month. Still having trouble getting in enoungh protein. I have been under a lot of stress being out of work, and I really can't eat much. most things turn my stomach after a few bites, and I gag on the protein drinks, but I still have my hair. I ordered some protein pudding someone on the forum recommended and a I hope it helps. All and all I am happy with my losses rexcept the loss of my job. Somewhere there has to be a need for an Art/English teacher.
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Two months out on August 14, 2011 5:43 pm
Well, my weight seem to come off in chunks. It is like I don't loose for days then suddenly I drop 4 pounds. Well I am down 104 now and feeling pretty good, but I am still having back pain. I started exercising again today and boy did my back hurt afterwards. My doc plans on taking Xrays next week, so maybe that will answer some questions. One interesting thing happened, I went to the dentist last week and saw the picture they took last year and wow I can really see a difference in my face. My next big goal is to loose 150 and I will be half way there. So here we go.
Goals:
6/13/11 Pre-surgery goal: 50 lbs. Lost 50 lbs.
7/13/11 -30 lbs. actual loss -32
8/13/11 -25 lbs actual loss -22
9/13/11 -25 Here's hoping I make it. | Leave a comment.
Just joined the Century Club on August 8, 2011 7:33 am
Well, I was delighted to see a I crossed over to the Century Club this morning. Today, marks 8 weeks out for me. I had hoped to loose 105 by the 13th (personal goal) and I think I can still make it cause I have lost 101 as of this morning. I think I am going to make it!
My personal goals are:
6/13/11 Pre-surgery goal: 50 lbs. made it Lost 50 lbs.
7/13/11 -30 lbs. actual loss -32
8/13/11 -25 lbs
9/13/11 -25 lbs.
10/13/11 -20lbs.
11/13/11 -20 lbs.
12/13/11 -20 lbs.
1/13/12 -20 lbs.
2/13/12 -10 lbs.
3/13/12 - 10 lbs.
4/13/12 -10 lbs.
5/13/12 -10 lbs.
6/13/12 -10 lbs.
7/13/12 -10 lbs.
8/13/12 -5 lbs.
9/13/12 -5 lbs.
10/13/12 -5 lbs.
11/13/12 -5 lbs.
12/13/12 -5 lbs. Reach goal: 300 lost
These are the goals I set before I saw a surgeon; afterwards, I thought I can't keep up the pace, but I will do the best I can. So far, I am happy to have made it for pre-surgery and 2 months out. I am one-third of the way to my goal. WOOO HOOO!
On a side note, last night was my daughters 9th birthday. She had a slumber party. Little girls everywhere! It seemed like a thousand of them! Pizza , birthday cake and this morning biscuits and eggs. I am proud to say I passed on it all. With the stress and temptation in my face, I thought I want the weight loss more than the food. Feeling pretty good this morning and the scales rewarded me with a 101 loss! Woo Hoo! Happy day everyone!  
97 pounds lost on August 3, 2011 5:04 am
Well my excitement about exercising fizzled quickly. I must have really overdone it cause my back has been killing me since I went swimming. I still plan to go back when I can walk more than from the bed to my chair. Ouch! I am pleased with my weight loss; almost 100 lost. Can't wait to reach that goal. . Discovered beef does not go down good even pureed. Cottage cheese has become an all time favorite.
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My Story
I was average in weight until about age 6. Then every year as evidenced by school pictures, I got fatter and fatter. I hit about 350 in high school and stayed around this number for most of my twenties. I lived with one of my professors in college and for the first time I was around someone who could model appropriate eating. Consequently I was able to lose 160 pounds, and kept it off for a few years. At 29, my father passed away abruptly and I was devastated. I moved back to my home town and gained weight. I did not care about weight at that time. I haven't cared for years. Poof! It is like I woke up, and I am not at 463 and afraid I won't live to raise my children.
I am single parent with two wonderful children. They are 8 and 12, and I want to be around to raise them. I'd also really like to see my grandchildren before I die. I am at 463 right now which is the largest I have ever been. I am really scared now that my weight my lead to my immediate death. For most of my life, I have hovered around 350, but in these past few years my weight has really spiked. I am scared I will fall over dead, and my children will be alone. So, I am investigating the surgery option. I feel pretty desperate. Reading all the success stories is really inspiring. I would love any advice or input. Thanks
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