Carol P.
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WLS_Deb 20 years, 3 months ago
Hey Carol.. I was checking on my guest book and looking at those that signed it over a year ago and was checking up on you. Hope your well. I dont see any updates on the profile but i do see a few in this part... keep in touch girl ... *hugs* we will win THIS WAR!!
Carol P. 21 years, 2 months ago
Hi all you wonderful people!! I haven't posted in a long time, but read the board almost daily. I have been struggling with my food demons and only lost 3 lbs. this last month, because of it. So I went to my surgery page and poured my heart out with a lengthly update last night, just b4 bed. This morning, I went to my profile and my update wasn't there....nothing, nauda. That's the second time that has happened and it's so discouraging. <p> But, in a nutshell, what it said was this: With my OWN shoe, firmly imbedded in my OWN posterior, and with my tail between my legs, I hopped onto the clinic scale......fully expecting that I had stayed the same OR WORSE. It was my 13th week check-up and time to face the music, so to speak. The scale must be broke!!!! It says I lost 3 lbs. "Did someone spill water on this scale?", I asked the nurse? She laughed and said no, it's working fine, hon. <p> Now, to most people this is no big deal but I am a slow loser and decided a long time ago to celebrate each and every pound!! I had Lap Banding on Nov. 25th and 13 weeks later, am down -35 lbs. and am SOOOOO happy and pleased about each lb gone!! This surprise loss really fired me up again and it will be easier to fight my food demons this month. I am a food addict and an emotional eater and I take it one day at a time. But I have a monthly goal as well, which I have yet to meet, by the way. I weigh 231 as of yesterday and will soon be in the "20's"......closer and closer to the 200 mark, which will be a milestone!! But for now, I am creeping along at my Norwegian speed, losing some here and there, smiling and waiting for spring, when I usually kick into high gear with yard work and my flower garden. <p> I wanted to say HI TO SUZI S, IN IDAHO!!! How are you sweety?? Also, HI TO SUE BAILEY!! Thanks for your friendship and constant support SUE and CONGRATS ON YOUR 61 LB LOSS!!! WAHOOOOOOO!!!! <P> Yesterday it was near 70....today it is snowing....WELCOME TO NEBRSKA!!!! My DH wants to take a new picture of me already and put it beside my currant one. He says I don't realize how different I look already. Hmmmmm, maybe this isn't a dream after all. Oh, and I wanted to tell you all about my most mysterious weight loss......MY FALSE TEETH ARE WAY TOO LOOSE....BOTH SETS!! LOL HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF ANYTHING SO SCREWEY?? I realized it the other day and I laughed so hard, I cried.....it just hit me weird because of my daily struggle. <p> To all my Sibs, a big cyberhug!! And as always, you touch my heart with all your support and encouragement. You helped me through some really hard times.....some very emotional times. I am here, changing my life, because of you. Take a bow and accept the compliment because reaching out, touching people and helping mold their new lives is no small thing. Angels come in all sizes and I love you guys!! HUGS! Carol P
Carol P. 21 years, 2 months ago
Hiya Peeps ! I posted on the board last night but it never showed up so a moderator must have "bleeped" me. I had Lap Banding 11-25-02 and since then, I went through a loooong plateau that lasted 5 weeks. It finally broke and I started losing again, although very slowly....and I am now down -32 lbs. YEEEEAAAAH!! I celebrate each and every pound!!<p> I sabotauged myself last week by grazing for 2 days and it took me the rest of the week to get back to where I had been. SOMEBODY SLAP ME!!! But I will shake it off and plow ahead....old habits die hard and I am unlearning a lifetime of bad eating habits. So I cut myself some slack!<p> You'll never believe where I am losing weight!!! I am crying, I'm laughing so hard!! MY FALSE TEETH ARE GETTING WAY TOO LOOSE.....TOPS AND BOTTOMS!!!! WHODA THUNK IT ??? (scratching head and smiling) I also had to buy inserts for my shoes so I can wear them a few more months....who can afford new shoes every 3 months?? HA I am loving this journey!<p> I bought myself a charm bracelet and am getting a new charm for every 20 lbs..... to reward myself with non-food items.<p> I read a few posts yesterday about looking older after losing weight....it depends on your age, how overweight you were, if you smoke, if you were stressed out and how much sun you have gotten in your past. I am 52, baked in the sun for 25 yrs., and have smoked for 30 yrs. so I am starting to notice alot of fine lines and not so fine lines as I lose weight. I look pretty darn good from a distance though!! LOL It used to be all puffed up, botox style, but my botox is leaving my face and now my age and lifestyle are showing. But you know what? My improving health is well worth it....I'm just going to go "nocturnal", that's all...I'm going out at night only!! LOL<p> I'm off to update my, too long ignored, profile page. "Group Cyberhug" to all my Amos family! Prayers and positive thoughts to all having surgery soon! To all who have been checking up on me and emailing me....it means so much to me and fills my heart.<p> Pray that one of his own people takes out Husein so we can have PEACE!!! Hugs to all!!
WLS_Deb 21 years, 3 months ago
hey girl... enjoyed reading your update on the band.... I wish more adjustable bands would post .... still think you have an open window where RnY's will only have about 15 months of honeymooning LOL.... proud of u girl.....keep us pre ops posted ya hear!!! *hugs*
sm S. 21 years, 3 months ago
Carol, I'm happy for your loss! Speaking of husbands, mine is beginning to act funny--doing and saying all the little thins he used to and being VERY attentive. What is he thinking? Does he think I'll dump him when I've lost the weight? I've known him since he was 15--he's remained true to me no matter how much I'e gained. I would never leave him--THE BIG DUMMY. I'll give you a hint--FAY BOYUK!!! My post was sent at 7:10 last night, look at 7:15! She must be a monitor! Talk to you later! suzi
sm S. 21 years, 3 months ago
HI CAROL! I am so happy that the plateau seems to be ending! I can't wait to be post-op. Even the dreaded plateau sounds good to me right now! I know I'll hate it like everyone else when I get there, though. I've been nervous and just want to get it over with. I got a great e-mail from Bill Plowman--his surgery is right after mine with same Dr. He lives about 20 miles from me. Neat, huh? WLS twins, being delivered by the same doctor at 7:45 and 10:45! Anyway, don't be surprised if I go into hiding soon--F. B.(hope she not a friend) has been totally mean and nasty to a lot of people, so I just sent my two cents to the message board--they probably won't post it, but I hope they do! stirrin' things up from idaho, suzi
G W. 21 years, 3 months ago
Thanks for your suggestion to use boost and skim milk. I hope I have sent this in the correct way, because I also sent an email. I am new to this, but you have helped me greatly
sm S. 21 years, 3 months ago
Hi Carol! How are you? I am doing well. You are so right about me wishing that my surgery was sooner! The tension and emotions really build up, don't they? I'll just be glad when it's OVER! Or should I say "begins"?! I've been thinking a lot about Marc Patterson lately. I think I found out about his death the same day I read your mail-when you got home from the hospital. I hadn't checked my e-mail in a few days--I was so relieved to see that you were okay! Well, have a great weekend! suzi
Valerie B. 21 years, 3 months ago
Carol, thank you for your message last night on my page about plateaus. I felt a lot better. And you were soooo right, because when I weighed this morning, I did lose 5 pounds after two weeks of nothing! How bout that! Thanks,