lindajenkins
old info i don´t want to loose
Jul 13, 2011
December 15, 2008I'm still at 150. Happy holidays everyone! Let's see from July til December... some of the highlights of things that have occured... i started belly dancing - it's great for building those stomach muscles. I made it through Ramadan without any problems. The practice before hand really helped. I did loose some weight but not that much. I was walking almost 6 miles a day during the summer. I just can't handle the cold so I don't walk in the winter. Can't wait for the summer to return. I still eat just about anything I want just in small portions and no pork of course. I found my dream man... he's my music man... he plays me music every nite to sleep by on his online radio station. He's graduating on Tuesday - and yes to answer your question - he does NOT drink and he does NOT smoke.
July 6, 2008
Currently 150 again.... Welcome to summer! I've lost all the weight that I had gained during the winter and just purchased me a new bathing suit. I'm still very pleased with the surgery although I still have to do something with my stomach. I have a new position with OU-Tulsa that may help with that... I plan on continuing to save money to have a tummy tuck - it'll run somewhere around 10K I'm sure since it's an elective surgery... But it'll be worth it.... My body is in the best shape it's been and I finally look really good in clothes all the excess skin - which wasn't much for me has been re-absorbed by my body. I've been practicing on fasting lately which is great practice for our "tool" except that I have water issues. I crave the water because I can't get enough at nite to do me for the day... I'm working on getting my body accustomed to it though. I still have no perm man in my life. I just started thinking in that direction recently and it's not easy for me - maybe it's just that I expect more now than before or maybe it's just changed since I was a teenager... not sure which it was... but it's definately hard. Mr. dream guy - Muslim, non-drinker, non-smoker.... who will play and also commit to a relationship without being overbearing.... hummm I wonder if he even exists.......
January 1, 2008
Currently around 158... Yes I know I've gained... but not much and over all since the surgery it's still been great. I still can't drink milk and I do have issues with eating too much even to this day. Although I can eat pretty much what I like. Unfortunately I have developed a taste for candies lately which I will have to work at - I'm finding my tolerance grows more but I still have to keep an eye on it or I get sparklies in front of my eyes and I get light headed. Also, I sometimes do still get leg cramps - eat a banana though and orange juice and it normally goes away. I feel better if I lay down for a few after I eat - sometimes it makes me very tired after I eat - don't know why though. I'm still very pleased with the results and am still in a size - 8 to 10 jean.
June 22, 2006
Holding tight at 151 - 153 mark.
May 3, 2006
Weigh in this a.m. 151 on my scale... so that should get me to about 149 on Dr. Olsen's scale because there is a slight difference. I have been working out since my last update and am feeling much better mentally and physically. Life is good and I'm truely happy.
April 25, 2006
Many many changes in my home life... filing for a divorce, moved out on 2/2/06 - enjoying the new life, gained up to 162 due to mild depression over it all, but now am back down to 152.5 as of this a.m. stats are the same as 3/6/2006. Taking it one day at a time and hanging in there. Am making an all out effort to exercise more - want to get down to 146 - 148. Last time I was at Dr. Olsen's office he said it was doable I'd just have to work at it a bit. I'm over 4 years out now... it's been a learning experience both for me and my family. Overall though it's been a great time and I'm so pleased with the results.
March 6, 2006
Started new job last week - weighed in today at 152 on home scales. Updated my new e-mail addy it's [email protected]
Write if you'd like... still in 8 - 10's in misses... in Jr.'s it's 11 - 13 in bluejeans.
February 9, 2006
Had the official weigh in from Dr. Olsen's office - 154 lbs. Also attended a team meeting of sorts - I enjoy the meetings - but I don't like the fact that they are normally filled with newbies. I'd rather find one that was specific to patients who have been out longer than a year so that we can actually talk about our issues instead of revamping the sos. Not that I'm being rude to the newcomers - hey I was there once... it's just that I'd rather get info from people who have been there - done that sort of thing to get tips from them on how they fight the temptations of life, etc.
January 13, 2006
Weigh in today - 152.5 - YEAH!
January 9, 2006
I'm at 154.5 today - 6, 8, and 10's depending on who makes them... mostly 8's though. I've made it through the holidays without gaining - WOO HOO!. I've stayed on top of it though - weighing in several times a day. Loosing is harder now than it used to be - probably because of lack of exercise - you know how it is in the winter months. Anyway - all in all I'm happy with not gaining. I think Dr. Olsen will be happy with me too. My next appt. with him is on Feb. 9 for another weigh in and to attend a seminar on nutrition. Keep ur fingers crossed that I continue to loose. I really miss being under the 150 mark and am anxious to get back down there.
December was a busy month... I had my sister staying with me from Thanksgiving to Christmas - plus 2 trips to Arkansas (7 hrs. one way) - we had a long visit I know but we had a blast. Got close with some new friends - enjoyed about 3 or 4 different Christmas parties. Also - was lead for the Decorating Committee for my daughter's Christmas Choral Concert. (Do you see a pattern happening here?!?) Loved it though and my daughter did FANTASTIC!
Still waiting on my special project to get going in a new location - it's moving - just slowly. Getting ready for new adventures and new horizons - will have some obsticles along the way, but will face each one with as much courage as I can - I plan to keep a VERY close eye on my weight during this time as I have a habit of eating when I get depressed - maybe since I'm preparing ahead of time I'll be able to face each challenge without facing the FRIG. Wish me luck guys - this should be an EXCITING NEW YEAR! TTYL .
Nov 2, 2005
I'm still at 157 this a.m. - I started back on the liquid stage yesterday and did quite good. I only had coffee & water all day long except for one very small bowl of venison & egg noodles in a white sauce. I made sure to abide by my own portion control system. No sweets all day except for the sugar in my coffee. Today I've cut out the cream in my coffee... We'll see if I loose any more - I really want to get lower for my dr.'s visit on the 10th.
October 27, 2005
I gained up to 161, but weighed last night and was back down to 157 lbs. going in the right direction at least. They've cut my synthyroid in half again. Luckily, I was prepared for the difference in my attitude and am handling it ok. I'm going on a crash diet the first week of Nov. I know I'm not supposed to do that, but I have to visit Dr. Olsen on Nov. 10 and I'm going back to stage one for 10 days in an effort to get back down to a weight he'll be happy with. I just hate for him to be disappointed with me - plus it's time to get those winter clothes out and I've got to get back into them or I'll be out extra money on clothes and I'm refusing to do that - NO FAT clothes for me! I'm staying in the sizes I've already purchased. If I buy FAT clothes, then they will eventually get comfortable and then - well there you go - up two sizes before the winters over! Don't buy them and then I have to loose.
Anyway - I've been busy with concert decorating, parent volunteering and 2 kids to keep me REAL busy - plus some projects along the way.
Still loving the surgery! Thanks and talk to you guys again soon!
August 15, 2005
Weight 156 lbs.
Went to the doctor recently - since I've lost so much weight, looks like I will definately need my Synthryoid level dropped... so far I need to go down about half. Dr. says my level is so low it's not readable on the scale. Working on that for the next 6 weeks - Really want to be careful since all of that stuff that happend last time they worked on my meds. I've gained about 12 lbs. in the last 3 months - it's starting to be a struggle to maintain. I can eat more, but basically, I've had a lot going on in my personal life that makes me want to eat - I find myself going back to my old habits whenever I get depressed.... trying to get back on track though. Upping liquid intake, etc.
Jan. 22, 2005
Weight 140 lbs.
Yeah - they've got my new pic up... I weighed earlier and I've already lost the couple of pounds gained during the holidays!!!
Ready now for a BRIGHT and Wonderful New YEAR!!!
Jan. 11, 2005
Ok it's been 12 days and no update on my pic. I've got pics @ http://www.harrypotteradults.com/modules.php?name=coppermine&file=displayimage&meta=lastalb&cat=0&pos=0
If you'd like to view them just paste the full link into your web browser address window and click GO... that should get you to the Harry Potter Adults Fan Website Image Gallery - my member name there is DA_member. I'm a big HP fan and I can visit there and be in clean good company.
The FL job is to get kicked off in February... seems like we've been working on it forever - finally we're on the last leg of the pre startup phase of the project so that we can get going.
Hubby and I are doing great if we can get this travel thing worked out... Weight wise I made it through Christmas without gaining anything, however, after Christmas between then and the 1st week of January I didn't weigh and gained almost 5 pounds. By now you know I normally micro-manage my weight - weighing in at least 1 - 3 times per day and well, the weight gain was a surprise, however over the past 2 days I've basically went back to the liquid/soft stage and have managed to use the tool (new stomach that is) to loose 1.5 of those pounds... so I'm confident I'll be back to my normal of 140 - 145 in the next week or soo...
Hope everyone is having a wonderful new year and that you get the riches and happiness that you all deserve!
Love to all.
Linda
12/30/2004
Still working on the Florida thing... It should get completely off the ground in January 2005.
Weightwise - I've done great this year... I range between 138 - 148 throughout the year. Most of the time going up around that time of the month if you know what I mean... I've submitted new pictures for my post to AMOS and it should be updated soon. It's from our office Christmas party on Dec. 19. I still weigh daily, and I still eat the same as I did in February... micromangement is my key to success!
Hope everyone has a wonderfully prosporous new year and that all your dreams come true! Love to all!
Linda
02/19/04
Weigh in today - 138.5 - been busy with new stuff at the office - been offered new prospects for future endevors Florida way... there's lots of travel involved though so we'll have to see. I tried on a size 4 last weekend - and got it over these hips - now that's not to say I'd wear it anywhere - or that I'd even want to - just wanted to see.... I really like the 8's I'm in - I can wear some 5/6's too so that's fun. It's been a while since I've updated on my food menu so here goes... normally I eat whatever I want - candy included - just in very small amounts - I never use artificial anything - I use real sugar and have 2 large cups of real coffee in the a.m. for lunch I sometimes even have real tea - sweetened. I had real chocolate candy for valentines day and I also have a mixed drink or a glass of wine every now and again - the key is though I micromanage my weight - in other words I check my weight at least 2 - 3 times DAILY additionally even though I eat things that may not be the best for me I do watch the quantity - not the quality of the food. I only eat 1 - 2 pieces of candy instad 1/2 the box... I have 2 - 3 bites of dessert instead of a whole chunck of cake. I have 1/2 or less of any dinner I get when I eat out and then leave it there - sorry no doggie bags for me unless I really know I want it later - normally I don't do the leftover thing. I do try to get in the water quantity daily though - 60 - 80 oz. differs every day though - sometimes more - sometimes less. Recently I have started a non-impact arobic exercise program. It's fun and we do it at the office so there's no money wasted at the gym.
Guess I'm outta here for now. TTYL
01/02/04
I made it through the holidays - WHEW! I'm still at the same weight & size - holding steady going back and forth between 137 & 141... Still very happy with my success.
10/23/03
I'm still at the same weight & size - holding steady going back and forth between 137 & 141... Still very happy with my success and trying diligently to stay in this zone. I really don't want to loose any more - I'm maintaning well for the past few months. That's even with 2 surgeries for a broken collar bone behind me. Getting excited with the fall colors starting - and our first bite of winter weather right around the corner. I'm moving to a new site job wise - exciting and more $$ to boot YEAH!
8/29/2003
137.5 lbs. size 8 (some 6's)
It's been a while - went through a long plateau but I've broken it and my collar bone - don't ask - let's just say it was a trampline accident and leave it at that. Hey - I've got to do something with all the extra energy I have these days and the trampoline is great exercise and fun to boot! Broke it Thursday of last week and still feeling the pain - Surgeon says he'll have to do surgery after it heals.
I'll check back later with you guys... love ya!
6/20/2003
This was so heartfelt that I wanted to share with you guys... it's a conversation between my brother and myself. He and his wife unfortunately were divorced after she had the surgery... so you'll get his imput as well as mine.....
From my brother....
...I know that you only mean well. But some things actually do go beyond physical appearances. I just hope you don't go overboard. And I sure don't mean anything bad (at all). Would it make you happier to be a 10 on the scale of 1 to 10 of looks? When I ask myself that question I'm glad that I
am the 7 or possibly 8 according to some maybe, and I come up with the conclusion that I think that my personality and my goals that I hope to achieve pulls far more weight than my looks. Or at least I hope they do anyhow, lol. Look at you, you've got a lot of things going for you and it seems to me like your happiness would depend on how you look. Do you think
that is a mental state as a result of getting overweight? Did you ever feel like that before you got heavier? I really hope you don't take this email wrong, as it would be easily possible to do. I care a lot for you, I just hope you don't do like others that I have seen on TV. Like I was watching
Dr. Phil once and you wouldn't believe what some people would do once they had a facelift, or gastric bypass, etc. It's like it can get to be like a disease of never thinking you look good enough. I'm just hoping that doesn't happen to you. And if that's all that people can see is just your or my outer appearance, than that's not the kind of people that we need in
our lives in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, I don't think anyone should let themselves get so overweight that they can't control it at all. But I don't think that you should get obsessed with "looking good". This email is not intended to be offensive at all. It is only my opinion and it is possible that I have it all wrong, lol. Sometimes I feel like I measure my
personal worth by material things, nice lookin' truck, nice lookin' 4-wheeler, nice lookin' boat, etc. But I try not to. I have all these things (well the boat is like a work in progress type of thing for right now). I know that having nice stuff
doesn't really make me happier, maybe if it looks nice I'll tend to enjoy having it more or take better care of it. The other day, I came very close to buying a jet ski - almost a perfect match to (name withheld) it was just a little bigger than hers, a year newer and pretty close to the same color as her jet ski. After getting her opinion that I shouldn't buy it, I'm glad
that I didn't. I've got enough bills as it is, lol. I think that I would've really enjoyed having it or would it be just another thing to help me measure my personal worth. I don't think we have to try to impress people. They're going to form their opinions regardless, huh.
my response....
....True - and I'm not offended at all... hear it in my support group meetings all the time. For me though, I have worked hard for this body and I want it to look as good as I can - it's a challenge for me... The work I do is for me - I work at it to make it as well defined as I can - for me - not for anyone else... this has been a work-in-progress and a growing experience for ME.... I've always done for the kids, or for Tim, or for Shelia (when I lived with her and Jim when I first moved here) or for Aunt Velma or Uncle Alfred - always and I mean ALWAYS putting others before me and now by God I'm doing this for ME ... may sound obtuse or whatever, don't rightly know. But I do know that I feel better about myself now than what I have in years. It's like I'm finally coming out of my shell.... I'm not about to do any harm to my marriage... luckily Tim and I had our issues before my surgery - unfortuantely I know you and she had yours afterward.
I went through the "if I can't love me - how can you love me?" stage before I lost the weight - even before I had the surgery - you are aware of the troubles we went through as much as anyone in the family is.... and yet he stayed by my side I love him he loves me and I love me - it's a great accomplishment for our marriage. Luckily, because of the length of time that we'd been together Tim knew me well enough to know that I had just lost my mind and that if he waited long enough I'd come to my senses. That's nothing about you or your marriage. As I've learned being co-leader. The divorce rate for families who go through this surgery almost double the national average. This thing will make a strong marriage stronger and a bad marriage worse. Growth is not an easy path to follow by any means. By that I mean spiritual, physical, mental and marital growth.
Being co-leader of our support group has helped me from going over the edge unlike so many people do after this type of surgery. It helps to have someone near that has gone through what you have gone through. The changes that occur not only to your relationships but also to yourself after this type of surgery is unreal.
I'm not saying everything is perfect because no marriage is, but I am at least happy with me.... and considering where we came from - mom, dad, aunt velma, uncle alfred and all that that entangled it's a great thing to be able to say that I love me. For years and years I hated me - hated where I came from, hated my looks, hated my weight, hated my body, plain and simle hated everything about me.
The changes I've had over the past year .... well... it's like being reborn. I'm a new person and finally Tim and the kids know me - as a person - not what I wanted them to believe I was.
6/1/2003
Still basically the same weight as in March - up and down now... Have made arrangements for August to speak to general surgeon about a tummy tuck - his office says it should be covered. Let's keep our fingers crossed. I went to see Dr. Olsen May 16 - he said he wanted me to loose another 10 pounds by mid December - hahaha yeah right. It's getting harder to loose now - oh well - I like a challenge. Life is normal at home now - just a lot of building - I can pretty eat as normal - some days more than others.... I guess that's the problem. I'm still between 6 - 8 in pants and my 11 yr. old is now larger than me. I have people telling me now that they just couldn't imagine me at a large size and that they bet I'd never had a weight problem in all my life YEAH RIGHT! I am happy though. New and interesting things going on. Hubby and I purchased a hot tub and we're installing it... built a deck around it so that we'll step down into it. It'll be nice when it gets going.
I'm still thrilled that I took this journey - It's the best thing I've ever done for me.
ttyl
3/22/2003
Current weight 140 - home scale - pant size 8, shirt size s-m
enjoying the results... don't want to be a size 6 - that will definately be too small.... happy now where I'm at.
2/17/2003
Went to see Dr. Olsen on Friday - he was real happy with my progress. BMI of 25 by his calculations now... which is normal. He said to loose anything more than 100 pounds in 10 months is awesome. I told him I was concerned with maintaining the weightloss was really a concern for me. He suggested micro-managing the weightloss - according to him I should weigh Every Day even sometimes more often than that so that I never let myself get into the situation of having to loose more than 1 - 2 pounds. So far that's what I do it makes it easier for me. For those of you interested, here's what I'm eating - and still loosing - not maintaining yet... breakfast: around 24 oz. hot tea. lunch: 1/2 tuna sandwich & piece of fruit. or 1/2 steak in a sack - not eating the pita bread though or just 1/2 of it... Dinner: a small amount of whatever the family is having - usually about 1/2 of whatever is on my plate. Exercise: Ride stationary bike for about 30 min during the week at lunch time... approx. 6 km in 30 min going 12 - 15 mph with medium resistance. Bluejean sizes: 8 - 10, medium tops, bra 36C, undies - size 6. Current measurements approx... 36, 28, 36..God I love this surgery! My pic still hasn't been updated - but they assure me it will be soon... Current weight 148 (by my scale) 145 by Dr. Olsen's scale. According to here current BMI is 24.6 (using the 148 from my home scale).
2/6/2003
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME HAPPY BIRTHDAAAAAY TO MEEEEE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME.... updated my profile with my pic earlier today hope it comes across good. We'll see tomorrow.
C ya!
01/29/2003
I updated this yesterday - don't know why it's not showing up though... but since I had a wonderful event happen to me today, I'm updating again...
Status: 150 lbs., size 10 as of this a.m. wooo Hoooo!!! BMI - 25.0 - only 1 percentage point from NORMAL!!!
Now for the news.... When I had the surgery April 17, 2002, my dr. told me to go out and buy a "Dream" outfit in a size I NEVER thought I would wear...
I purchased a buisness suit - sleveless yellow jacket with black zip up the back pants - size 10... and guess what?!? TODAY I AM WEARING MY DREAM OUTFIT!!!!
I work strictly off the telephone for a large agency in my area - I guess my happiness is transferring over the telephone because today I've received 3 compliments from my customers... It's amazing - I'm talking they e-mailed my BOSS on how great of a job I'm doing... can you see the SMILE on my FACE???? hahaha...
well I best be going... ttyl
01/09/2003
Hi sorry for the long wait on getting this updated.... Well, I've finally gotten almost back to my before holiday weight... had to take a trip home. My uncle was hospitalized and I had slacked back to my old eating habits - BAD - it set me back about a week on my weightloss - not a good thing - definately not worth it! I gained 5 AWFUL pounds between Christmas and New Years. I know why - it was because I was traveling and not watching what I put in my mouth. You know how that goes I'm sure! Now I've gone back to basics to get it off... protein, low carbs and water (or hot tea). It's working so far - it's just disappointing that I let myself get into that situation again.
Some folks say it works best for them to only weigh in once a month - sorry I just don't think I can do that. If I don't stay on top of things - on a daily basis, I begin to slack. That's what happend to me while at the hospital and I can't let that happen again.
Walked for 20 min at lunch today - boy did it feel good to be out in the brisk air again.... I can't wait til spring - I really miss my long walks at lunch. I'm currently at 154 with BMI of 26.4 in a size 11 comfortably. Time to clean out the ole closet again... geeze this is getting to be routine.
Lately been feeling a little weird... one day I'm at the top of the world and everything is wonderful. Next day I'm just on the verge of tear wondering why it's taking so long. I still have a hard time identifying myself in the mirror. I can tell the weight is gone from my face, butt and boobs, but damn it I want to see less in the stomach. I'm ready to have a flat stomach not just the top half of my belly either - I want that lower portion gone.... I look at that roll at the bottom that luckily can be covered up by my underwear now - but a thorn in my side nonetheless - I just hate it. I can't afford a tummy tuck yet I can't get rid of this dang roll either. Don't get me wrong - I'm glad it's smaller, but I'd love to see it gone!
On a good note though when I was walking today I noticed - I mean REALLY noticed for the first time that my thighs don't rub together when I walk. I never remember them not rubbing together even in high school. What a weird, but great thing to happen.
I guess you guys are wondering what my ultimate goal would be for myself. I'd love to be in a size 6 - not to stay just to visit :o} Hubby says that would be TOOOO small, but I disagree. I just want to visit there not live hehehe. Of course a long vacation in that general size would be nice...
Well I better run. TTYL
11/25/02
Thanksgiving with Sister & her family this past weekend - she is so amazed with my weightloss. Really enjoying letting her see me - she's not seen me since I had the surgery and she's amazed at the difference. still in size 12's but they fit a lot looser than last month. TTYL
10/17/02
Boy - last week was something! Had to have emergency gall bladder surgery on Thursday (10/10/02) but I'm feeling much better today... Have a pretty good size bruise that's just now showing up where they did the lap surgery last week but it'll heal and be gone soon... just sore right now. Hubby and I were talking last night and realized that it had bee hurting me for quite some time and I didn't realize it. I think it was even bothering me back in June or July when we made our trip to Chattanooga prior to vacation. I should have realized it, but didn't. In a size 12 now and currently weigh in at 186 pounds BMI of 31.0 ... woooo Hooooo! Need to run. TTYL
9/3/02
This weekend was a doooozy - worked all weekend on laying / mixing concrete (57 bags) all colored and hand mixed... worked on laying a sidewalk and patio... still not finished but looking real good!
I know had I not lost the weight I've lost that I would have never gotten the work done that I did. Goodness it looks great and has really added to the property value I just know it!
I can't wait to see all of it completed. It's gonna be great!
Need to run. oh by the way - down to 186 as of this a.m. on my scales at the house - WOOO HOOOOO!!!!
Linda
8/12/02
God I would have never believed it! They finished the house on Saturday and did an outstanding job... It looks just like real stone... best of all it matches the house perfectly!
We worked around the house and played with the kids all weekend long... We had all the kids in the neighborhood in the yard.
Tim's mom & dad dropped by... still don't like being around his mom... she and I are like oil and water right now and I don't see it changing anytime soon.
Kim's mom was in town and she looked at the house - inside and out and loved it... couldn't believe all the room we had in there... It's wonderful...
Need to get together with the neighborhood and have a party sometime soon. Get everyone over and have a cookout or something.
Walked in the heat of the day today... boy really got to me... think I should have taken water with me... that's something I need to work on also... getting more water in... I noticed my kidneys were bothering me a little today and that's only because I've not been getting my water in like I'm supposed too.... will work on getting more in starting tomorrow.
08/08/02
I have been slacking a little lately... I think this has been because I know I don't have to see the doctor for 2 more months... I finally decided today that I'm gonna kick it up a notch as Emeril may say and see what happens... I'm still loosing very good... I've lost about 6 pounds in 3 weeks... but I'm wanting to get into size 9/10 by Christmas... so I'm gonna have to work it babe! These 16's are comfortable and I'm afraid that I'm gonna get TOO comfortable - not a good thing if I'm not careful. Today they are working on the house - we're getting it rocked on the underside... It should be beautiful. I think if I have the opportunity I'm going to work on getting some of the block and stuff cleaned up from under the house ... that should work off some of these calories. I splurged for the first time yesterday... small amounts but splurged none-the-less... 1/2 piece of cheesecake - no topping and a small piece of yellow cake with choc. icing... This is the first time I've done that since the surgery... God I was craving something sweet though... I don't wanna loose site of my goal... 64 pounds lost so far!!! Well need to run. TTYL Linda
07/22/02
I went for my 3 month post op visit today... 197.4 pounds - total of 54 "Official" pounds lost. I've never lost that much in a 3 month period. I thank God for this surgery and how it's helped me. I'm in size 16's now and very proud of it. I haven't worn 16's since I was on the Phen Phen Diet. - and that was only for a very short time because shortly afterward they removed that drug.
Anyway I'm very pleased so far. I've also attended my first WLS support group meeting... I really didn't see the need of going prior to me actually attending... but boy was I wrong... it's a great group and it's nice finding out others are experiencing the same issues as myself.
My husband even went with me and we both enjoyed the meeting. Our next meeting is August 20, 2002 from 6 -8 p.m. We're supposed to have a surgeon from Nashville in to speak and I can't wait. I have lots of questions I'd like to ask about TT's and such.
Well until next time. TTYL Linda
I thought I'd come back and tell a little about myself... I'm 34 and mother of 2. I've been married for 14 years to a wonderful man. He's been very supportive of my decision and is a great leaning post when I get frustrated.
Luckily, my insurance company has been great for paying for the expense of the surgery and all that goes with it... I only ended up having to pay $1500 total for the entire procedure. Thanks BC/BS of TN! It's nice having such a great insurance company to work with. I was approved after the first letter. Thanks to my doctor's staff also for all of their hard work!
BTW, I've gotten past my first plateau and am again loosing weight wooooo hooooo... unofficially...drum roll please....!!! 32 pounds gone forever! WWOOOOWWW!!!!
