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Topic: Finally -100 pounds
iIhave finally lost 100 pounds. I feel so good!!! Still have 30 to goal and the weight is coming off much slower but still losing so that is OK. Yeah minus 100!!!!!!
Topic: Solution for dry brittle appearing hair????????
Well, I'd mislead myself that I was getting enough protein to not have problems with my hair falling out and becoming dry & brittle.......not. I where my strawberry blonde (dyed of course) hair short and it looks like a dry colorless fright wig! Super conditioning shampoos & conditioners do not help. But I did find one think that DID help the appearance of my hair
I spritz it with Mink oil!!!!!!! I used it on my dogs prior to going in the show ring to give their coats a glossy appearance. Figured if it worked for them....why not me!!!!!!! Well, it worked. I've been using it for a couple of weeks with no ill affects. It makes my hair soft, shiny, cuts the static and less brittle and dry appearing. ( Lots of animal grooming items have made it into human cosmetic bags.....mane & tail from the horse
for skin & hair and bag balm form the cow boobs being chapped from cold weather. ) I bought mine at a dog show but I'm sure I could locate a source online if anybody is interested.
Becca
RN-Y March 2005
Gary & Rebecca Schuppener
Konza Pugs & Morgans, Holton KS http://www.konzapugs.com/
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind" Dr Suess


Topic: RE: What am how much do you eat
I try hard to keep a high protein intake but frankly, I never was a big meat eater before or after my surgery. I'm burnt out of meat and cheese. I've switched to raw, unsalted peanuts but I can't stand peanut butter. I can nibble the nuts all day. No salt is better, don't need the sodium. The only things that cause me to dump is chocolate milk and milk shakes. It's been so hard to stay away from the chocolate
with Christmas & Valentines. I go ahead and eat a few pieces to satisfy that crave. My favorite food is plain, unsweetened low fat yogurt with lite diced peaches. I nibble on raw carrots, celery, dried apples, apricots, mango, prunes & peaches for fiber. I definitely have constipation
problems and have to take sennakot daily. It probably wouldn't be a problem if I drank more water. Must be kin to a desert animal because I never did drink a lot of water.
I'm fluctuating between 165 & 155 and size 12 to 14 down from 245 and size 24-26. My shoe size has dropped from a 9 1/2 wide to a 8 1/2 regular. My rings are all too big and I took them down to be sized.
I'd like to have a breast lift but doubt that Tricare will pay for it but I'd sure love to have boobs that reach down to my belly button. Kinds flabby in the belly and inner thighs. Not ready for that two piece swim suit yet! I have no butt so it makes it easy to go down to salvation army and buy men's jeans while I'm still loosing weight. But did buy a couple of new outfits to show my dogs in next month.
Becca
RN-Y March 2005
Gary & Rebecca Schuppener
Konza Pugs & Morgans, Holton KS http://www.konzapugs.com/
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind" Dr Suess


Topic: RE: Liquid diet to kickstart weight loss?
Cool! I can't wait to have my plastics over and done with...My insurance co says they are going to cover everything but implants and if they decide to change their mind I am going to be very irritated with them. I see my p.s on March 29, same day I have my 1 yr check up...I will find out more then. I been keep a log of complaints, problems caused from the skin and taking pics monthly of myself. Part of their criteria. Hate doing it but if it gets my procedures approved, its ok. I hope to have everything done at once. My ps says he will do it that way as long as he feels its safe. I know it will be painful and hard but it will all be done and over with. Good luck on the liquids! Let me know how the plastics consult goes, I can't wait till mine..
Ange
Topic: RE: Liquid diet to kickstart weight loss?
AWWW THANK You
I will go next week for a P.S consult!!
Arms first then the lower boddy lift aaaaaaa
Thank you for your suport
CHER
Topic: RE: Struggling
OH DO I HERE WHAT YOUR SAYING!!!!!
But I have started asking myself OK I WILL ADMIT "I HAVE BEEN TALKING TO MYSELF "OUT LOUD" (I dont know how good that is!!) (
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When I am about to put something in my mouth that I know MY Brain knows is not good I take a deep breath and say (mind you out loud) What is that bite of what ever going to do for you? Do you need that bite of what ever? Look at it it is a empty Calorie SO HELLO PUT IT DOWN!! 

Robbe this is really what I do. And It has worked so far. Even Thow i am stuck at loosing my last 8 to 10 lbs
This wls has been easy up till now! Well for me at least it has(knock on wood) up till now. REALITY IS KICKING IN AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I hope you get my personality Im a bit of nutty funny person.
You take care and moral of this post is YOUR NOT ALONE.
Take care. I wish you nothing but peaceful and blessed days
CHER
248/148 & 150/140





Topic: RE: Liquid diet to kickstart weight loss?
Hey Cher, good luck! I haven't had any head hunger at all really the past 4 days since I started this. Of course, that could change but I am determined since I only have 15 more pounds to go to get to my first personal goal before plastics, I will do this and make it work! Like u said, as long as I am still doing vitamins, etc and feeling good it shouldn't hurt...I am going to check with my dr on Monday again, just to make sure. Good luck. Email me if u need a boost or just to chat.
Ange
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Topic: RE: Liquid diet to kickstart weight loss?
Hay Angela
I had Lap and I did have to do the 7day pre surgery liquid diet !
You have encouraged (sp) to do the Liquids again. I am stuck between 148 and 150lbs!!
I am just asking myself for another 8 to 10 lbs I JUST WANT TO SEE 140!!!
My Dr. says im good at where im at. But BMI wise I am still considerd over weight!!
I will start Monday Morning on the protien and liquid thing and see if it will give me a boost at loosing those extra 8 to 10 lbs!!
I still drink a protien drink in the morning any ways so i will just add a few more for meeals and see what happens.
You are doing great thow and you are looking great too!!
Doing the Liquid thing i think is just fine for 7 to 10 days. As long as we take our Vitamins we should all be OK.
You keep me posted and I will do the same Butt remeamber I dont start until Monday!!
Have a blessed weekend!
CHER
248/148 & 150/140
P.S OVER ALL I AM FEELING GREAT AND SO ALIVE !!! AAAAAAA WLS!!



Topic: RE: Liquid diet to kickstart weight loss?
Hi Becky, I know what u mean..My scales hadn't moved in forever and I remembered something about doing liquids for a few days. I love my protien shakes, I feel great, I have so much more energy. I am not going to do this indefinitely because I am smart enough to know that my body needs food, but I am considering doing it for the full 14 days like some pre ops do before laproscopic surgerys..
Good luck and congrats to u as well.
Angela