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Shirley D.
on 9/27/08 12:52 pm - Plaistow, NH

Most of the comments I've had in this vein I've assumed to be complimentary and I just respond with "Thank you" and I leave it at that. I've had people close to me ask things such as how am I going to handle it when I get to the weight I want to be. How will I keep from losing too much? So, if it's someone I know is asking because they care or they have a genuine concern, then by all means I give them an answer, but otherwise a simple "I"m all set" is pretty much what most people get. I've learned the hard way that everyone knows someone who "had the surgery" and mostly everyone has an opinion. Doesn't mean I have to give it any attention at all.

Shirley
"How I respond to challenges says more about me than doing something easy ever will."
Start 251/Surgery 236.5/Current 141/Goal 130

jj_in_CA
on 9/27/08 10:34 am - Gualala, CA

RNY on 07/09/08

Topic: RE: 9/20/08

I up my protein and water. They help be feel full so there is no room for carbs.
---jan---

jj_in_CA
on 9/27/08 10:30 am - Gualala, CA

RNY on 07/09/08

Topic: RE: 9/21/08...way late!!!!

I eat before I go, bring lots of water, bring something I can eat, mozzarella sticks, and keep a protein drink in the car.
---jan---

jj_in_CA
on 9/27/08 10:24 am - Gualala, CA

RNY on 07/09/08

Topic: RE: Daily Topic - 9/23

The Georgia Sattelites - Keep Your Hands To Yourself
Arthur Williams - Down In Virginia
Aerosmith - Walk This Way
Gretchen Wilson - Redneck Woman
Outsiders - Time Won't Let Me
Allman Brothers - Rambling Man
Standells - Dirty Water
The Guess Who - Momma's Got a Squeezebox
Three Dog Night - Shambala
Vanity Fair - Hitchin' A Ride
Wilson Pickett - Funky Broadway
Yes - Roundabout
Billy Preston - Will It Go Round In Circles
Chaka Khan & Rufus - Tell Me Something Good
King Harvest - Dancing In The Moonlight
Question Mark and the Mysterians - 96 Tears
The Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
Martha & the Vandellas - (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave
Temptations - Ball of Confusion
The Marvelettes - Beechwood 4-5789
Electric Light Orchestra - Hold On Tight
Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
Steve Holy - Brand New Girlfriend
Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
Daddy Dewdrop - Chick-a-Boom
Jo Dee Messina - Heads Carolina, Tails California
The Knack - My Sharona
Mel & Tim - Backfield In Motion
Steppenwolf - Sookie, Sookie

the list goes on and on lol
---jan---

jj_in_CA
on 9/27/08 9:33 am - Gualala, CA

RNY on 07/09/08

Topic: RE: Daily Post 9-27

I haven't had that yet but I had a friend tell me today not to lose too much weight or I'll look anorexic. I said I'm on my way to being skinny so I have room to rebound, it's part of the doctor's plan. Don't worry when I get there. Everyone's used to seeing me fat so, of course, anything near normal will seem skinny to them. Oh well, they'll have to deal with it. I'm not doing this for them, I'm doing it for me. :-)

---jan---

kmvanvliet
on 9/27/08 9:17 am - Manchester, NH

RNY on 09/17/07

Topic: RE: Daily Post 9-27

Secretly, I enjoy the comments because it's something I've NEVER heard before. But I just thank them and say that I'm within the range of where the doctor suggested, that I'm happy where I am even though I'm not quite at goal weight yet. When they find out that I'm not still killing myself to lose anymore, they usually back off.

"I am not the skin I'm in, but the soul within."

kmvanvliet
on 9/27/08 9:15 am - Manchester, NH

RNY on 09/17/07

Topic: RE: Daily Post 9-25/08 and 9/26/08

I just hit my 1 year anniversary last week, and I went shopping. I've been going all along, but this time, I didn't care if what I wanted was on sale or not. I spent about $200 and got everything from new shoes (yes, even my shoes are too big for me now), to a new bag, to some shirts, pants and a new slip. It just feels so good to be able to walk into any store I want and choose something from the rack that I like, and it fits. I used to only be able to buy what fit, whether I liked it or not.

"I am not the skin I'm in, but the soul within."

The Dutchmans Wife
on 9/27/08 3:35 am, edited 9/28/08 9:38 am - NoR CaL

RNY on 03/02/09

Topic: RE: ROLL CALL--9/29/08 week 4

Heaviest 03/19/08: 517

Challenge start 09/13/08: 482

Current 09/28/08: 467

Goal 10/31/08: 465

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Kimberlin Katayama
on 9/27/08 3:31 am - CA

RNY on 06/18/08

Topic: RE: Daily Post 9-27

My grandmother tells me that all the time. It drives me crazy! I was down about 30 pounds when she started this. Everytime she sees me she says your wasting away to nothing girl you better stop losing now. My grandmother bless her heart has the mental capacity of a child, so trying to explain things to her is out of the question. Normally from anyone else I would so take this as a compliment but her disapproving tone just drives me nuts!
I did have a neighbor that had been gone for two weeks and when he knocked on the door looking for my hubby (of course I have no make-up on and without makeup I look dead, factor that in with losing 25 pounds in those two weeks!) He asks me if Im ok that my face looks like Im anorexic.....THat I took as a compliment! I told him go away for another 2 weeks come back and tell me what you think!

Pre-op 210lbs (6/18/2008) Maintaining Goal! 120lbs

randies_baby
on 9/27/08 3:04 am, edited 10/2/08 1:53 am

RNY on 08/04/08

Topic: RE: ROLL CALL--9/29/08 week 4

Hi,

On 9/10 - 294
On 9/27 - 288.2
On 9/29 (8 wks post-op) - 287
On 10/2 - STILL 287

Halloween Goal - 260

Just back from vacation 9/26. I don't think I got enough fluids in while gone, and we ate out every day !! Did walk alot though !! Need to up the fluids and exercise more.

Have a great weekend !!
Melissa

HW/SW/CW/GW 340/329.2/164.4/155 5'8 1/2" 32 yo
Memorial Day Challenge Goal: 158# (Not reached 164.4#)
Labor Day Goal: 155# (hoping for post-op swelling to be gone)
Extended Abdominoplasty and Brachioplasty: 03/25/10

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