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It has been awhile since I've updated...sorry. Alot has happened! Had to move and that was an ordeal that I can't even type that much! So needless to say I haven't lost very much weight. I'm weighing in between 184-190. But I can wear a size 8 in jeans now which is wonderful! I'm not doing as much as I had hoped I would be doing this summer but maybe next year will be better....I hope.
I am needing a tummy tuck really bad! I would love to have a lower body lift but I know there is no way I can afford something like that.. and the insurance I have would not cover it! I'm having enough money problems...don't need to add to it!
I finally got a treadmill....and for only 40 bucks! I'm a bargain shopper...hehe. I looked it up online and it was a 300.00 machine..so I feel really happy with myself on that one.
My hair is doing some really weird stuff now. It is soooo curly that I have to use a devolumizer! If I didn't I would look like a french poodle.
Hope everyone is getting along ok and I will try and update again..when I have something different to update about.

Hello all again! Just wanted to write a little bit on how I've been feeling lately. My back hurts! It's mostly in my lower back. I think it might be because of the extra skin that is now just hanging...on my lower stomach and upper also. I also think I might have a hernia. I'm not sure about that so I'm gonna ask my reg. dr. about it. My lymphedema is getting better but my legs are still kinda big. Plus, now I have skin hanging on the inner thigh area. I kinda look like I've been standing too close to a fire....I'M MELTING!!!!! lol. Yep I have bat wings too! My hair has thinned out quite a bit but it was really thick to begin with so that part is ok. The girls have deflated at least a cup if not more. I'm now about a 44c long!! lol. 
Next week I get to wear compression hose for my legs..YAY! (not). My weight is driving me crazy! It will bounce up and down 5 lbs. Don't get me wrong...I'm thankful to not be 326 lbs. any longer!! But, I guess I've just set goals for myself and I usually follow through when I do that...so I'm mad at myself. 
Another thing that is bugging me is next month I turn 40 years old. I find myself looking at the mirror and thinking...geez look at those wrinkles! Where the hell did they come from? I have them on my forehead mostly..and a few crows feet now. I guess it could be worse right? lol. 
Well I guess I'm done for tonight so I'll talk to yall laters.

Hi all,
I'm wearing a size 10 in jeans now....I can't believe my eyes!! I am weighing in at 195 lbs. my lymphedema plays a big part in my weight I'm finding out. 
I'm seriously thinking of having a tummy tuck done. My belly isn't too bad but when summer gets here I'm sure I'll notice then! (rashes, etc.) I've already talked to my reg. dr. and he thinks I should also have my girls done as well. I don't think medicare is gonna pay for them to get done! lol. 
I have been tanning and I love to look dark! It makes the loose skin not looks so bad...lol. Anyways, I'm gonna try and do the 5 day pouch test and see if that gets things moving again. Talk to yall next time.

I made it to 196 lbs. only 1 lb. from my goal but that's ok. I still have that full feeling so I guess my pouch is still doing what it is supposed to be doing. I do notice that the weight is coming off alot slower now. The 16th is my surgiversary date! This time last year I was 326 lbs. wow...it doesn't seem possible..but here I sit now under 200 lbs. I have done the 5 day pouch test once and I must say....it does work! I can eat anything..but I don't of course. I don't dump on anything that I know of. I use fitday.com to keep track of what I'm eating also. 
I can't wait till summer gets here now though. I've gotten alot of compliments on how I look now. I even looked at swimsuits! Weird things is I can wear anywhere from a size 14, which is my big pants now...lol...who would of thunk it!, to a size 10 in jeans. I'm looking forward to those single digit sizes..lol. I can't tell you the last time I wore this size I'm in let alone a single digit size!! 
I wish I could figure out how to change my b.m.i. on my profile cause it isn't 55.5 anymore...thank goodness!!

I finally made it to under 200 lbs. My valentine's goal is 195 lbs. I think I'm gonna make it! I'm sooo excited. I can remember this weight but it's been like 17 yrs. ago. before my last boy was born. I'm jeans are getting loose again. So...I guess it's time to go shopping again...so sad...NOT! lol.

Merry Christmas to everyone! My weight is at 205 lbs. I don't think I'll make my 199 lbs. by New Year's Eve but it's ok I'm pretty close. I found this awesome dress for New Year's Eve though. It's black and long with sequins in the front and sides. It's spaghetti straps and crisscrosses in the back...I'll try and post a pic of it. Anyways dh and me are going out dancing in it....and he is gonna wear a suit! He never wears suits! lol. I'll post again soon!

Hello again, I forgot to mention that I had found some awesome fish at Wal-Mart. It comes in a family pack. They are called Tilapia fish. They come in individual wrapped packs that are air tight! Here's the stats on them:
Serving size: 1 fillet
Calories: 98
Total fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 40mg
Total Carbohydrate 0g
Protein: 21g

All in all to me, this is the perfect food! You get 4 lbs. of fish for like $12.00/pack.

Ok Turkey Day was a bit rough for me...I gained a few pounds. But, that's ok I'm not gonna freak over a few pounds. I 'm hoping I still get to 199 by New Year's. I'm currently wearing a size 14 in jeans and M in tops....which is soo awesome!! Ok see yall laters.

Well I made my Halloween Goal of 216 lbs. Next I'm gonna go for 199 lbs. by New Years!! I can't even believe I typed that no. Me at under 200 lbs.? No way...I wouldn't have ever believed it before having rny done. I am losing alot slower now though. I think I'm averaging somewhere between 5-10 a month. It's ok though maybe I won't have much loose skin that way! See yall next time.

Today I'm weighing in at 221 lbs. my halloween goal weight is 216 lbs. I hope I can make it!! I would love to be under 200 by Christmas!! That would be a wonderful Christmas gift! I'm still wearing a size 14 in jeans...although they are getting a little bit looser on me, which is a good thing! lol. I'm hoping for a treadmill for Christmas!
I have noticed my weightloss slowing down though, but i'm almost 8 months out now....so I guess I'll just have to work a little harder than I was. I do watch every label though...something I never did before surgery! I usually have coffee in the morning and put protein powder in it...I buy it at Wal-Mart for $13.97 a can....and it is huge!! It is called Body Fortress Whey Protein Powder. 1 scoop is 26 grams of protein in it. I do need to focus on eating more though. I just forget because I'm not hungry except at night or in the evenings. 
I have three boys and they keep my running alot especially lately cause two of them have jobs and 1 is still going to school. I will try to post again maybe next month.