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purpleunicorn 22 years, 1 month ago

Good Morning everyone! Update on myself! Today marks the 7th month anniversary of my surgery, and I am down a total of 123#!! This includes 15# lost while I was waiting for the surgery for 2 months, so it really means I have lost 108# the last seven months, but hey, that is awesome too! I need to post an updated pic, cause I am wearing sz 12's easily now, and medium tops,,but haven't taken a pic recently. Have to say again, this surgery is the very best tool. I have been slack some, not following diet like I should, but because I cannot binge, it is not sabotaging me. I am going to get back on track, cause I only have 36# to get to my goal of 130# Whoo Hoo!! Anyway I am so thrilled with everything, well, everything except the loose skin, lol, but hey that is what plastic surgery is for, right? But I am lucky in that my skin is not just hanging real bad, I can wear sleeveless shirts, and shorts. So I am going to start back to the gym! Good luck everyone who is waiting for approval or for their surgery day to arrive. May God Bless you has he has me, and hang in there, it is a fantastic ride!

Cheryl W. 22 years, 2 months ago

Hey Donna, That is such a shame, may you have many more shameful days to come LOL!!! Congratulations on the smaller size, you are doing great, Cheryl

JOANNE T. 22 years, 2 months ago

GREAT GOING DONNA. I WILL HAVE MY SURGERY ON APRIL 12. I AN GETTING A LITTLE NERVOUS. HOPE THINGS GO WELL. I AM NEW TO THIS PAGE. I LOVE TO HEAR FROM EVERYONE. WRITE BACK THANKS JOANNE

Barbara W. 22 years, 2 months ago

Hi Donna , wow did i read your post correctly??? you have lost that much since september of 2001??? wow ... what an inspiration .... only 6 months!!! you go girl !! i sure hope i do as well!!! my surgery is 4-25-02 and i can't wait !! all the best to you and i'm sooo happy for you !!! barbara

purpleunicorn 22 years, 2 months ago

Update on me! I had to buy a pair of size 12 jeans today, what a shame lol. My weight loss has slowed down, but is still progressing. Down to 173# from 289 last September. Whoo Hoo! These are Lee jeans I bought, and I tried on couple of different other ones, to be sure the 12 was right, and it was. Got a glimpse of myself, and had to look again! Was that me? Yes, it was! Also, bought one of those wrought iron canopy beds on sale today, Hubby is almost done putting it up. :) It looks purdy, giggle. Happy losing to all, Debbie Jefferies, looking great girl, sounding mahvaleous lol. And ty to Deanna, sorry missed you on the chat today, I got there just as you left lol. ((((HUGS)))))

kylakae 22 years, 2 months ago

Donna, congratulations on joining the century club and getting into your size 12s, you are doing awesome! Keep up the good work!

purpleunicorn 22 years, 3 months ago

Good Morning all! It is 7:19 am here in Georgia, and I am feeling great! Just got on the scales, and I am down to 186 with a BMI of 34!!! Just think, a few short months ago, I was 289# WOW! My size 16 jeans are getting loose on me, ain't that a shame? LOL! Anyway, I am so thankful for all that has happened to me, and I give special thanks to my surgeon, Dr. Miller, in Atlanta, for her expertise in Lap bypass. I know that is why I am doing so well, plus I have been basically behaving. There are times, usually daily when I crave a sweet. I tried those Dairy Queen no sugar added fat free icecream treats, and they are fantastic tasting! mmmmmmmmm, lol. Well, I am doing weight lifting, and elliptical training and treadmill, so it really does work. Thanks all on this board who post that working out does the trick, cause I am here to tell ya, it does! Flab is firming up, legs looking good, tummy not, but hey that's what TT's are for, right? Besides, I haven't had an attractive tummy since I had 8 1/2# and 8 1/4# twins 19 years ago, ***giggle***. Anyways, sorry for such a long post, but hoping this will encourage people who are on a plateau. With hard work, you can break it! Love Donna in Georgia PS Got to get my new pic to post, it isnt showing up!

blank first name B. 22 years, 3 months ago

Dear Donna~~~~~~WEIGH TO GO, GIRL!!!! Have a great time with your old friends. peace

purpleunicorn 22 years, 3 months ago

Yowser, Yowser! lol. I feel good! Have been changing workout so that I go every morning before work, and it is working! I am down to 188# and have more energy and sleeping better. Hubby and I are doing a last minute get away for the night today, going down to old stomping grounds and see a girlfriend of mine, we have been friends through thick and thin, and she is thin, now and so happy for me. She has always been so supportive. Now is time to support her, she is thin cause just went through a divorce. So we are going out partying tonite at Cowboy's, Whoo Hoo, What to wear? giggle, snort! Anyways everyone have a wonderful weekend, Cause I am! God Bless all you pre-ops, yours too shall arrive!

purpleunicorn 22 years, 4 months ago

LOOK OUT!! Serious Happiness ahead! Okay, Whoo Hoo!! The scales are moving again! Down to 192# Hip Hip Hooray! Can wear a size 16 now too, strange though, isn't it, I wore a 16 before when I was 160# Course, didnt have the tummy I do now, sure there must be an extra 10# or so there. When I first started this journey, I could't really understand why people were so intent on more surgery later for TT's extra. Now that the weight is coming off so well, I know! I think I will at least get an eye tuck, also called a blepharoplasty, and a TT. I shouldnt have any trouble getting approved as I have a darling little psoriasis rash around the skin folds. Ain't life grand, LOL. I tell ya, that loose belly gets in the way. Now don't get me wrong, I love that it is loose, not tight, anymore! Anyway, I know I have rambled, but hold on for a little more, I start my new job as RN Clinical Manager for a Home Care company tommorrow, I am very happy, it is a salaried position, and is in Psychiatric nursing. I have personal experience there, lol. Big increase in pay, and a promotion. Say prayers for me, please! I really want to succeed at this, and feel confident with God at the Wheel, I will. Oh, Yeah, THANK YOU GOD FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME!! ((((HUGS))) to all! xoxoxoxoxoxx