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Haven't post on here in so long...haven't even visited the site since that last post.  But...I need to.  I have gained back 40 more lbs for a total of 60 from my lowest wait.  On a positive note...I fell in love and got married in April of 2011.  It was almost instant and at my age I knew I wanted it.  It had been a long time since I had felt that real connection.  Some thought it was a mistake because we only knew each other 2 1/2 months before we got married but it has been the greatest time of my life.  I thank God for bringing him to me and for all of the happiness we have shared.  He is also a wonderful cook (not only a Cook by name but a cook in the kitchen!).  I have way too many carbs and I have formed a bond with Pure Protein bars that I would kill anyone that got in my way of them.  I know they are a downfall that started long ago for supplimenting Protein but now they have become a crutch.  I will eat them and then eat a meal knowing that the meal doesn't have all the portein I need and I end up eating way too much every day.  I need to get back on track!!!  I pray to God that I can revisit this tool I have been given and get these unwanted pounds off again!! 

Hello.  I haven't posted on here in a long time.  I had reached my goal of 170 but have gained back 28 lbs.  I have recently moved to Raleigh, NC to be closer to my only daughter after being laid off in NY.  It is difficult to meet new people.  I have tried striking up conversations with people but friendships take time.  I find myself sitting around and of course...nibbling on things that I shouldn't be.  I am 47 and don't want to crowd my daughter so I find myself alone alot.  If anyone in Raleigh is reading this (male, female...anyone) don't hesitate to contact me to get together.  I need to get out and do things before I go crazy.  I would love to volunteer during the holidays if anyone knows of organizations that need help.  I also need to find a support group.  I live in the N. Raleigh (27609 zip).  Happy Holidays....xoxo

Spoke with the Nut. at our center last week and everything seems to be going good.  There are days when I feel like I am eating way too much but things are within my "ranges" set and I'm doing okay.  Only had one scare and that was a month or so ago.  Had a blockage from cheese.  I was at a party for my nephew returning from Iraq and they were having pizza.  I ate some of the cheese of the pizza and had too much too fast and ended up in extreme pain and then hugging the toilet.  I got a return call from Dr. Kim and he was sure I had a blockage but since I was able to bring things up...there was no need to go to the ER unless the pain lasted more than 2 hours.  It was really scarey.  I was told afterwards that using a small amount of warm water with a little meat tenderizer in it would help with a protein blockage (this came from the nurse at the doctors office).  Something to remember.
My current weight today is 179!! I am so excited!  I am hoping of being at my goal of 175 by the one year mark which will be May 12.  They said at the doctor's office that 175 would be good for me seeing that 15 - 20 lbs would be excess skin.  Sounds terrible.  As long as I am healthy I am happy.  I know there are people out there that wouldn't be happy until they were 120 but I can't imagine being 5'8" and being much less than 175.  Time will tell.  I still do Leslie Sansone Walking tapes daily and if the weather is good I do a mile walk at lunch time.  It's raining today, that's why I am on line instead of walking.  Hope everyone is doing well.  Good luck to those of you starting your journey. 

 Onederland!!!!!!!! Finally!!  Got up this morning and the scale read 199.8.  354 high/ 330 surgery/ 199.8 8 months. It's awesome to have met goals along the way.  It is slowing down a lot but as long as it still moves down.  Just wanted to share.  xo

 Happy New Year to everyone!!  What a year for changes 2008 was.  As of this morning here are my stats: 354 / 330 / 204.8 / 175 (highest 1/1/08 / surgery / current / goal).  I started logging my food again on Sparkpeople.com to be sure I don't over do it which somedays I feel I do.  I have also added Leslie Sansone 3 mile high intensity walk. I'll switch it up with the 2 mile walk of hers that I have been doing.  I started taking Bariatric Fusion supplements.  They are a chewable and they are great.  They have been created by a Bariatric Team in Buffalo NY as the only supplement needed after surgery.  The after taste is a bit off but I eat them in the middle of a meal it isn't the last thing I taste.  I am saving almost $60.00 a month using these.  If anyone has questions or would like more information checkout the website www.bariatricfusion.com.  Feel free to email me if you have any that I can answer I would be more than happy to.  If you ask they will send you samples and as with anything, check with your doctor.  That is how I originally heard about them.  Okay...enough of that.   I'm feeling really good.  Tried a chargrilled chicken wing...that's a no go.  It felt like a ate a rock!  Still don't do white breads, rice or pastas.  Do a few pretzels as snack and the crust of a really burnt piece of wheat toast or even a spoon of brown rice as part of a meal.  Other than that...protein, protein, and protein along with some veggies.  I am off all HBP meds and just taking my thyroid med.  Feeling good...but flabby.  I can deal with the flab as long as I have my health.  Take care everyone and thanks to my OH family that has helped me through all of this.  xo Sharon xo

  On 12/12/08 it will be 7 months.  Numbers are 354/330/216/175, start/surgery/current/goal.  Many days I don't think I will make my goal but I will keep trying!  I haven't come this far to stop.  I do think I will schedule an appointment to see my therapist only becuase I feel some of the old "snackie"  feelings coming back.  Somedays I feel like I could eat..graze..all day.  Stress is building up and even though I am healthier it doesn't take the stress away.  I have been doing my Leslie Sansone 2 mile high calorie walks 3-5 times a week.  I bought myself the 3 mile one for Christmas and will start it after the New Year.  I have been able to stay away from all sweets, white breads, pastas and have only had a few small bites of brown rice.  I can't handle chinese food, pork, steak or fresh squeezed lemons.  Other than that I am doing pretty good.  6 month blood work was fine and I am off all of my HBP medicine!  A typical day menu, B: a pure protein bar, S: 2 pretzel rods, L: 3oz protein and 1/2cup of greens or a cup of chili, S: another pretzel or a spoon of ricotta/pumpkin fluff D: boca burger w/ a few onions and peppers w/ a small amount of cheese melted on it.  I take a prenatal vitamin, clacium, iron, and stool softners every day and at lease 60 oz of fluids.  That's it.  I need to log my food so I can see how many calories I am consuming.  Good luck to everyone and Merry Christmas! 

 235 and not moving!  ugh!  I feel like I am over eating but when I put it on paper I'm not.  I have peanuts every once in awhile because of the salt cravings but I feel so bad after because they are loaded with fat.  There is one brand of pretzels that I can eat and I have a couple of rods a day, usually right before my prenatal vitamin because it upsets my tummy.  Will I be stuck at 235 forever?  I hope not.  354/330/235 (high, surgery,current)  Just moved into my own house (renting) and it is so different living alone.  It's time for ME. 

 Happy Birthday to me!!  Well...2 days ago.  My personal short term goal was to shed 100 lbs before my 45th birthday and I did it.  The beginning of the year I was 354, surgery day 330 and on the 7th I was 254.  It sounds unbelievable.  I'm feeling so good.  My general doctor has taken me off 2 of my 3 HBP meds. He told me yesterday that I look GREAT.  It was really nice to hear that.  Today my weight is 251, down 3 more in 2 days.  I know this "honeymoon" phase won't last forever so I want to maximize it if possible.  Some days are easier than others when it comes to eating correctly.  I haven't been tempted by sweets and I don't do fried foods or junk food.  It would be too easy to go crazy with them if I didn't dump on them.  I am thankful for this surgery and thankful for this website.  It's like having a second family.  Working out....well..I could do better at that.  I do the Leslie Sansone 2 mile high calorie burn tape about 4 mornings a week.  When I move into my new place I hope to work out more.  That's it for now...later!! 

3 months are gone and so are 62 lbs since the day of surgery (330) and 86 since my highest weight at the beginning of 2008.  Doesn't seem possible.  I'm doing pretty good with handling foods.  I don't do fried, sweets, or white breads or pastas.  It's great what you can learn on this website and the foods to try.  I have almost mastered the constipation with Fiber-One tea (w/ 10 g of fiber) and colace at night.  The amount depends on what else I have had to eat during the day but it helps so much.  I am feeling more active.  They have increased my thyroid medicine and decreased my HBP meds.  Hopefully the next time I go to my PCP we can decrease it some more.  My hair is falling out a bit.  I use Nioxin and take a small amount of Biotin but I'm told that it will happen no matter what.  I am trying to work out a bit (pretty lazy in that category except for my house work and mowing lawn).  I have started the Leslie Sansone 2 mile calorie burn CD.  It's not bad.  I need to increase my workout one step at a time.  Okay...need to get back to work.  No complaints so far!

Such a fitting picture for me today.  For a few weeks now this has been difficult.  CONSTIPATION!  I spoke with the nut. and nurse and they told me to take colace.  4 days into it and not much help.  Almost brings me to tears.  So, as of Saturday I am down 38 lbs.  I need to stop comparing myself to everyone else.  There are people eating more and losing more?!  It's crazy!  I have started adding some veggies to my diet.  The nut. said to back off on the protein drinks and add more food each meal so that I can get around 50 g of protein.  Clothes are getting looser and I need to get some new bras and undies.  Other than the constipation things are going great.  Need to increase my walking or join a gym.  Feeling good and better about myself.  When I hit the 299 mark my boyfriend, August, gave me a beautiful cross pendant.  Love him!  Going on vacation to Kingston, Canada in a few weeks.  Let's see what next month brings!!  XO