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Marni R. 24 years, 2 months ago

2/18/02 What a trip this is! I never thought that weight loss would actually happen to me! I thought for sure that I would just keep getting bigger and bigger until I just became so large that I couldn't live my life anymore. Now look at me... I have lost 57 lbs, and I went from a size 22 to a size 14!!! It really doesn't hit you until you actually go buy clothes! You wear baggy clothes for so long just because you don't want to buy clothes and have to buy more a few weeks later... (isn't THAT a great feeling!), but I swear, I took a size 18 and a size 16 in with me... oh my goodness... BAGGY!!! That is so awesome!!!!! I am so excited for my new life, and my new adventures in my new body... I never thought I would be able to ENJOY certain things again... and its happened! I can't tell you enough how happy I am for all of you that are going through what I am, and for those that are soon to be on their way! Congratulations to everyone... and I will post again soon!

blank first name B. 24 years, 2 months ago

Dear Marni~~~~CONGRATULATIONS!!!! It is so wonderful to read about everyone's successes on here. I can't wait, I am awaiting insurance approval. Good luck on continuing success. God Bless. PEACE karen byers

kylakae 24 years, 2 months ago

Marni, congratulations on your latest acheivement! You are doing terrific! Keep up the great work!

Marni R. 24 years, 2 months ago

WOOOOO HOOOOOOO FREAKIN HOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! I FINALLY DID IT! I LOST 53 LBS SO FAR... I AM SO HAPPY TO BE MORE THAN 1/2 WAY THERE! YIPPEE! CONGRATS TO EVERYONE ELSE ON THIER MILESTONES, AND MILESTONES TO COME... LOVE YOU ALL! ;)

Marni R. 24 years, 2 months ago

Ok... so I am just wondering if anyone here has gone through this... I talk to my in-laws once a week. I have to tell you, they have my best interests at heart... but every time they call, my m-i-l askes me, "so, how much weight have you lost, what size are you in?" and if by chance I have hit a plateau, and am the same weight two weeks in a row, she says "well, it's good that you are losing weight so slowly". WHAT>????? 50 lbs in 2 monts is SLOW??? AHHHHHH ok... so anyway... then she will say, "How is your DIET"... what DIET??? that is one word I will NEVER have to use again! ;) I know she means well... but its tiresome to have to explain to her that its not a diet, it is a new way of life, and it is not like I can cheat and over eat, it's phisically IMPOSSIBLE for me to overeat... and sweets? PLEASE! One bite is ok, but after that...its a nice LONG visit to the bathroom! lol... Well, I just thought I would vent to the people that can understand me best! Thanks AGAIN for listening!

Marni R. 24 years, 3 months ago

Ok, so I didn't QUITE make it to the 24 hr. fitness, but I did go to the rec. center across the street... it is more expensive, but it's more comfortable there, and I can swim after the workout if I feel like it! My hubby is out of town for the next week, so I can't leave the kids... my hope is to start a good schedule this weekend... I hate coming up with excuses... it seems like whenever its for ME, there is an excuse or something else comes up. Well, no more DANGIT! I WILL be there with bells on saturday (ok, maybe not bells, but it was too darn expensive to just not show up!) Anyway.. I wish you all as wonderful of a journey as I have had.. and I am excited to keep it going! and you know what i just thought???? I WILL NEVER EVER AGAIN SEE THOSE ROTTEN 45 LBS IN MY LIFE!!!! WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO (DOIN CARTWHEELS IN THE MIDDLE OF MY OFFICE) YIPPEEEEEEEEEE YEA YEA YEA!!!!!!

Marni R. 24 years, 3 months ago

Ok.. I am taking a big step this weekend.. I am signing up at the local 24 hour fitness center on Sunday. I can't wait! I never WANTED to excersize before, it was too painful to lift my body and contortion it in those "wierd" positions, after all, it was much easier to watch the Jane Fonda workout from the couch with a bag of chips than to actually SWEAT!@!!!! LOL I am happy to move on to the "excersizing" phase.. I know I really should have been doing it already, but with the snow, the kids, ahhh who am I kidding, I just never MADE the time for myself... I felt the surgery was selfish enough, but to actually add an hour into my day just for me? REDICULOUS!!!! Well, I have to do what I have to do.. I am not going to have made this first step to my new life in vane.. you know? Well, I also wanted to thank everyone who has wished me well, given their advise on my not-so-nice sister-in-law, and insurance help. I couldn't have survived my ever occuring attacks of insanity alone, so again, THANKS!

Marni R. 24 years, 3 months ago

Well, here I am again... still @ a 42 lb loss, but happier than ever! It's really incredible to walk into a place and see someone for the first time since surgery...the compliments fly! But heres the thing... I have a very annoying, obnoxious, sister in law...her boss had the same surgery, and was a bit larger than me. Well...now starts the comparison's to weight... "he lost over 45 lbs in like the first 4 weeks...how come you are loosing it so slowly?" she is just one of those people that has a problem with not thinking before she speaks... it's hurtful and demeaning most of the time. ONe thing you have to know about me, is I am not someone to take peoples "$h!@", you know? But, I am very family oriented, and I don't feel like causing a big ordeal over some comments that she chooses to make. I guess I just don't want anyone to be mad at me for confronting her, I like to make everything peaceful. I know I am loosing the weight that I am supposed to lose for my body, just how I should lose it.. you know? Everyone is different... there isn't some pattern that every single person follows and we all end up at the same exact weight at the same time... I just wonder.. should I stick up for myself, or should I just concider the source... she is one of those people that no matter what you say, she is right, she will talk about you behind your back, and she will never change... Thanks for letting me vent... I know it's not quite the right place for that...but I know you all can help me...you have been there in one way or the other! ;) Thanks for the support you have given me during this time...it's made all the difference in the world!

Marni R. 24 years, 3 months ago

I just thought I would fill you all in on my progress... I have lost a total of 42 lbs. at almost 2 months post op. I know that some have lost a lot more in a shorter period of time, but I think for a while at least, I stalled at about 220... It was very frustrating.. I thought, "so soon? how could I stall so soon?" but, all of a sudden, the weight started coming off again, and now I am getting a little less nervous. I guess it's pretty normal to have some form of "is this me?".. you know, has my personality changed, or have other people changed around me? I guess you will just never know, but I hope any changes in my life from this point on, are positive ones. I get a lot of praise from family, friends and especially my DH. I couldn't do it without all the support, especially with all of the lifestyle changes that this surgery brings along with it! Well.. I have to get back to work, not really supposed to be on the internet... but I needed to let you all know I am fine, loveing life post-op, and thankful for all you have done for me! (especially you, Barbara! ;) )

Marni R. 24 years, 5 months ago

WELL I MADE IT TO THE OTHER SIDE!!!! I am 2 weeks post op, and feeling wonderfully! I had my first post op appointment yesterday, and I have officially lost 25 lbs! How crazy is that? I am pretty much eating what I can, just no red meat, bread, fresh fruits or veggies, but since I can't eat very much anyway, it hasn't bothered me! Of course, I still get the cravings, I am human, but it's really nice to have the ability to enjoy what you eat, taste-wise, and then just be done! Completely full after 3 or 4 bites? Who would have thought???? Going from over indulging to a few bites is really wierd. It's funny to be around other "normal eaters" and be full in like 10 minutes... But the weightloss and the good feeling is way worth it! I don't obsess over food, like I used to. I would get up in the morning and wonder what to have for breakfast, lunch and dinner... what sounded good, you know? And now, it's kind of a pain to have to make such small quantities that I just eat a few leftovers, and I am full, and I don't think about what to eat next, I just go on with my day. Its a wierd feeling to describe, but it's nice. I do get a little frustrated when you have something that tastes and smells good, because mentaly you still want to eat it, but physically you just CAN'T. I was feeling a little bad about myself for feeling that way at first, but I talked to some people and it was normal, so I just say, "yea, it smells good, and it looks wonderful, but I am full and that is that!" ;) Thank you for all the kind wishes, and prayers during all of my "jitters". Believe me, the surgery is worth every bit of it! Good luck to everyone that is still to come! You won't regret it! ~me~