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gale C. 23 years, 6 months ago

theresa- just one question?? can you say jealous?? oooh was she ever!! i hope you got to keep the coat!! keep up the great work! gale 9 days post op

T. 263 23 years, 6 months ago

10/03/02- Finally below 200,Praise the Lord!! Got on the scale this morning, and after FOUR weeks at 202, I am down to 199!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't been 199 in over 21 years!! I was so frustrated at being on this plateau that I upped my water to around 130 oz per day, and upped my protein as much as possible, and finally, finally the scale moved! I am praying for 150lbs as my final goal, but it is such a rush to be below 200 for a change. This surgery is SO worth it, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has tried and failed at so many diets as I have. One final thought- are any of you post-ops having a problem with friends or family getting jelous as you get your weight off? I am saying less and less now about losing a pound or two because the same ones who were so pleased for me are now acting kind of jealous. My husband and I went to see my mother-in-law the other week. She has always been really vocal about how I should not have any sweets at all because I was overweight and a diabetic. Well, she pulled out a coat from her closet and asked me if I thought my mother might like it. She said she knew I couldn't wear it, but it was so nice that maybe I could take it to my mom. Well folks, I stood up, slipped on the coat and wrappped it around me!!! She just stood there for a minute or two, then she said "well, I guess you can wear it!" Then she went to the cabinet and asked my 12 year old son did he want a cookie, and then asked me did I want a cookie!! This from a woman who has NEVER offered me sweets! lol Blessings to all of you, and have a great day!!

T. 263 23 years, 7 months ago

Well, it's been over six months now, and 86 unwanted pounds gone! Only fifty two more to get to 150!! I met a lady I haven't seen in a while today while shopping for smaller clothes at the local Salvation Army half-price sale (great bargains!). She told me how great I was looking,and when I thanked her and told her I needed to lose about 50 more pounds, she told me I would be TOO thin, and I shouldn't make myself sick!! Now, I am in a 18-20 size clothes, down from 26-28's, but when I look in my mirror, I STILL see that same old fat chick I've been looking at for the last 30 years! I guess it will always be hard for me to see myself as thinner. I remember going to see my real father and his wife in Florida when I was 18. I was wearing a brand new size 14 pantsuit, and at 5'6", I thought I looked pretty. As soon as I got off of the bus, my step-mom said,"we have got to get you to the Dr. for some diet pills, you are way overweight!" I was devastated to say the least! I am just to thrilled now to have a husband who thinks I am the sexiest thing walking no matter what I weigh, and I have learned that other people's opinion of me isn't more important than my own! I hope all of the wonderful folks who read this message board will come to the same realization- that you are wonderful no matter what your outside appearance! Bless you all!

T. 263 23 years, 11 months ago

I have found a cure for the dreaded plateau!(sp?) Take 30 fifth grade children, drive 4 hours to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg Va, and walk from 10 am until 6 pm!!! I did this on Friday the 24th, and when I weighed on Saturday morning I was down 5 lbs! I have gone from 288 in February to 229 in May! Yahoo!!!! I also had my bloodwork done by my PCP, and I am offically off of my two diabetic pills and my one blood pressure pill! Life is good! Oh yes- my dream date is Alan Jackson, my reality date is my dearest hubby, who has supported me through all this. My dream job is to be a romance writer.

Native G. 23 years, 11 months ago

Congratulations Theresa on your weight loss. Love and Light to you and yours.

Ellen H. 24 years ago

Theresa. Read your post. Get this, I have lost almost 80 lbs and am still wearing some of my pre-op clothes. I envy the others that seem to drop dress sizes like I drop tissues in the trash. But I just keep on keepin' on. How tall are you? I think height has something to do with it. Who knows, have a good day!

MnShadows 24 years, 2 months ago

I just wanted to stop by and wish you a speedy recovery. I hope everything went well today. Take Care. Hugs and smiles

Gina L. 24 years, 2 months ago

theresa, I am sending you my thoughts and prayers on your (our) surgery date. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

Mary H. 24 years, 2 months ago

theresa one more day,yay!!!!!!!!!! gods blessings for a safe surgery

Pamela G. 24 years, 2 months ago

Theresa, WOW tomorrow is the day for you!! Good luck and I hope everything goes smoothly and uncomplicated. I will be praying for you. God Bless You!!!