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 I Am Celebrating Big Time, I am in control |
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 May 19 2008, 06:03 AM
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RACHEAL CONGRATULATIONS ON THE WEIGHTLOSS.  IVE BEEN IN CONTROL ALSO SINCE FEB AND I CANT GET THE DARN SCALE TO MOVE  .OPPS I FORGOT., IT DID MOVE DOWN 1 LB SINCE THEN,BUT MY CLOTHES ARE GETTING BIG ON ME.IM HAPPY FOR THAT,BUT...I WANT TO SCALE TO MOVE DOWN TOO. 
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Starting weight-287lbs Lowest weight- 150lbs present weight-161bs Want to stay between 150lbs - 159lbs.
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May 19 2008, 06:28 AM
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WHOOHOO RACHAEL! I am so happy for you! What a great feeling. I have found out through a lot of trial and error (I mean A LOT) that when one part of my life is out of control it creeps into other areas of my life until everything feels overwhelming and I just don't even want to get out of bed. I am inspired by your dedication to get your life back! Yeah you!  mel
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May 19 2008, 08:02 AM
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Rachael, that is fantastic!!
Its a exciting time in ones life when things fall in place and you feel great!
<hugs>
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Sue
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May 19 2008, 08:08 AM
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Hi Rachael,
I am SO happy for you and SO proud of you!!! You are inspiring and I love to hear your positive attitude. 30.6 lbs is FANTASTIC!!! You are back in control girl!!!! Congratulations and keep up the good work!
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Jules
Ambassador of Reception
Lap RNY 2-24-03
Stanford Hospital
328/296/152/170/160
highest/day of WLS/lowest/current/goal
5'7" and 46 years old
Happily married & mother of 3 grown children
Also mother to 3 big spoiled dogs
Plastic Surgery 1-18-07
full abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
breast lift & implants
brachioplasty (upper arms) As my friend Jeanie says...."Don't be controlled by a box with a big spring in it"....words to live by neighbors!My before picture, this was a week before my WLS but not my highest weight, I was 296 in this picture, 328 at my highest:
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May 19 2008, 08:25 AM
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Rachael,
Job well done! Congratulations!!!
To Debs & Smiles: I was just wondering if your personal goal is lower than your surgeons' goal. Could it be that your bodies have reached the place that they intend to stay? I see by your tickers that you are pretty close to your goals. Sometimes we WLSers want to get lower than our bodies will go. Just a thought....
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 It's not the bumps in the road that count, but how you finish the journey. ~~BeJean 2009
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ~Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
A lifetime journey with my pouch, Lucille...from a fat little caterpillar to a delicate butterfly...(and I've got the wings to prove it!)
'Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly' ~~author unknown
Open RNY 10/23/2007
Dr. John Maguire, Premier Bariatric Assoc., Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH
Starting weight 318.6 lbs (highest 354 lbs); See ticker for current stats
Surgery Ticker (add to this the 36 lbs lost before surgery):
My Winter Heat Accountability Challenge goals:
--Continue to drink 64 oz water daily
--Continue to take my vitamins/supplements
--Improve my eating habits. I need to get better control of my carb intake
--Work on upper body strength
--Lose 10 lbs before the Spring Challenge starts
--Revised 2/3/10: Maintain current weight until my mindset is to start losing again
--Be honest here (WHAC) as to whether I'm doing well or not.
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May 19 2008, 12:15 PM
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Racheal that is an absolutely amazing achievement hun  Well done. You have every right to be very proud of yourself. You're an inspiration to others thats for sure. Keep up the great work. Aint life grand??!!!
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Barbara from Downunder
WHAC goal (17/1/10)
1. No bad carbs
2. More low fat protein
3. 64oz water or iced green tea a day
4. Take ALL of my supplements
5/16/07 1st consult with surgeon 134kg (295 pds)
7/9/07 Op Day 124kg (273 pds)
7/2/08 73.6kg (162 pds) GOAL!!!
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May 19 2008, 12:22 PM
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 Wow! Talk about inspiration!!!
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~Jane~
365/135/149
Highest/Lowest/Healthy Goal
~~Today Is A Bright New Day In A Bright New World!!~~
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May 20 2008, 07:11 AM
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This is wonderful news!!  Your dedication is tremendous Rachael... and feeling better (to me) is so much more important than the scale. ((( AND loose clothes. WAHOO!! )))) Last time I was at my surgeon's for a fill, the Office manager who was taking my weight said basically that! WOW, Your size and your weight don't match... I would expect your weight to be much lower.... Why you ask? Muscle! Muscle weighs more than fat but it is smaller.. Something we all need to be reminded of daily! So Deb2 and Smiles and everyone else who struggles with the scale, when your scale doesn't budge, remember that your are a buff chick!!  Actually when I look at this fact, I realize that due to the muscle weight, I probably haven't reached goal as fast as I would have otherwise. (I am still not there..the last 8 pounds elude me!) However, I never dreamed I'd feel this good or be in this size... so CELEBRATE! You are stronger and not losing precious muscle mass.  Keep up the good work!!!!
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May 20 2008, 07:40 AM
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Hi..=) Bejean- QUOTE To Debs & Smiles: I was just wondering if your personal goal is lower than your surgeons' goal. Could it be that your bodies have reached the place that they intend to stay? I see by your tickers that you are pretty close to your goals. Sometimes we WLSers want to get lower than our bodies will go. Just a thought.... hehe I wish...actually my surgeon never gave me a goal but I can safely assume it would be under 200...my personal goal is around 175,,,which i think is a reasonable goal. Lynn- QUOTE So Deb2 and Smiles and everyone else who struggles with the scale, when your scale doesn't budge, remember that your are a buff chick!! tongue0011.gif hehe...buff chick /giggles
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May 21 2008, 12:30 PM
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Thanks Rachel, I really needed to hear this today. You've found the thing that works for you, and you inspire everyone around you with your own happiness. Thank you for sharing!
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LAP RnY 11-21-05
at goal since July 2006
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May 29 2008, 10:17 AM
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New In Town
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QUOTE(rachael @ May 19 2008, 05:42 AM)  I am so excited I can't hold still.. I have taken back control of my life and my weight. It has been over 60days that I have behaved and lived right. I have lost 30.6lbs so far the last 60 days. AND I FEEL GREAT... Not only the weightloss but the way I feel.. I know it is why other things in my life are falling into place. Who would of ever thought getting back in touch with my pouch and back in control of what I eat, could change so many things in my life for the better. SO stand up and take back control, IT FEELS GREAT.....  THANKS HOOD FOR GIVING ME WHAT I NEEDED TO BE HERE THIS GREAT DAY.. I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!  Congratulations, That is excellent. I also owe you a Thank You for giving me some encouragement. I had WLS about 4 years ago. I did very well and accomplished my goal weight. I lost a total of 150.00 lbs. Now after this time, I find myself being out of control. I didn't think it could happen, but it did. I will tell you though, not as much out of control as It was prior to surgery. I doo feel I will get back in control. To date I have now gained 25 pounds, so I am 25 pounds above my goal weight. I still feel much better having 25 pounds to lose as opposed to 150.00, however, I do admit to the fear of not getting control back. I am seriously thinking of the 5 day pouch test. Trying to figure out what to do for the 2 day fast. I have the celebrity diet juice fast, but not really high in protein, but still may do the job. I also have atkins high protein drink and the slimfast has the high protein drink now, so maybe a combination of both, the juice and a protein drink, I also love the sugar free pudding, and if I understand correctly, I can have that during the first two days. I hope this works, Im really scared and have to do this Judith
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