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I Am Celebrating Big Time I am in control

#1 rachael

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Posted 19 May 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!!!!!

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#2 DEBS2

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Posted 19 May 2008 - 06:03 AM

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.

Starting weight-287lbs
Lowest weight- 150lbs
present weight-161bs
Want to stay between
150lbs - 159lbs.
Gained some weight :( up to 170lbs now :( don't like it :(
5DPT 3/7/2010---13LBS LOST

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Posted 19 May 2008 - 06:22 AM

Congrats Rachael! Amazing isn't it?

Highest / Lowest / Regain / Goal
213 / 119 / 189 / see ticker.

Living After WLS has got me moving again...

**my true goal is 129-139, but I'm working in 10 lb increments - a much less intimidating number.

"You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there." ~ Author Unknown

How I looked at...213/125/140

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Posted 19 May 2008 - 06:28 AM

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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Posted 19 May 2008 - 08:02 AM

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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Posted 19 May 2008 - 08:08 AM

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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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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Posted 19 May 2008 - 08:25 AM

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....

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

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Posted 19 May 2008 - 12:15 PM

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??!!!

Barbara from Downunder

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!!!
Maintained this weightloss for nearly 2 years now!

Modified 9 August 2010....I feel fat!!!! 78kg of late. MUST LOSE THIS EXTRA WEIGHT OR ELSE!

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Posted 19 May 2008 - 12:22 PM

Wow! Talk about inspiration!!!

~Jane~
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Posted 19 May 2008 - 01:00 PM

That's great, Racheal! Over 30 lbs and feeling wonderful is awesome. You give me hope when you say things are falling into place for you. We sure do have "seasons" in our lives, don't we. Keep up with taking care of yourself. Way to go!!!!

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Posted 20 May 2008 - 01:31 AM

Congratulations!!! You are doing totally awesome!!

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Posted 20 May 2008 - 07:11 AM

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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Posted 20 May 2008 - 07:40 AM

Hi..=)

Bejean-

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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-

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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

Sue

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Posted 20 May 2008 - 08:51 AM

rachael...great job, keep it up

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Posted 21 May 2008 - 11:17 AM

YAY RACHAEL!

Thank you for sharing the awesomeness of your success!

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Posted 21 May 2008 - 12:30 PM

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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Posted 29 May 2008 - 10:17 AM

QUOTE(rachael @ May 19 2008, 05:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

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