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wakina 23 years, 11 months ago

I am just writing in to relieve a little tension and admit my wrongdoing. I had a doctors appointment yesterday afternoon and was really feeling good about it. However, yesterday morning we had a potluck at work and I have to say, I nibbled all day long, granted it was carrots, cauliflower, cheese and strawberries, but I ate more than I should have (especially knowing that I had to put both feet on a scale.) Well, when I got to the doctors office I was told that I had lost 99 pounds since November 20, 2001. Yes, I think this is great, but I asked the doctor why he couldn't just give me that extra pound, because I knew I had lost it, it was just that I ate lunch just before weighing. He had no sympathy for me. He just laughed and said, you eat, you pay. He then reminded me that I had set a personal goal of losing 100 pounds by my 48th birthday, which is August 14th, so jokingly he said, "you have another 3 months to lose one more pound." I had to admit that I was pleased and that I was sure that in the next day or two I would lose that last pound (especially if we don't have any more potlucks.) So, I am one pound away from the century club and it has only been 6 months. I am totally thrilled with my progress. BUT I WILL LOSE THIS OTHER POUND!!!cj

wakina 23 years, 12 months ago

Tomorrow will be 23 weeks since I had surgery. I am so lucky, I have had no complications, no vomiting, no problems of any kind. I am so happy I had this surgery, I would do it again in a flash. I have spent the last 4 weeks plateaued and I decided it was because of the amount of carbs and fats that I was eating. Today I have looked myself in the mirror and gave myself a good talking to. I found a liquid vitamin that is tasty and meets all the requirements. I opened the bottle and the smell instantly took me back to my childhood when I was taking a vitamin called Vi-daylin. It smelled exactly the same. Doesn't quite taste the same, but I like it. I purchased a wig this weekend and it is going to take a little getting used to. I have gotten nothing but rave reviews from co-workers, but I can't look in the mirror without wondering, what is that on your head. I was getting down to where I had about 10 hairs left on the top of my head and when I pull my hair into a pony tail it isn't even the size of a dime. If it grows back, fine, if it doesn't, fine. I am so happy to be losing weight that hair is a small price to pay. In my 23 weeks I have lost about 92 pounds and I am feeling great. I have a new picture up, but I will need to update it again with the new hair. My prayers are with you all and may you have a wonderful week.cj

kylakae 24 years ago

Carla, as another non-dumper, I feel your pain! To be sure you are getting enough protein you may want to track your eating on fitday.com or something like it. Also, I swear by GNCs Hair and Nail vitamins. I lost hair for 3.5 months and then it started re-growing and its never stopped. My hair is getting nice and think again! Best wishes to you!

Mary H. 24 years ago

CARLA CONGRATS ON YOUR PROGRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! enjoy your new life

DivaDee 24 years ago

Carla, May you have contined success with your weight loss. It is so nice to hear that your losing weight and some of your hair as oppossed to gaining weight and in more aches and pains! Blessed Be! Aloha

Deanna T. 24 years, 4 months ago

<font color=red> <font=bold> <font=georgia> <font size=4>WOW CARLA...you have done AWESOME...just think that 33LBS is just the BEGINING...you have so much to be PROUD of yourself for...YOU DESERVE THIS SWEETIE...You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you adjust to all these "new" things in your life...YEA YEA YEA...You are doing AWESOME...Bunches of Love, Deanna:) (((MUAH)))</font color=red> <font=bold> </font=georgia> </font size=4>

wakina 24 years, 4 months ago

I have hit the 4 week post-op point and have lost a total of 33 pounds. I am having a lot of trouble telling if I am hungry or nauseated. I wake up in the morning and feel sick to my stomach and soda crackers are about the only thing that I can find that will soak this up. I can not get 60 grams of protein in per day, any hints. I have tried a protein powder that has no flavor but it makes food so thick and dry, you have to use 1/2 a cup of powder to get 30 grams of protein. I found a drink that has a lot of protein in it but it is sooooo sweet it just about makes me sick. Any ideas on meal plans would be greatly appreciated. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season.

Cindy K. 24 years, 4 months ago

Hi Carla, Just wanted to say congratulations!! I too had my surgery at Providence Portland. Dr Friedman was my surgeon as well. I sincerely wish you the best. Your new life is underway! I know that the first few weeks can be really rough- but hang in there. It really does get better! Good luck! I'm thinking of you.

claudia R. 24 years, 5 months ago

How are you doing after your surgery? Hope all went well and you are on your way to a new heathier life. Good Luck! I am in the process of getting approval for my own surgery with Dr Patterson in Oregon.

Stefanie H. 24 years, 5 months ago

Congrats Carla. It's 11/20/01 @ 3:30 in the afternoon and I'm thinking of you. I know this will be so great for you. Hang in there....your new life is waiting! Best wishes!