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We are a group of individuals who weigh or have weighed 300+, or near there. This group was formed to provide a place for others like us to find support, inspiration, and hope. We are aware of the distinct problems that come with weighing over 300 lbs.

We want to invite everyone (roosters as well as chicks!) to join us in our journey. We share laughter and tears, heartaches and fears ... joys and celebrations. We also share what works for us and what doesn't.

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We have found this thread to be more than just a support group... we have found it to become a home. We invite you to join us

Hiya my Peeps!

I'm so tired this morning. I spent all day Saturday with my little sister at her condo pool party. She was one of the coordinators. My other little sis was visiting. We just hung out and got sun. The pool water was WARM. I spent 13 hrs there.. geesh. Of course, got nothing done at my house. I did super-sunscreen myself, so no burns (yay!). Also taking Cipro for my UTI and didn't want to have any nasty burns because of sun sensitivity from that. Sunday, I got the lawns picked up and mowed. I felt like I was going to have a heat stroke and I was doing this from 8:30-10:30 in the morning.

Lindy, w00t! You are HOME! I know you feel like a truck hit you, but I'm sure you like being in your own bed with your own stuff.

Cyn, did you have a good swim party? I love swimming. We had the same micro burst of rain.

On a positive note, the mockingbird didn't peck my head when I left this morning. There will be ample opportunity this evening when I get home hehe.

I am also tired because a sweet heavy loving kitteh was making dough on me this morning around 2 am and woke me up. He did it again a few times later. Silly kitty. We played mousie-under-da-covers this morning and he begged to go outside with the dogs (nope.. not allowed).

Hugs to all,
Ratkity

edit: I think I posted on the wrong thread!

Dunno if Cyn did it wrong or started a different thread but here I am...
I've been watching Biggest Loser new & re-runs US AND OZ, lol, to keep me motivated. Doing 20 mins of Gazelle, 10 mins ball (tummy & arms) 10 min weights and 30 mins of aerobics or toning 4-5 times a week, though the aerobics isn't always done but I try to fit it in. It's odd how much better my body moves, there's less stiffness in my knees and hips and I do feel better for it but boy do I hate getting up & doing it! I'm fine once I get going but those first couple of minutes...thank goodnes I'm watching BL coz it makes me feel guilty I'm getting off so lightly! (No Jillian shouting at me & working me til I puke!!!lol)
Ratkitty, oh to be kneaded like dough...lol! I used to love my cat kneading my thighs. Sounds like your new one likes the dogs how are they with her/him? Hope your 'water' troubles get right soon. xxxxxx
Cyn great your son saw his baby, hope he gets things sorted out soon.xxxx
Gotta take the boys to school, it's my youngest's leavers assembly today, he goes to the Junior School in September (ages 7-11) so I'll try not to cry! lol
xxxxxxsharon

morning all..I have no idea what happened lol with the thread anyhow..lol

I am going for my CT scan this morning.

Last night I had a salad from Wendys. About 30 after eating it I bloated up and felt like vomiting. I don't know if it was bad..or there was something in it that didnt agree with my tummy. Either way..no more for me ever! It was one of their new salads..and it was $7..umm no thanks!

Hope all is as wellas it can be for everyone

Umm is everyone ok?? or am i posting in teh wrong thread lol

WOWSA! What DID happen here? hellooooooooooooooooo???????????//

I'm back, been to the hospital after seeing my Dr, I'm back on my original HRT & had to have tests for various Thyroid stuff and Diabetes. I'm sure I don't have it but the hot flushes, mood swings & HRT not helping much have my Dr confused. I'm still doing lots of exercise, staying OP and hubby & sis noticed I'm getting smaller, hope the scales reflect that tomorrow!
Ratkitty how's the new kit? How are you, feeling better with the vitamin stuff sorted out? Hope your water infection has cleared up and you're feeling good.xxxxxxx
Cyn do you have any nore tests or resilts back? Have you tried the wheat-free diet yet? xxxxxx
Well I need to get sorted out & exercise but TOM is WAY late & I feel SO tired but I NEED to get fit so.....off I go...
xxxxxxx sharon
ps I emailed ZELMA, she is ok and it was FAB to 'chat' to her again. It's AMMI'S birthday today, I'm hoping she has a great day.

Sharon, if you are still low carbing....I really urge you to take measurements!! I have no clue what I weigh at the moment, but I am smaller! You will often see the inches lost on this woe before the scale reflects it.

Greetings my Peeps!

The scale has stopped moving. The heat has me retaining water big time. It's supposed to be even hotter today.

Meanwhile, my floor AC in the front room decided it would leak everywhere and has ruined my wood floor I can't run it until I found a pan or something to put it in. I've taken it apart 2x and can't figure out why it's not draining down the tube (compressed air, all cleaned, etc). Frustrating.

The new kitteh (Boss) is doing very well and has determined the big yellow dogs are not going to eat him. He's currently running around like a mad kitteh being cute. He likes to sleep on the tile floor for some reason and won't sleep with me.

My UTI seems to be gone. Got new vitamin K and am doubling up on that to help my bruisng. The only thing that is plaguing me is lack of sleep. I can't seem to sleep with the cpap or without it! ugh.

Yay for hearing from Zelma and Ammi!

Hugs to all,
Ratkity

morning all..

Happy Birthday to Ammi!!! Miss you Zelma!!

Rat:ugh on the ruined floors!!! I hope you get the AC thing fixed.

Sharon: I have not tried the wheat thing yet. That will be hard but I am going to try it. I am also trying to eat more real foods and less processed. It is alot harder then I thought. A blog i follow from a lady who HAD IBS only eats whole foods nothing processed and her IBS went away. IF that is what I have I guess there is some hope.

My stomach emptying test was normal. I did my abdominal CT scan on Tuesday. oh boy that was horrible. I had to drink 3 LARGE glasses of some kind of contrast stuff it was in crystal light lemonade!!!! At 7 am with no food! I seriously thought I was gonna puke!

I have noticed I PEE alot!!!! That has been going on a while. Everytime I have my yearly well woman they do tests but nothing ever show up. I don't know if it is from the weight pressing on my bladder..me getting older..or something else going on. I got up 3 times last night to pee!!

Well..looks like its time for me to get up and get ready for work

HAPPY THURSDAY ....

I had a good doctor visit yesterday - kidneys are improving, the Grand Canyon on my rear is now a ravine. And, I'm down to 417.5!!!! So I'm down 79 pounds since I started this in April. My dad is getting really nervous. In his sarcastic lack of faith in my ability to lose weight he told everyone - including my doctor- that every time I lost 100 pounds he would by my family a weeklong trip on a cruise ship!!!! Now, I only have to lose 21 pounds and he owes me a cruise!!!! I guess it would be cruel of me to tease him about it for a while before letting him out of his promise!!!

CYN - Hope they find out what is going on with the tummy. I was thinking of something you wrote a while back that made me laugh today. We have no groceries since I've been hospitalized and Kurt was eating at the hospital. So he went to the grocery store with a very detailed list I spent an hour writing. He came back with lots of different things and many that were not on the list. Every time something was missing he would say, "They must have been out of that". We're talking things like grapes. I kept thinking of the time your husband found that the store was out of cheese.

The doorbell just rang, my physical therapist is here to torture me! I am so excited to have someone show me what exercises to do. Before this I have been doing things I borrowed from Catherine's book and sit and be fit.

Love to all,
Lindy

Happy Pre-Friday Everyone!

Jumping into my 1st weekly thread here. WAAAYYYY too many conversations to keep up with, but wanted to say hello and get in the habit of posting. So HELLO!!!

Blessings to all!

Missy

Lindy - so great to hear you're feeling better - keep us posted!

Missy - just jump on in - we don't bite. This is a fantastic group - I look forward to getting to know you.

Hi, Peggy, yes I measure most weeks & there have been several inches lost throughout my body. How are you doing? xxxxxxx
Well TOM arrived early Friday morning and guess what I lost after 40-70 mins of exercise each day...NOTHING!! I was pretty fed up but I'm hoping for a good result next week, I know there are people who say
'I stuck with it all week' & they didn't but I really have & I'm getting quite upset, my sis is only 140lbs & lost 1 stone (14lbs) SO easily, by not eating salads, veg & lean protein like me but on CHEESE ROLLS, CRISPS (chips) and VODKA!!! It seems so unfair, she thinks I am cheating but I write it all down as I eat it.
ANYWAY..... WELCOME Missy! xxxxx
Ratkitty I hope the air con is now sorted! All that crawling around should have burned some calories off at least! lol xxxxxxx
Carol, GREAT TO 'SEE' you too!!! How are you doing? xxxxxx
Lindy/Dink SO pleased you are healing, you recovery has been almost miraculous, I'm pleased your faith helps you stay positive, but personally I think your inner strength has played a big part! xxxxxx
Well I feel like poop, tummy ache, back ache, headache and I feel dizzy....I was going to mow the lawn but I don't feel up to it. Hopefully I'll feel a bit better later or tomorrow.
xxxx sharon

howdy all..

I talked with my GI's MA on Friday. My CT scan was normal. She left a message with the GI Dr to find out what the next step is. I bet she rules it IBS. And as I know IBS is tricky with no real answer other then finding out what works for you!

I need to go cold turkey and scratch everything from my diet except real food. Nothing processed. OH that will be hard..actually hard cause I am lazy.

I gotta figure this out! It is making me miserable!!

Today I got alot of cleaning done. I am purging stuff again. I have 2 big boxes for goodwill. Hubby will take it after work. It was hard to part with my things. BUT I want to try and live more simple with less clutter! I am one of those people that dont want to toss something cause I might need it later. Them 20 years go by and I have not touched it!!

I have noticed I LOVE Christmas wrapping paper! After Christmas when it goes onsale I am so there!!! I am picky..I only like primitive looking papers. I have decided to NOT buy anymore til they are gone!!!

I didnt realize i had that many roll

My son starts his new charter school on the 9th. He only goes 4 hours a day. I think he will like it. He is studying for his permit and is looking for a part time job now that he is 16.