Ageoldie,

I sell Stampin' Up. I didn't specify before because I wasn't sure if that would be considered "advertising". KWIM? I'm like you, though; I want to know what "my friends" sell. I would much rather support them than a stranger!

Wow - Jiff! That is just soooooooo great!

You are my hero.........

Kel

kel... you['re a sweetie. and after all we've been through over the past couple of years, did you EVER think you'd see the day when i said i had only 15 more pounds to go and then it's plastic surgery's turn????? do you BELIEVE IT??????

and marsha... we're all with you all the way. believe it or not your views on food really change after the surgery and it's all ok.

relax. breathe.

You know, Jiff, truth really IS stranger than fiction, huh!

I remember so well all the real life drama, tears, prayers, etc. like it all happened yesterday. Somehow, in the back of my mind, like a little faint, glimmering light, I just KNEW that you were going to be ok. And here you are now, with your svelt self, preparing to become even more gorgeous!

I am so very grateful that you are healthy now - and that you are there as a guide for Peachie.

Congrats!

Kel

Wow Jiff!!! I just dont know what else to say. But you sure make me smile, Im so happy for you.

btw, Ive tried to keep track of that "french" chef......what happened?

not sure about the french chef. i've dumped it in his lap and he's failing miserably. just a couple of days before he left for vacation i gave him my business card so that he could get in touch with me. he's back now., and there's been nothing but silence!!!!!

oh well.. if nothing else, at least i know where i can get a good meal~~~~!!!!

and without all your support, who knows where i'd be right now???

Jiff,
Jumping in to say HOLLY COW!!!! you are an amazing and determined woman who has made a change that so many dream of.

I have such a big smile on my face for you. you deserve all the new and good things that have come your way.
-L

Good morning everyone! I have been lurking not had too much to say. Last Thursday we found out that our youngest (19 months old) has growths in his brain (heterotopias) that will probably cause seizers. He has spina bifida and on a routine Ct scan they found it and we went back to have a MRI and just got the results.

I am thankful that it is not something much worse, but it is still hard to think about what his life will be like. He is my miracle child he was not supposed to survive the pregnancy (we were told that because of the spina bifida his spinal cord would detach from his brain at 26-28 weeks gestation. And if he did survive the pregnancy he would never walk, talk, or be able to control his bowels.

We knew we could not terminate, and he is a healthy little boy that walks, talks and so far needs no help in the bowel area. He is hitting all of his milestones. So for all this I am thankful, but I worry about my little guy. Well I worry about all 4 of my little/big guys!!!

I have also been bummed over the fact that I can't seem to get past 200 lbs. (I know in the scope of things this seems VERY VERY petty). I said from the very beginning that all I ever wanted this surgery to achieve was to get me to 199. Well on the 16th of this month I hit 200! I should be happy about this, and I am but my body will not let me go under that number for some strange reason!!! So I have been doing the 200-202 thing since! Today I am back down to 200, but **** tomorrow I may be 202. AAAAAUUUUUUGGGGGGGHHHHH

I have even thought I will just not eat anything for a couple of days and make it do it. But I know that that is not healthy, and I want it to happen naturally!

So know you all know my frustrations!!!

Hazel

my goodness, hazel. what a lot of stuff you're dealing with. what do the docs say about the growths? your miracle child is certainly a wonder. many hugs and prayers here.

as for the weight. just do what you're supposed to and it'll come off. i hate to say this, but maybe some interval training might help break the plateau. spurts of harder exercise. notice i didn't say RUNNING!!!! just a minute or so of faster walking.

if you just stop eating for a couple of days, it doesn't really help. the weight comes back when you start eating again.

The doctor said that it he may not have seizures (but that this usually causes them), so we are on a wait and see plan. He has to have another CT scan in 8 months to check on the growths. And if he has seizures then we will treat them.

It is funny that you said that about exercising because last night I did lift some weights and do some floor exercises, I figure it can't hurt! I am adding these little things to my daily routine. I know I will need lots of plastic surgery, but I want the best body underneath all the skin when they start nipping and tucking!

Hazel

Dear Hazel, Jiff, Peachie, thanks for the posts. I realize that when you read about the life experiences of others you tend to count your blessings. You are all in my prayers.

Hazel I know how you feel about getting under 200 that number has been my detriment for the last several years I hit 200 then I go right back up to 210 then I have to work hard to get there again. I know that I am not the first one but my biggest fear is that the Dr in 6 months is going to tell me Marsha I am sorry the surgery did not work. I also believe that with all of you great people posting your experiences helps the rest of us.

Thanks for letting me post Marsha

marsha.. i don't know a single person who goes into this surgery actually BELIEVING that it'll work. we believe that it gives us our best chance, but a guarantee/???? OH NO!!!!!!

and we've all been surprised. shocked, in fact...

keep posting!!!!!

Thanks for the encoraging words Jif. I will keep posting. a day and a half away Love Marsha

Hazel, my prayers are with you and your darling one (huggs & kisses).

So far so good on this thing called Atkins, I definitly feel better. But I've been thinking, WHEN i get to goal, this ugly apron will be just that. I'm really thinking about surgery to remove it all but Gosh am I scared to death, I mean scared. It would be so nice to have a kinda smooth/flat for lack of another word, tummy. I just can't imagine how they do it.

Jiffy, when are you going again ? (no sorry I don't read LOL) you know me better than that