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11-08-2008, 11:59 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: No. Los Angeles County, CA
Posts: 2,849
Weight Statistics 4.29.08 RNY Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
301 lb Start Weight:
168 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
133 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.1860465116 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index45.7618944637 BMI Start:
25.5415224913 BMI Current:
25.8455882353 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
 |  Seeing the Light at the End of the Tunnel
When I explain to people why I made the decision for WLS, I say that I came to a point where I could no longer see a light at the end of the weight loss tunnel, oncoming train or otherwise. I had become trapped in the cave with no exit at all, and that is when I grabbed on to the final safety line of WLS.
I am now under 50 pounds of my first, and really only, goal of 170 lbs.
I can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel.
My weight loss has slowed, as expected, and frankly I am scared to the hilt, because the old tapes in my head are playing about how I cannot succeed in my weight loss efforts, etc...that there is some sort of inherent glitch in my get-along preventing me from a release of that particular hang-up in my life. 
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"Burning out this fuse out here alone" Surgery 4.29.08
11-29-08: Down 90 lbs. Total cholesterol is under 200 for the first time in my adult life!
1.11.09: 100 lbs down! Century Club! WHOO HOO! 
7.10.09 GOL! GOL! GOLGOLGOLGOLGOL! GGGGOOOOLLL!
1.10.10 Still at goal.
2.21.12 up a bit. Back on track, I hope. 
310/176/<164
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11-09-2008, 05:25 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 5,236
Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.4130622837 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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you have done fantastic......I couldn't even find the tunnel when I had surgery...the light was a hope, but never a reality...I remember thinking..."if I could just lost 100 pounds!!!"
You will reach your goal.....we're cheering you on!!
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11-09-2008, 06:53 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 2,573
Weight Statistics 12-19-07 Start Date:
1-29-08 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
286 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
121 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.3076923077 % % Lost:
eventually Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.6570924666 BMI Start:
29.2252456538 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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It'll come slowly but surely! You've done a great job! Obviously some lose faster than others, but we all look great and are so much healthier. And even though you've slowed (like me), I always look at Kitty because she always manages to keep losing although it's slower than some. It is wonderful to finally see that light and feel that it's actually attainable!
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11-09-2008, 07:07 AM
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It is difficult to get over that glitch, it does take a while.
You will get to goal, too, just trust yourself, and stick to the program no matter what.
((((((HUGS))))))
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11-09-2008, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Troy,ny
Posts: 2,799
Weight Statistics Since birth:) Start Date:
August 5, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
319 lb Start Weight:
189 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
130 lb Weight Loss:
39 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.7523510972 % % Lost:
sometime in 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index51.4823232323 BMI Start:
30.5020661157 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I have all the faith that you will be successful in reaching your goals. You have done wonderful!
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11-09-2008, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Smiths Station Alabama
Posts: 4,363
Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
130 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.4782608696 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.0629552549 BMI Start:
23.7747138398 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Judi we all have that problem...I never thought I'd hit my goal, at 160 I convinced myself I'd be happy at that weight even though it wasnt my goal, but in reality I so wanted to succeed. You have done great and will make your goal. We are your cheerleaders
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11-09-2008, 05:45 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.Y.
Posts: 1,577
Weight Statistics June 25,2007 Start Date:
June 25,2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
322 lb Start Weight:
239 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
83 lb Weight Loss:
74 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.7763975155 % % Lost:
07/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.4268211183 BMI Start:
37.4286032524 BMI Current:
25.8398306973 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Truly, I feel like that too. I am not at goal and am not losing either. You have done a wonderful job thus far and we are all here for you. Kathy
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11-10-2008, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 5,595
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.7876106195 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.5654269972 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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it really does get discouraging at times, i know what you mean about those old tapes playing in ur head...you can do this, it is way slower now but if u ignore those thoughts and stick to the plan it will happen....i know i need to follow this advice too!!
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11-10-2008, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Davenport, IA
Posts: 1,848
Weight Statistics 12/28/06 Start Date:
May 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
253 lb Start Weight:
191 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
62 lb Weight Loss:
41 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.5059288538 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index42.0968047337 BMI Start:
31.780591716 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Judijo, you are at a point where you are feeling like you will never see your best friend again. Carbs and bad food choices. They are comforting and as the new you emerges you are getting scared and want your comfort zone.
This is a hard place to be, but don't let it get the better of you. You cannot let that (insert bad food choice here) rule your life. You are in charge of your destiny not that food.
Now might be the time to reflect on your life and find out what is not right. Can you change that? Can you work to change it? Can you decide that it's really not important and get on with it. Alot of us have things burried deep inside, even from childhood that tell us we need our protection. We need to tell that little voice that the circumstances are not the same and we are safe.
And if I am way off base here I am sorry. I just know it took me forever to face my demons. I knew they were always there, I just needed the strength to kick them to the curb and keep moving.
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