Guest guest Posted January 17, 2001 Report Share Posted January 17, 2001 Congratulations! I am so excited for you. You are making wonderful progress. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2001 Report Share Posted January 17, 2001 Oh! That is such good news, ...I know how much you have been looking forward to this! Do you plan to buy your own scale now? Joya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 What an achievement! Way to Go, ! Christabelle Big News! Well, today is a red letter day for me! I finally broke 350! I went to the freight scale yesterday, and I was 351, so today, I tried it on the regular scale, which only goes to 350, and I am 349.5! Today is also 7 weeks since my surgery, so in the 7 weeks, I have lost 36.5 pounds! Just wanted to share! Warmly, 386/349.5/115 Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengers You will find information, recipes, before and after pictures. To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@... Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site - http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 , that is wonderful, I am so happy for you....nowhere to go but down now! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 , that is great new....... keep up the great work!! Suebee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 , Congratulations on your loss! That's wonderful. I haven't been on the list real long. What kind of surgery did you have? Stay motivated, Barbara >Well, today is a red letter day for me! I finally >broke 350! I went to the freight scale yesterday, >and I was 351, so today, I tried it on the regular >scale, which only goes to 350, and I am 349.5! >Today is also 7 weeks since my surgery, so in the >7 weeks, I have lost 36.5 pounds! >Just wanted to share! >Warmly, > >386/349.5/115 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 Thanks for asking , This AM I was at 218, WITHOUT leaning just the right way! LOL Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 > scale, which only goes to 350, and I am 349.5! > Today is also 7 weeks since my surgery, so in the Oh my GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH, JULIE!!!!!!!!!! I know you've been waiting for this day to come!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you keep up this pace, you'll beat me to 190!!!!!!!! What is your next mini-goal????? Kari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 Thanks, Christabelle! And how are you doing? Brown wrote: What an achievement! Way to Go, ! Christabelle Big News! Well, today is a red letter day for me! I finally broke 350! I went to the freight scale yesterday, and I was 351, so today, I tried it on the regular scale, which only goes to 350, and I am 349.5! Today is also 7 weeks since my surgery, so in the 7 weeks, I have lost 36.5 pounds! Just wanted to share! Warmly, 386/349.5/115 Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengers You will find information, recipes, before and after pictures. To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@... Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site - http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengers You will find information, recipes, before and after pictures. To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@... Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site - http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 Hi Barbara! I had a gastric bypass on November 29th. That's where they re-route your intestines onto a new, stomach pouch that is very small. Thanks for your kind thoughts! Warmly, cartman wrote: , Congratulations on your loss! That's wonderful. I haven't been on the list real long. What kind of surgery did you have? Stay motivated, Barbara >Well, today is a red letter day for me! I finally >broke 350! I went to the freight scale yesterday, >and I was 351, so today, I tried it on the regular >scale, which only goes to 350, and I am 349.5! >Today is also 7 weeks since my surgery, so in the >7 weeks, I have lost 36.5 pounds! >Just wanted to share! >Warmly, > >386/349.5/115 Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengers You will find information, recipes, before and after pictures. To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@... Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site - http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 You got that right, Carol! And how are you doing? cbrown1905@... wrote: , that is wonderful, I am so happy for you....nowhere to go but down now! Carol Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengers You will find information, recipes, before and after pictures. To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@... Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site - http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 Ha! Kari! I have a looooooong way to go to get to 190. My next goal is to get under 300, which I estimate will be in another 10-12 weeks. Kari wrote: > scale, which only goes to 350, and I am 349.5! > Today is also 7 weeks since my surgery, so in the Oh my GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH, JULIE!!!!!!!!!! I know you've been waiting for this day to come!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you keep up this pace, you'll beat me to 190!!!!!!!! What is your next mini-goal????? Kari Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengers You will find information, recipes, before and after pictures. To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@... Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site - http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 Dear : May I offer you my heartiest Congratulations!!!! Great going!!! Buh-Bye Freight scale!!! Squeezes, August Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 - I did some calculations and you would be at goal in 52 weeks if you continue to lose at this pace! I realize that it is unrealistic to lose 5.2143 lbs per week, but you are off to such a good start. The pounds will continue to fall off! Only the best to you, Susie __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 Hi Barbara! I had a gastric bypass on November 29th. Carnie was on one of those morning shows this morning showing what and how much she eats. I just can't get over her...she looks NOTHING like she did before...I never recognize her anymore. She was always very pretty (in fact I think her face is not as pretty but that could be makeup plus she has dark hair now). She says she is within a few pounds of her goal weight now. Joya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 Actually, Susie, it is not that unrealistic. The surgeon estimates that I will lose 100 pounds in the first six months, and 20 pounds a month thereafter. If you figure it out based on the calculations that Tink posted the other day, at 386, I need about 5000 calories a day to maintain my weight. I am eating between 1000 and 1200. So, if 3500 calories equal one pound, I should be losing 7 pounds a week. So the 5 a week or 20 a month is not that far-fetched. I am figuring that I will lose 80% of my excess weight, or 216 pounds in the year, which would put me at 150. But really, whatever it is, I am happy it is working. And how is everything going with you? Warmly, Susie wrote: - I did some calculations and you would be at goal in 52 weeks if you continue to lose at this pace! I realize that it is unrealistic to lose 5.2143 lbs per week, but you are off to such a good start. The pounds will continue to fall off! Only the best to you, Susie __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 great news . Dianne 163/145/140 " The weakest among us can become some kind of an athlete, but only the strongest can survive as spectators. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 just take into account there may be time where you plateau as your body adjusts to the rapid weight loss. My friend though has done amazingly well at 175 lbs in a year! I've heard people losing more . others less just depends on the person and where they started from... but you'll do great either way! Lyssa -----Original Message-----From: Waldman Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 3:19 PMTo: AtkinsChallengersegroupsSubject: Re: Big News! Actually, Susie, it is not that unrealistic. The surgeon estimates that I will lose 100 pounds in the first six months, and 20 pounds a month thereafter. If you figure it out based on the calculations that Tink posted the other day, at 386, I need about 5000 calories a day to maintain my weight. I am eating between 1000 and 1200. So, if 3500 calories equal one pound, I should be losing 7 pounds a week. So the 5 a week or 20 a month is not that far-fetched. I am figuring that I will lose 80% of my excess weight, or 216 pounds in the year, which would put me at 150. But really, whatever it is, I am happy it is working. And how is everything going with you? Warmly, Susie wrote: - I did some calculations and you would be at goal in 52 weeks if you continue to lose at this pace! I realize that it is unrealistic to lose 5.2143 lbs per week, but you are off to such a good start. The pounds will continue to fall off! Only the best to you, Susie __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 ......please be sure to be taking pictures along the way!!!!!!!! Joya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 - I must have missed Tink's calculations. WOW!!!! Again, I am very impressed. Life is good, but extremely busy. I still can't get back on the Atkins bandwagon. Actually, I believe my time management has been absolutely nil lately. I need to sit down with DH and map out a menu and a plan. We have such different schedules at our house with the kids activities. I am planning a family meeting at 10 p.m. this evening to discuss several items. #1 is planning dinner and sticking to it! I am tired of my kids getting $5 to run to McD's or Subway for dinner. They can stay home long enough to HELP prepare dinner and cleanup! Plus, we need to discuss energy conservation; not because of need, but due to cost. Our light/gas bill was $331 for the month of December. I realize it was cold, but I have a new 90PlusI furnace that cut out utilities by 25%. Just imagine the cost without the new furnace. Our house is 3 levels and approximately 3300 sq. ft. My kids do not even think about turning off the lights or shutting down the computer. Enough moaning. I am truly, truly proud of you and everyone else that has been successful on this list. You guys are the best! Susie __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 Wow, that was pretty recent. Do you mind answering some questions? I don't know anyone who's had this done. The only ones I can think of and, I don't know them personally are Roseanne and Carnie . They both look fantastic. What was it like? Were you in a lot of pain? Where you in the hospital long? Do you have scars? How do you feel now? Has it taken your appetite away? Did the doctors recommend locarb? Please tell me all about it if you don't mind. It must be so exciting to know that you are going to loose now. We probably won't recognize you in another year. Barbara >Hi Barbara! I had a gastric bypass on November 29th. That's where they re-route your intestines >onto a new, stomach pouch that is very small. >Thanks for your kind thoughts! >Warmly, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2001 Report Share Posted January 19, 2001 Barbara Just so you know I also had gastric bypass surgery (rny) same as Roseanne (she was the one that led me to it) in June of 99 I'm down 100 lbs and feeling fine. Not a lot of pain for me ..... I was in the hospital from Tues-Fri .. and my incision was done open, 's was lap so for me I have one incision 4 " long. can tell you about hers as it was done differently .. the same surgery but just getting there differently. As an 18+ month post op my appetite has come back although sometimes its more mental I think. My doctor does recommend low carb as a post op diet so Atkins is perfect. Anyway .. I know you asked but since i'm an older post op LOL! I wanted to throw in my 0.02 cts Lyssa Re: Big News! Wow, that was pretty recent. Do you mind answering some questions? I don't know anyone who's had this done. The only ones I can think of and, I don't know them personally are Roseanne and Carnie . They both look fantastic. What was it like? Were you in a lot of pain? Where you in the hospital long? Do you have scars? How do you feel now? Has it taken your appetite away? Did the doctors recommend locarb? Please tell me all about it if you don't mind. It must be so exciting to know that you are going to loose now. We probably won't recognize you in another year. Barbara >Hi Barbara! I had a gastric bypass on November 29th. That's where they re-route your intestines >onto a new, stomach pouch that is very small. >Thanks for your kind thoughts! >Warmly, > Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengers You will find information, recipes, before and after pictures. To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@... Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site - http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2001 Report Share Posted January 19, 2001 Well - I'm trying. Would like to drop about 20# before our trip to New York at the end of April. High hopes, huh? Initially I lost about 35#, but gained a few (20!) back. I can't wait for the ice to melt around here so that I can tske HRD for our twice daily walks around the neighborhood. She could stand to drop a few, too! But she is so strong, and pulls me down occasionally, I'd prefer not to be in a cast or sling right now! Christabelle Big News! Well, today is a red letter day for me! I finally broke 350! I went to the freight scale yesterday, and I was 351, so today, I tried it on the regular scale, which only goes to 350, and I am 349.5! Today is also 7 weeks since my surgery, so in the 7 weeks, I have lost 36.5 pounds! Just wanted to share! Warmly, 386/349.5/115 Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengers You will find information, recipes, before and after pictures. To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@... Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site - http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengers You will find information, recipes, before and after pictures. To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@... Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site - http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htmPlease visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengersYou will find information, recipes, before and after pictures.To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@...Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site - http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2001 Report Share Posted January 19, 2001 Incredibly Happy Days, ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2001 Report Share Posted January 20, 2001 Thanks, Robin! I've missed your posts here! Glad to hear from you again! Warmly, Robin Purtee wrote: Incredibly Happy Days, ! Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengers You will find information, recipes, before and after pictures. To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@... Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site - http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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