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raincloud
raincloud Posts: 405 Member
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So, today I hit 40lbs lost!!!! That's 40lbs in 10 weeks, so 4 pounds a week!!!

I actually started out very fast (recent 20lbs gain that was easy to lose and also with a lot of weight to lose) and it made my already failing gallbladder attack me every single time I ate. Because of this (and testing to prove that my gallbladder was only working at 7%) I had surgery to remove it last Thursday. I am doing ok, but that also means I can only do light walking (no lifting of more than 10lbs) for 6 weeks. However, it also means no more being sick all the time!

I am nearly 1/3 of the way to my goal!!! :happy: :happy: :happy:

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  • raincloud
    raincloud Posts: 405 Member
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    So, today I hit 40lbs lost!!!! That's 40lbs in 10 weeks, so 4 pounds a week!!!

    I actually started out very fast (recent 20lbs gain that was easy to lose and also with a lot of weight to lose) and it made my already failing gallbladder attack me every single time I ate. Because of this (and testing to prove that my gallbladder was only working at 7%) I had surgery to remove it last Thursday. I am doing ok, but that also means I can only do light walking (no lifting of more than 10lbs) for 6 weeks. However, it also means no more being sick all the time!

    I am nearly 1/3 of the way to my goal!!! :happy: :happy: :happy:
  • emikarls
    emikarls Posts: 1,058 Member
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    I am so happy for you! :flowerforyou:

    I am glad you are feeling better too! 40 lbs is awesome, I cannot wait until I can say that.
    You are awesome! :heart:
  • TexasAngelBeth
    TexasAngelBeth Posts: 315 Member
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    That is so awesome Good for you...:drinker: can I ask what kind of excercise you did?
  • raincloud
    raincloud Posts: 405 Member
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    That is so awesome Good for you...:drinker: can I ask what kind of excercise you did?

    Well I live in condos that have a workout facility. So 4 days a weeks I would do an hour of elliptical, bike and walking (running for a minute every 5-10 minutes the most I can do currently). Then the other 3 days I would do some toning (weights and such) and swimming.
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
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    you rock sister!!!!!!!!!!!:drinker: very proud of you and thanks for the inspiration honey!

    hugs!:flowerforyou:
    Ali
  • lnjwilliams1432
    lnjwilliams1432 Posts: 69
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    GREAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT JOB!!!! CONGRATS!!:flowerforyou:
  • Jamariqui
    Jamariqui Posts: 43
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    :drinker: That's amazing! Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!
  • Nana27
    Nana27 Posts: 77
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    Congrats!!! And aren't you glad to get rid of that gall bladder? I know I was. Take it easy until you are better from the surgury, then hit it again. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    Linda
  • PedalHound
    PedalHound Posts: 1,625 Member
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    WOOHOO!!! YAY for you!! That is wonderful and I'm glad you'll be healthier now! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
  • Carrie6o6
    Carrie6o6 Posts: 1,443 Member
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    Congrats!! Thats awesome!! :bigsmile:
  • tyeshaljohnson
    tyeshaljohnson Posts: 22
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    That is so awesome Good for you...:drinker: can I ask what kind of excercise you did?

    Well I live in condos that have a workout facility. So 4 days a weeks I would do an hour of elliptical, bike and walking (running for a minute every 5-10 minutes the most I can do currently). Then the other 3 days I would do some toning (weights and such) and swimming.

    So you work out 7 days a week and 4 days you do an hour of cardio and 3 days you do strength training and swiming, How long does it take for you too do the streght training and how long do you swim?
  • Fit2btied
    Fit2btied Posts: 486
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    Congratulations on the weight loss, and I hope that you have a speedy recovery!
  • raincloud
    raincloud Posts: 405 Member
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    That is so awesome Good for you...:drinker: can I ask what kind of excercise you did?

    Well I live in condos that have a workout facility. So 4 days a weeks I would do an hour of elliptical, bike and walking (running for a minute every 5-10 minutes the most I can do currently). Then the other 3 days I would do some toning (weights and such) and swimming.

    So you work out 7 days a week and 4 days you do an hour of cardio and 3 days you do strength training and swiming, How long does it take for you too do the streght training and how long do you swim?

    I do 15 minutes of strength training, and 30-45 minutes of swimming. I plan on getting a personal trainer when I hit a plateau or by November because I need pointers to make sure what I am doing is ok.
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
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    :flowerforyou: Congratulations!!!!

    Wishing you a speedy recovery! :flowerforyou:
  • douganl
    douganl Posts: 283 Member
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    Congratulations! That is AWESOME!!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    And of course, wishing you a speedy recovery!

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