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DebbieDoesDishes
DebbieDoesDishes Posts: 4 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
My name is Debbie and I'm overweight!!! My four year "vacation" in Puerto Rico is coming to an end and I will be moving to New Jersey this summer. I have osteoarthritis in both of my knees and I'm facing the possibly of having surgery to have both of them replaced at the young age of 50. I am always in pain but if I lose the excess "baggage" I'm carrying around it will make me feel so much better and possibly postpone surgery. My husband told me whoever loses the most weight by June 1st gets $500 to spend on whatevr they want so wish me luck!

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  • DebbieDoesDishes
    DebbieDoesDishes Posts: 4 Member
    My name is Debbie and I'm overweight!!! My four year "vacation" in Puerto Rico is coming to an end and I will be moving to New Jersey this summer. I have osteoarthritis in both of my knees and I'm facing the possibly of having surgery to have both of them replaced at the young age of 50. I am always in pain but if I lose the excess "baggage" I'm carrying around it will make me feel so much better and possibly postpone surgery. My husband told me whoever loses the most weight by June 1st gets $500 to spend on whatevr they want so wish me luck!
  • FitnessGeek
    FitnessGeek Posts: 487
    Welcome to MFP, Debbie! :flowerforyou:

    This is a great tool for weight loss, and you will love it here at MFP. Good luck on winning the $500, you will need it for new clothes you'll be buying. :bigsmile:
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP. You will love it here, if you don't already. I love it here. This is a great site. It is very supportive, helpful, motivational, and everyone is so nice and friendly here. I just wanted to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey. You can do this. :smile: :flowerforyou: :smile: :flowerforyou: :smile: :flowerforyou: :drinker:
  • Losing_It
    Losing_It Posts: 3,271 Member
    Welcome, Debbie!!!:flowerforyou:
  • ladyofivy
    ladyofivy Posts: 648
    Congratulations on your choice to better your life!

    Eat well, and track your calories, weigh yourself weekly (although I admit--I weigh daily! :embarassed: ) and measure, measure, MEASURE your body parts!

    If you like to read inspiring blogs, take a look at mine :wink: located here at MFP (the address is in my signature).

    Friend me, if you like. :smile: I am always here to listen and support! :flowerforyou:

    ~Amy~
  • DebbieDoesDishes
    DebbieDoesDishes Posts: 4 Member
    I'm back after five years. As I age, I realize how much faster time passes by. I can either jump on the train now or keep waitng for the next one. I've been waiting a long time but here I am (Day 1). Would like to make lots of friends so we can motivate each other to shed pounds.

    Had my knee replacement surgery in August 2009. Thankful I had no complications. Pain is significantly better, they're a little stiff and achy, but much better then the 15 years of pain I endured prior to surgery. Hope they last for a long, long time.

    My newest problem.....Chronic pain all over my body. I won't elaborate but if someone else has a similar problem send me a message.
  • BhangraPrince
    BhangraPrince Posts: 123 Member
    Welcome and good luck with your journey
  • Mimi_Roar
    Mimi_Roar Posts: 15
    Welcome feel free to add me for motivation support and encourgement could always use more friends anyone may add me
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