orchidmother Member

Hi everyone. I am back for a second chance at losing the weight I lost after bariatric surgery 5 years ago. What makes it very hard for me is the intensifying back pain I have had for 2+ decades. I am finally having a Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) trial. I have spend years trying everything else with no lasting relief. So I…

@crashin... yes to who?

hmmm... I like to keep my intentions secret... and then spring 'em on the person! heheheheh

I found that when I focus less on the response of others, and more on my own progress... they are less pressured to "change" and the changes... i.e the awareness follows along nicely. My hubby has been so supportive of me. Now we actually have this little joke where he calls me if he is coming home early to give me time to…

I weigh almost daily. Here is why. I used to go in to get weighed weekly or monthly. This made it too tempting to slack off early in the week and starve myself later in the week so I could be sure to have a loss... Weiging myself daily keeps me accountable every day. :D

Pmconvert an easy 9. and not for the pic I see, butt he the sweetness in your posts. :)

IKR and how utterly AWESOME is it??? :D Heheheh. I have a number of young studs that try to give me the nod... I LOVE fighting them off... LOL

I heartily understand. But each of us has to go our own route. I believe in what I have done as you do in your choices... And some people choose differently. Comgratulations on your success! It is amazing. And congratulations to you for having the courage to do something for yourself. You deserve it. :flowerforyou: However…

I know you probably dont want to hear this. Everyone has an opinion. like you, I was terrified of the surgery. Back then I weighed 298 and I was going nowhere fast. I had considered the surgery several years back, but family issues took precedence for a while. Just a short year ago, my husband asked me if I still wanted to…

I had to leave my full time job in 2008 due to severely arthritic back coupled with degenerative joint disease, and a few other things. A 5-minute walk put me in agony and standing to cook in the kitchen more than 10 minutes at a time was torture. I settled in to my one relief spot, my recliner and that is where I stayed…

I think you are stunning whatever your weight. Your skin appears flawless and you have beautiful bone structure. I understand hating yourself because of excess weight, but I am here to tell you, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! You were before and you are now. Congratulations on your amazing accomplishment. Best wishes on your ongoing…

Awesome job! Congrats!! You are an inspiration to us all!

I love that video. I wanted to share my own awakening in the form of a video. Read the notes for special insights. Who knows, this may resonate with some of you... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVqad7Sk-J0

This sounds yummy!!