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I had issues for about 2 years before it was determined that I had gallstones. I had bad reactions to different foods and had a near constant bloated painful abdomen. I finally had one bad attack that ended up with an ER visit and I finally found out what the problem was. I got my gallbladder out just about 2 months ago…

I'm so glad you posted this because I was wondering the same thing! I started at 268 and I think I've been in a size 20 FOREVER. I am down 21 lbs and I'm still in my 20s or 18s depending on the brand. My old navy 18s are loose and I need a belt, a lot of my 20s are loose and need a belt, but I just can't get down into that…

I am 5'5" and started at 268 - down 21 lbs so far. You can do it! :)

Listen to the surgeon...if they tell you it's a good idea, get a second opinion if you must, but to delay for too long (if you decide not to get surgery) can cause it to be an emergency situation in the future. Believe me, I've been researching! I have my surgery next Friday...scared but looking forward to feeling like…

I would love to join in. I won't be able to do my normal gym regimen for a bit due to having surgery next Friday - so walking will be right up my alley. :)

I started out at 268 and I'm at 248 currently..started in June getting more serious about this journey. I've fallen off a little over the last few months due to medical issues and a busy schedule, but I'm in it for the long haul. Feel free to add me!

I'm right there with you. About a month ago I ended up in the ER after suffering what I thought at the time was a heart attack. I couldn't breathe and it felt like an iron band was tightening around my rib cage. My husband took me to the ER, and on the way, the pain started to go away. They did an EKG on me, then took…

It was day 2 for me as well. :)

That is great! I've been thinking I'm getting shorter lately, because I had to buy short length pants because the average were too long! :P It's those little, unexpected things, that make your day some times. Congrats!

Just bought this...today actually. :) Looking forward to getting my butt kicked..lol. I wanted something to do at home to supplement my gym workouts and for when I can't get to the gym.

LOVE seeing all the tattoos! I am really ready for another one. I have 6 - small purple rose on my left ankle, infinity symbol with rose buds on my left shoulder, Stars and moon tribal on my lower back (really want to get this covered up at some point...it's sloppy work), triquetra on my right inner wrist, celtic…

Great inspiration, ladies! You all look lovely!

Years ago, I was told by a few people that I looked like Jennie Garth (I'm not blonde though). My boss recently said the same thing, after seeing her on a talk show. Flattered, but I don't see it, lol.

Love all the inspiration. :) I am jumping back on the horse after a crazy month and a way too busy schedule. I am the mom of 5 kids (17,11,8,7,5). I have been over weight pretty much my entire adult life (since my eldest was around 2 or 3). I started buckling down and getting serious in June of this year, when I joined…

I had the news on as I was getting my oldest son ready for school (2nd grade). I vaguely heard about a plane hitting the tower, but at the time, they were reporting that it was an accident. I walked my son to the bus stop and talked to one of the moms about it. She didn't believe me. I left the tv on when I left the house,…

My husband and I met through a personal ad. I had several responses, and he was the only one I called back. Dated for 3 months, and got engaged. The date of our first date was 5/17/97. We had our first child together on 5/17/01. Once we started talking about our lives when we were dating, we realized we just missed meeting…

Bald men - either cut really short or completely shaved bald. Goatees. Intense eyes. Tattoos. Good thing my husband has all of that, lol. I LOVE accents...British, Irish, Scottish, Australian...*swoon*

I've done both - my experience with the all female gym was not terribly convenient hours and not much variety for a pretty big price tag. My husband and I are now on our third co-ed gym, and while I still feel self conscious at times, I spend the majority of my time in the free weight area with the boy's club. Not many…

Family of Disney Nuts here too! :) We leave in...oh....52 days! We are bringing my mom on this trip because she needs a vacation badly and we cannot wait to show her everything (it's been years since she's visited WDW and even then, only went to the MK and Epcot). My kids are thrilled that Grandma is going..and I know she…

"Everything happens for a reason", I'm sure...something happens as a direct result of something else. However, choosing to say that to a person who is grieving a loss is really not what they want to hear right now. A friend of mine made that comment to me regarding the sudden death of another dear friend's wife on Friday.…

Awesome job! You look great! :)

LOVE her books! Even though I have a Nook..I still buy the actual books. I have to get this one as soon as I'm done with Mockingjay. :)

Finally started reading the Hunger Games trilogy...and I haven't been able to put them down! Just started Mockingjay today...really loving these books.

It's a toss up between my hair (long, red and curly) and my eyes. (My husband would probably say my butt :P)

Love this! Been going for years and have my own faire wear.. :) We will be going in the next few weeks (Bristol Ren Faire in Wisconsin). I haven't tried a lot of my vests/corsets on as of yet to see how the fit is different with the little bit of weight I lost, but it'll be interesting to see. Good thing I have some older…

My husband used to be about 320 lbs and never had a problem on the rides at all. Now, Universal is not as forgiving. The only one I would think MIGHT be an issue is the astro orbiter and it's more because of the awkward load/unload and possibly space mountain (You step down into the cars, it can be hard to get in there…

I'm new to this too....just started following it, actually, so just as much of a newbie as you! :) Depending on how far your preloaded weights go, they should be fine, I would think. I know ours go up to about 70 or 80 lbs (possibly more, but I haven't looked too closely, as I tend to use the 20 - 40 lb ones for various…

Most recent stupid fight? Hmmm...probably about a movie. We were at the store with our kids and a friend of mine and wandered into a music/movie store, and I saw a standee of Robert Downey Jr. in Sherlock Holmes:Game of Shadows. I made a comment about how I hadn't seen that one yet and my husband began to get very agitated…

I was on ortho after my first son was born (17 years ago, mind you). I had been on it for about 4 years when I stopped it so that we could continue to grow our family. It took us about a year of trying after I went off of it to get pregnant with our next child. It was the highest dose birth control at that time, and it did…

We don't always get 4 proper seasons - a lot of the time we go right from winter to 90 degree summers. Winter lasts TOO long. The cost of living is nuts. I live in the suburbs and while I like the general area, I hate the school district with a passion. My neighborhood is decent, but we have ONE family, across the street,…