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Thanks for all the info. I have an appt to see the doctor but am not sure which type of surgery will fit me. I am a self pay so money unfortunetly has to play into my decissison. The post from Triumphant Life " It gave me my life back!!" sums up how I feel. I so want to live my life, not die early or end up just existing.

Has anyone heard of the Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication? It is like the Sleeve Gastrectomy only the stomach is folded and stiched rather than cut and stapled. So far the recovery time and the amount of weight loss is comparable, however the long term has not been studied yet since it is new. I like the idea of not…

Hello to All, I hope everyone had a great $th week-end. I have to admit that I never once touched a computer. It was awesome. I got a lot of outdoor work done in the early mornings, visited friends and family, and relaxed. I needed the time away. I am trying my best to not sit around so much and to take on atleast one…

Hi All, I'm struggling but trying to hold on. I've been thinking a lot about the gastric bypass but am thinking it's not for me. My insurance doesn't cover it and the monthly payment would be pretty high. I'm a little scared of the procedure itself as well. I just have to figure out a schedule and lifestyle that can work…

Hi All, Life does keep moving doesn't it! The past two weeks have been nerve wracking. My best friend was rushed to the hospital and it was touch and go for awhile. She is very overweight so would never go to the doctor, having a pretty good idea what she would be told. Now she has to face it all, she is a diabetic, has…

Hi to all, How are things? Keri, How's it going? OK here, still working around the house and fitting exercise in where I can. I'm calling the realtor today to come take a look. Once I sell the house I can find a reasonable priced apt I will have the time and money available to pursue the things I want. I just pray that the…

Awesome Brandigo, You are all my motivation!

Hi Keri, How goes it? Things here are OK. Busy, but that's mostly a good thing. I've made some progress on the house, not exercising as much as I need to but am moving around more and sitting less due to the work I'm putting in on the house. I went to the grocery and am going to fix my own food and stay away from fast…

Hi Keri, Yes Zumba was fun and I hope to start doing it soon, but I really feel the necessity of taking some of the weight off first. I will feel safer with the movement then. I love to dance and will use my Ipod at home to dance around the house for exercise. I had a great birthday week-end. Spent time with the kids and…

Renae, You sound like you have a good solid plan. My goal for June is 10 lbs as well. I have two June goals, the 10 lbs and working out a minimum of 4 days a week. My long term goal is to lose 10 lbs a month until I've lost 130, then I'll see where I'm at. My biggest goal though is increase energy and become more…

Checking in. I just have one more day of watching my daughters dogs, YAH! They should be picked up tomorrow, which is also my birthday. Once the dogs are gone I can get more exercise. Right now I can't use the Wii or treadmill because they bark and jump on me. (they are Labs) I can't walk them either because they don't…

How was everyones holiday week-end? Mine went well, I weighed in this morning and am disappointed I dodn't lose but happy I didn't gain. I did stray on hte food but I got planty of exercise.Back on track today. I hope you all have a great week!!

Great Job tjames. Keep it up.

Hi All, This coming week-end will be an emontional challenge for me. We just lost my Dad last month, he was a Veterian and he was in the Memorial Parade as long as I can remmeber. My sister and I will watch this one but it will be bittersweet. We have no picnic planned, my kids are out of town or working the week-end. I'ts…

Hi ReNae, It sounds like you are doing well. I am trying my best to get up and move around at work. Sometime I find myself sitting for so long I'm stiff. I bought one of those bottles that you can fill up and they don't sweat and make a mess, so I am doing better at my water as well. It's 20 oz and I can usually get…

Hi All, I still need to work on my journaling food and exercise. Last night by the time I fixed and are dinner and cut up my veggies for the week it was 8 o'clock. I did some exercises and then watched Dancing with the Stars (half if it) while walking on the treadmill. That's a goal of mine, I want to walk while I watch. I…

Hi All, I am really bad about logging on the week-end. I work on the computer all week and end up not wanting near it on the week-end. I need to log though because I lose track and silly me, I don't think ot counts if I eat it on the week-end and don't log it. There goes all the good work during the week. Downtome you are…

Dropped off for a bit there, but back again. I am using the food and exercise trackers. I've started back exercising and tried a Zumba class last night. I couldn't keep up but I was OK with that. I did what I could and enjoyed it. I am sore today but it's a good sore. I'm tired of not doing stuff because I'm embarassed,…

Wow, I didn't realize there were so many people in the same boat as I am. I've felt very alone and like I was the only one. We can all join forces and do this, for ourselves and for each other. Does any one compete in challenges? Are there challenges already in place for people who have a lot to lose? If not, can we make…

WOW! So many responses! You are all awesome. I think we have some dedicated people here and am glad I've started meeting them. Please share tips and what motivates you, I love reading about empowerment! I belong to my local Y and have set a goal to work towards becoming a volunteer in the fitness area. That is one of the…

Hope you ate a smart dinner. My sticker shock was Skyline 3 way chili. 1070 calories for one serving and I use to eat it several times a week.

Welcome, I have 100 + to lose as well, so believe me, I get it. We can do it! GranP

You can do it. Good luck and stay focused. GranP

Welcome Tim, I have the same goal of using more fresh foods and ridding myself of processed foods. I have all but given up flour products, as of a week ago and have gotten great results. I really thought I'd miss them but so far it hasn't been bad. I feel better and seem to have more energy. You can do this, I wish you the…

Thank you for all the responses, I am for sure going to wear shoes now. I really have fun doing the Wii but definetely need the foot and ankle support.

I haven't gone totally non sugar because some things, like my yogurt have natural sugars in them. I've also used condiments that have sugar in them, however I am trying to avoid as many processed foods as possible. I have to say that my mind feels clearer and I feel more alert and energetic. Enough so that I'm willing to…