thanks for the smile

Hello thanks its nice to know someone missed me :-)))
I have been sunning myself on a cruise ship to the Bahamas and snorkeling in the keys I had a 2 week holiday it was wonderful I must have been the only guest on that cruise ship to lose a pound on holiday :-))))

Everything went well. Feel great...have walked the halls twice and am drinking lots of water.

Heya - congratulations on your progress so far. I love the quote at the end of your signature - it's *exactly* what we're all doing. How's things?

Thank you Im doing great. I wish i would have done this a lot sooner.. I have been loseing a lot of wieght so far....

My bile issues: The first time this happend was in late March/Early April of this year. I had 1 shot (small) of Baileys Irish Creme, and thought I was going to die. It happend within 5 minutes of drinking. But other than this time, I cannot pinpoint anything else that causes it. Sometimes, I dont eat until 2pm (I wake between 6-7am) and it just goes off randomly. Sometimes after food, sometimes not. Its not consistant at all. I do however think you are onto something here with the pain meds. They use to make me cramp before the surgery very mildy. I always take with lots of water, and after food. Oddly, my back pain has seriously increased since the weight loss (loss of padding on my butt, and padding between my spine? Who knows). Thank you for taking the time to reach out and bring this to my attention- Ill follow up

lol Thanks!! I will add more throughout my journey!!

Hello, I'm doing pretty good, Thanks for checking up on me. My only issue is drinking enough water. I had almost a 2 week stall but I increased my fluids a lil and the weight started dropping again. Hope all is well your way!

New measurements (30 days) Neck, the same. waist is down 1.5", Left upper arm is down 0.25 inches, Left lower arm is down 0.5 inches, Left upper leg is down 2", Left just above the knee is down 0.75 inches, calf and ankle are the same. My upper stomach "roll" also lost 2 inches. Very satisfied....

All is well. I am somewhat in a "remission" of sorts. My levels are right under the borderline now. It happened before the surgery though - and not sure why. My cousin was diagnosed with it too and now we're starting to think that there might be some genetic associations although the physicians swear there isn't. It's just such a rare disease. All is well - no real headaches in a while. I had the surgery on 4/2 and am doing okay. Two headaches since the surgery and a little eye pressure. I am hoping that by losing this weight, it will help a BUNCH!!!!

I am just now getting the hang of this site. Thank you for the support.

I am home! sore, but home! woot! and already off my diabetic meds! and maybe for good!!!! *does happy dance* ouch! did I mention I am sore! lol

Thank you!!

Thank you for the messages but my surgery did not happen. I don't have the 5 year weight requirement for my insurance.

Thanks for your well wishes and kind thoughts! This is my surgery-eve! Congrats on your continued success!