Kittycat Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 I hit the 40 lbs mark this morning, whoot hooo!!! And even after a week's vacation!! The best things about losing 40 lbs: 1) Walking from the cottage to the pool this year and not being winded. 2) Struggling to keep my bathing suit on (now too big). 3) Being able to wear a bathingsuit wrap instead of shorts and walking comfortably without getting rub rash. 4) Fitting comfortably in the lounge chairs at the pool and not struggling to get in them. 5) Starting to feel like me, not a "fat" person. Thanks to everyone who helped me reach this mini-milestone, I couldn't have done it without all of your support!!! Here's and cheers to the next 40 lbs coming off!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 :lb10: :lb24: :lb24: :lb21: :lb21: OMG Cathy you are just smokin this weight off. How proud you must be of yourself. I am losing at a snails pace but people like you are my inspiration to keep going. You rock chickie and I am so Happy for you. 40 pounds is like 4-5 sizes and I am sure you know that already. I can only imagine how great you feel already. Keep up the good work. Now be sure and treat yourself to something nice for this milestone, you deserve it!! And how about a new avatar pic to see the new you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted August 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Thanks Julie, my laptop died, I am using my son's...I need to get a new one and then I will post new pics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyodieter Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Congratulations =D> =D> =D> That is alot of weight. You must be doing something right. It's wonderful to go on holidays and still lose weight. Keep up the good work, your an inspiration to all. And welcome back, you were missed!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlgpdx Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 congrats to you! That's a huge milestone! =D> Keep up the GREAT work! xooxo > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Awesome Kathy!!! You should be so proud!! There's nothing worse than rub-rash thighs!! :lb12: Let's see those pix!! =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisem Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Congratulations Cathy! 40 lbs is great, especially for 3 months! You should be very proud of yourself. Keep up the good work, and I'll watch for the new pics! Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 WTG Cathy, Thats the one thing I dont miss anymore thighs rubbing. I'm so happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erin2796 Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 That is a great accomplishment Cathy! Way to go! =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackovach Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Hooray for you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanaH Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Yay Cathy!!! Wait to go! And .... like Julie said, its people like you that lose that are an inspiration to us ..... I'm only just starting and can't wait to get to 40 pounds ... or even 20 Alana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyMOMinWA Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 I hit the 40 lbs mark this morning, whoot hooo!!! And even after a week's vacation!!The best things about losing 40 lbs: 1) Walking from the cottage to the pool this year and not being winded. 2) Struggling to keep my bathing suit on (now too big). 3) Being able to wear a bathingsuit wrap instead of shorts and walking comfortably without getting rub rash. 4) Fitting comfortably in the lounge chairs at the pool and not struggling to get in them. 5) Starting to feel like me, not a "fat" person. Thanks to everyone who helped me reach this mini-milestone, I couldn't have done it without all of your support!!! Here's and cheers to the next 40 lbs coming off!!! I am in the process of booking my surgery.. I am the same size as you cand can't wait to reach a goal like you are... how hard has it been? What is the hardest part? The easiest part? How much weight do you lose a week average? Did you change your exercise habits as well? THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted August 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 I am in the process of booking my surgery.. I am the same size as you cand can't wait to reach a goal like you are... how hard has it been? What is the hardest part? The easiest part? How much weight do you lose a week average? Did you change your exercise habits as well?THANKS Hi there, the hardest part was the pre-op diet, drinking 4 shakes per day that tasted like crap. I was banded in Canada, so the pre-op diet was different than they put you on for surgery at the OCC. Once I had surgery, the post-op diet was manageable. I was on clear liquids for 4 days then creamy soup stage for 2 weeks and then mushy foods for two weeks, again, a different plan than the OCC. I lost 12 lbs pre-op and not sure how many post-op, close to 20 lbs I believe and now I had finally hit the 40 lbs gone mark, I have a long way to go but I am more than 1/4 way there in just 3 months!! You have made a wise decision, one of the best things I have ever done, it's a lifestyle change, but so worth it. I do exercise using my gazelle and leg magic machines and of course walking and did some swimming (or lounging in the pool) while on vacation last week. I need to step it up a bit to increase my muscle mass and avoid loose skin. Let us know when your date is set and best of luck, if you need anything at all, we are all here for you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccermom Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS!! That is awesome, I am so happy for you!! =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreen Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is FANTASTIC!!! Keep up the great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy40 Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 FANTASTIC and CONGRATS! woohoo! niceeee =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jena Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Good job Cathy! You're about to catch up to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Good job Cathy! You're about to catch up to me! Your on sweetie pie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO! CATHY THAT IS AWESOME!!! You should be very proud of yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momonamission Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 That is HUGH!!!!!!Way to go.!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vix Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 HOW FANTASTIC Cathy!!!!! You have to be on cloud 9!!! Just reading this was such an inspiration and I got chills just thinking about losing that weight! Thanks so much for telling us and congrats to you! =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Cathy~ I am super happy for you! You should be so proud, woman!! Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigali Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! =D> I know how that 40lb lose feels.... SO GREAT! Keep up the hard work. I totally agree with you when you said that you feel like yourself again, not like a fat person. That is what I'm experincing and it feels great. > Alexandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Thanks to everyone, you are truly the best!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyband Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Way to Go!! Keep up the great JOB!! > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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