sensa516
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That's good I was nervous for you! Waking up in the recovery room is always the worst...that panic of oh god I can't take this back lol still taking pain meds?
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That's good I was nervous for you! Waking up in the recovery room is always the worst...that panic of oh god I can't take this back lol still taking pain meds?
sensa516
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Aahhh thanks! I'm not taking any meds (other than antibiotics)... haven't had any since Friday. I'm wondering if I should maybe take one at night for a while though just so I can get some good sleep without my back waking me up... might try that tonight.
getting a good nights sleep will probably make a world of difference
LovelyLadyHumps
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Thanks girl! YOU are truly my inspiration right now! You've got your sh** together in all areas and it's obvious you're feelin' GREAT about YOU and LIFE!!!! I'm on your heels... don't feel bad when I pass ya up!
Come and get me sister! I welcome the challenge!! I'm struggling to!! I need motivation and encourage like the best of them. My workouts are there...the diet is an ongoing battle. I struggle w/portion control at work...these endless buffets of free food will be the end of me! Yesterday I ate 3 chocolate chip cookies before lunch as an appetizer....they were so good! I normally don't eat sweets but these called me name. LOL
And it did! After sitting through a 3 1/2 hour referee training, I was in so much pain! I went home, took two 500 mg Loratab and a muscle relaxer and I slept like a rock! I didn't wake up ONCE until my alarm clock went off! It was wonderful!!!Sensa516 said:
Thanks MJ! I'm really pleased with everything... I think my belly button is going to look great (which definitely worried me) and it DID make a huge difference huh!?! I'm happy!MissJellyBelly said:
Sometimes you have to have a treat, but diet is my downfall too... Try my "Just for today" thing... next time you're going to eat something bad, tell yourself, "Just for today I'm not going to have it. If I still want it tomorrow, it will be there and THEN I'll have it." You might be surprised how long you can go "just one more day!"LovelyLadyHumps said:
I read that you got a little weight training in so pat yourself on the back! You're kickin butt!!!
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SO.... I think I have been overdoing it a little. I'm just trying to carry on with life as usual and between work, soccer, cheer, home, and life lol...I am constantly going. Wouldn't even mention it (because we all have busy lives) except my abs are feeling it. I was SO SORE by last night that I could hardly stand at all.
I am going to be coaching 8 year old soccer starting next week PLUS I am the assistant coach for my 8 year old's cheer program at her elementary school AND was just hired on today as the Head Coach for the middle school (My kids attend private school so it's all the same school)! I am so excited but hopefully my body can keep up lol!
On top of that, we found a new home that we will be moving into in about 3 weeks. It's 2000 sq feet smaller than the one we're in now (THANK GOD!) Not only is a 6000 sq foot home a waste of space for just 4 people but, honestly, it's a waste of money AND it's a hell of a lot of cleaning... Big, expensive homes are overrated lol!!!! Our new home is a little older but still very beautiful (just a bit smaller) and the yard is to die for! It has a very "family feel" to it so I'm excited!
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MissJellyBelly
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LOL, on the WTF to Focus! I was thinking the same thing. Is Focus a man? I hope so, cuz that wouldnt be right if it were a woman saying that.
Yes indeed, your abs look amazing. I didn't realize what a major difference the ab muscles have when put back together. Your picks are living proof! I've watched so many of the surgeries on TV, but it was usually for loose skin, and your skin looked fine to begin with. I also saw some freaky looking belly buttons afterwards on TV, but yours looks so natural, you won't even be able to tell once the scars heal and the pigment fades.
Go girl! Bring that sexy on back!! We're gonna be a hot bunch in Vegas!!
Yes indeed, your abs look amazing. I didn't realize what a major difference the ab muscles have when put back together. Your picks are living proof! I've watched so many of the surgeries on TV, but it was usually for loose skin, and your skin looked fine to begin with. I also saw some freaky looking belly buttons afterwards on TV, but yours looks so natural, you won't even be able to tell once the scars heal and the pigment fades.
Go girl! Bring that sexy on back!! We're gonna be a hot bunch in Vegas!!
lol I have no idea what Focus is ha ha... I'm ignoring the midriff comment... my hubby probably wouldn't laugh at it.... BUT ANYWAY....
That is very true about my stomach. Most people have a lot of skin... I had so little that I actually have a vertical scar where my old belly button was cuz there wasn't really much too pull down! And I have seen some ugly belly buttons so I'm glad about mine too!
I feel like a lot of people on here thing I cheated in the weight loss "war" by having surgery but I didn't! I didn't lose ONE POUND from this! All I got was my ab muscles repaired and the opportunity to be able to have nice abs again... it had nothing to do with weight loss AT ALL....
I really want to do more exercise though... it's so frustrating for me BUT I keep looking at the (obvious) swelling and reminding myself that I am no where NEAR healed!
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Ha ha I think the kitty avatar throws people off lol... It's been rough... 3 more weeks til I can lift... I think I might become one of those ab freaks that's just obsessed with training abs and getting a six pack ha ha!!![Focus];497138 said:I am a boy! ... Why do they always question it.
I really can't imagine having to spend weeks not exercising to heal up, Paula. I would feel so gross. You are tough. <3
sammyboy24
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Hey Paula
lol about the penis/midriff thing too...
Congrats on finding a new house that is a bit smaller... My aunt and uncle currently live in a 5200sq. house in Draper. It is was just the two of them for awhile but now their grandson is living with them to help with their business (that they used to run out of their house but now have a building in W.J. for now)... They keep the house for the acreage and the pool I'm sure... Is your new pad up in Layton still?
Hang in there and keep healin'
-Sam
lol about the penis/midriff thing too...
Congrats on finding a new house that is a bit smaller... My aunt and uncle currently live in a 5200sq. house in Draper. It is was just the two of them for awhile but now their grandson is living with them to help with their business (that they used to run out of their house but now have a building in W.J. for now)... They keep the house for the acreage and the pool I'm sure... Is your new pad up in Layton still?
Hang in there and keep healin'
-Sam
Alta818
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I don't think that a lot of people on here feel that you cheated in the weight loss war, BECAUSE of the fact that you put in HARD WORK!!!! You say you are going to do something and you do it!!!lol I have no idea what Focus is ha ha... besides quite the jokster!Besides, what exactly does one do with their penis and another one's midriff? Nevermind... I DO NOT want to know lol!!
That is very true about my stomach. Most people have a lot of skin... I had so little that I actually have a vertical scar where my old belly button was cuz there wasn't really much too pull down! And I have seen some ugly belly buttons so I'm glad about mine too!
I feel like a lot of people on here thing I cheated in the weight loss "war" by having surgery but I didn't! I didn't lose ONE POUND from this! All I got was my ab muscles repaired and the opportunity to be able to have nice abs again... it had nothing to do with weight loss AT ALL....
I really want to do more exercise though... it's so frustrating for me BUT I keep looking at the (obvious) swelling and reminding myself that I am no where NEAR healed!
I think most people feel that way about people who bitch about things, DON'T TRY the traditional methods, and look to surgery as the FIRST ALTERNATIVE without really putting efforts forth before looking to surgery. Ya get ME?!?!.....I know I have respect for ya PAULA, because of the WORK YOU PUT in, and I think other PEOPLE see that TOO!!!! AND like you said......YOU STILL HAVE TO FIGHT POUND FOR POUND!!! .........do your thing MS. PAULA.......you are no CHEAT in my eyes!
Thanks for the compliments Mac!
I didn't know you even knew they way to my diary lol J/K! Hope your back starts feeling better soon... I need to go to your diary and see how you're feeling... 
Sammyboy24 said:Hey Paula
Congrats on finding a new house that is a bit smaller... My aunt and uncle currently live in a 5200sq. house in Draper. It is was just the two of them for awhile but now their grandson is living with them to help with their business (that they used to run out of their house but now have a building in W.J. for now)... They keep the house for the acreage and the pool I'm sure... Is your new pad up in Layton still? Hang in there and keep healin'
Hey Sam! Yeah my house is just too much and I'm so excited to be moving! It IS still in Layton, just further West... Right on the Kaysville/Layton border... Beautiful home, beautiful yard, neighbors seem great... hopefully I will NEVER move again! LOL!!!
THANK YOU ALTA!!!!Alta818 said:I don't think that a lot of people on here feel that you cheated in the weight loss war, BECAUSE of the fact that you put in HARD WORK!!!! You say you are going to do something and you do it!!!
....do your thing MS. PAULA.......you are no CHEAT in my eyes!
Posted week 3 pics today... not much change from last week so I started taking measurements. They say it can take up to 9 months for ALL of the swelling to go down but I think MOST of it is already gone.... Can't wait til I can start TRAINING my abs!!! ONLY 3 more weeks!!
Tonight I have soccer and cheerleading practice so I'll get a little extra exercise in lol.... Planned to get up this morning to go for a walk but that didn't happen so I gotta get that in tonight... after dinner would be such a great time for that! I've really gotta work on a schedule for cardio at night cuz I just can't get my ass up at 5:30... my brain ALWAYS talks me out of it.
I'm trying to eat sensibly but not too strict.... I feel like if I can lose 2 pounds a week this way, I'm happy AND I would reach my goal of 135 by VEGAS so that's perfect! I would like to be 149 this saturday... that would be great!!
Tonight I have soccer and cheerleading practice so I'll get a little extra exercise in lol.... Planned to get up this morning to go for a walk but that didn't happen so I gotta get that in tonight... after dinner would be such a great time for that! I've really gotta work on a schedule for cardio at night cuz I just can't get my ass up at 5:30... my brain ALWAYS talks me out of it.
I'm trying to eat sensibly but not too strict.... I feel like if I can lose 2 pounds a week this way, I'm happy AND I would reach my goal of 135 by VEGAS so that's perfect! I would like to be 149 this saturday... that would be great!!
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Korrie
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oh wow, your in cheerleading??? for what? college then? (sorry I'm way out of the loop here, lol) I could SOOO use a cheerleader to help my DD out. She's 10 and can't for the life of her do those round offs and even a cartwheel....she has alot of trouble getting her legs over her head! I invited a friend of hers over today to help her out...and she ended up kicking her friend in the nose during a move!! I went outside and they were both crying!! Her friend b/c of the pain and my DD b/c she hurt her friend! what a mess......anyways!!
Glad your recovering so well! I'm still really excited for you! You know, i decided after I loose 80 pds, I want to have a breast lift!! I'm soooo excited about it...but I just have to get this weight off! lol
Glad your recovering so well! I'm still really excited for you! You know, i decided after I loose 80 pds, I want to have a breast lift!! I'm soooo excited about it...but I just have to get this weight off! lol
thedarwinfish
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Hey Paula! I'm so glad to hear you're doing well!
thedarwinfish
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I did! What an amazing difference! Good luck getting back into your ab work.
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