I was wondering where you were. I'm glad that you're still alive and kicking--even if you have to sit down after a bit of ass-kicking.

That's good news that your surgery has finally been approved. Clearly it is not for cosmetic reasons, but is causing you a lot of pain. It's about time the insurance company finally pulled their head out of their ass.

Glad your daughter's surgery went well.

Taking a break from dieting and maintaining for awhile is probably a good idea. Congrats on your one year anniversary. You've come a long way, baby.

Still hovering in the 232 lb range. I ate like a hog this past weekend and didn't gain anything so I think I am maintaining well. I promise I've not fallen off the wagon but I'm just not whipping the horses either

I shall return!

I hope you return soon.

Good to see you around again, and happy that you're maintaining with no trouble.

Hi Paul! Ditto what Kimberly said See ya around!

Just a quick update, I'm still alive !
I had my first surgery today on my left leg.... ugh!
I wouldn't suggest anyone do this just for the hell of it. It was alot more detailed than I thought it was going to be. I have possibly 2 dozen incisions on my leg and about 2 liters of liquid numbing medicing pumped into my leg. It's like twice the size of my right leg and wrapped up like a mummy.
Before thy wrapped it though I could tell a dramatic change in apearance though. Hard to say how it'll feel til the swelling goes away. Hopefully it'll feel good and I can get back to exercising after I finish the right leg. Go back next monday and then a week from wed for the final procedure. I didn't weight since last friday but if I had to guess 'd say I'm up a couple of pounds. I ate out of nervousness some. I know, beat me with a wet noodle. Anyways, I'd better go walk some. I'm supposed to get up and walk around a good bit.

Take care gang

Paul

Hey Paul glad you're all right!

Relax: deep breathes. Everything is going to be fine. Focus on positivity, and remember to eat according to your needs, not out of nervousness Smile! Good luck on your next surgery, and keep up with your goals!

Glad the surgery went well. Seems like the recovery is always the worst part. Best wishes for the next two surgeries. Then it'll all be done and you'll have some sexy legs to flash us women.

Don't forget your football picks this week. You're still ahead of me.

Still kickin. Well maybe not kickin. Pretty sore. Had my final surgery this past wednesday. All done. Everything went well. They checked and no blood clots so I should be good to go. My left leg feels really good. For the most part it's healed. I can tell a change in the circulation in it after the closure procedures in it. I used to think it ached cause I was fat... wrong! Once I'm 100% healed I should be able to get back into some exercise. I've got to go for a follow up on the 1st and I may have to go back for one more before I'm released for active duty. Got a few gnarly lookin scars but I'm gonna tell people a shark bite me
Hopefully they'll fade a bit in time but they look better than what was there. I'm sure they will be taking some "after" photos of my legs once they've healed. I'm gonna ask for a copy of the before and after, if I get it I'll share. So lose weight! So you don't get legs like I had

Gained another pound this month. I'm not worrying about it though. What little weight I've gained the past few months is really nothing to what I've lost. +3 lbs in 3 months is not anything to get worked up over. Once I get back to my old routine I feel like I'll be able to start dropping again because surely my body has adjusted to the non-activety.

I shall return!

Glad you're doing so well given the circumstances!!!

Glad to hear the surgeries went well!

I'm sure that since you've been maintaining for quite awhile, once you start trying to lose again, you'll drop the lbs pretty easily.

Don't know if you saw what I posted on our yahoo picks site, but that was sooooo awesome about USC losing last night. I only caught the last part of the 4thQ, but that was really enjoyable to watch. Well, UGA should rise to at least #2 in the polls now.

Look at Val shakin' her "pumpkins" atcha..

Where are you??

Was it him or you that came up with this: (?)

LOL! Perverted Paul is the one who came up with that. I came up with

Hahahaha!!! I remember! The days......*wistfully*