Good to see that you are ok and doing well too Camy. I rarely get into my own diary let alone any one else's these days. Sometimes people have things in here for weeks before I twig and put a reply in... I sometimes pop into a maintenance club here or answer a question posted - but am not nearly as active as I was. I cannot even enter most challenges these days either as I am not really looking for weight loss.

My breast application is being sent to PCT with surgeon approval so hope that will all come together. I am holding off on the abdominoplasty request until I have the breast reduction agreed as I dont want to be asking for too many things at once. It might cause them to view the breasts as purely cosmetic...

I have had to get a new GP as my old GP has just retired this week which in itself causes problems.

Hey Camy - I have a query for you... If your PCT refuses and you appeal and get nowhere - can you apply to another PCT? What are the rules with that - is it any other PCT or just neighbouring areas? I saw someone on another forum say that her doctor had applied to another PCT after the first one turned her down...

I am trying to get my head around the whole process and it's different paths...

That is so funny about the Owl and the Pussycat....

I know that one for my friends is Canadian and she works in a kitchen. She got some flour on her trousers once and didnt understand why we laughed when she said "I've dirtied my pants!"...

Well - I have finally done a before / after thread showing the main of my weight loss. It hasnt got a picture quite at goal - but it does show the start and some of the steps along the way.

The most recent picture is between half a stone and a stone from goal (it was taken on holiday and I know what I weighed at the start and end of the holiday as I gained weight - but I dont know what I weighed that day)...

Margaret's metamorphosis - 168 pounds (12 stone) lost - Another Diet Forum - A Weight Loss, Diet, and Fitness Message Board

That's such awesome progress Margaret!

You rock!

Margaret, I know you have probably heard this a million times, but i need to say it for myself... 1million and one, you are an inspiration. I see your amazing transformation and growth and Ijust know i can do it. Not only that, you freely give your support to those who really need to see a true success story. ~Thank You ~ Michelle

Margaret, that is just beyond my power to describe in words. You're an inspiration to us all. And I don't even mean that in a hokey Hallmark way. I mean, that is craziness. You look absolutely fantastic - go girl go!!!!!!!!!!



~ Mav

i just saw your before/afters!!! WOAH! CONGRATS x

Thanks Kara, Michelle, Kellye and Angel. I am spending a fair bit of time on that other forum these days... I know that I see some of you there from time to time.

I'm new here but I'd like to say that reading through your diary and seeing your pics is really a great inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I hope I'll be as strong willed as you have been!

Thank you Rosie. We all have it within us to make the most extraordinary changes and be successful in making our weight loss dreams come true.

Congratulations Margaret on your amazing success. You look fantastic - well done.

Thanks for visiting my diary and congratulating me on my weight loss. We can all make amazing changes with the right information and support.

I have been pretty busy putting the finishing touches to a challenge that I am going to be running through the whole month of December on ANOTHER DIET FORUM. It should be really fun and very beneficial for all entrants.

It certainly has a Christmas theme and is flexible enough to be able to fit around everyone's individual party and holiday plans whilst covering what I consider to be the most important lessons in weight control that I have utilised during my weight loss project.

I think that a lot of people (including very experienced people) will learn something new...

I am getting really excited about it as I am going to be unveiling it in the challenges section there over the next few days - Wednesday at the latest!!!

Whilst weight loss is part of the points structure for those looking to reduce their weight - there are also going to be equivalent points for people in maintenance and people who are aiming for a controlled gain - so pregnant ladies and people looking to gain muscle can compete with the same chance of winning...

December is a key month for people who recognise that they need to control their weight. The average (non dieting) person actually gains 7 pounds over that month. By staying on track we can lock in our progress to date and hopefully improve our position - rather than slide backwards.

Experienced direction and an awesome support chat thread always makes success a lot more likely.

It will be my Christmas gift to forum friends from here who visit from time to time and from there. Also to others that join me for the ride. Naturally all are welcome to join.

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I have finally got my challenge finished and posted.

If anyone happens to be a member of ANOTHER DIET FORUM - pop over and check it out. I hope that you like it.

Whooo!

I've joined. This is going to be a good one!

Heya....Marg......Sup, girl! popping in to say hi!