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bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » January 6th, 2007, 3:15 pm

When I got married 4 years and 7 months ago I wore a 4.75 ring size. Since that time and with an over 100 pound weight gain, it had become so tight we had considered having it cut off to give me some relief. We tried every method suggested to loosen it and remove it-soap, Windex, lotion, creams. It just wouldn't come off my pudgy size 7 finger. By Christmas time after almost a month on Medifast my husband was able to buy me a ring (by now everyone knows about the ring I went on about ad nauseum!) in a size 6. My fingers were shrinking. A few minutes ago I put on some hand cream and noticed how loose it made my newer rings that fit on my right hand. Even though I knew it was futile, I tried to take off my 4.75 wedding ring on my left hand. It came right off! After the cream soaked it, it wasn't so loose but I can still move it around on my finger without causing myself pain. I called my mother, sister and husband I was so happy. I don't know how many times I joked to my husband we would never get divorced because that ring was never coming off! It was just a small reminder of what is possible for me.

Taangrl21 · by **Taangrl21** » January 6th, 2007, 3:46 pm

Thats really cool Biki-its those surprises that makes this all worth while.Happy Victory!!!

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » January 6th, 2007, 3:47 pm

Taangrl21 wrote:Thats really cool Biki-its those surprises that makes this all worth while.Happy Victory!!!

Thanks sweetie!!!!

sidrah · by **sidrah** » January 6th, 2007, 4:43 pm

And that is only after 20 lbs. or so. Can you imagine when you reach your goal loss????????

Mike · by **Mike** » January 6th, 2007, 7:10 pm

That's great Biki. We both understand the ring thing. Di has had to stop wearing hers because its so loose (she got a pretty substitute until we are done losing).

Since I started my weight loss journey I have had my de-sized twice. Once from a 14 to 11 back in 2005. Recently from the 11 down to 9.5 because it was almost falling off again.

When we are at goal we have decided to get new rings as a gift to each other for our success. :mrgreen:

Amber · by **Amber** » January 6th, 2007, 8:14 pm

, Go, Biki!!!!!!!!!!!

Karli · by **Karli** » January 6th, 2007, 8:16 pm

Cheers, Biki

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » January 6th, 2007, 8:19 pm

Mike wrote:That's great Biki. We both understand the ring thing. Di has had to stop wearing hers because its so loose (she got a pretty substitute until we are done losing).

Since I started my weight loss journey I have had my de-sized twice. Once from a 14 to 11 back in 2005. Recently from the 11 down to 9.5 because it was almost falling off again.

When we are at goal we have decided to get new rings as a gift to each other for our success.

Oh, wow! What a great plan.

mellowmom · by **mellowmom** » January 7th, 2007, 1:13 am

Great NSV Biki. You go girl.

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » January 7th, 2007, 4:32 am

Thanks, everyone!!!

katieb920 · by **katieb920** » January 7th, 2007, 4:39 pm

Your Shrinking :thumbig:

Keep up the great work

kmr · by **kmr** » January 7th, 2007, 5:06 pm

That's an awesome NSV Biki! I can so relate to your post. Several years ago I woke up to see my size 5 wedding ring so tight around my finger that my finger was turning blue. I had to cut it off myself. You should have seen the gold dust flying everywhere as I sawed that baby off!!!! ( managed to keep my ring finger intact ) :lol:

I finally got it off and made a promise to myself that instead of taking it to the jewlers to get it refitted in a bigger size, I wouldn't have it repaired until I lost all the weight I had gained and then I would have it repaired at the original size that it was when my husband put it on my finger on our wedding day. Thanks for your post... you just reminded me of another important reason to get rid of all this weight! All the best Biki.

MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » January 7th, 2007, 9:47 pm

You are simply melting away! Bravo!

Mary

dede4wd · by **dede4wd** » January 8th, 2007, 10:34 pm

I'm so happy for you Biki!

DeDe

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