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Greiving - I decided to write this post for myself and not anyone else really, so that one day I can look back and see how far I've come.  My mother passed away on October 27, 2013 from a lo...

Getting switched - I just wanted to blog a little update on myself. On January 21st 2014 I had the second procedure of the duodenal switch. I was not nervous at all, in fact I was quite tired and ...

2nd stage of DS finally approved - OMG. I Just got insurance approval for the second stage of my DS. Gahhh..super excited!! Now waiting for the scheduler to call me with a date. I'm so nervous. I hope we can...

To switch or not to switch? - That is the question the doc asked me today. Well duh, I wanna get switched. I had an appointment with my surgeon, Dr. Blackstone today. She says that I'm in a "perfect" place t...

Omg. You are so inspiring and you probably don't even know it. I've...

Wow..one year. Really? - It's been crazy that's for sure. OMG..136 pounds gone? That's what the scale is telling me as of this morning. It's been an amazing trip so far, but hey I'm not getting off here...

A Year gone by already? - I haven’t been online too much these days, because my mom passed away on Sunday October 27th, after a long and grueling battle with COPD.  I’m so thankful that she's...

GNC Total Lean Shakes - Just thought I'd give my opinion or review if you will...on GNC Total Lean Shake 25, Pumpkin Spice. Simply put, it's AH-MA-ZING. I'm VERY picky when it comes to protein drinks. ...

NSV and I have to share - So, I just wanted to say that tonight I completed 3 miles and I’m totally proud of this accomplishment because it is the first time EVER that I have done this. I have been...

10 Month Update - I'm not very good at keeping up with my blog, but every now and then is better than nothing at all I suppose. I just wanted to give a little update. I am 7 weeks away from my on...

Maintenance Question - My husband had RNY in October 2012, so he's coming up on his one year surgiversary. He has reached his surgeon's goal weight and is now at a healthy BMI of 24.7 (he's 6' 4" and ...

Contemplating the second stage of the DS..help! - It's been awhile since I've posted anything in the DS forum but it's because I've been hanging out on the VSG forum for the last 10 months or so. Just a quick history lesson: I ...

Which hurts more? - ..having the VSG or having hernia surgery? I think hernia surgery wins this one.

2nd Annual OAC Your Weight Matters Conference - I am sooo excited to be attending the 2nd Annual OAC Your Weight Matters Conference in Phoenix August 15-18. There are going to be so many awesome speakers and breakout sessions...

Rationalizing with myself... do you do this? - I’m trying really hard to stay focused and stick to my plan today, but my head keeps saying, “hey lets try this" or “one bite won’t hurt" and “we&r...