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One year followup - Today I had my one year appointment and heard words I never thought I would hear coming out of a doctors mouth:"Don't lose anymore weight!" In fact I have to go back in 2 months...

Great day yesterday! - Hubby and I went up to the private college my two sons attend to help the new freshman class move in. Got to spend all day meeting new students and their parents,reassuring moms...

11 month surgiversary - Where has the time gone? Eleven months ago today I made a life changing decision when I had my RNY. I was diabetic,had uncontrolled blood pressure on 3 pills, had constant back ...

Big NSV!g - For the first time ever I wore skinny jeans yesterday. And no one snickered,laughed or even stared. One of these days I will figure out in my mind that I am not a big girl anymo...

nine months ago today - Nine months ago today I was having a life changing surgery-even more life changing than I could even imagine. I had started my journey at 258.5 and weighed 253 the day of surger...

Foot surgery tomorrow - I had my rny at the end of August 2012 and have already exceeded my goal. Overall I feel so much better but have been having constant foot pain with my increased exercise levels...

Eight months ago - Eight months ago I had my gastric bypass. I was a little afraid but mostly hopeful that I was making a change to feel better. My original weight at my first visit was 258.5 and ...

I did it! - Thirty three weeks ago I had gastric bypass surgery. Inam thankful every day for my doctor and all his support staff. I started my journey at 258.5 pounds. I had uncontrolled bl...

Doing it again! - I signed up for my next 5k on April 20th today. I had so much fun last weekend that I can't wait for this one. I am so thankful for the surgery that enables me to live a healthy...

my first 5k - I walked my first 5k today. I was proud of myself. I didn't finish last and my time was 50 minutes and 40 seconds. Not bad for 3.1 miles! Can't wait to do another one!!

Silly NSV - When I was heavy I always wanted to be able to shop at Christopher and Banks at our llocal mall but was too big. Today I am wearing a pair of size 4 Christopher and Banks jeans-...

I'm normal! - Well at least my bmi is! For the first time ever I now have a 24.6 bmi. I have met a big goal for me-a sign that I am healthy.

big scale victory - I stepped on the scale today and I have lost 101.9 pounds. I am doing the happy dance for sure! It all seems like a dream!!

NSV - I made a trip to Goodwill today and bought 5 pair of size 8 jeans. I really didn't expect them to fit quite yet but they all zip and 3 pair fit comfortably. I have never ever wo...

20 weeks post op - Tonight our support group is having a special meeting acknowledging all our successes so I weighed this morning even though Friday is my regular day. It is hard to believe that ...

Are these my jeans?! - I hit goodwill again today and they were having a half price sale so I got 4 pair of jeans,1 pair of dress pants and a new sweater for $23. They fit perfect and they're a size 1...

Guess who dumps? - Me that's who. Went out to a buffet with my family tonight. I thought I did well because I took very small amounts of several protein options. One was a meat ball with some sort...

Nasty cold! - I have caught a nasty cold from my hubby and can hardly breathe thru my nose. But I won't let it stop me--I still walked 3.2 miles!

Amazing nsv - I never thought I would be able to say this: I walked a 5K on my treadmill tonight! Considering that when I started this journey in June I could only walk 15 minutes at a really...

nsv - I was in a different town today trying to waste some time and decided to go check out their.goodwill store. My size 18s are getting loose so thought I would pick up 16s for late...

Funny NSV - When I was doing my treadmill today I was watching an interesting program and lost track of time. I usually do 52 minutes but looked down and I had walked 57 minutes and gone 2....

A great surprise! - My scale broke two weeks ago and I finally went yesterday and bought a new one. When I weighed this morning I was in onederLand. I haven't seen 197 in 25 years. I am so happy I ...

SV - Went to my PCP yesterday and weighed 207! Ten weeks ago prior to surgery I was at 253! it's hard to believe the difference 10 weeks can make

One month checkup! - Saw my surgeon for my one month checkup on Tuesday and I am down 24 pounds. I am excited because now I can have ground meat! I was so tired of cottage cheese and yogurt but it has ...

Cleared for soft foods! - i had my one week appointment today and weighed 241. I actually got to eat real food for supper. I had 1/4 c. of Greek Yogurt and 2 or three bites of cottage cheese. It tasted grea...