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Crystal Light Sorbet - I attended the UW monthly support group meeting. The nutritionist there brought her sorbet made from peaches and crystal light. Ingredients: one on the go packet of sunrise c...

Giving thanks. - I am grateful this Thanksgiving for the support of others, especially my boyfriend. I am happy to be at a much healthier weight.  I am grateful to have an abundance of food ...

Rachael Ray Episode - I just saw on Rachael Ray today about a woman who had gastric bypass, lost 200 lbs., and then gained back 100 lbs.  Apparently, it is quite common.  Did any one else see this episo...

Monthly Bariatric Support Group Mtg. - Tonight is my monthly support group mtg.  I look forward to meeting with local banders as we prepare for Thanksgiving.  My boyfriend is going to attend with me.  I am anxious about...

Looking for inspiration. - It is November 3rd and I am at a plateau of 190 lbs. I bought some five pound weights and added stair climbing to my exercise routine. My psoriasis that disappeared early on ...

Tomorrow is my 6 month checkup. - I have lost 4 more pounds.  I have still been inconsistent with my exercise.  I hope to kick it up a notch after my appointment.  I aim to take walks without my boyfriend but I hav...

June 22, 5 months post-op. - The scale is stuck at 199.  As a bander, sometimes I wish I had bypass surgery. I know I need to move more but there are many obstacles.  The weather, for one. At least I hav...

I am getting a cold! - I had plans to go away for the weekend and now I may have to cancel them.  Also the hotel we picked does not have a fridge or microwave, so I am going to have to get creative with ...

sarab - When I first got my Total Gym, I had a lot of fun with it.  It comes with a DVD with simple instructions.  But, I have to admit that I have not used it lately.

Tuesday, February 16, '10, I had my first fill. - My N.P. filled my port with 3 cc of saline solution.  It did not hurt, she used a numbing agent first.  Apparently, although I did not see it, the needle was over 3 inches long.  I...

Mall walking - I had a very vigorous mall walk today.  I was out of breath after fifteen intense minutes.

I am twenty days post op. - I am feeling great.

I am having surgery January 22, 2010. - After nearly two weeks on the pre-op liquid diet I cannot believe it is finally time.  My thoughts are now with the other OH members who are going in on the 22nd as well.  I am tha...

I am on my way. - With my surgery set for January 22nd, I have reduced my caloric intake and have lost weight. My meals are small and I am separating my liquids from my meals.  I have cut way bac...