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6 Month Follow up - Boy time flies.  In September, I had my 6 month follow up.  Things went well.  I was at 206.5 which is down from my highest weight pre surgery of 305.  My Body Fat percentage was 1...

Endrocrinologist Appointment - On the 9th of June, I will be meeting with my Endrocrinologist.  Since I met with him last time (5 days after surgery) I have quit taking insulin.  I have also lost about 60 pounds...

Summertime - My first summer after WLS.  Well, I am excited to do some things I could not or did not do before.  For example, I would like to go horseback riding.  I could not before because th...

5K Fun - The Fargo Marathon 5k was a lot of fun.  There were many of us that had WLS that participated.  Not only WLS people, but doctors, nurses and other support staff that have worked wi...

5K coming up - Friday, Many of us in the Fargo/Moorhead Area will be participating in the Fargo Marathon 5K.  There are a group of WLS patients that will be starting out together.  We have tr...

Setting small goals - I have set some long term goals, like a BMI of 24, maintaining a weight of 180, but until today, I did not set small goals.  I am trying to lose 5 pounds per week and so far have b...

Halfway there - Today is the halfway point of my weight loss goal.  I started out at 305 and have a goal of 180.  My halfway point is 242.5 or 62.5 pounds.  Actually, I was at 242.6, but I guess t...

Under 250 - I was not quite at 250 when I left for San Jose, but now am at 248 pounds.  I tried to eat the best I could in San Jose.  Went to San Francisco on Thursday and had supper at Fisher...

Short Term Goal - I am trying to make a short term goal and it looks like I may fall a little short.  Back on March 8th, I set a goal to lose 32 pounds by April 8th.  I will be presenting at a confe...

Somewhat of a milestone - Today I weighed in under 260 pounds for the first time in at least 3 years.  Since I began the WLS track, I have lost 45 pounds.  I am starting to notice that my clothes are too bi...

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On the Road Again - Well, I got to Denver and was able to stick to my meal plan at work.  After work I stopped at Target and picked up some Tuna in the pouch, fruit cups, yogurt and sf pudding alon...

Rough Night - Well, I got to experience what it is like to get something stuck.  Last night, we had baked cod for dinner.  It was overcooked (I cooked it) and in the process of eating, I got a p...

Two Week Post Surgery Follow up - Met with my NUT and Dr. Monson's PA Robyn this morning.  I am down 31 pounds (pre-surgery) and have completely eliminated insulin.  Things are progressing.  I am somwhat disappoint...

Dealing with Triggers - i wish I could say that I am always satisfied with what I eat, but I still have craves to overeat.  I know I can't, but that doesn't mean I don't want to.  Especially when I am rea...

March 12, 2009 - I continue to lose at about 1.5 pounds per day.  It is exciting, but I know this will slow at some point.  Until then, I am enjoying the rapid loss.  My surgery has impacted my wif...

Weight Loss - I am kind of using this as a journal more than a blog.  It helps me to stay focused and reflect on where I have come from.  My Weight Loss is beginning and I have set a new goal to...

Out of the Hospital - First, Thanks to all of you who left comments for me.  Your words of encouragement mean so much.  My first day back to work today and things are going well.  A little tired but ...