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ald731 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

My 16th month post-op was relatively eventful - I started losing again after a 3 month "stall" (oh, carbs...), I hit overweight BMI finally, I turned 33 years old, and I signed up for a marathon (in March)!

I posted a couple of weeks ago that I


ald731 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

ha. Hardly an epiphany, I realize. :) After a two-ish month "stall" (quotations because I've known all along that it was self-imposed), I'm finally seeing downward progress again.

 

Nothing miraculous has occurred, no crazy "pouch test;


ald731 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

Hi, all!

As so many others that have come before me have done, my posting has gotten less frequent as time has gone by. Life gets busy, weight loss slows down and is less of a priority... I hit a self-imposed stall a month ago (carb creep and a


ald731 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

One year ago right now I was headed into the OR to get sleeved. I can honestly and without reservation say that it was the best decision I've ever made. I am down 140 pounds this morning (from 323 to 183) with a bit more to go to goal (I haven't settle


ald731 posted a comment 9 years, 1 month ago
How wonderful - only a week 'til your big day! Congratulations!!

ald731 posted a comment 9 years, 2 months ago
I promise you that ALL women get raunchy, vulgar messages from...

ald731 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
ONEDERLAND...finally! (And 9 month pics) - Hi all, I've been waiting to make this post for a while, so it feels almost anticlimactic to say that I'm finally at 199. When you start the process at 323, these things take a bi...

ald731 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
8 months post-op - 118 down with pics! - Hi, all! I'm a bit over 8 months post-op and really quite enjoying life these days.   I feel like I've hit my stride with my diet - I've embraced a ketogenic way of life, having re...

ald731 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Thoughts about goal after 6 month post-op checkup - I had my 6 month post-op checkup with my surgeon this morning and I brought up the subject of goal weight - he has never mentioned goal weight before now. I've always had the numbe...

ald731 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Halfway to GOAL! - I was just updating my ticker and realized that, as of this morning, I am halfway to goal! When you start this process at a BMI of 57, it's almost unthinkable that a true normal-we...

ald731 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
6 month surgiversary with pics! - Today is my 6 month surgiversary and it's hard to think that I could be happier than I am today! I am very blessed and grateful that this process has been pretty easy for me so far...

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ald731 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
3 month update with pic! - Hi, all! Today is my 3 month surgiversary and I can't believe how time has flown.  I've had a relatively easy time as far as tolerating food (with the exception of broccoli - will ...

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ald731 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Waiting for things to be different... - Tomorrow makes my one month surgiversary.  I've lost 16 pounds since surgery, 30 total including pre-op.  I'm thrilled with the lack of hunger and what I've accomplished so far. My...

ald731 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
2 weeks out update - Hi all! Today, I am 2 weeks out from surgery and I am doing great! This has been a remarkably easy process so far - I'm almost afraid to say that and jinx myself. :) The only pain...

ald731 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
Consult scheduled and ins question - Hi all, I've been reading these forums for a while and have my first surgeon consult on December 10th. I'm nervous and excited about what the future holds. Thank you all for...
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