EmergentGrace added a goal 11 years, 11 months ago
Go white water rafting

EmergentGrace added a goal 11 years, 11 months ago
go hang gliding

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years ago
7 months post surgery, what I have learned - Here I am 7 months past, short of having a family, the biggest life changing decision I have ever made.  First, the numbers.  Today I weighed in at 188 pounds, that is 7 pounds...

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years ago
A Minor Win Today - Last year, during the 4th of July carnival, there was a ride that my daughters were to short to go on without an adult.  I went to get on it, and try as we might, they couldn't clo...

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
6 Month Stall...o__O - I knew it could happen, but I wasn't prepared for it I suppose.  I lost 6 pounds early in the month, mostly due to the flu I think, and finally got under 200 pounds, and now for th...

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
Celebrating Onederland - It has only been a week but I want to update that I dropped another magic 5 pounds which put me at 197, under 200 for the first time in about 6 years.  202, 204, always sticking po...

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
Month 5 and 71 pounds gone forever! - 71 pounds, it doesn't even sound real.  I used to cry thinking about how I needed to lose over 100 pounds and how hard, nay impossible it seemed.  This is officially the most weigh...

EmergentGrace posted a comment 12 years, 2 months ago
Amazing!

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
4 Months In... - Wow!  Today I weighed in at 210 (from 275) and that makes 65 pounds down.  I realized that possibly next month I may well cross the threshold of the impenetrable 200 pound mark.  I...

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EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
week 14 (or Month 3.5) update - Hello all!  I have been really excited to hear the few words of encouragement i have from those who have left them for me.  I just wanted to let all of you know I am doing great....

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years, 5 months ago
Week 5 Update - Getting It Together - First off I have lost a total of 33 pounds, yay!  Starting at 272 and now down to 241.  I am hoping by next week I will be in the 230s.  It's funny when i say it, it doesn't sound ...

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
Week 4 update - mental breakdown and dumping - Technically I am 4 weeks and 3 days, but this is the only time I have had to blog about it. Weight loss- If my bathroom scale is accurate, I am at around 240 pounds.  I go to th...

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
Week 3 day one... - Just wanted to tell someone :)  The scale finally budged 2 pounds!!  Under 250...yes!

EmergentGrace posted a comment 12 years, 6 months ago
Congratulations!!!! Yay!!!!

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
Week 3 update - Week 3, one full week of pureed foods.  My diet thus far has consisted of a protein shake in the morning and then maybe 3 oz of re fried beans with a little melted cheese, cottage ...

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
Week 2 update - Week two!  Oh glorious day where I can finally eat something besides pure liquids.  At midnight I had 3 oz of cottage cheese, and I swear I had never tasted anything so delicous.  ...

EmergentGrace posted a comment 12 years, 6 months ago
OMG, Congratulations! I am only 2 weeks post-op so it gives me...

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
15 pounds down! My first dumping experience? - Just had to write a quick note because I reached my first 15 pounds.  Not bad for two weeks worth of liquid diet I guess.  It is just so nice to see some results.  I go to Port...

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
One Week Post Op - I have been healing very nicely since home.  I have heard some post op patients get drainage tubes, but all I have are six semi-tender incisions.  I had a huge breakdown on thursda...

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years, 7 months ago
Post Surgery Update - I didn't die...Ya!  I know, a little irrational, but I was a little worried. I am at home now recovering.  As long as I take my prescription melds the pain is pretty OK.  every ...

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years, 7 months ago
21 hours till surgery - I can't believe I'm here, the day before.  I have been on a liquid diet for two days now, which without surgery I think is torture.  We had a girl scout bake sale yesterday, which ...

EmergentGrace posted a comment 12 years, 7 months ago
Thanks for posting this, I have surgery in 5 days and I hadn't really...

EmergentGrace wrote a blog post 12 years, 7 months ago
Finally, A Date! - There hasn't been much to write about over the last month.  I had found out my metabolism is a bit slow (duh) and I have underlying depression that is managed by medication, but I ...
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