Karen R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
Update (not all the news is good!) - In eight minutes, I'll be 20 days out of surgery.  :-) I'm still loving the way my breasts look and truly, from a recovery perspective, they were a non-event.  I forget I had work...

Karen R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Post Plastics - Hi, all. I don't post a lot on this board, though I've lurked an awful lot.  I had my RnY in April 2013 and lost 114 lbs.  Last Tuesday (the 16th), I went in for a body lift and b...

Karen R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
It's Official - I'm so excited, I had to post.  I'm scheduled for PS--sent in the down payment check and everything.  Now mind you--it's five months from now.   But I figure it's never too early t...

Karen R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Plastic Surgery in Chicago - I don't know if this is of interest to anyone, but when I was in the States a few weeks ago, I did three plastic surgery consults in Chicago.  I haven't made any firm decisions yet...

Karen R. wrote a blog post 9 years, 9 months ago
My Trip to the Plastic Surgeon(s) - Hi, there.  It's been awhile since I updated my blog.  Things have been going well overall.  I just returned from two weeks in the States (the Chicago suburbs to be exact).  While ...

Karen R. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
She Shoots! She Scores!! (At Goal--with Pics!) - Well, it took me 53 weeks to the day, but I got there--down 112 lbs. to goal.  I started this journey at 237 pounds, with a BMI of 40.7.  I was wearing a rather tight size 20.  My...

Karen R. uploaded a photo 9 years, 11 months ago

Karen R. uploaded a photo 9 years, 11 months ago

Karen R. wrote a blog post 9 years, 11 months ago
What's New - Hi, all. Well my surgiversary came and went this past Monday without my marking it in any way.  Why?  First of all, I wanted to have updated photos to share.  I brought my camera ...

Karen R. posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Tanita vs. DexaScan - Yesterday was our Health Fair at work.  Various health related vendors were there, including the company my personal trainer works for, two massage therapists (chair massages--yay!...

Karen R. posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
In Praise of Being Strong - We all come to WLS with different (but admittedly similar) motivations.  Some have serious health concerns.  Others want to improve self-esteem or finally be able to buy clothes wh...

Karen R. wrote a blog post 10 years ago
Mish Mash - I've had the urge to write a blog post the last several days, but I've had trouble figuring out what exactly I want to say. I'm in a good place overall, despite the fact that my w...

Karen R. wrote a blog post 10 years ago
Now What? (Plastic Surgery and Fat vs. Muscle) - February is almost over and I realized I hadn't written a blog post in 2014.  Quelle horror!  So I thought I should check in and share where I am in my journey. I'm currently hove...

Karen R. posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Question about Timing and Request for Recommendati - Hi, all.  I had RNY in April 2013.  I've lost 106 lbs and am currently six pounds from goal.  I live overseas and only get home a couple of times a year.  I'll be back in the State...

Karen R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
What It Looks Like To Be Minus One Hundred Pounds - A few weeks ago, I posted that I'd lost 100 pounds.  I haven't budged off of that mark, unfortunately.  But I'm still pretty happy with where I am.  I've got 12 pounds to go.  B...

Karen R. uploaded a photo 10 years, 2 months ago

Karen R. uploaded a photo 10 years, 2 months ago

Karen R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Night Sweats/Chills (Anyone? Bueller?) - I've had something weird happen to me twice this week and I'm not sure what's going on.  I sleep under a duvet and because it's a little thick (but not down or anything like...

Karen R. wrote a blog post 10 years, 2 months ago
Happy 2014 - Happy New Year, everyone. Seeing that 2013 is now in nearly everyone's rear view mirror, I thought it might be a good idea to do a now and then post.  I've been really lucky...

Karen R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Oh My Lord! (I've lost 100 lbs.) - Happy holidays, everyone!  I've been in the States (until last night) and chin deep in family stuff, so I haven't been online for the last 10-12 days.  I had a great time visiti...

Karen R. uploaded a photo 10 years, 2 months ago

Karen R. accomplished a goal 10 years, 3 months ago
Have a normal BMI

Karen R. added a goal 10 years, 3 months ago
Be at goal in February 2014.

Karen R. wrote a blog post 10 years, 3 months ago
Rolling Right Along - I'm pleased by my weight loss pace this month.  I look at months as beginning on the 14th (as my surgery date was April 14th) and ending on the 13th.  I'm at the halfway point f...

Karen R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
I Am Normal! - As of this morning, I'm down 92 lbs. and my BMI is 24.9. I'm NORMAL! By some measurements anyway. 
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