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What 100 pounds looks like -hopefully w/pics - A year ago this week, I had lab work and tests at my Dr's which showed that my diabetes was worsening and I had a fatty liver. I made the decision then that something had to cha...

NSV - zippin right along - So I am 8 months out today, haven't lost a single pound in a month but that's okay. I know I am doing what I need to do and it'll happen eventually. It doesn't bother me too much b...

7 months out today and down 100 pounds - I started this journey December at 319 and as of yesterday morning, I was 219. Surgery date was 2/26/13 so it's 84.5 pounds down since surgery which I am thrilled about. I did ...

Clothes and confidence - Well, summer is over and, in my world, that means a bit more formal dress for client visits. I bought a suit jacket and pants in July and have been making that work along with tops...

Our tastes are all so different! - I saw all kinds of people on here rave about how wonderful Calcet Creamy Lemon bites are. So, I ordered and sample and they arrived today. I was so very excited to try them so I op...

NSV - Just got back from an 8 mile bike ride and not once did I ask myself is my butt too big to be on a bike? Of course, it probably is still big, but I didn't much care. Hope everyone ...

Finally, a "tell" - Here I am, 5 months out and just this week my nose starts to run when my pouch is full. Because this started so long after surgery, it took me a few days to figure out what was goi...

NSVs - keeping my eyes on the real goal - My real goal for RNY was to get rid of my prescription meds including the metformin and the three blood pressure meds. Well, as of about an hour ago, I am officially off of all of ...

Silly NSV - My afternoon started with the TSA guy not believing my drivers license was actually a picture of me and then, when I sat in my seat on the plane and went to get myself settled, the...

Stalling and measurements - I've lost a grand total of 0.8 pounds in the last mon but I just measured myself and I have lost 1 1/2 inches off my waist and 1 inch off my chest. I am hoping ill be able to go...

Surprising NSV - NSV This week I attended a large training session with about 40 people, most of whom I hadn't seen since January and none of which know I had surgery. (And no one asked what I'v...

Gwynnie Bee Clothing Option - I have found a solution to the dilemma of how to get nice business clothes s you rapidly decrease sizes. It's Gwynnie Bee. Its like a netflix for clothing and they have clothing fr...

Shopping ...score! - Just got back from a week of visiting family and brought home a whole suitcase of clothing which doesn't fit yet. Mom has an amazing Goodwill nearby where many of the items stil...

4 months and a week with pics - Time slipped by and I missed the 4 month date last week so here they are at 4 months (+ a week).  The dress is a 20, the navy top is a 1x.      

NSV - back pockets - As I slipped my phone into the back pocket of my jeans it occurred to me that while I didn't think while doing it, I think it's the first time I was ever able to do that specific m...

Not bad today with pic - I go dressed today, looked in the mirror and realized I looked pretty good, not just pretty good for a fat girl.  I'm mobile today so instead of a picture, you get a link. h...

Realistic Expectations - Repost - I haven't seen this posted lately and can't find the original post to credit the source but since I had to go find this, thought I would share again. Perhaps it will help someon...

Closet cleaning! - Wow, I cleaned out six large garbage bags of 5x, 4x, 3x and a couple 2x clothes tonight and while I'm loving the closet space, I realized I have little to nothing to wear for my ne...

Three Months out (and a couple days) with Pics - Here's my latest pictures. I'm a few days late but that's because I am so busy outside and exercising now. Life is good. My only regret is that I didn't do this years ago. Hope ...