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be able to wrap a towel around my entire body!

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Run an 8K by March

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go hiking with my friends.

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run a 5k

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Cross my legs

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Osvaldo C. Anez
I really like Dr. Anez. He is a very sweet and caring man. My surgery was flawless and when it's said and done, my scar is going to be tiny! He did a great job and is readily available to answer your questions throughout the process. I highly recommend him!
Member Interests
  • Running & Jogging - I have always wanted to be a "runner", soon I will have that chance.
  • Politics - I am actively looking for a gov't job, easier said than done.
  • Softball - I can't wait to see how much my game improves!!

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Hello, my name is Keli. I am 25 years old and live in the Washington, D.C. area. I have always struggled with my weight, always. I've tried it all, this is my last option. I have a surgery date for the open RYN on June 24th. I am so excited! I can't believe this struggle will finally be over.





    
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Under 200!!
on April 12, 2010 1:34 pm
Welp, I finally did it!! I am under 200 lbs as of April 2nd!! On top of that, I finally was able to order my first JCREW bathing suit since high school! I ordered an XL out of habit and it ended up being too big.

I am so thankful, this weight loss has been such a blessing. Although I slip up here and there with my diet, I am more active and more health concious than ever. Even though I have a slip and get right back on track and don't let it discourage me like I use to.

I am 57 lbs away from goal, I'm so close I can taste it!!
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22 DAY STALL.....and counting
on November 24, 2009 10:16 am
Today is DAY 22 of my stall. This is getting to be a bit ridiculous. I know I haven't hit the gym as often as I should have, however, I do run 3 days a week. I guess that's not enough. I know these stalls are inevitable but it doesn't make them any less ANNOYING!! 

So not only am I at a stall but my hair is falling out at an alarming rate.......awesome. Oh well, I'm just going to keep doing what I do. I've upped my protein and water intake so hopefully that will help.

BTW....I'm running my first 5K on Thanksgiving Day. This is the same person that use to walk when  coach wasn't looking during softball practice. I'm so excited!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! 
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Frustrated
on September 1, 2009 6:20 pm
The last two weeks have been frustrating. I've been fluctuating between 247  and 242. I don't understand. I started running two weeks ago and thought the weight would really start falling off, the exact opposite has happened! It's only week 10, I can't be stalling already can I?

Any advice? Suggestions? Is this just one of many stalls I'm going to have to deal with?

I'm pretty worried, I'm afraid of failing.
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RYN - Social Suicide?
on July 14, 2009 8:31 am
Today is a rough day......I work with all of my friends at the same firm and lately I've really felt left out. Since I can't go out to lunch everyday (and consume 1000 calories) they have started to not include me other things as well. I'm not longer included on the group emails, dinner dates, happy hours, etc. I figured this would happen, I just didn't think it would hurt my feelings the way it does. Once in awhile I think "was being big so bad?"

I wish I could just be normal like everyone else and not have to worry about what goes in my mouth. I'm tired of eating lunch alone. I know it sounds insignificant and small but it bothers me. Our lunch hour is like the social highlight of the day! sounds pathetic, I know.

Oh well...this too shall pass. Just thought I would vent....
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SURGERY TOMORROW!
on June 23, 2009 11:30 am
Welp...tomorrow is the big day! I'm not really sure how I feel...I'm nervous but super excited as well.  Go me!! I already am feeling more confident.

Everyone's prayers are needed and appreciated!!

I can't wait to post my first "after" shot!!

Keli
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My Story

Hey everyone! I am originally from Traverse City, MI and am 25 years old. I have struggled with weight all my life. Even at age 6 I remember feeling like I wasn't the same as my friends, I knew I was a fat kid. And just in case I forgot that I was different, some kid was always around to remind me. Despite this, I've always had a pretty good self esteem and the weight never really bothered me until college. I always had a lot of friends, had boyfriends, and was always part of the "cool crowd." Until recently, my weight never really kept me from doing anything. Although I was able to play college softball, I quit my junior year because the weight was impacting my game too much. After that, the weight gain increased at a rapid pace.

I met my boyfriend about a 1 1/2 years ago, he loves me just the way I am. This made me think more and more about having a family and how I may not be able to have kids because of my weight. It wouldn't be healthy and I wouldn't be able to keep up with them. This is what has really driven me to do something about my problem. Not to mention I can't stand to hear one more person tell me, "you have such a pretty face!" that is so insulting to me! A simple "you are pretty" would do, thank you.

I truly think that everything happens the way it is suppose to because this process has been long but for the most part easy. I jumped through all the hoops for my insurance company and was approved right away. The pre-op testing has been cake and everything has really fallen into place. I CANNOT wait to have my before and after pictures up and say "I DID IT!"