LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

i started at 243 in December 2011 and got down to 125 at my lowest (March 2013).  I am at 139.6 and eat about 1200 calories and exercise 2-3 times per week but can't seem to lose any weight.   Any thoughts on what I'm doing wrong or how to kick start w


LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
2 year surgiversary! - So proud of myself.  2 years out and I've kept the weight off (all 114 pounds!!!).  So good to be 129 pounds strong!!!

LawyerMom3 wrote a blog post 10 years, 3 months ago
2 year surgiversary!!! - 2 years out and down to 129 pounds!!!  Woohoo!!!

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
One year surgiversary! - Wow I can't believe it's been a year. My new official weight is 128.6 down 114.6 pounds from my pre-op weight of 243.3. i never would've thought I'd lose this much weight and loo...

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Ran my first 5k on Thanksgiving...never could've d - Wow...I did it.  I ran my first 5k on Thanksgiving morning. I am almost 11 months out and down 112 pounds at 131 pounds (5' 4")  The journey has not been easy and I am so gratef...

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
9 months out...down 102 pounds...now what? -  I am officially 9 months out and down 102 pounds...I can't believe I weigh 138 pounds.  I feel great and look awesome.  I am 32 years old with 3 small kids and a very crazy worklo...

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
How much food? Calories?...7 months out -  I am officially 7 months out and down 90 pounds (woo Hoo...I haven't been 150 pounds since grade school).  I am finally able to eat without getting sick and am trying to see how m...

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
OT Omg...I weigh less than my husband... -  I am 32 years old and have been with my husband since high school...I weigh now what i did in high school (pat on the back for my 64 lb weight loss in 3 1/2 months)...my sand has ...

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Leaving for Disney World tomorrow...tips for soft -  I will be 3 months out on Wednesday and am barely able to tolerate soft foods...leaving for Disney tomorrow and will be there for 7 days...any tips on what I should eat at the par...

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Stricture was fixed...let's see what I can eat... -  Had a dilation this morning...doctor said opening was 3mm and he made it 10mm...might need to have it done one more time but I can already feel relief just in drinking fluids.

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
finally have relief from the foamies/vomiting... -  I had surgery on December 28 and have not been able to tolerate more than liquids.  Sometimes even the liquids would come back up.  I did some of my own doctoring (I have a JD not...

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Will the vomiting ever stop...I am 6 weeks out and -  I am so tired of liquids but they are the only thing that doesn't make me sick...everything else ( with the exception of kashi high protein dry cereal) makes me sick...anyone else...

LawyerMom3 wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
One month down...27 pounds gone! - I am one month and a few days out and have already lost 27 pounds.  I am so proud of myself.  Just wish that when I looked in the mirror I didn't see the same chubby girl.  I know ...

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Is iced tea bad for you? -  Trying to figure out if maybe the iced tea I have been drinking is the trigger to not being able to keep food down.  Anyone know if this is a trigger?  Acidity that causes reflux ...

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Everything I eat/drink makes me gurgle...help!!! -  Anyone else experience the gurgling sensation after eating or drinking..it makes me want to vomit and as soon as the phlegm substance comes up I feel better...is it possible I am ...

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
When can you start having quinoa? -  I start soft foods next week and am wondering when you can have quinoa and small rice portions...I know rice expands but ive heard quinoa is easy to digest and easy on the pouch

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
What the h***is this gurgling noise coming from my -  Anyone else experienced a weird gurgling noise emanating from their throat after eating?  I am on puréed foods and not all foods sit well...any thoughts?

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Anyone use FitBit wireless tracker? Looking for re -  I have a heart monitor for exercising but would love something to track calories and other daily information.   What does everyone use and what are or thoughts...it costs about $1...

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
7 days out...feel 100 times better -  I am 1 week out today and finally fell back to myself. Doctor says I can start puréed foods Friday...getting In The protein via hot drinks..it amazes that I don't like cold protei...

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Don't want to drink protein...help... -  I am 5 days post op and the thought of whey protein shakes turn my stomach...what else can I do to take in protein...I saw this liquid whey protein that was 45g of protein in 3oz ...

LawyerMom3 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Finally home...surgery was the 28th - I am finally home and feel semi-normal...can't wait to get upstairs and shower.  Not sure I'm ready for protein shake yet, but will have to try some for dinner.  Any pointers for t...

LawyerMom3 wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
72 hours out...feeling semi-normal... - I am finally home...feels much better to be here than at the hospital.  Glad to see my kids.  Have to admit the worst part about the surgery is the gas afterward...once it passes y...

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LawyerMom3 wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
2 more days... -  As I cram in the last of my work hours over the next 2 days I cannot tell you how excited I am for Wednesday to come.   How am I got going to get through the next two days when my...
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