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Ride over 2000 miles this year

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cycle another century

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Lose weight-duh

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Surgeon Testimonial

Thomas Sonnanstine M.D.
\"Dr Tom\" was the most personable and understanding physician I have ever seen. When I first met him, I was worried he would say I was not \"fat enough\" and that I should just \"try harder\" like my family MD did. For once, though I found someone that really understood and knew there are more obstacles than \"not trying hard enough\" to losing weight. My impression has not changed; he is one of the most understanding and proactive and realistic doctors I have ever met. Office staff is cool too, although they are very busy! The program is VERY structured and VERY thorough and I went into my WLS educated, aware and ready. I think their program and my friends are why I haven't struggled (yet...I know I will, but not yet). Competence can not be beat! Bedside manner....wonderful!
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  • Arts - Love theater and art shows...my youngest daughter is a very talented artist
  • Pets - Didn't see a category for Rats, but I have 2 domestic rats as well!
  • Dogs - 2 Black Labs, Wicca and Gaia...really cool dogs!
  • Bicycling - Cycling (road bikes) LOVE to endurance cycle...
  • Yoga - Helps the body cool down after a long bike ride!
  • RN - For a major insurance company
  • Gardening - My whole yard would be a veggie garden if I had the time (and not the dogs!)

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8 Months; Size 8
on July 22, 2009 2:25 pm
Wow, I know I was really worried about my "unfill", but I have to admit; I am eating like a horse and apparently riding like one as well  LOL.  I am down another 5.5 pounds since my unfill and my nut was afraid I would stall.  My cycling is through the roof, I am climbing hills I never thought I would.  I am also doing distances (70+ miles in about 4 hours) and feeling good when I am done...NOT tired! 
I still get stuck on some things, and after riding real hard I can't eat at all for an hour or two; but that is SOOO much better than bonking on a ride and not being able to ride with my better half.  Speed is a factor as well. My flat times are 18-22 mph consistently, down hills range over 35 mph and up hills stay above 7 -10 mph (depending on length and grade). 
I am within 15 pounds of goal and wearing a size 8 in some things!   Gave a presentation in Battle Creek MI and wore a designer size 8 suit!  YAHOO!
Here's to working the program and making sure the program works!
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