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weigh under 200 lbs!

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weigh under 250lbs

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Take my vitamins!

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Walk 1 mile almost everyday until I can do it in 15 minutes. Then start 2 miles.

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Weigh under 200 pounds

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  • Comment by Jennifer G. on 12/12/08 7:20 am
    Congrats you are on your way! Happy healing!
  • Comment by Diamond Girl on 12/10/08 6:59 pm
    Your day is almost here!!! Congratulations on doing what it took to make it to this point. Best wises on your surgery and easy healing!
  • Comment by Natalie E. on 12/10/08 3:22 am
    I will be thinking about you today...take care and see you on the loser's bench! Natalie
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I'm Kristy. 38 yrs old, mother of Lauren born 12/19/07 and my angel baby, Garrett 6/20/05.  Lauren is truely a gift. We struggled to get pregnant with her after losing our first baby, Garrett when I was 38 weeks pregnant. We tried for almost 2 years go get pregnant again, and after many months of trying AND 5 IUI attemps, finally it happened au-naturale. I'm certain the infertility was due to my obesity.  Lauren is my pride and joy. She makes me realize that I HAVE TO HAVE surgery. Now not only for myself to feel better, but for me to be the best mom I can. I see moms and kids outside playing and I know in my current state I wouldn't be comfortable joining in. I don't want that fear to control my life anymore, I'm sick of it.

I'm so excited I found OH and that I know it's the right time in my life to have RNY. Looking forward to sharing my journey & other OH members' journeys as we all get thin and healthy!

My goal is to get my BMI in to normal range. I'm 6'0 tall and have 180 as my goal, but may like to go a little lower. We'll see.
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New Low
on January 23, 2010 2:41 pm
Finally had a few days of really focusing on protein, which included at least 60g of protein just in 2 shakes.  Also doing 20 minutes of treadmill sweating and I dropped below my last low. 183, just 3 away from my original goal.
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OMG, is this the 5lb bounce back ?
on January 4, 2010 11:43 am
 So a few weeks ago I got down to 184, and have been bouncing between 186 and 189 ever since.  I know I haven't been eating as well as I should or exercising, so realistically I know that is to blame.  I'm struggling with motivation big time.
 
Was excited to start fresh this morning with my eating in particular, and began with a protein shake on my way to work. Promptly followed by a protein bar an hour later, and 30 minutes later a yogurt, then triskets, then candy, then taco salad for lunch, then more candy and I feel sick, bloated, stuffed, gross.  WTF?!  Not sure why I felt the need to confess all that, but it feels good to get it out.  Am looking forward to getting on the treadmill when I get home and making my afternoon and evening not so food and crap filled. 

Having said that, here's a picture of my "skinny" sister and myself from last week. 



 I need to get back to what I know works and what's healthy so I can maintain my success!
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Almost 1 year post op:185 pounds, 5 from goal.
on December 3, 2009 11:52 am
So I'm practically 1 year out and just about to my original goal of 180.  I've lost 124 since surgery, 140 since beginning the process around April 2008.  I know if I REALLY get back to basics, I can get there by the 11th.  Found a picture from 1 week post op, and pics taken this week.  YAY me! :-)  I think I'd like to get down around 170, so I've got 15 to go. I'm so happy I had surgery!

BMI is now 25.1.  Just  2 more points and I'll be in the NORMAL weight range for my 6'0 frame.




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First size 14 Jeans
on November 16, 2009 6:59 am

I found a great pair of jeans I keep getting as I shrink. Started with an 18, 16s are getting loose and the 14s zip up, but I'm a little uncomfortable. I bet 5-10 more pounds and they'll feel great.  They're Gap stretch boot cut. Love em!  I am amazed at how small some pants and tops look to me, and then I try them on and they fit.  It's the best feeling ever. 

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11 Month Update
on November 10, 2009 2:01 pm
So as of Saturday, I'm 187.  Just 7 pounds from my original goal.  I'm sure I can get there by my 1 year anniversary a month away.  Gotta get back on the exercise wagon BIG TIME!  Even if it's more toning, I need that bad.  Am still in size 16 pants, about 34 waist.  Am having a hard time finding a jacket that fits right. XL too big, L too small, and then the sleeve length is a whole nother story.  Ordered a "tall" hot pink pea coat from JCP, super cute. The XL was too big, so I returned. Got the L, too small, so I re-ordered the XL and will have to have my mom move the buttons to make it a little smaller.  Good thing I documented the coat dilema here, huh?
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I've been overweight since I was a toddler. After trying everything out there except WLS, I've failed at trying to lose weight and get healthy on my own. The most I've ever lost at one time is about 35lbs using Phentermine when it was part of the PHen-Fen craze. I've thought about surgery for years, but only considered the lap band, thinking that would be less invasive. After attending an info session at PNC about 2 years ago and Fairview a few months ago, I've decided RNY is better for me. Mainly, I don't want to worry about having the band replaced, something I never thought about before.

I was uncomfortable, achy, tired before having Lauren 12/19/07, but now doing things with and for her point out even more that my body is in horrific shape and I need to lose weight to be healthy and able-bodied to be the best mom I can be for her. I'm so sick of my back & knees hurting. I'm tired of being HOT all the time. I'm tired of getting sweaty after doing not much activity, getting winded walking short distances. I feel like what I figured I'd feel like at 60.

DH has never really thought I needed surgery to lose weight. He, the 6'4, 180lb kept on with the "just eat right and exercise." Ugh! I think he's come around lately and knows that a thinner me will be better for myself and better for US and for our family. I can't wait to do things like hike, go to the boundary waters with him, go on rides with Lauren, chase her around. I don't want her to be a fat child and adult like I was. By the time I have surgery , she'll be approaching 1. I should be able to get most of my weight gone by her 2nd birthday, long before she'll have kid friends able to tease her about fat mommy. AND, I want to rid the house of all the junk and really start living a healthy lifestyle.