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OT - Update on my brother... bit long -  So the last "proper" post i wrote happened before I learned that my older brother had leukemia.  That has turned my family's world upside down.  He has twice been on the brink of ...

Heartbroken - My brother was diagnosed with leukemia last week and I have gone completely unhinged.  I'm 11,000 miles away from him and theres nothing I can do at the moment.  I have dropped eve...

My brother has leukemia -  My 29 year old, older brother has leukemia.  I need love.  Now.

Major NSV! -  I did it!  I made it Thanksgiving without eating badly!!  Also, even bigger, I didn't drink either!!  116 days sober!   I've always been a holiday person (just like my mom).  T...

Obsessed with Salty Foods - So I'm about 3 and a half months post op and I'm eating pretty much all normal foods.  I had a pickle the other day and wow was it awesome!  Since then I have been craving pickles,...

First Time for Blood Work - I read on here that we are supposed to have our bloodwork done every six months.  However, I just spoke to my surgeon and he told me I don't need any until the first year mark.  Is...

Mentally Preparing for the Holidays - So this is a post for the vets.  I am approaching my first holiday season after WLS.  So far I've been doing pretty well, but I'm starting to get a little nervous about the holiday...

Reasons I'm thankful for a stall -  Ok, I'll be honest.  I'm not thankful for this stall, not at all!  But, I'm in one and I refuse to give in to negative thinking!  So I am looking for reasons to be thankful for th...

Yummy Salad Recipe -  So I've been on the prowl for a good salad recipe and I ran across this one on Epicurious: www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Arugula-Salad-With-Oranges-Pomegranate-Seeds-an...

Achievements and Self-Sabotage -  So I am going to be 3 months out tomorrow and this rollercoaster has been an interesting if sometimes stressful ride!  I am having some issues at this point as well as some great ...

Tasty Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe! -  Hello all!  I tried this recipe last night for my friends and they all liked it a lot so I thought I'd share! This is the original recipe: www.http://allrecipes.com/recipe/slow...

Acne -  I've recently developed a small problem and I'd like to see if this has happened to anyone else.  Starting last week I began to develop acne.  I was one of the lucky ones who esca...

Frustrated -  Ok, so this isn't an end of the world situation, but I'm looking for some advice. First a NSV: Since my RnY I've given up drinking.  Day 78!  WooHoo!  I don't think I was an al...

Ways to Reduce/ Stop Extra Skin? - The formation of extra skin around my midsection, arms, legs, etc. are things that I have started to become quite concerned about.  I am 9 weeks out so it hasn't happened yet, but ...

Ticker Question? - I'm hoping someone can help me figure this out!  I figured out how to make and show the ticker for how much weight I have left to lose, but I can't for the life of me figure out ho...

NSVs! Not one, not two but THREE in ONE week! -  Well it has been quite a week for me and I'd like to share it with you.  I had several NSVs in ONE week!  Holy cow!  My first NSV is dropping another pant size.  I tried on a pair...

Online Nutrition Class -  Hello, I am currently looking for an online nutrition class.  Has anyone done this?  Any recommendations?  I'm thinking an online university course.  There are so many options, I'...

Mood Swings -  Hello, I got so many great responses to my last question I decided to try my luck again! I'm 2 and a half weeks post op and I have started to get the most intense mood swings. ...

Scared of Telling Other People About My Surgery -  Hello, I am a new member and I just had my surgery on August 3rd.  I'm an American who lives abroad and I came home this summer specifically to have this surgery. I'm thrilled...