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8 months and 110 pounds gone - Can't believe it's been 8 months.  This anniversary came and went during the holiday and I hardly noticed which I think means I've decided to live my life :)  I'm down almost 11...

100 pounds!! - Finally got there!  6 months 21 days of hard work and following the plan.  Love my sleeve! 

6 months and ONDERLAND!! - I was beginning to wonder if it would happen.  Don't you love how the scale just tortures us?  199.4!! Today is my 6 month anniversary.  Can't believe it's been that long!  ...

so close to onederland - Coming up on my 6 month surgeversary next week.  Really wanted to hit onederland before.  I'm getting so close.  Scale at 201.4.  I'm doing great and staying on track.  I know i...

5 months out and feeling great! - Today is my 5 month surgriversary!    Loving ever minute!  I have absolutely no regrets- except maybe not doing it sooner!  82 pounds down.  10 pounds from onederland.  50 pound...

School starts tomorrow! - All three of my little monkeys are headed back to school tomorrow.  I've loved having them home and all the fun that goes along with it, but am SOOO ready for them to get back i...

4.5 month out and family vacation NSV - It's been a great post op experience for me.  Have days when nothing is appealing and eating is a chore, but for the most part, my new tummy behaves and is happy.  I'm tracking ...

My closet -  So after 3 1/2 months, this is what's left of my closet!  I've donated 3 bags of clothes to Salvation Army over the last few months and have 3 more for pick up tomorrow.  I've ...

3 months post of today! Love the Journey! - It's hard to believe it's already been 3 months, but then it also feels like it's been a year.  I've felt great and love the journey so far.  Lost right at 50 lbs and look forwa...

12 Week Post Op - Visited my surgeon today for my 12 week post op appt.  I hit 50 lbs lost today!!  Woohoo!  My doctor was very pleased with my progress and said he knows by looking at my progres...

2 months post op - I feel great!  I have more energy.  My daily struggle with migraines is all but gone.  I've lost 42 pounds and can't be happier.  Of course, I wish it would fall off faster :)  ...

first travel since sleeve! - I'm almost 2 months out and this is the first time to be away from home.  I was nervous about being away from home and out of control of meals.  My parents have been very suppor...

Never ending Stall at 6 weeks post op - I knew it would happen.  I prepared myself that it would happen.  I know it's normal.  Everyone goes through it.  Body adjusting, blah, blah, blah.  But it's so hard to get ...

Holy Hormones Batman! - You warned us that the hormonal swings after surgery were a doozy.  NO KIDDING!  I'm doing great, getting fluids and protein goals.  Feeling good.  Except I cry about everything...

One Month Surgiversary - Lost 31 pounds!! Doesn't seem like it's been a month.  Made it through the hardest part with the 4 weeks of full liquids.  Been adding a little more dense protein a day sinc...

making the ticker move :) - I updated my ticker with this week's weight.  But it still shows my loss from last week without the update.  Any ideas what I'm doing wrong.  I waited til the little blue "save ...

2.5 weeks out and suddenly nauseous... - I've been doing great.  Minimal pain, no nausea, drinking lots and hitting my 70 g protein almost daily for the last week.  I'm on full liquids.    Suddenly Sunday night...

Sleeved and home! - I had my surgery on Thursday and came home today.  Feeling ok.  A little sore, especially where my drain is, but doing well.  Sipping and walking.  My kids can't get enough hugs...

Tomorrow's the day! - Surgery day is almost here.  Report to hospital at 5:30 for 7:30 surgery tomorrow morning!  Make room on the losers bench.  I'm on my way!    Thanks to all the vets on O...

Pre-Op Diet Starts today! Surgery Thursday! - Started my pre-op diet this morning.  Dr requires 3 days, but I'm adding in one extra day for good measure.  :) I'm getting pretty excited and nervous!  It's really happenin...

Interesting View of the Dreaded "Stall" - I went tonight to the hospital education meeting provided by the place I'm having surgery a week from Thursday.  Informative session and wonderful lady presenting and getting to...

Pre-Op testing Done! - Spent the morning doing all the pre-op testing.  Surgery 2 weeks from today!  Holy moly, it's really happening!  I'm ready, I think.  I am most of time anyway :)