Vinasu posted a comment 7 years, 6 months ago
I hate coffee. I mean, I HATE it. It destroys anything it touches. So,...

Vinasu posted a comment 7 years, 6 months ago
It's up to your medical team, of course, but my team doesn't...

Vinasu wrote The down side of exercise 7 years, 7 months ago

This week, I signed up for Taekwondo.  Crazy....

Well, my kids are both in Taekwondo, so I figure I'm at the dojang six hours a week anyway, so I might as well do something. It was either th...


Vinasu uploaded a new photo 7 years, 7 months ago

Vinasu wrote Me and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week 7 years, 7 months ago

This week has been a doozy.

First, I've lost nothing in two weeks. I know it's just a stall, but it still sucks. Second, I'm now introducing regular foods, coming off of soft foods, and ther...


Vinasu uploaded a new photo 7 years, 7 months ago

Vinasu wrote Milestone Day 7 years, 7 months ago

Big milestone day for me. Yesterday, I weighed in at 200 lbs. This morning: 197.

Today means:

  • Today was my oldest’s first day of middle school. Damn. I feel old.
  • Today ...

Vinasu uploaded 2 photos 7 years, 7 months ago

Vinasu uploaded a new photo 7 years, 7 months ago

Vinasu posted a comment 7 years, 7 months ago
You've lost 22 pounds pre-surgery, and have a 36 BMI. Honestly,...

Vinasu wrote Three week point 7 years, 8 months ago

When I left off last time, I was still on the liquid diet and getting a little desperate for food. Now on purees, it's...well...totally meh. I am really glad I get to eat, and I am having no proble...


Vinasu wrote Week 1 7 years, 8 months ago

I've decided to write a blog post just to remind myself of  the last few days, since I'm the kind of person who moves on, forgets, and then can't remember the details years later when I need to.


Vinasu posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

I’m scheduled for RNY surgery Wednesday, and I’m pretty happy about where I’m at.  I’ve spent the last several months changing my eating habits, lost 30 pounds, read everything on the surgery—good and bad. I’m confident. I’m charged. I should be happy.


Kathy S. wrote 7 years, 10 months ago
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!? Here are some links to information you may find helpful: http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/photographing-your-weigh t-loss-surgery-journey/ http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/weight-loss-surgery-hosp tial-stay-what-to-pack/ http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/four-on-the-floor-self-c are-after-weight-loss-surgery/ We can't wait to hear from you post-op!

Vinasu has a new goal: Maintain a normal weight--something I've never been able to do. 7 years, 10 months ago
By meditating on all I have to gain from normalcy, and all I have to lose from letting myself go again.

Vinasu posted a comment 7 years, 10 months ago
I'm seriously considering taking the kids to Disney World. :-)
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RNY
Surgery
08/10/2016
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May 22, 2016
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