amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Year in photos. Hit the one year mark - Here is a photo collage of my year after VSG.  I have lost 71.5 lbs from the day of surgery, 84 lbs from my highest weight, and 50.75 inches off my body!  This has been the best th...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
A year in photos - Here is my photo collage of 1 year of weight loss.  Down 84 lbs from highest weight, 72 lbs from day of surgery, Sooo many inches lost, From a size 22 to a size 6-8 and 8 lbs from ...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
almost 11 month update - So everyone has been telling me that I am looking great and appear to be losing more....even though the scale has not moved much.  I haven't measured for about 2 months, so I final...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Thinking about transitioning to whole foods plant - Thinking about making a major switch in my diet.  I'm not sure how to make it work and am doing some research.  Want to switch to a mainly plant based whole foods diet with only ra...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
NSV's - So I've been frustrated with the current plateau I've been on for 6 weeks now, but I think I can't really call it a plateau since I have lost inches during that time.  So I thought...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
The dreaded PLATEAU - Well, I am nearly 9 months post op....in 11 more days.  I have not lost any weight for 6 weeks!  I have lost a few inches and people tell me they can see that I've "lost"....Ugh!  ...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
The dreaded PLATEAU - Well, I am nearly 9 months post op....in 11 more days.  I have not lost any weight for 6 weeks!  I have lost a few inches and people tell me they can see that I've "lost"....Ugh!  ...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
NSV - My entire journey, I have been a stair step loser.  I lose 3-6 lbs, stall for 2-6 weeks then drop 3-6 lbs and do it all again.  I have learned to just know that is what my body is ...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Frustrating few weeks - Just venting here..... Life has been a whirlwind since the first of the year.  I am knee deep in a legal matter that seems to suck up my energy and my personal well being...even t...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
NSV - So today, I headed to the hospital to see a patient.  I'm walking down the hall headed to the nurses station and one of the aides said....OMG Julie, when you walk...I can see light...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Found out why my metabolism is slow...among other - So I had a 5 month follow up with my Doc.  He did TONS of blood tests.  Everything looked great.  B12 level fabulous, lipids great, CBC, great, Liver and kidneys fabulous, Vitamin ...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Finally under 170 - OMGoodness!  So I have been at a stall for nearly 6 weeks bouncing from 170 to 174....sticking mainly around 172-174.  So frustrating!   I did measure once during the stall and los...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Family crisis causing fears about food to resurfac - Last Friday at 3pm my mother in law was given the diagnosis of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia....a rare and agressive type of leukemia.  That started a whirlwind of changes for our f...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
4months post op and struggling with water intake - Hello friends, I am just now at 4 months post op.  I've lost 46.5 lbs since surgery day and I am feeling pretty well.  I still REALLY STRUGGLE with getting in my water.  Seriously...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Scale and Non Scale victories - Well, I am about 3.5 months out from my surgery.  I call myself a stair step loser cause I will lose then be flat for 1-3 weeks then drop again and repeat. I still have trouble dri...

amidwife4u posted a comment 12 years, 3 months ago
You look great! Keep up the great work. You will be a goal before...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
NSV - Well, I seem to be a stair step loser.....stable for 2-3 weeks then drop 5-6 lbs overnight.  I'm learning to adjust!   However, I did measure yesterday, I am 10 weeks post VSG and ...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
The dreaded plateau - So I am officially frustrated with my first plateau (I am sure it won't be my last.)   I have not lost a pound for 3 weeks.  In fact, this morning I stepped on the scale and was up...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
NSV - I am 7 weeks post op tomorrow.  I have been pleased with my weight loss so far.  I have yet to get into a good exercise routine and need to make that my next priority.  I saw m...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
ONEderland and inches lost! - Well, I am 22 days out from my surgery.  In the first 14 days I lost 18 lbs from my discharge weight (I only gained 1.5 lbs in the hospital).  Then for the next 7 days nothing!  I ...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Water slow to go down - Hi everyone.  I am 17 days post op and have noticed the last few days that my protein water seems to go down slow. (almost like a small amount is at the bottom of the esophagus for...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
4 days post op - Well, today is day four post op and I am feeling pretty good.  I had my surgery wit Dr. Aceves on 9-28-11.  His team and the hospital in Mexicali were great.  This will be a quick ...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
September 28, 2011 - Excited to have my surgery with Dr. Aceves in a little over 30 days.  Ready for a lifestyle change for a lifetime.  Anyone else going to Dr. Aceves the same day?

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Scheduled my surgery! - So excited!  I have scheduled my surgery for September 28th with Dr. Aceves.  I am excited and a little nervous.  I wish I didn't have to wait so long, but I have to wait for money...

amidwife4u posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
rapid weight loss and effect on memory and energy - Hi there.  I'm hoping to be sleeved in late September or early October.  I have been the classic dieting yo yo for over 10 years.  When I have been successful at losing weight in t...
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