Ecolwitz wrote a blog post 12 years, 9 months ago
Under 200! - As of today, I weigh 199.8.  I am officially under 200 lbs.  I don't know why this is so signicant to me, but it is.  The fact that I could change my weight (on this website) and h...

Ecolwitz accomplished a goal 12 years, 10 months ago
Cross my legs comfortably!

Ecolwitz posted a comment 12 years, 10 months ago
Sorry...we were in Spain for two weeks. Things are going much...

Ecolwitz wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
6 weeks! - I have now lost 30 lbs!  Feelings great...except, I am still dealing with a bit of acid reflux.  I am hoping I might start up on omeprazole again, but not sure if that's OK or not....

Ecolwitz posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Acid Reflux - I am in my 6th week out from surgery.  Doing great in all regards (have lost 30 lbs). However, I am still experiencing GERD.  (I've had it for about 10 years...)  Prior to the s...

Ecolwitz wrote a blog post 12 years, 12 months ago
One month post-op - I am now one month out from my surgery.  I have lost 25 lbs.  Weight loss is slowing down, now that I've been eating pureed foods for two weeks.  BUT, I still feel hopeful. I jo...

Ecolwitz posted a comment 12 years, 12 months ago
Thanks! Yes, he is special. He went on to teach at USC as chair of...

Ecolwitz posted a comment 13 years ago
Thanks! I've lost almost 25 lbs now and feeling great. You will,...

Ecolwitz posted a comment 13 years ago
That takes a lot of strength. Congrats on becoming healthy in all...

Ecolwitz wrote a blog post 13 years ago
10 days Out -  I'm 10 days out and have lost 16 lbs.  My clothes already fit better, and my face looks thinner.  Amazing. I'm starving, but I guess that's part of the deal when all you "eat" ...

Ecolwitz posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Phase III questions: Pureed food -  I'm going to start Phase III on Monday.  Any ideas about how to do the pureed foods?  I'm worried about how to do this and pack a lunch, etc.  The only thing I can think of is pur...

Ecolwitz posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Taking prescriptions...taste horrible when crushed - I had the VSG last Monday (3/21).  I had a few bad days in the beginning, but otherwise, feeling good.  I take many medications for my migraines each night.  I was told to cons...

Ecolwitz added a goal 13 years ago
Not run out of breath when going upstairs.

Ecolwitz added a goal 13 years ago
Exercise a little everyday.

Ecolwitz added a goal 13 years ago
Feel confident on stage while conducting!

Ecolwitz added a goal 13 years ago
Cross my legs comfortably!

Ecolwitz added a goal 13 years ago
Buy fashionable clothes and then look good in them!

Ecolwitz wrote a blog post 13 years ago
New at This -  I had a VSG on 3/21/11.  So far, very little pain.  I have lost 12 lbs (due to the clear liquid diet).  I am VERY MUCH looking forward to eating full liquids on Tues.  However, I ...

Ecolwitz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Surgery last Monday -  Hello, all: I am two days out from surgery (VSG)...am slowing getting over the painful gas (thanks to Gas-X).  Am still in quite a bit of pain.  Any idea how long the pain last...

Ecolwitz added a goal 13 years, 1 month ago
lose 100 pounds and feel good about my self-image, once again.

Ecolwitz uploaded a photo 13 years, 1 month ago
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03/21/2011
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Mar 22, 2011
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