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2+ yrs out and NSV - As some of you know, I've been struggling with a regain of 10-15 lbs (depending on the day).  I have a bat mitzvah to go to tomorrow and decided to try on my dress this morning.  T...

2 yr update - I've been writing this post in my head for weeks and it's still just a bunch of ramblings but oh well! My story is the same as many of us.  Fat all my life, hated to exercise, tri...

Finally!!! -     I can post pictures!!   Here's the day before surgery     And this was last month but I'm wearing the same outfit right now and weigh the sa...

The downside to a NSV - I haven't worn shorts since my honeymoon (1996) or sleeveless or in a tank top since my prom (1985). This summer I'm wearing both and loving it! However, all the shaving is drivi...

Got my Syntrax Peanut Butter Cookie today - and it is amazing!! No more Mint Cookie every morning for me!

One year today! - I can't believe it's been a year since my surgery! It really seems like yesterday I was complaining to my husband that it was cruel that they allow a person (let alone a fat, starv...

One year today! - I can't believe it's been a year since my surgery! It really seems like yesterday I was complaining to my husband that it was cruel that they allow a person (let alone a fat, star...

10 month check in - It's been 10 months since my surgery and it feels like yesterday I was just starting out. I hit my original (and dr's) goal in 8.5 months but decided I wanted to lose 10-15 pounds...

Thanks, Frisco! - I made your Thai Chicken Satay last night and I have to say it was the best tasting thing I've had in months! I loved it so much, I wound up having more for a snack! Today, I mad...

NSV- 8mo ago, this wouldn't happen - I normally work out Mon-Fri but I woke up Sunday and decided that since we will most likely lose power because of Sandy(I tend to do dvd's) for a few days I will work out. Well, t...

Always be prepared! - Ok, we've all heard this a millions time but I just wanted to say it again. Last night I went to NYC to see a show with friends. The traffic was horrific so there was not muc...

Shopping is frustrating not fun - After years of being limited to where I could shop to find clothes to fit me, here I am 80lbs lighter and I can't find shit! I'm in a size that I should be able to walk into any s...

6 month update - I can't believe it's been 6 months already! I started this journey at 218 and since I didn't have to do a pre-op diet, my surgery weight was not much different (214 after a day of ...