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"I've thought about it-- but it won't work fo - I went to class and was trying on lab coats to find the right size.  Another girl mentioned that she lost 133lbs via RNY and thats why she was trying on so many different sizes....

NSV! - Tried on shirts and had to ask for smaller sizes... twice!  From a 3x to a 1x!  How cool is that??  And the best part... I actually liked what I saw in the mirror!   

I hate protein shakes! Can I do a bar instead?? - I really do hate them.  I can't get through a quarter of a shake without almost throwing up.  I have tried a new brand/flavor almost daily for the past four weeks and still noth...

soft and blended foods-- what did you eat?? - Finally at the point where I can get off those liquids!  Woo-hoo!  So excited for actual food-- even if it's blended.  My plan allows blended food the consistancy of thick liqui...

Things that make me go GRRRRR..... - I have a really good friend who is also my next day neighbor.  Our kids play together, we go to church together, we talk on almost a daily basis.  She knew of my surgery and see...

Just back from Mexicali! - Hello all!  Just wanted to check in and let everyone know I am back home from Mexico!  I was sleeved Nov 23rd with Aceves at Almater Hospital.  My experience there met and excee...

Overwhelmed. - So my VSG is scheduled for Friday and I'm an emotional wreck. I don't know if it's the anticipation, or the stress, or what.  I feel guilty for spending so much money on myself....

Future NSV's - Daydreaming of my sleeved future....  This is a list of NSV's that I plan on crossing off one by one throughout my WLS adventure. Fit on all the rides at MOA B...

A new begining! - Hello All! I'm a Minnesota Mommy on a mission of self-improvement. I took a good long look at my life last year and realized I wasn't accomplishing all that I could. I have ...

My ticker finally moved! (Pre-op) -   I've been high protein, low carb, no caffeine this week and I was pleasantly surprised to see the scale actually moved! Trying to kick my bad eating habits to the curb before ...

Recovery time? - Hello All! I am scheduled for VSG on friday November 23rd.  I will be home from the hospital on Monday and expect to go back to classes on Wednesday.  Am I cutting this too ...

Surgery Date! - The stars aligned..  November 23rd.  Embarking on a new adventure and I couldn't be more excited!

worst day ever. - The title sums it up.  I went to a gathering at stadium and I could not fit in the seat.  Apparently there are two sizes of seats and I just happened to get the small one.  I sat t...

One last step.... talking to my doctor. - Well folks... I've come to the end of my research.  I've decided to go with Dr. Aceves for the sleeve.  My last step is talking to my primary to see if she is willing to do post-op...

South of the river group! -  Thank you for letting me crash your morning coffee meeting and for talking so candidly about WLS.  I was so pleasantly surprised to find such a welcoming group.  P.S.   Julie g...

Predras Negras safe? Dr. Alvarez -  Considering surgery in Predras Negras with Dr. Alvarez.  He seems to be a skilled surgeon and I feel as though I am making a good choice picking him, but I am worried about the ar...

Am I nuts? -  Well, the subject line says it all.  I have decided to finally persue bariatric surgery.  (sleeve for me please!)..  The only problem is that pesky insurance company.  WLS is list...