Valarie L. uploaded a photo 9 years, 2 months ago

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My New Reality - I was doing so well until September.  I was running in a couple of 5K races a month. I wasn't really losing weight but I was gaining a lot of muscle.  I was happy.  Then one mornin...

Valarie L. uploaded a photo 10 years, 11 months ago

Valarie L. wrote a blog post 10 years, 11 months ago
6 Month post op update - So I am actually almost 7 months post op but I just had my 6 month check-up yesterday.  The doc. walks in and has a big smile on his face and says "These numbers look great!"  H...

Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
I Had a Breakthrough Tonight! - My aunt died this evening and immediately I wanted to go on a major emotional eating binge.  Instead I forced myself to run on my treadmill,do a Walk at Home video, and lift wei...

Valarie L. wrote a blog post 11 years, 1 month ago
Ticked Off! - I have been in a stall for almost two months.  I have lost 9 pounds since January 1st.  Only 1 pound this month and the next time I weigh (Tuesday) it may or may not still be go...

Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Please Give Me Some Encouragement -   I am still stalled and I am getting really discouraged.  I have lost and gained the same 2 pounds for about 2 months. I have increased my exercise and am "working out"...

Valarie L. wrote a blog post 11 years, 1 month ago
4 Months Post Op - Yesterday marked my four months post op.  So far I have lost 81 pounds but I have gained so much.  My body doesn't ache, I don't get headaches all the time, I am more active, I ...

Valarie L. uploaded a photo 11 years, 3 months ago

Valarie L. wrote a blog post 11 years, 3 months ago
10 weeks post-op -   My life has changed so much since surgery!  I have had a lot of NSV's since I last wrote.  I no longer shop in the plus sized section for clothing. I am no longer cons...

Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
A Week Full of NSVs, - This has been a great week.  My pants had begun to fall off so I went shopping for another pair.  After digging in the plus size section for the size I needed, I realized I had ...

Valarie L. posted a comment 11 years, 4 months ago
You look wonderful. Love the new coat!

Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
7 Weeks Post Op Update with pics (hopefully)! -   I am seven weeks post-op tomorrow.  Things are going very well.  I am seeing changes in both my body and mind.  Since my highest weight (August 2012)  I have lost 57 pound...

Valarie L. uploaded a photo 11 years, 4 months ago

Valarie L. uploaded a photo 11 years, 4 months ago

Valarie L. wrote a blog post 11 years, 4 months ago
7 weeks tomorrow - I am seven weeks post-op tomorrow.  Things are going very well.  I am seeing changes in both my body and mind.  Since my highest weight (August 2012)  I have lost 57 pounds, sin...

Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Charlie Horse - Is it a vitamin or mineral deficie - I have maybe had two or three charlie horses in my life, but this week alone I have had three.  Anyone experience an increase in these since surgery?  I seem to recall it being ...

Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Thankful for Having Surgery? Mixed Emotions. - For the most part I am very happy that I had the surgery.  One of the greatest benefits that I have seen so far, are the changes I am seeing in my children.  They are reading fo...

Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Not Making Goal - My surgeon gave me a 6 week goal of 30 lbs. My six week appointment is Wednesday and I am still 3-4 pounds over that goal. I know it's not too big of a deal, but I really haven't ...

Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Nauseous - I am five weeks out and have been nauseous for over 24 hours.  I can't think of eating anything that would have upset my stomach.  I called my surgeon and he prescribed medicati...

Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Questioning Hunger. - I am hungry every 3 - 4 hours.  If I don't eat, I get lightheaded and shaky. My plan is very simple.  At this point in my post-op plan I am allowed to eat pretty much anythi...

Valarie L. wrote a blog post 11 years, 5 months ago
3 weeks out! - So it's been a little over 3 weeks now.  All is well.  I have finally gotten off my lazy ass and started exercising.  I even started doing C25K training. I have been having ...

Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Tuna - I just have to say that as a pre-op and up until a couple of days ago I never realized what a gold mine Tuna is.  There is a great amount of protein in such a little amount.  De...

Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Matrix mint - cheapest place to buy? - I just realized that I am almost out of Matrix Mint ...  I know that a lot of people on this board regularly use this and I was wondering where you find has the best price. ...

Valarie L. wrote a blog post 11 years, 5 months ago
Two Weeks Post-Op -  Today I had my 2 week post-op appointment.  The doc said everything looks good.  I have one incision that became somewhat separated, but he said just put some antibiotic ointment ...
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10/02/2012
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Jul 29, 2012
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