Amy P.

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Weight is stuck and my carbs are to blame!!! - Hello all...I posted this under MajorMom's Carb Detox thread, but I need to put myself out there and keep on track. All of your suggestions are appreciated!! Oh--you nasty carb-...

A new 'do for a new year! - All I can say is that I haven't had my hair this short in 25 years!  The picture isn't the best (took it here at my little cubicle at work!) but I wanted to share this big step wit...

Is Sjogren's considered a comorbidity? - We have BCBS Insurance. Is Sjogren's considered a comorbidity if BMI is between 35-39?

Long time no post...just checking in!! - Hello alll.....it has been so long since I have been on OH or posted! I hope this finds you all well and enjoying the holiday season! I just passed my 9 month mark and am down 7...

Hello LWs...it's been too long! - It's been a few months since I've posted and I've missed you guys! Life has thrown us a few curve balls but we are adapting.  I had to go back in the office after being a telecommu...

Walked in on a burgler!!! - We live in a very safe little 'burb for the past 11 years with no issues. This morning I woke up early and went down to fold laundry~our laundry room is next to the garage. As I wa...

Almost six months and feeling good--pix - Happy Labor Day all of you lightweights... My six month mark is about 10 days away, but we had such a great time riding the Route of the Hiawatha Trail yesterday I had to post a...

Mindless eating leads to SEVERE pain.. - Wow....did I just learn my lesson.  After work I needed to run my daughter over to sign up for her Awana class. She wanted a hot dog so I heated up a chicken/apple sausage (which I...

Syntrax Nectar Caribbean Cooler up for grabs - I have a box of the individual packets (less one) up for grabs. I used to love Pina Colada flavored drinks, but this one isn't for me. First one that wants it let me know...you ...

A Little of This...A Little of That - Hello all....It's been a long time since I've posted on here, but my telecommuter status is now defunct and I've had to start working in the office. I've worked from home for the p...

Found some cardio I can do!! - I took a vacation day on Friday and the hubby took me bicycle shopping.  My ortho surgeon is an avid bicyclist and he suggested I buy a good bike that fits me and try to ride.  M...

a good week.... - What a good week and I am going to keep focusing on the positives and blessings in my life! Yesterday I had a great 3mo check up and today visited with the ortho surgeon and ...

3 month post op visit.... - Had my three month visit this morning at the surgeon's office. Kind of excited since I haven't taken my measurements since before my surgery. Starting weight: 218 Weight toda...

41 and needing a new hip??? - Hey all....just looking for any advise that you may have for me. I'm 41yo  and had RNY in March. My high weight was 218 and I am down to 177 today. Getting cardio in has been ...

41 yo and needing a new hip???? - Hey all....just looking for any advise that you may have for me. I'm 41yo female, had RNY in March. My high weight was 218 and I am down to 177 today. Getting cardio in has be...

Is all this jiggly mess normal???? - Holy cow.....my stomach is a jiggly mess!  It seems like I am losing back fat but rather than melting away, it has just ran half way around the track and stopped at my belly!...

Losing weight and lower extremity pain... - I just learned a little tid bit I had to share.... Did you know that every pound of body weight equals four pounds of pressure --per step-- put on your joints?  Uugghhh!!!! I...

I'm okay being a turtle.... - Today is eight weeks!! Wow, I can hardly believe that it has been that long and that I feel so good! The weight has been coming off as fast as a turtle running a marathon, but I...

My first NSV.... - I will be six weeks tomorrow and had my first real NSV this morning.  I haven't lost a ton of weight yet (28) but it is moving slowly. This morning my seven yo DD (she is very p...

When do you take your vitamins??? - I am officially five weeks out today! Yeah!! The scale isn't my friend but I know things are progressing. I'm back in a size 12 jeans and my bras are unfortunately getting too b...

Four Weeks Post Op - Another week has gone by so fast. My first MD appt was last Thursday and it went well. Down to 196 on their scales (which are more "accurate" than mine and I like theirs better!). ...

Three Week Post Op Visit - I just got back from my first post op visit....three weeks. Apparently their scale is much more "accurate" than mine (I like theirs better!).  My highest weight was at 218 on Feb 2...

Three Weeks Post Op - Wow...today is three weeks! Parts of it have gone by fast both others, not so much. I have been on liquids only and it is getting really old. I am having a hard time choking down t...