auntiekim wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
It's been a shocker of a week - I just posted on my other blog and was going to post a mini version here, but I thought I'd just post the link instead.  It's been one hell of a week. http://fortyisthenewfabulo...

auntiekim wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
Protein Shakes - Ok so I just stumbled upon this brand somehow (I can't even remember how honestly) and I had to tell you guys about it.  It is hands down the best one I've tried.  It's the BSN Lea...

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auntiekim wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
bra shopping - It's just shy of 3 months since I've had surgery.  I'm down 50 pounds since then and I'd lost about 20 pounds before that, however I was still wearing my old bras.  I finally bit t...

auntiekim wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
support group - Last night was the monthly support group and it was fantastic.  So much good stuff.  People confessed their non-compliance and it was eye opening for me.  Being a newbie, I like to...

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auntiekim wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
my first out of town experience - This weekend we flew to Phoenix to see my stepson and his family.  I was so happy that, not only did I not need a seatbelt extension, but I actually had to tighten it!  This is wha...

auntiekim wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
50 pounds! - I am now at 50 pounds and I couldn't be happier.  I'm so glad I decided to have surgery.  Except for my brief bout of nausea when I started eating solid food, I've had no problems....

auntiekim wrote a blog post 14 years, 10 months ago
47 pounds and counting... - I'm now down 47 pounds including the 15 pounds I lost prior to surgery.  And actually, I'm down 68 pounds from my all time high a few years ago.  Around Christmas time I bought a c...

auntiekim wrote a blog post 14 years, 10 months ago
plugging along - I didn't realize it had been four weeks since I'd posted.  I come here and read your stories, yet forget to write about mine.  I'm about 7 weeks out now and I think I'm doing reall...

auntiekim wrote a blog post 14 years, 11 months ago
still trying to figure this food thing out - Today is my 3rd day on real food and it's taking some getting used to.  For one thing, it's a strange feeling that my stomach is not physically located in the same place anymore.  ...

auntiekim wrote a blog post 14 years, 11 months ago
my first real meal - scrambled eggs with cheddar and picante and I'm pretty sure it's the best meal I've ever had!  Just had to share my joy. Hope everyone is doing well Kim http://fortyisthenew...

auntiekim wrote a blog post 14 years, 11 months ago
Real food - I've received the official ok from my doctor to begin real food tomorrow and all I can say is...thank god!  I've been really good at monitoring how I'm feeling about food these pas...

auntiekim wrote a blog post 14 years, 12 months ago
Day 9 post-op - and I have lost 9 pounds.  The first few days were a blur but then I felt great.  I feel far better than I anticipated.  So far I've had no problems with nausea or vomiting, so yay...

auntiekim wrote a blog post 15 years ago
Home - got home about 8pm last night.  I was super sore yesterday after I came off the morphine, but today is much better.  Still sleeping about 98% of the time.  I just can't seem to sta...

auntiekim wrote a blog post 15 years ago
leaving for the hospital - wish me luck

auntiekim wrote a blog post 15 years ago
Surgery is tomorrow - Day 2 of the clear liquid pre-op diet.  I'm REALLY hungry and weak.  My mind is foggy, but at least I'm not too terribly stressed yet.  I did take one Xanax today.  I'm looking for...

auntiekim scheduled a RNY for Dec 06, 2010. 15 years ago
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12/06/2010
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Dec 04, 2010
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