REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
6 Weeks out and down 52 pounds -  I just finished a 52 minute ride on my stationary bike and I realized that I feel good! I finally have my energy back and best of all I have lost 52 pounds, that's over 8 pounds p...

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REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Facts about Fiber - The only fibers I know of are soluable which partially dissolves in water and insoluable which does not dissolve in water and therefore leaves the body intact. Soluable fiber do...

REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Stall Busting Tips to remember - Found this decent article giving some stall busting advice. I want to keep this around for my next stall... 1. Make sure you really are stalled. Take your body measurements ...

REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
I just can't believe it! - Ok, it is official I have survived my first month from surgery! I didn't just survive I have lost 38 pounds in that one month and that loss included a two week stall! Wow! Not just...

REBECCA L. filled out the ObesityHelp and You Survey! 13 years, 8 months ago
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REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Basal Metabolic Rate info... - According to the AMA the body needs 1200 calories per day to survive well long term, so that could be a maintenance goal, probably 1200 to 1500 women, 1500 to 1800 men depending ...

REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Just past the 2 week point... - Well my stall appears to be ending... fingers crossed and tossing salt, lol. I started adding Benefiber to my protein drinks and that seems to have helped, plus I am getting back o...

REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Maelstorm... - Well I seem to have hit a nerve or several nerves on the OH main forum. There are at least two or more people very angry with me, so angry they have followed me onto other discussi...

REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 9 months ago
10 days out and seeing my old self - Well it has been 10 days since my surgery and I am finally feeling pretty good. I think I can go back to work this week. My incisions still itch like crazy, I must be allergic to s...

REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 9 months ago
One Week out and feeling fine... - Today it has been one week since my surgery. I woke up this morning feeling kind of shaky with chills, I am learning all about dehydration... I drank 6oz of water and started feeli...

REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 9 months ago
4 days into a new life - It has been 4 days since my surgery. I have lost 20 pounds since my surgery date which is exciting, though it just shows me how much more I have to lose. I am feeling pretty good, ...

REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 9 months ago
Home free... - It is Monday afternoon and I am home from the hospital. Everything went great. I went in on Thursday for pre-op and got really sick from the Milk of Magnesia. I had such a migraine...

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REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 9 months ago
In the home stretch now - Well I have a little over a week until my surgery date. I am doing a liquid diet right now and it is funny, but I have not had any real desire to cheat at all. I have been on liqui...

REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 10 months ago
One Month to go! - I can't believe it is getting down to the wire with one month to go! I just need to get one more blood draw and should receive my hospital packet. I think I have everything gathere...

REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 10 months ago
Move forward and not backwards... - I am not a happy camper this am. I have been diligently trying to follow my pre op plan. I use protein drinks to replace 2 meals, I take my vitamins and I have been exercising dail...

REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 10 months ago
Change is good, I think?!? - Well my surgery date was changed to Friday June 25th. I am a little concerned having it on a Friday, as I want to be home ASAP from the ordeal and not have to stay anymore days tha...

REBECCA L. wrote a blog post 13 years, 10 months ago
I see a light at the end of this tunnel... - Well, I finally have my surgery date in hand. June 23rd, the first day of a new beginning. I am excited and scared to death all at the same time. I have never had a major surgery ...

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About Me
Bakersfield, CA
Location
30.5
BMI
VSG
Surgery
06/26/2010
Surgery Date
Nov 05, 2009
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