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New York Times article - Blaming the patient - An interesting read. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/blaming-the-patient-then-asking-forgiveness/?ref=health mmm

30/6/13 - I love this post *love* *love* *love* -   This is a gem from the unmoderated Rants and Raves forum from 2012.  As the title says, I love it.     YMMV      Rggie's VSG FAQ list for sarcastic people ...

Enough - workable, onward.

28/6/13 - Testing - Halleluiah! - This old gal has installed Google Chrome and I am able to post in my blog.    Now to get caught up.  More to follow.   Let's see how this looks, first.

I am able to respond to this test. Perhaps this will re-set it. I am...

Photos - 4.5 months post-op - Honest, I did the bathing suit thing -- it's not pretty, but I can sure see the difference.   I'm almost half-way there! Three photos - 18 days pre-op, then 7 weeks post-op,...

Hey, Fat Girl - Hey, Fat Girl Posted on 2013-06-11 by ellepribro Stumbled across this post in a blog that I had to share with you..   Hey, Fat Girl.   Yes, ...

Lennon and McCartney -- sing it for me boys! - Send me a postcard, drop me a line, Stating point of view. Indicate precisely what you mean to say Yours sincerely, Wasting Away. "When I'm 64"  http://www.youtube.com...

Weighty Matters - Ten Twitter Sized Weight Managem - If you can't happily eat any less, you're not going to eat any less. If you can't happily exercise any more, you're not going to exercise more. If you don't...

Does anyone use Tiger Balm for aches and pains? - It's mostly camphor and I don't see that it has any NSAIDs. Years ago, I used it and it worked well.   Now, post RNY, I don't know. Any thoughts/experiences? mmm

16/5/13 - Bathing suit - size 20 - A month ago, a friend gave me two size 20 bathing suits which were too big for her. Today I fit in them both, and wore one for my swim. The timing couldn't be better -- my s...

Today's NSV - A month ago, a friend gave me two size 20 bathing suits which were too big for her. Today I fit in them both, and wore one for my swim.   The timing couldn't be better -- my...

Applauding the brave choice of Angelina Jolie... - Kind of puts it all in perspective, doesn't it?  That's one strong woman. mmm

Before and after photos - generic, not me, not any - Holy crap, (pun intended) folks -- you look wonderful.  Why, oh why, for ghod's sake, must you take your photographs in public washrooms with the toilet stall doors clearly evid...

Today's NSV - My family doctor cut my Micardis (blood pressure medication) in half, down to 40 mg from 80 mg. Back on March 21 my BP was 93/59 - as I was not experiencing any light headed...

8/5/13 - Family physician - Family doctor cut my Micardis (blood pressure medication) in half, down to 40 mg from 80 mg.   Back on March 21 my BP was 93/59 - as I was not experiencing any light headedn...

26/4/13 - Three month visits - I met with the behaviourist, Matt, and the nutritionist, Jen, the morning of April 26. I'm doing well, no problems, answered all the questions, provided information and got,...

A new favourite - Roasted Garlic and Tomato Soup - This smells fantastic as it's cooking and it is delicious.   My apartment smell fantastic right now  :)  I left out the sugar, even though it's such a tiny amount. mmm (this...

Thanks, Debra -- that bathing suit is now gone! mmm

3/4/13 - Ten weeks today and my top ten NSVs - January 23, 2013, the date of my surgery. April 3, 2013 - today. My top ten list, in no particular order of the NSVs to date: no more insulin, not even the teeniest, tin...

Ten weeks today and my top ten non-scale victories - January 23, 2013, the date of my surgery.  April 3, 2013 - today.   My top ten list, in no particular order of the NSVs to date: no more insulin, not even the teeniest, ...

1/4/13 - Want a Simple Way to Calm Yourself? - Describe your emotion in one or two words. From The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin.    http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2013/03/want-a-simple-way-...