Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

Hello, Lovelies :)

I hope this post finds you all doing well. I just passed my 2 year surgiversary on July 1st and wanted to stop in and do my due diligence by posting an update. 

Since my last surgiversary, I've had a TON of changes in


Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
Some Things REALLY Take Some Getting Used To... - I'd have never guessed that you used to be obese! ...WOW! You've lost how much?? ...There's no way you were ever big enough to need WLS...   ...You're really pretty.   That las...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Does Anyone Else TAN More Easily Post-WL? - So... I have not been this tan (my legs especially) in the summer in about 10 years. I read something interesting (and, naturally, can't find the link to it now) about how legs do...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Do I DARE Say It?? .....GOALLLLLLL!!! - Well, My goal all along has been a "normal" BMI, which would put my weight at 174 pounds... And as of this morning:   I am here to tell you that this was accomplished using wha...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
“The Last Pound” And Other Head-Games… - So… I’m 1 pound from goal and it’s messing with my brain. I’m ecstatic, don’t get me wrong. My original “goal” weight has always been a ...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
One Year... Long Post Ahead! -   365 days and 122.4 pounds gone… I had hoped to be posting “GOOOAAAALLLLL!” along with this post, but I’m still juuust shy at 1.6 pounds to go until I&...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Summer 2013 Sleevers - Just wanted to say how awesome it is to see all of my fellow 'Summer of 2013 Sleevers' check in for their 1 year surgiversaries. The board feels like Graduation Day today :) I'll ...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Interesting Observation Regarding Carbs... - Hello, you lovely VSGers. I hope that this week is treating you all well so far :)   I had an interesting observation tonight that I just want to throw out there in the hopes tha...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Spelunking NSV :) - This journey is so amazing sometimes... I had an NSV last weekend and didn't realize it! I went to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky last weekend to meet up with my new BOYFRIEND, Nate. (I...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
11 Month Update :) - 11 Months Post Op   Sunday was my 11 month surgiversary. I’m down almost 120 pounds and am 5 pounds from my initial “goal.” If someone had told me a year ago th...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Thai Tea, Anyone?? - Ok, a lighter post after my rather dreary 10 month update... I went out for Thai food the other night with a former student who just finished up her freshman year of college (have...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
10 Month Update (Longish) - Yesterday was my 10 month surgiversary. I’m down 108.6 pounds to 189.4 as of this morning. I finally found the 180s a few days ago. I can’t remember the last time that ...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
GOAL is on the horizon... and musings on depressio - The scale read 190.4 this morning. I haven't been this close to the 180s in... well, if I'm being totally honest, I don't even remember when... 2009 maybe? It was at the very begin...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
"Fur Children" - I just saw KevinBacon's post about families. As I am both single and childless, I immediately thought of my furry, four-legged "children."    From L-R, we have: Trey, the attit...

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Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
I GOT THE JOB! - Thank you for all of the well-wishes yesterday and today. I cannot be more excited to start a career in the culinary world. Had it not been for my VSG, I would have NEVER had the c...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Job Interview - Happy Monday, lovelies! I hope everyone's week is starting off well :) I am posting this here because I know I'd probably catch flack on the VSG board, and I'm just too excited to ...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Shoes :) - Ok, ladies. Where is your favorite place to buy comfy, but cute, shoes? FLATS, specifically. I want some fun colored flats for summer that aren't cheaply made. Ain't nobody got tim...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
LONGish 9 Month Update - Yesterday marked 9 months since my VSG. I am still so thankful for this surgery and would do it again tomorrow. I still feel the best that I have in years. I have only lost a few p...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
8 Month Update - My 8 month surgiversary was on the 1st. I'm down another couple of pounds, but that is mostly thanks to the food poisoning that I had last week. I don't recommend it as a weight lo...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Back To It! - So, food poisoning took me out of the game last week. I lived on toast, crackers, and Sprite for about 5 days. The scale dropped 4 pounds, but NOT ins ANY way that I would have wan...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Scared to Eat After Food Poisoning :( - I have food poisoning :( I ate some leftover seafood for lunch yesterday, felt a little queasy all afternoon and had a bit of a headache, and then HOLY MOLEY. I was horribly sick l...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Advice From Runners...? - I got fitted and bought my shoes last night and am starting my C25K program in the morning! I've never been more than an occasional (read: RARE) runner when I was in high school an...

Chrissy W. posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Happy Birthday Dress To Me:) - As promised, I took pictures of myself in my new birthday dress and Vera Wang sweater... CORRECTION: Well, OH is giving me lip every time that I try to upload the picture, but the ...
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07/01/2013
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Apr 26, 2013
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131 pounds weight loss

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