Mendie Thompson posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Very strange situation: advice from long termers? -  A year and a half ago or so, my mother (who is now 72) woke up one morning and cooked her breakfast.  She sat down to eat, got in about 2 bites and then said after that every bite...

Mendie Thompson posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Update on my first night -  So, I got to the club that I frequent and the first thing I did was run to the bar...for a bottle of water...which was ironic to the bar tender since the the shirt I wore says " M...

Mendie Thompson posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
So excited I just can't hardly stand it!! -  Well, tonight's the night...I take myself back out on the hardwood floor!!  I am an AVID country dancer...it's as natural for me as breathing air.  So, tonight, I am going back......

Mendie Thompson posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
NSV, kinda personal, I don't mind if you don't ;) -  My first two body change acknowledgments: 1) I found that immediately after the scale numbers started going down, I have not had ANY back, knee or ankle pain...guess its my bod...

Mendie Thompson posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Getting closer a couple pounds at a time -  I stepped on the scale this morning, and I am almost to the 220's :) I haven't been there in years!  But I think a couple of those pounds was hair loss...thankfully not from my he...

Mendie Thompson posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
There it is...my 1st blah day -  I don't really feel bad, my pouch area is more sore today than it has been since surgery.  I'm thinking it was more from the stressful argument that went on between my 18 yr old '...

Mendie Thompson posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Tip for sitting up after surgery... -  I was given a tip from one of my nurses when I had my 1st C-section.  It was soooo difficult to sit up for the first few days, and I'm sure every one of you have, or will, experie...

Mendie Thompson posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Oct surgeries -  Just wanted to drop in and wish all of the October surgeries the best of luck, answered prayers and the speediest recoveries!

Mendie Thompson posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Way late introduction! -  It just dawned on me that I just kinda jumped in here feet first without even introducing myself :/ My name is Mendie, I am a work at home (self employed) wife and mother of 5 (3...

Mendie Thompson posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
1wk post op checkup and feeling GREAT! -  My appt went great today!  It really has been a whirlwind week...some good, some not so good, but I have stayed on task the whole way!  My nurse was so happy with my progress and ...

Mendie Thompson posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Goals...how do you set and reward them? -       I was just curious at the different ways some of you have come up with to set your goals, and reward them when you accomplish them.  As a standard, I see a lot of weight goal...

Mendie Thompson posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
It feels sooooo good! -  So, I took off on my walk today, got about 4 blocks from the house and it started raining.  Rather than turn around and go back, I kept on walking.  2.5 miles in a marvelously ref...

Mendie Thompson posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Why is my only problem with WATER??? -  I have noticed since I started my journey a few weeks ago and had my surgery this past Monday, I have had no problems with following anything in the diet.  No cravings, no over ea...

Mendie Thompson posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
A little overdone today - So, I'm day 3 post op and things have gone really well so far, but I think I over did it a bit this morning.  It started with my morning lortab.  I thought I was ok enough to stret...

Mendie Thompson posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Sept 24, 2012...the birth of a new me! -  Just want to wish all the upcoming surgeries the best of luck and a speedy recovery.  Mine is next Monday and I am beyond excited!  Good luck and God bless to all of you pre and p...

Mendie Thompson wrote a blog post 11 years, 6 months ago
Downhill slide! -  I'm at 5 days and a wake up for surgery!  I have my appointment with my surgeon tomorrow afternoon :) I have never looked so forward to so much restriction in my life!  Not sure i...

Mendie Thompson wrote a blog post 11 years, 6 months ago
The big day is closing in! -  I am on day 8 of my 14 day pre-op diet.  It has actually been much easier than I thought it would be.  Only protein shakes, veggies and water, water, water!  I make a shake that t...
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TX
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RNY
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09/24/2012
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Sep 16, 2012
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