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I got interviewed by the Huffington Post today rel - I have been keeping a blog since before my VSG surgery and now that I'm really into cycling and running (another half marathon in the morning, oh my!), I write mostly about that...

Goal!! I made it! :) (pics) - Yay! I made it!! Things have really slowed down since February, and I'll admit I wasn't working at it too hard. :) Turns out I am good at maintaining my weight, though, haha. I've ...

A happy NSV - Half-Marathon - 18 months post-op - Hi! While I'm still bouncing around a couple pounds off my first goal weight, I wanted to share a very happy NSV with you. Pre-WLS, I would have never, ever dreamed this was possib...

Loose skin rant and take me for what I am, buster -  I am soooo close to my first goal. Two more pounds to go! I've already set my next goal for about another 10-12 pounds lower. The first goal gets me into the "normal" BMI range. M...

'Bout 13 months ago (before and after pics) - Never in my life have I had so many pictures of myself taken as I have in the last 13 months. :) Today, I have gotten sooo many compliments from friends and coworkers, I had my bud...

It's my one-year surgiversary (photo collage and p -  Wow - I'm down 112 pounds, with 12 to go to my first goal. Amazing. This is the best thing I ever did for myself, and possibly my smartest decision ever. :) If you're thinking abo...

Armchair doctors - want to diagnose me? :) -  I am waiting to get in to see my surgeon, so in the meantime, I'll throw out my symptoms here and see if anyone has any thoughts. - Rather serious pain on my right side, right ...

11 month post-op pic, down 106 pounds -   Feeling great! I am having to be more careful about letting the carby things get back into my diet. If I eat dense protein, like the 2 oz of turkey burger I had last night, I am...

Sexy new boots and my challenge for November - Ooh, new boots! I am going to have FUN building a new wardrobe! These are the nicest things I've bought for myself since the surgery. For exercise, you may remember I am a stair...

Nine month post-op pics - down 96 pounds! -  I am sure loving my sleeve! The weight loss has slowed down a bunch, but goal is within my sights, and I couldn't be happier. :)  If you have a strong heart, you can also visit...

Milestone! No longer 'obese' just 'overweight!' -   So happy to have hit this important milestone yesterday!

You are looking so great! Congratulations on your success!!

Hello! :) 8-month post-op pictures - Hi! I don't get much opportunity to post these days (tightened security at work and not much access from home). But I sure follow the forums and love reading inspirational stories ...

Alright, what am I doing wrong? :) -  I just do not think online dating is going to be a good venue for me. I have known this for awhile but am stubborn and keep trying it. I have lost a lot of weight, am looking good...