Heather S.

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Exercising!! - It's hard to believe that just over six months ago, after my surgery, I was slowly walking around the outside of my house for exercise. Now, I am doing something I thought I would ...

6 months out - Well, I used to always say that I will only run when being chased. Now...I am actually running on the treadmill. I thought I would never do that. I used to come up with every excus...

Great!! You are looking super!

Weight Update! - I have been at a stand still for a couple of weeks, and it finally broke. I was really stressing. Even though I logically knew it would happen, I had a hard time dealing with it em...

Update! - Well, I ended up joining a gym. I was trying to avoid it, but realized it was something I needed so I could up the ante on working out. My routine is 3-4 days a week....work out fo...

Weight is coming off more slowly! - Well, I knew it would happen...and it has. The weight is starting to come off slower and slower. I know that it is reality, but it still stinks. I just have to up the ante now....m...

Size 18!!! - Wow!! I got a pair of size 18 pants for Christmas this, and it fits!!! I have not seen a size 18 since I was in my late teens or early 20s. It feels weird, but great.

More than a month after surgery - I always thought that after surgery my biggest problem was going to be getting enough protein. However, my biggest problem is hemorrhoids. I hate this...I feel sick every 3 to 4 da...

Returned to Work! ;-/ - It's always great to see my students, but returning to work kicked my butt more than I thought it would. I was surprised at how tired I was by the second day, today. Everyone has n...

First follow-up with surgeon. - Well, the follow-up was very positive. I have lost 18 pounds since surgery and am healing well. I can go back to work Monday, and am definitely ready to see my students.  I am hope...

Week 2 down... ;-) - Week 2 is down and I feel better a little everyday. The only real problem I have is pain in stomach muscles. There are just certain areas in my tummy that seem to be sensitive when...

Post WSL 1 week down! - Well, things have been going much better. Although food is still think of food frequently, the goal and the lack of hunger is keeping me strong. It is amazing how much better I fee...

Post Surgery: Day 3 - Well, this has been my third full day following surgery. I still feel like I've been hit in the gut one too many times. :) This surgery was the first surgery I have ever experience...

Pre-op appointment - Well, I am getting closer! I have a pre-op appointment with Dr. Banerjee on November 3rd. I started my pre-op 800 calorie diet, so my liver will, potentially, get smaller. It stink...

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Things are looking up! - Today I received a date for my surgery! It's amazing, it felt like forever when trying to reach my target weight (for surgery), but now that I reached it...it doesn't seem like it ...