janet2921 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Do not blame weight loss surgery! - Congressman Jesse Jackson seems to be blaming bipolar disorder on weight loss surgery. online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444772404577587492724366640.html

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janet2921 wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
No More Turkey Neck! - I am so very pleasantly surprised!  I am approaching 3 years out from GBS and this summer, I noticed my body has remolded and I no longer have a turkey neck!  Soon after surgery, a...

janet2921 wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
Dined Out Last Night! - Approaching 3 years out and my little pouch is still working! I went out to dinner last night with my brother and had fried calamari, a chocolate martini and water.  I actually...

janet2921 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Out of Town Conference for 1 Full Week- My Approac - Its hard going out of town for one full week.  I had to really contemplate and plan a strategy. My approach is different this time.  My plan is what to do AFTER the conference, not...

janet2921 wrote a blog post 12 years, 9 months ago
My Birthday Weekend - June 2011 - I really looked forward to my Birthday weekend of 2011. This was a fantastic weekend! Friday- 1/2 day at work, son spent the night and I had a doctor's appointment, all went wel...

janet2921 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Open Letter to McDonald's - Dear McDonald's Restaurants, Yesterday, I ordered an iced coffee, no flavor.  I added "Sweet n Low" to my beverage.  When I sipped it, my iced coffee was extremely  SWEET!!  W...

janet2921 wrote a blog post 12 years, 9 months ago
Cold Hands/Cold Fingers in June!! - On Saturday, I attended an outdoor grand graduation ceremony.  I arrived at 9:30am. Even though it was the month of June, its was cold, rainy, cloudy and a bit windy at times. The ...

janet2921 wrote a blog post 12 years, 9 months ago
June 5, 2011- The Week in Review - I had a pretty decent week.  Had a busy and very nice Sunday in church. I had salad at Fellowship. Work week was busy but very productive. Found another fantastic salad bar near...

janet2921 wrote a blog post 12 years, 9 months ago
Victim of Vanity Sizing? - I think that I am a victim of vanity sizing.  Vanity sizing, also known as size inflation is used to refer to the phenomenon of ready-to-wear clothing of the same nominal size beco...

janet2921 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Photo of My Sunday Dinner - Raw tun sushi and veggies. [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40110785@N04/5803041709/][img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5031/5803041709_915d1433cc.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http:/...

janet2921 wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
Update for June 2011 - I picked up Kellogg's protien shakes today in vanilla, strawberry and chocolate.  Will use as a snake replacement this month.  Birthday coming soon.  I must  reach  my goal!!!  YES...

janet2921 posted a comment 12 years, 10 months ago
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janet2921 wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
1 More Pound To Go! - How wonderful for me!  After 2 and 1/2 years, I have only 1 more pound to lose.  Yesterday, I purchased a pair of size 8 capri leggins!  Yes, how wonderful!!!

janet2921 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Happy Nurses Week 2011 - Happy Nurses Week to all of my nursing colleagues on this website. In case you are not familiar with National Nurses Week, here is some information: Often described as an art...

janet2921 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Antidote for the FOAMIES - Oooooo.... do I hate those FOAMIES!!!  I had a bad incident of the foamies yestereday.  I have no idea of what triggered it.  But I had some peppermint and shortly after suckin...

janet2921 wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
National Weight Control Registry - I am noticing folks are asking about information on long term weight loss with gastric bypass.  We all need to actively contribute data into this science.  Gastric by-passers shoul...

janet2921 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Fantasy Breakfast! - Just because I cannot pig-out anymore, it doesn't mean I can't fantasize about it!  LOL!  OK, here's my pig-out BIG fantasy breakfast for this morning. Buttermilk pancakes, with...

janet2921 wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
Out To Dinner Late Last Night- Cracker Barrel - I had such a  nice day yesterday so I decided to go to a casino last night.  On the way home, I was hungry so. I stopped at Cracker Barrel for a late night dinner. I guess after...

janet2921 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Solution for stalls? Is the 17-Day Diet the Solut - I have had my share of stalls.  Well, its time for me to reach my goal.  I have been hearing and reading about this new diet called the 17-Day Diet.  Dr. Mike Moreno has been on so...

janet2921 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
I Will Never Be A Thin Person! - That's right.  I will never be a thin person.  Yes, I have reached a normal BMI.  Yes, I have lost over 120 pounds.  Yes, I am down to a size 8.  But, the day that I going around t...

janet2921 wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Ouch! I Feel of the Wagon Yesterday!! - For the past 2 years post op, I have been very much in control.  No sweets for over 2 years.  I now have a new work place which very busy, but they know how to reward and motivate ...

janet2921 wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
A Workplace Conducive for Post WLS - I have been at my new workplace for 2 weeks.  Here is a comparison, particularly as it relates to my weight loss and weight maintenance strategies.  I had 22 years at my old work...

janet2921 wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Eat-fest Yesterday - Saturday, February 19, 2011 - I had a big time eat-fest yesterday.  I was indoor at home all yesterday, busy with computer stuff.  I ate quite a bit.  I had Lean turkey slice on pumpernickel bread with Grey P...

janet2921 wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Re-Learning How to Grocery Shop - I am wasting so much food.  I must re-learn how to grocery shop now that I am 2 years out from RNY.  Grocery shopping stems from meal planning.   I think I have done well this week...
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