Karen O.

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NSV - HUGS!!! - So my 12 year old gave me a hug today - which in and of itself is a total miracle since he's 'too old for that'... but he wrapped his arms ALL THE WAY AROUND ME (with room to spare...

Gluten Sensitivity? And NSV! - So good news first - since it's been a while since I've posted. I am down to a size 18 from a 28/30!! I haven't been an 18 since high school (maybe longer!) I'm so stoked - almost ...

Help - sick! - I am about ten weeks post-op and have been doing great - no problems at all. 66 lbs lost and 6 sizes - YEAH! I'm on a normal diet now and have tolerated pretty much everything well...

Total BMI/Weight Victory! - Just 4 months ago, my BMI was 58.4 and I was having heart problems at 33... Today - I've lost 50 lbs and my BMI is FINALLY under 50! (49.8, but it counts!) I haven't been un...

5 weeks - on track?? - So here's my caloric/fat/carb/protein intake for the day - this has been about my average for the past couple of days - does this seem like I'm on track - or is there anything I ne...

Dumping on refried beans??! WHAT?! - Oh my goodness! I tried refried beans for dinner earlier - within 5 minutes, I was sweating, thought my heart was going to pound out of my chest - all for about an hour... and I th...

Body Shapers? - I know some of you who've reached goal weight have had plastic surgery... BUT, what did you do on your way down to GW? I'm down almost 50lbs, and am beginning to not like the flabb...

Calcium/Iron Question - I take my iron with Vit C or a little OJ to help with absorption - and I take my calcium seperately as not to hinder absorption. BUT, How long should I wait after taking my iron be...

I ate out for the first time! - It went SO well! I checked the restaurant's menu before I went, so I knew exactly what I was going to order and with what sides... I had Rosemary chicken with a side of cottage che...

Exercise and nausea - I'm three weeks post-op now and was given clearance a week ago to start exercising (walking)... the problem is if I stand for any length of time or exert myself for a length of tim...

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