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Pedaling My Wares - About 2 months pre-op, I found out about a research study I could be a part of that looks at RNY surgery and exercise.  I am a firm believer in research studies, but I am wary if I...

The Highs and Lows... - First the great news... I traveled on a plane... no seat belt extender needed! The tray table folded all the way down without hitting my body!  I was able to sip my water like regu...

Enjoying Simple Things... - Today it was 91 degrees with a heat index of Hades. (Sigh) I never look forward to summer.  Each year I am convinced that I will absolutely melt under the southern sun... This summ...

Dealing with Coworkers... - Well now I know what I will say when coworkers ask me about my weight loss.  Frankly, I can't believe it has taken them this long to notice (not that I really minded, I just though...

Feelin' Strong! - The scale finally moved down!  Just one pound, but I'll take it! I am still getting all of my vitamins in... finally in the correct order for maximum absorption; and I am finally e...

Good News! - OK... since the stewpid scale isn't moving (despite my best efforts); I have other good news!  I went to my PCP last week for my first check up since my WLS.  Now my PCP did not ch...

Six Weeks Post-Op... - My energy seems to be coming back!  I am happy about that.  What I am not happy about is this new stall.  I have been gaining and losing the same two pounds for over a week.  My do...

I Need to Plug In... - All-in-all, I have had a relatively easy time with the RNY.  A few bumps in the road... but nothing major.  I am back to work, and losing weight at a respectable clip. I just have ...

Some Recipes... - I've had a few requests for the recipes mention in the "Normal Saturday" blog.  Here they are.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I do... Turkey Spaghetti Sauce Makes about 3 ...

A Normal Saturday... - Yesterday I decided to lay around in the morning.  You know, recuperating from my two days at work!   Then I put my grocery list together and headed for Wal-Mart to fight the holid...

Back to Work... Day Two. - Day two back to work was 2000% better than day one.  After my marathon fight with my pouch and my hours of sleep (no mater how fitful), I am back to fighting form!  I didn't eat th...

Back to Work... The Aftermath... - Well as many of you may know (if you read my blog)... I went back to work yesterday. It really went well until around 3:00 PM... then my energy hit rock bottom!  My pouch started a...

Back to Work Today! - I've had five up and down weeks since surgery (mostly up); and now I am trying to get my life back on a schedule. So far so good.  Went back to work today!  I had an energy lull ar...

Been Sick the Last Two Days... - Being sick is no fun. I am not sure if I caught a bug (since I also had diarrhea), or if my pouch is acting up. But I do know that being sick now is no more fun than it was before ...

I Can Finally Wear Jeans! - I cannot believe it... I can finally get into my favorite jeans!  I posted pics... Yea Me!   They are so comfortable in fact, that today I wore them to a cook out and I didn't fuss...

Four Weeks Post-Op...Life Is Good - In two short days... it will be four weeks since I had my surgery.  I can't believe I have lost 41 pounds!  My doctor assures me that this stall is just about over... So look out...

My First Stall... - Life for me now is full of firsts: first weight loss, first WOW moment, first feeling of hope, etc.  Now I am experiencing my first stall. But I am not stressing.  As mama said, "t...

My First WOW Moment! - Today I went to the Farmer's Market in search of beautiful flowers for my window boxes on my front porch.  It is so beautiful here today, and there were about a bazillion people at...