Megan M.

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5 months out - before & after - I can't figure out how to insert my before & after into the post, but it's in my profile if you'd like to see me.  Current me on Dec. 21 at 196 lbs.  Old me on July 21 at 156 lbs -...

5-months out check-up - Had my 5-month appts with NP, dietitian, and SW.  All is well.  I've lost 80 lbs, not 82, but that's because my starting weight was 2 lbs. less than I thought!  My bloodwork result...

I guess I can really see it now! - Went out tonight looking for some deals on clothes.  Found the cutest pair of pants in Penningtons - size 14, fit like a dream (except for the button in the waist).  Unfortunately ...

Monday Morning Weigh-In - It's onederland for me this week! HW 278 LW 201 Today 198 - total loss 80 lbs. What a feeling!

Walking' in a Winter Onederland!!! - It's official - I am walking in ONEDERLAND!!  198 this a.m., for a total of 80 pounds gone forever!!  I feell good, da da da da da da da, I knew that I would, da da da da da da da ...

I just felt my ribs! - How weird is that?  I'm sitting here typing away, and did a stretch in my chair.  I ran my hands up my belly to just below the girls, and lo and behold I felt something hard that I...

Monday Morning Weigh-In - I guess my slowdown is over.  Thank goodness. HW - 278 SW - 256 LW - 208 Today's weight - 204.  Total loss is 74 lbs.  Feels great!  Have a good week everyone.

Surgeon's goals - I see so many  people posting about reaching their surgeon's goal.  I was never given a goal to work toward, and now I'm wondering if I should have one.  How do the surgeons calcul...

I bought jeans!! - This is a real NSV - I haven't owned jeans in almost 30 years.  Size 16, a little bling on the back pockets - helps draw attention to my much smaller cheeks!!  But I'm looking forw...

Just back from a trip to the US - Just got home from a weekend in the States with my friend.  Had a wonderful time.  Have stocked up on diet Swiss Miss (I think I have 10 boxes in reserve - love it.)  My closet was...

My scale is stuck!! Now I'm getting mad! - I hate this and hope that if I B**ch about it it'll change!!!  My scale is stuck.  Following all the rules.  Hasn't budged in 2.5 weeks.  So frustrating - now I just keep at it unt...

Feeling sorry for myself - I'm just feeling off the last couple of days.  I feel like I could eat a horse, but just a few bites fills me up.  Trying many things to sooth myself, but none of it is working (I ...

Can grouchy pouchy start at 3 months out? - I'm feeling similar to the way I felt at 5-6 weeks, where everything felt tight and unpleasant to eat, but then shortly after it all relaxed and I was fine.  For the past week I'm ...

Monday Morning Weigh-In - Looks like I'm up earliest this morning. HW 278 SW 256 LW 213 Today 211 - total loss 67 pounds.  Have a good week, everyone!

I did a face plant on the street today! - I've been walking to and from work the last few weeks and have been very dedicated to it.  I find I can motor along quite nicely, and it feels great.  This morning I left earlier t...

I made eggface bites today - They were so good that the whole family started tasting, and I ended up making a second batch.  First batch - leftover turkey, onion, asiago cheese, chopped leftover brussel sprout...

Travel Grant Denied - I got denial letters today for my and my husband's travel grants.  Go figure, apparently there's a surgeon in Thunder Bay who could have done the surgery.  I phoned them and said t...

Finally gave in a went shopping - I have no work pants left that fit - everything is flapping in the butt and thighs like old man pants.  So I bought size 18 at Reitman's, size 18 at Penningtons, and . . . drum rol...

My Body is Making Me Laugh! - I can't help chuckling at myself these days.  I was trying on pants yesterday and had to lift and tuck in my lower chubs, and it was so soft and squishy, it reminded me of really s...

2-month assessment - Just came back from my two-month assessment at Thunder Bay's bariatric centre.  Everything is going just great.  Bloodwork info is good, bp is just slightly high but weight loss sh...

Thanks ladies. I'm especially happy to have a neck again and can...

I am so impressed! - I, sitting at my work desk in Thunder Bay, just received a phone call from my surgeon, Dr. Gmora, in Hamilton, checking up on me.  I am almost 2 months post-op.  He wanted to know ...

Splenda Brown Sugar - I was looking to buy this yesterday, but when I check the nutritional info, it said 1/2 tsp had 2g sugar - that's really alot for a sugar substitute, isn't it?  Needless to say, I ...