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Surviving the Christmas party (mostly) - Well, I did it.  Survived our Christmas party.  We had a caterer, so I was able to control the menu to some extent.  Lots of healthier options and lots of protein, but still tur...

Jealous husband? - I should start off by saying I have been married for >20 years.  Though I struggled with my weight since my teens, I started off marriage at a relatively healthy weight, but gai...

Further evidence that people are stupid - I saw a friend yesterday... ok, friend is a little strong of a description... let's go with "someone I know" - and she went on an on about how "effortless" my weight loss has be...

Losing too fast? - Just had an appointment with my NUT - she brought up the concern that I may be losing too fast.  67 pounds since surgery a little over 4 months ago - so kind of fast but not lik...

NSV - Just had to share - I work in the hospital I had my surgery in - just ran into my surgeon in the hall, and he didn't recognize me - Drastic changes that have occurred on...

Ready to sell my soul for a chicken breast and a b - Traveling abroad (Italy)  for the first time since surgery about four months ago.  Airline travel was not the challenge I thought it would be- although for those of you who have...

My epiphany today - I am sure many of you have also become the "weight loss go-to person" - like whenever ANYONE I work with or socialize with runs into me, there is often a lengthy discussion abou...

That's what I get to eavesdropping... - I am posting to you guys... likely the only group of people who will understand.  On Thanksgiving my family "Facetimed" some in laws in another state.  They are aware of my surg...

Holy Crap! When did THAT happen? - I know all of us "losers" get asked, A LOT, about how much more weight we are planning to lose or what our goal weight is. (As an aside, under what circumstances is that an appr...

First business trip after RNY - OK, I'm heading to the airport in a couple of hours for my first business trip after my surgery.  I am about 3 1/2 months out.  Equipped with protein bars, vitamin supplements, ...

Top things to do with your hair loss - 1 - Weave it into an cuddly blanket and use it as as a Christmas gift 2- Give it to a male friend with a comb-over who, honestly, may need it more than you 3- Stick it t...

Good bye Lane Bryant - we had a good run - I am currently wearing a shirt in Lane Bryant's smallest size... and it ain't gonna last much longer.  Lane Bryant has been my go-to clothing for like 20 years.  From cocktail d...

What is the most ridiculous thing said to you abou - Ok, I could use a laugh- and surely I am not the only one who deals with clueless people every day. My 2 favorites- a colleague who explained (at quite some length) about how she ...

What's it like when the honeymoon is over? - Just curious to hear from some of the veterans out there - what was your experience when your "honeymoon" phase ended?  What was different, harder, surprising, etc.?

Wishing I could stay under the radar... - I am 3 months post- RNY and have been having good, steady progress - down 67 pounds from highest weight.  You'd think I'd be pretty stoked, right?  Well, not so much.  I have go...

Visiting the in laws - help! - I will be visiting my in-laws soon, about 4-5 weeks out from my RNY.  This is my first time traveling, and I am so worried!  Firstly, the drive there is like 6 hours and I will ...

Feeling hungry? - OK, I am a little over 2 weeks out from RNY - and I had read/been told that for the first 6 months I would likely not feel hungry and would have to remind myself to eat.  Not my...