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What labs should I have drawn for my 6 month post - So before anyone tells me to call my surgeon, let me just say that I am aware that I need labs drawn at my 6 month appt and that I do have a list of what I was told by my surgeo...

Size 24!!! WHAT??????? - So I have lost 88 lbs now and I'm 4 months postop. I'm starting to really slow down on my weight loss as compared to right after surgery. As long as I am still losing I am happy....

OT: Moving + putting down my fur baby = stress!!!! - So yesterday we moved to a town about an hour away. I'm still working at the same place though and will have a slightly shorter commute. I HATE moving!!! I realized at the end ...

Calcet creamy bites are PHENOMENAL!! - So I have been having some issues getting in all of my calcium.  I tend to have a difficult time with the really large pills.  I bought these calcium citrate pills from my local...

Definitely learned my lesson.... :( - So we went to Red Lobster for lunch today and I was good.  I made sure to order shrimp and veggies.  So before our meal even came out they dropped off those damn cheddar bay bis...

What is that smacking noise? - So, as I am putting on my deodorant I hear a "smacking" noise.  Where the hell was it coming from?  I stopped what I was doing and the noise went away.  Weird.  So then I starte...

Down 35% EWL in 3 months :) - So I saw the NUT today for my 3 month follow up and I am down 35% EWL.  She was happy and so was I.  Only problem is that I am not getting in enough fluids.  I don't pee very of...

My loss month to month.. No regrets, EVER! :) - So I wanted to take a look at my loss each of these 3 months since surgery and its crazy how "small" it seems but how it makes so much sense when you  look at the big picture.  ...

Nothing taste the same and I'm happy about it - I have read a few post on this subject before and didn't really understand until now.  Since surgery nothing has tasted the same as it did pre-op.  And I have to say that I am h...

Correct post: Pulled into office at work for my - So basically one of my supervisors at work pulled me into her office to tell me that my scrubs were getting too baggy on me and I really needed to buy some new uniforms.  She al...

PICS Finally!! 3 months post op and down 77 lbs - Finally I have pics!  Please excuse my "after" photo.  I took it at work but I think it turned out quite nicely.  I can really see a difference now. :)  

We are officially moving to Phoenix!!!! :) - We have officially decided to move to Phoenix next year!  YAY!!  I have been living in Ohio all my life and I hate the seasons. Here in Ohio it snows for like 6 months, rains fo...

3 months Post Op today and down 75 lbs :) - SO happy!  75 lbs lighter and I can feel it.  Finally in the 200's and looking forward to my next mini goal of 275 lbs.  :)  SO far from 372.  

OMG!!! Finally 299!!! - I weighed in today at 299!!  OMG!!  Haven't been in the 200's in over 8 years!!  :)  Hell yeah!!!

Lets see what all the hype is about these Quest ba - So after seeing everyone posting nothing about good things about Quest bars I decided to give them a try.  GNC carries several varieties.  I got the banana nut, lemon creme and ...

Does anyone know exactly how many calories we are - I understand that we have malabsorption of calories for 18 months however, is there a way to find out how many calories that we are consuming that we are not absorbing?  For exa...

Ideas for vegetarian protein? - So alot of meat doesn't sit well with me right now and I think that I am going to try and do more vegetarian protein instead.  I know the basics such as greek yogurt, cheese, be...

According to a friend at work....I cheated. :( - So I was at work yesterday talking to one of the other nurses that I consider to be a friend.  She is not a good friend but we do talk outside of work and do things together occ...

Down 66 lbs, More nausea than usual, and a lovely - The Good:  I am now down 66 lbs and feeling great! The Bad: I am starting to have more and more nausea and I'm a little concerned about this.  It has me afraid to eat in pub...

OT Summer movies! What are you excited about seei - So I am a HUGE movie buff!!  I love my movies especially The Avengers! I cannot wait until they come out with the 2nd one next year!   We just saw The Great Gatsby yesterday and...

So what exactly can make me stretch my pouch? - So through this site I have learned what can NOT make me stretch my pouch but my question now is what CAN make my pouch stretch ?? 

How do you post pictures on a thread? - I really wanna post some pics with my new weight loss but I am clueless how to do it.  I want you all to see my jawbone!!!  LOL!!  YES!!  I ACTUALLY have a jawbone now HAHAHA!! ...

9 weeks post op and down 61 lbs! YAY ME!! - So excited that I am down 61 lbs!  I feel so much better but I still have 11 more pounds to go before I hit the 200's.  I have not seen the 200's in almost 10 years!  I cannot w...