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70 lbs Gone Forever! - Today I weighed in at 187 lbs. which means a total weight loss of 70 lbs from my highest weight when I started my pre-op diet.  I lost 28 lbs on pre-op diet and 42 lbs. pos-op.  I ...

Post Script - Celebration! - PS - Forgot to celebrate...I weighed in at 189 lbs. today!  It was a mental hurdle to envision getting into the 180's for some reason so this is a big deal to me.  My next mini goa...

Staying off the forums for awhile... - The forums here at OH helped me tremendously in my first couple of months post-surgery and I am very grateful it was there for me.  However, my husband and an OH buddy have made me...

The numbers game... - I have been recording my weight loss stats for posterity.  The chart begins with my pre-op diet and continues through today which is over 2.5 months post-surgery. Height = 5'2 and ...

Fears and concerns...worst case scenario mode toni - So, I have been reading posts on the WLS graduate forum for people a year or more out.  It seems like for many people once you get far enough out it is like the surgery never even ...

10 Weeks...192 lbs. - OK I began week 10 this weekend and I am now down 37 lbs since surgery day and 65 lbs total since I began my pre-op diet.  Not the fastest weight loss in the west since surgery but...

Honeymoon Euphoria? - Weight loss suddenly picked up this week...not sure why but I unintentionally I have been mixing things up a bit and usually I am more regimented.  One day I will have a diet close...

Weekly Weigh In - So, I weigh in at least once a day sometimes more.  I decided to weigh in every Friday but I still weigh in each day!  My decision still helped me mentally though.  My nurse practi...

2 Month Surgiversary! 196.5 lbs. - Happy July 4! We went to a party last night and host another at our house today! We had an uphill hike to the fireworks last night and I was able to keep up with everyone so that w...

First night out! 16 year anniversary! - My husband and I went out on a date tonight to celebrate our anniversary.  We have been married for 16 years and living together for 18 years.  We have been together now for a tota...

Two Month Post-op Visit Today - So, today was my two month post-op visit but my actual date for two months is tomorrow 7/3.  I dropped down to 196.5 on my scale naked first thing in the morning.  After getting dr...

Onderland today! 199.5 I'll take it! - Hit Onderland today after yet more stalls!  Weighed in at 199.5 this morning every time I stepped on the scale.  I have been hovering between 200.6 and 202.3 for more than a week s...

Love, Love, Love Swimming! - We put a pull in about 3 years ago and while I love swimming I admit the kids mostly used the pool not me.  Now, I am getting up early to swim before work and then again in the eve...

Love my PCP! Blood sugar down. :-) - I love my PCP he is so positive and supportive!  He was so happy to see me and excited to show me my weight loss chart on the computer.  I wanted to whine a bit but did not get a c...

Off to see my GP for follow up...clothes weigh 2 l - Well, I will get to compare my digital WW scale with my GP scale in one hour.  I discovered that a lightweight pair of shorts and silk blouse with bra and undies add two pounds exa...

Back to stress...thankful I feel full so quickly - So, I am stressed about work deadlines already but I am sticking with the plan and the right type of menu.  However, tonight for dinner I made an omelette with egg substitute, low ...

First full day back at the office! - I have been working primarily from home part-time since surgery on 5/3/10.  Yesterday, I was released to work full-time but did so at home.  Today, I had several meetings scheduled...

Yoga/Pilates and Me - As noted yesterday, I decided to try out some new exercises.  I walked so much on my NYC and DC vacation and wanted to keep up the momentum.  I have to say I don't know if it was h...

Positive Approach! - So, I decided instead of wallowing in my disappointment yesterday I would take another positive step.  I pondered and decided to go to TJ Maxx and look for discount yoga equipment....

Day 48 - 6 weeks gone - 201lbs - Whining! - I am going to whine now and just wanted to prepare you in advance! I started out at 257 lbs with my doctor. I lost 28 lbs pre-surgery.  I had surgery 5/3/10 (229 lbs) and I hav...

Traveling at 5 Weeks! Big Trip... - Back from my 7 day trip to New York and DC.  While it was a lot of fun, traveling is exhausting and a bit of a challenge with our current limitations though I am sure it will be ea...

4 Weeks 5 days...205 lbs-HW 257 lbs SW 229.9 lbs ( - Well, all pain gone now from stuck episode below and pouch is back to normal. Trying to introduce new soft foods each day so I have more options when I leave on a trip. I had an ov...