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ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
REAL awesome NSV (photo inside) - So this morning I posted a scale victory of just edging into a normal BMI at 24.9, finally.
But I want to post about a real victory.
I'm sure some of you have done something ...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Victory - "Normal" BMI. - I'm 5'10" and today 173.2 pounds. That places me right at the top of the "normal" BMI range. 24.9
Definitely the last time I was there I was younger than a teenager.

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
OT - V-beam - I know it doesn't have anything to do with PS after WLS, but has anyone had V-beam, and if so, did you like the results?

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Insurance covering panni - I've heard a lot of disagreement from people on whether insurance covers an panni or not - some people say it was easy, others have told me it's impossible. Is it that each insura...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
PS Newbie, and confused by consults - Hey guys -
Two questions:
First, I'm completley new to the world of plastic surgery... I've found some PS books and such, but they are often generalized for women and address...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Power90 ?? - Hi people -
I was wanting to start exercising differently, to do something other than elliptical trainer machine over and over.
A lot of people at my workplace are doing the ...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Sac area WLS support group - Loop the Lake by Live - Our next WLS meetup for Sacramento:
What: Remember to register online so you can get a free T-shirt! We'll be going for a fun and easy walk. Melissa has done this before and t...

ruggie posted a comment 13 years, 6 months ago
I offer you internet hugs.
I've been here. It sucks, and yes, it will...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Oops, passed my century mark - Well I haven't been paying attention very well, and I went right past my century mark and didn't even really know it! I've been so distracted with work and medical stuff recently ...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Sac area WLS support group - NSV goals for 2012! - Saturday, January 14th, 3PM
Hi guys! Figured it was time for a sequel to our last meetup, which was pretty fantastic! This is a lower-key meetup, focused on general support. ...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
New linkage between cancer, obesity, and diabetes - Science 6 January 2012: ...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Ruggie's really horrible acid reflux - anyone expe - Hi all -
Sorry I haven't been around for a while, but this has been a hell of a week for me.
I think some of you may have caught my post from a week ago where I was having ...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Am I ready? Need advice for 5K - Hi exercisers.....
It's always been a goal of mine to complete a 5K. Always been afraid to try cuz of my weight.... but now I've lost 100 pounds.
I'm wondering if I'm "ready...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Tightness in chest - from bread? - Hey guys -
Just wondering if you've ever experienced the following - a few hours ago, I started feeling a tight sensation in my chest - like how it's difficult to completely inh...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Weird XML error with FireFox - Hi guys -
Not sure where to post this technical question.....
When I use FireFox to browse OH, periodically, several times a day, it will stop working for me and provide the ...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Ironic advertising on Obestity Help - I'm not really hating or anything....
I just think it's a little funny....
I've been seeing banner ads recently for World of Warcraft!
I think this is funny, since I used ...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
NSV - Men's jeans - As I type this, I'm wearing Levis 514 (slim straight) men's jeans, size.... 34.
How the hell am I fitting into size 34 jeans!?
If only my belly were the same size as my waist...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
YOU MUST BE MILITANT to be above average - Hi guys -
I hope you find this posting helpful and informative. It's meant to be helpful and informative, rather than coddling or nurturing. This post is in response to a rece...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Happy holidays! - Regardless of what you all do or don't celebrate, hope everyone gets time to relax and have fun with their families!

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Sad, but happy, about new weight goal - Well I've been truckin' along.... Just weighed in at 182 pounds on the scale (gives me a BMI of 26.1).
Realised that I was 12 pounds away from my initial goal to get down to 170...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
DOWN WITH FRISCO! - This situation with Frisco is getting out of hand.
I will not tolerate his aberrant, unsupportive behavior any longer.
I have put up with his teasing and taunting for mon...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
NSV - Exercise - I've been a big wuss about exercising.
Like, I haven't been.
I dunno... it's been intimidating me somehow. Which is odd, because a few years ago when I was many, many pounds...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
NSVs that freak me out - - Feeling my collarbone
- If I lie down, my stomach can go below my ribs, and I can feel the bottom of my ribcage
Eww!

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Guilt and plastic surgery - Hi guys -
I know this question would be more appropriate for the general forum, but honestly, I find a few folks there a bit contrite and mean, so I just want to ask the VSG fol...

ruggie posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Sac area WLS support group - End of year wrap-up! - Hey guys - it's time for our end-of-the-year wrap-up! A bit of a miscellaneous support meeting, here's what I've got lined up to talk about:
(1) Newbie/pre-op questions,
(2...