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It is so freeing not to have to LIE or feel shamed - Several times in the last few weeks I have been asked my weight by  medical professionals.      It is almost automatic for me to blurt out '240 pounds'...then I think to myself...

Awwww :) - I have to tell you I have been venting alot on here so I will post a sweet story this time... I asked my boyfriend if he would love me if I am thinner...He responded that he lov...

Back handed compliments, oh my... - So many people dont understand the dynamics of obesity and weightloss surgery. People post everyday about the stupid things people say about these things... I saw my dad's famil...

simple chicken recipe - My aunt who is the queen of easy cooking (bland cooking too, shhh!) made chicken tonight and it was yummy! I am not a huge chicken fan, its bland to me and after 3.5 months it is j...

I am so disappointed!!! - I am disappointed at all the companies that make diet drink products. They all fail! Everyone involved should be 86'd.  I cant even stomach most of them. If you are going to spend ...

Charity dog walk- please donate! - My dog Smokey and I will be walking in a charity event May 14th- its great exercise for me and good to raise money to support a local animal shelter. The event is Paws and Feet ann...

Animal Lovers.. - I figured I would post this here because many of you know me and I consider this my other home. My name is Kristen and I am a VSGer! I work at a 24 hour emergency veterinary ho...

congrats on losing weight on your own before surgery. that is a great...

thanks to Brandilynn... - I cant stop saying Bumflaps! Bumflaps, Bumflaps, Bumflaps. I mutter it to myself. Its catchy! But I am not really sure what Bumflaps are...Saggy butt? Eeeek! Stay outt...

Odd but yummy protein food find...Not for the vege - There is a Jamaican restaurant around the corner from my boyfriends. I use to get down on their beef patties but not since surgery. They make an AMAZING curried goat! It is so ...

The much dreaded bathing suit!!! - My Hawaii trip is coming up in 2 short weeks so I figured it was time to bite the bullet and buy a bathing suit. Many of you know I have been dreading this since day 1! I hate bath...

Ohhhh Baby! Watch Out! - I went shopping yesterday, I was in need of some things for Hawaii...Some dresses and a bathing suit were in order... Oh, the dreaded bathing suit. Many of you know how I have d...

Good for your body and body image..Try it - Just wanted to tell any ladies who were interested in exercise other than the boring old gym routine- Find a belly dancing class near you! Its great exercise and a great way to imp...

Is it possible to lose weight to quickly? - Is it possible to lose weight too quickly after VSG?  I was just wondering and didnt know if anyone had discussed this with their doctor. I have always heard that the first 6 month...

Waiting on the final approval is the worst! It's hard mentally...

Confession Time...I Suck!!! - At getting in all of my liquids!!! I have been a slacker at getting in all of my water and have found myself waking up in the night completely parched. I needed to confess to b...

Nervous about today...need some encouragement... - This afternoon I have to go to a family function, a birthday party for my cousin's wife. Which means I have to see alot of my family that I havent seen since Christmas which was 4 ...

Some milestones since VSG - Things that amaze me: * I am under 200lbs and finally in onederland- havent seen these numbers since 2005 * I weigh less than my boyfriend * My knee pain is gone * I fit in siz...

Anyone cook using a pressure cooker? - I have heard using a pressure cooker can turn out moist meats in short amounts of time. Has anyone used one? Do you recommend a certain one? I guess they use to explode in the old ...

NSV!!! Bye bye Body fat, see ya Morbid Obesity! - I just realized that my BMI is 30.9- down 10% since surgery 3 months ago. I have left 'morbid obesity', am blowing through 'obese', and am approaching the 'overweight' category whi...

Morbid obesity.. Thoughts for those pre-op or post - I hate the word obese. Ohhhhbeeeese. Such an ugly word. And it carries so much shame for me. How did I get to this point? When did I lose control? I look at my body and see beauty ...

Hoping to be myself again... - I have been dealing with some health issues which required a few trips to the ER. I found out I have a cyst on my ovary that needs to be removed surgically. I got a stomach virus ...