Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

I can't believe that an entire year has passed. So many things have changed and I can't remember how it even feels to be over 100 lbs heavier than I am today. Life stays the same but my health is so much better. I have lost 120 lbs 5'8 went from a 24W


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

I am not at my lowest weight yet so I cant get a referral for plastic surgery but I am curious how much it is.

 

If you have had a lower body lift, thighs, breast aug, arms or chin/face work and will be OK with sharing, please let me kn


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

I am officially at 27 BMI, down 90 lbs. Labs were great except for vit A which I will take for a short time. I am 5'8 and we set my goal weight at 165. She said I could go lower but since I am at 180, that goal should be attainable without issue!!! I a


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

There is an app that does the cycle stuff on the run walk....what is the name of an app that does that?


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I am really hating the loose hangy empty double chin sack. I was feeling good getting my hair colored and cut Saturday until I realized that my double chin is horribly saggy.  I usually laugh at all the wrinkly saggy skin everywhere BUT not there!!!!!


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I havent been the best at using my treadmill but I have found a new love for it. I have been trying to speed up and add miles and tonight I did great. As a matter of fact, I cried tears of joy because I had a moment of mental awakening....I hurt everyw


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I am an "all or nothing" thinker. Not the best way to be. I have noticed that before I stuck to my plan, but now I have been winging it and I see my old habits sneaking in. I am scared to death to gain my weight back. 

How does everyone cope wi


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

I am 4 months out and my hair is falling out. No surprise there, but I want to get my short cut shorter and would like to go blonder for summer. Has anyone colored their hair while it has been falling out?


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

I am officially 76 lbs down in 4 months and now weight 195. I just cant believe how it feels like I had surgery so long ago but it is only 4 months. I struggle with food options, protein, and water. I just try each day to make better choices. Now I nee


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I have been faithfully packing my one incision site for 2 months and still not healed. I am running out of patience. If you had to pack a wound, how long did it take?


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

6 more lbs to onederland!!# I cant believe it. I lost 30 my first month, 20 my second and 13 my third. Inly 3 months out and it gets more normal for me every day. I cant list all the NSV that I have had... they are much more exciting than the scale vic


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I am 3 months out and started craving sweets bad. I have NOT given in but I hear them calling my name.


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I am 3 months out and started craving sweets bad. I have NOT given in but I hear them calling my name.


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 12 months ago

Truely amazing even if I do have to pack one of my incision wounds still. Shopping in normal sizes and 23 lbs to onederland


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

I am 6 weeks post op and down 40 lbs..I started journey at 267 and very close to shopping in normal sizes. I know I look better but wonder when those...."oh my gosh, you look so skinny". Lol. ..Anyone remember that moment the first person was in shock


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

We went for a quickie spring break trip the last 4 days. In Dec. Before my surgery, I bought myself an activity tracker. I hit 10,000 once (which was after surgery Feb.3) but I hit at least 11,500 each day of vacay. My average before surgery was 5000 a


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

Just when I thought I was home free 5 weeks out, my larger incision decided to drain....big time. I was freaked out. Went to surgeon asap today and he opened incision a little more and packed it with gauze. Said it would probably take a month to heal f


Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
new anxiety since getting my date - Ok, I had a band years ago and it was such a change. I had a very hard first 30 days after surgery with losing my friend, "food". I did get over it and did awesome until my band sl...

Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
appeal overturned feb 3 is the big day - Well, i posted a couple of days ago worried about the insurance denying my surgery but today they approved it. I am so relieved. My day is Feb 3. So my last day of work is Jan. 23 ...

Cooter N. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
worried - I was so excited that I got through the 4 month program Aetna requires prior to approval for RNY. I find out today they denied and we have to appeal. I had finally got excited that...
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