Valarie L.
Valarie L. uploaded a photo 9 years, 5 months ago
Valarie L. wrote a blog post 10 years, 4 months ago
My New Reality - I was doing so well until September. I was running in a couple of 5K races a month. I wasn't really losing weight but I was gaining a lot of muscle. I was happy. Then one mornin...
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6 Month post op update -
So I am actually almost 7 months post op but I just had my 6 month check-up yesterday. The doc. walks in and has a big smile on his face and says "These numbers look great!" H...
Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
I Had a Breakthrough Tonight! -
My aunt died this evening and immediately I wanted to go on a major emotional eating binge. Instead I forced myself to run on my treadmill,do a Walk at Home video, and lift wei...
Valarie L. wrote a blog post 11 years, 4 months ago
Ticked Off! -
I have been in a stall for almost two months. I have lost 9 pounds since January 1st. Only 1 pound this month and the next time I weigh (Tuesday) it may or may not still be go...
Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Please Give Me Some Encouragement -
I am still stalled and I am getting really discouraged. I have lost and gained the same 2 pounds for about 2 months.
I have increased my exercise and am "working out"...
Valarie L. wrote a blog post 11 years, 4 months ago
4 Months Post Op -
Yesterday marked my four months post op. So far I have lost 81 pounds but I have gained so much. My body doesn't ache, I don't get headaches all the time, I am more active, I ...
Valarie L. uploaded a photo 11 years, 5 months ago
Valarie L. wrote a blog post 11 years, 6 months ago
10 weeks post-op -
My life has changed so much since surgery! I have had a lot of NSV's since I last wrote. I no longer shop in the plus sized section for clothing.
I am no longer cons...
Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
A Week Full of NSVs, -
This has been a great week. My pants had begun to fall off so I went shopping for another pair. After digging in the plus size section for the size I needed, I realized I had ...
Valarie L. posted a comment 11 years, 7 months ago
You look wonderful. Love the new coat!
Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
7 Weeks Post Op Update with pics (hopefully)! -
I am seven weeks post-op tomorrow. Things are going very well. I am seeing changes in both my body and mind. Since my highest weight (August 2012) I have lost 57 pound...
Valarie L. uploaded a photo 11 years, 7 months ago
Valarie L. uploaded a photo 11 years, 7 months ago
Valarie L. wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
7 weeks tomorrow -
I am seven weeks post-op tomorrow. Things are going very well. I am seeing changes in both my body and mind. Since my highest weight (August 2012) I have lost 57 pounds, sin...
Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Charlie Horse - Is it a vitamin or mineral deficie -
I have maybe had two or three charlie horses in my life, but this week alone I have had three. Anyone experience an increase in these since surgery? I seem to recall it being ...
Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Thankful for Having Surgery? Mixed Emotions. -
For the most part I am very happy that I had the surgery. One of the greatest benefits that I have seen so far, are the changes I am seeing in my children. They are reading fo...
Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Not Making Goal - My surgeon gave me a 6 week goal of 30 lbs. My six week appointment is Wednesday and I am still 3-4 pounds over that goal. I know it's not too big of a deal, but I really haven't ...
Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Nauseous -
I am five weeks out and have been nauseous for over 24 hours. I can't think of eating anything that would have upset my stomach. I called my surgeon and he prescribed medicati...
Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Questioning Hunger. -
I am hungry every 3 - 4 hours. If I don't eat, I get lightheaded and shaky.
My plan is very simple. At this point in my post-op plan I am allowed to eat pretty much anythi...
Valarie L. wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
3 weeks out! -
So it's been a little over 3 weeks now. All is well. I have finally gotten off my lazy ass and started exercising. I even started doing C25K training.
I have been having ...
Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Tuna -
I just have to say that as a pre-op and up until a couple of days ago I never realized what a gold mine Tuna is. There is a great amount of protein in such a little amount. De...
Valarie L. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Matrix mint - cheapest place to buy? -
I just realized that I am almost out of Matrix Mint ... I know that a lot of people on this board regularly use this and I was wondering where you find has the best price.
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Valarie L. wrote a blog post 11 years, 8 months ago
Two Weeks Post-Op - Today I had my 2 week post-op appointment. The doc said everything looks good. I have one incision that became somewhat separated, but he said just put some antibiotic ointment ...
About Me
TX
Location
27.0
BMI
Surgery
10/02/2012
Surgery Date
Jul 29, 2012
Member Since