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Even if the rest of the party couldn't tell...my clothes could!!!

A blog by redheather in General

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Last night, I went to my first party post-op (it has been almost two weeks since my banding). I have only lost 30 pounds, but I am starting to see some changes already (and, as any of my previous readers know, I am a bit ill-at-ease with my body shri

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At last!!!!!

Well, it has finally happened...I have less than 100 pounds to lose until I am at my doc's "ideal" weight goal for me!!! I am completely ecstatic!! It will be 15 weeks on 9/10/8 and so far, I have lost 84 pounds!!!   This is, by far, the best decision I have made in my life!!!   If anyone out there is sitting on the fence, especially if you have health issues, seriously consider getting this done!! It has saved my life. My diabetes is basically gone, my sleep apnea is gone and I no longer h

At last!!!!!

Well, it has finally happened...I have less than 100 pounds to lose until I am at my doc's "ideal" weight goal for me!!! I am completely ecstatic!! It will be 15 weeks on 9/10/8 and so far, I have lost 84 pounds!!!   This is, by far, the best decision I have made in my life!!!   If anyone out there is sitting on the fence, especially if you have health issues, seriously consider getting this done!! It has saved my life. My diabetes is basically gone, my sleep apnea is gone and I no longer h

Progress? Yup, progress!!!

Forty-four pounds down!!! Five weeks tomorrow!!   That is quite a bit to say...but the real amazing facts are that I am now noticing a lot of changes in my body. Let me tell you about my recent discoveries!!   I can feel the contour of my bones in my arms and legs now. I can wrap my fingers around my wrists. I have collarbones. And, my favorite...I can cross my legs!!!   Unfortunately, I am going through a bit of body dysmorphic disorder. I have gotten a bit agorophobic (fear of being aro

Progress? Yup, progress!!!

Forty-four pounds down!!! Five weeks tomorrow!!   That is quite a bit to say...but the real amazing facts are that I am now noticing a lot of changes in my body. Let me tell you about my recent discoveries!!   I can feel the contour of my bones in my arms and legs now. I can wrap my fingers around my wrists. I have collarbones. And, my favorite...I can cross my legs!!!   Unfortunately, I am going through a bit of body dysmorphic disorder. I have gotten a bit agorophobic (fear of being aro

Goal one: Mission accomplished!!

Well guys, I did it!!! I made my first goal today--to be under 300lbs. I weighed in at 298lbs...I did it!!! I am so thrilled!! I feel like I am a new woman today!!! So, what did I do? I gave myself a treat --unsweet tea from McDonald's. It seems insignifigant, but to me it is the greatest treat and the greatest accomplishment in my life at this moment.   Please don't get discouraged out there--I know I have just started my new life, but I know that if you look at the path you are on instead of

Where the hell is my hip-fat?? An epiphany...

Did anyone know I had a hipbone??? If you did, why didn't you tell me???!!   I was lying there next to my friend the other day, just chatting and I had my arm laid along my side, when suddenly...I felt it... MY HIP-FAT HAD ALREADY BEGUN TO DEFLATE!!   I jumped out of bed and ran, in tears, to my best friend. He, of course, was very concerned and inquired about my tears.   "I am NOT ready for this!!!"   Let me explain...   For over four years, I have been actively pursuing the lap-b

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