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Read more about Food Mourning

Food Mourning

Today marks 10 days post op. Other than the acid reflux and slight weakness, I've had a relatively easy recovery which I'm truly thankful for. For the first week or so post op, there was no way I could even think of food. It's been a struggle to just get in the fluids I need, much less the protein. I haven't hit those goals yet but it does get better and better every day.   While I'm really thankful for the by-the-book recovery so far, the past few days I've experienced a combination of actua

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• Birdy18
• August 30, 201213 yr

Read more about It's Official... I'm Neurotic

It's Official... I'm Neurotic

So is it weird that I scheduled my surgery date (Aug 20 which is permanently etched into my brain, lest I forget) before I've had insurance approval? For a whole slew of life reasons, I actually need to have this surgery as quickly as possible.   First, I've moved from deciding on the band to the sleeve. Initial PCP appointment? Check. Psychiatric? Check. Nutritionist? Check.   I have to go in to see my surgeon tomorrow morning so it can officially be noted that I've seen him for the sle

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• Birdy18
• July 23, 201214 yr

Read more about A Non Scale Victory Goal List... You Will Be Mine.

A Non Scale Victory Goal List... You Will Be Mine.

Hello, world. I thought I'd take the time to formally list out my non scale victory goal list. Having been around the weight loss block and back again oh say.. 10 times over (enough already!).. I recognize the importance of setting scale and non scale victories for myself.   As a young lay-daaay (oh, haaaai!) who has been overweight all my life but with a trendy, fashion-loving sense of style, I have a long one. Sure, I have my weight and health goals. Of course. I've had them for years. But n

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• Birdy18
• July 21, 201214 yr

Read more about Hello, Blog! A Chicago Bird's Introduction

Hello, Blog! A Chicago Bird's Introduction

I'm 28, live in Chicago, love to travel, discover new restaurants, all things girly or glamorous, and big cities. For the most part, I've lived a happy, healthy life despite being overweight for as long as I can remember. As a child, I was always chubby... soon that turned into overweight. Despite having an outgoing personality and great friends, I still remember every mean comment hurled at me from grade school, middle school and high school.   As a young child, I remember one of my aunts wo

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• Birdy18
• July 21, 201214 yr