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You look fantastic! And Happy!

Yea. Hit onederlad - and during the holidays. Who'd-a-thunk-it!?!
I gotta admit I am not the best patient. I didn't eat much crap before (no soda, not much processed food, etc.) but obviously I ate too much. I don't eat 'low fat' foods per se. I use butter. I put raw sugar and half and half in my coffee. I eat triple creme cheeses and pate (and a lot of sashimi). I eat delicious rich foods, just in very small portions. I guess it's probably why I am a "slow loser"? 48 pounds since surgery in July and many mini stalls along the way, but I would rather still delight in eating and lose more slowly. I don't freak out about it. I figure it's a long journey. If it stops working, I will re-evaluate. If I didn't lose another pound I would still be happy I got the surgery. I feel so much better.
I still take a bite too much with more frequency than I would like to admit and still have horrible acid problems (even after treating the h. pylori they found taking the biopsy of my discarded stomach). Both of these things make me throw up more than I should. Like I said, not the best patient- (refuse to give up my one cup of coffee).
What has changed? No longer have asthma (quit smoking in April when I was thinking about getting the surgery). The seatbelt is easy to put on, even if I am wearing a bulky coat. I can cut my toenails again. I can fit in a 'regular' bathroom stall at school, no problem. I can run across the street and climb the stairs with out fear of arriving to class red faced and sweaty. The indignities of being obese are so much more than people realize. And...I feel 'hot.' Amazing how crappy I felt when I hit #200 on the way up, many moons ago. Hitting it on the way down, I look at my body in amazement. I caught a glimpse of myself in the kitchen window the other day and marveled that I had my old face back - where were those nice cheekbones hiding?
Anyway, thanks for being out there. Thanks for being so helpful and informative when advise was sought. Thanks for being supportive. Thanks for your struggles and your hard work.

You look fantastic! And Happy!

Excellent start. Good luck.

Yea. Hit onederlad - and during the holidays. Who'd-a-thunk-it!?!
I gotta admit I am not the best patient. I didn't eat much crap before (no soda, not much processed food, etc.) but obviously I ate too much. I don't eat 'low fat' foods per se. I use butter. I put raw sugar and half and half in my coffee. I eat triple creme cheeses and pate (and a lot of sashimi). I eat delicious rich foods, just in very small portions. I guess it's probably why I am a "slow loser"? 48 pounds since surgery in July and many mini stalls along the way, but I would rather still delight in eating and lose more slowly. I don't freak out about it. I figure it's a long journey. If it stops working, I will re-evaluate. If I didn't lose another pound I would still be happy I got the surgery. I feel so much better.
I still take a bite too much with more frequency than I would like to admit and still have horrible acid problems (even after treating the h. pylori they found taking the biopsy of my discarded stomach). Both of these things make me throw up more than I should. Like I said, not the best patient- (refuse to give up my one cup of coffee).
What has changed? No longer have asthma (quit smoking in April when I was thinking about getting the surgery). The seatbelt is easy to put on, even if I am wearing a bulky coat. I can cut my toenails again. I can fit in a 'regular' bathroom stall at school, no problem. I can run across the street and climb the stairs with out fear of arriving to class red faced and sweaty. The indignities of being obese are so much more than people realize. And...I feel 'hot.' Amazing how crappy I felt when I hit #200 on the way up, many moons ago. Hitting it on the way down, I look at my body in amazement. I caught a glimpse of myself in the kitchen window the other day and marveled that I had my old face back - where were those nice cheekbones hiding?
Anyway, thanks for being out there. Thanks for being so helpful and informative when advise was sought. Thanks for being supportive. Thanks for your struggles and your hard work.

Stress eating and bad food decisions born of poor planning are my biggest challenges, so I've made a meal plan for the week ahead, down to mid-morning and afternoon Snacks (I'm going Hobbit style and referring to the former as Second Breakfast).
I was worrying myself something fierce about the Protein Shakes and my complete inability to choke them down, but I'm focusing on just eating healthy for right now and then when liquid diet comes, I'll muscle through. My Mom had the bypass and she assured me that the liquids are such a short phase and will be over before I know it! The Protein shakes aren't forever, but the healthy eating is, so that's what I'm choosing to devote my energy to.
I've recruited my sister in law to come exercise with me, because she's been wanting to hit the gym and she can come as my guest. And I'll let myself down at the drop of a hat, but I hate letting my sister in law down so it'll keep me on track and going.

I yall! I asked for help when I was going through a very stressful life event but it was too fresh to talk about at that time. This site has such wonderful people that give great advice so I decided I wanted to share the reason I went through such stress.
I was raised by my Mom and Dad and had a younger Brother and Sister. My Dad died of Cancer in 2008. My Mom died of a heart attack Jan 1st of this year.
In September I received an email from an anonymous person telling me that my "Dad" had been looking for me for 8 years and new that "Linda" (that was my Mom's name) had passed away and was planning to contact me.
To make a long story short, that email led me to find out (at the age of 49) that I was adopted by my Dad and everyone knew this except for me and my 3 children.
I pretty much lost my mind for a few days. I just couldn't process the information.
Then I decided I wanted to find out who my biological father was. Most of the people who could answer any questions for me had already passed on. The only thing I was able to find out from one of my older cousins was his name was Buddy (but that was a nickname) and his last name (which was a very common name).
I finally called the County Clerks office in the county I was born in. I explained my story to the woman that answered the phone. I told her I wasn't sure what my actual name was at birth so we tried my Mom's maiden name and then his last name. She found my original birth certificate with his name on it.
Though I went through a literal hell for a couple of months, I now talk to my biological dad every couple of days and am growing to love him. I even have a brother.
He lives about 2 hours from me and my husband and I drove to meet him 2 weeks ago and I look just like him.

So I'm 9 months and 60 pounds...sounds okay but over the last 5 months I've lost 10 pounds....I'm averaging 2 pounds a month at this point with about 40 pounds to go (though I'll be okay with 25). My theory is this, I feel good, I eat what I want just smaller portions, I exercise 2-3 days a week, moderately (and sometimes I skip!) I am comfortable, do not feel deprived or like I'm forcing this to happen. It just is sort of coming off naturally. (Well as naturally as I can being post RNY!). I can easily maintain my current lifestyle therefore I should be able to easily maintain the weight loss I experience. I'm okay with this! I expected to be closer to goal by now, I have counterparts that have lost well over 100 pounds during the same timeframe with similar stats....oh well! This is what I've got and I'll take it!!!

Overlake inBellevue has (or had) a support group open to outsiders. I went a few times pre-sleeve but it was very rny focused at the time.
PSSC has support groups in a couple of locations - Edmonds, Marysville Fife and Bellingham - I think anyway. I believe they allow outsiders and it is very sleeve specific. I would call first and ask though. Call the EDmonds location for info.
I don't like support groups... too many years at weight watchers I guess... but I would enjoy meeting some fellow VST friends! I will have time in November as I am recovering from plastics.

Yeah, I tried the Unjury (multi and Calcium) but I could not stomach (ha) them after two weeks. (Anyone out there want two, mostly full, bottles? ). It's hard to find the citrate. Since I can now tolerate pills again, I have gone back to costco multi and Calcium (carbonate) - what I used to take before surgery. I'm hoping the amount of soy and regular milk I drink will make up for the lesser absorption?

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I use to ride professionally! I evented and got to train in dressage in Germany. Getting back on my competition horse is a big reason I am doing this. Such a great goal!

I want to ride horses.

Lots of us Seattle and WA sleevers. There's a couple groups and I know there's a support group that meets in the Fife area and as for the Seattle area I think for now it's limited to bariatric center support. No clue of they allow outsiders.
It would be great to gathers without surgeon affiliation.
Just search above and you'll find us

Seattleite here (but you knew that), I think I went wrong when I wouldn't stop eating things that were terrible for me in copious amounts over many years coupled with my goal to stop moving haha.

For the first time in at least 5 years, I have gotten on my road bike. :0) I used to bike 20+ miles at a time. I only went less than 2 miles. But I am proud of myself.

I'm posting this in the 200 pounds forum because I know that for us, our NSV's can be very different from the run of the mill NSV's the lightweights have... so here are some NSV's from a (former)super-morbidly obese woman....
Being able to shop in ANY plus size section of any department store or chain with plus sizes (some of which carry up to 22 or 24 only) and not just the store with "extended plus sizes". *cough* Catherine's. BOOYEAH! It's awesome. But now my problem is TOO MUCH selection... I'm looking for a dress to wear to my cousin's wedding but I have too many options and can't decide!
Not having EVERY SINGLE SHIRT I own have a hole/stain at the belly from where I rub up against everything. Still waiting for this one... RUINED another shirt at work yesterday :-(
Being able to grab my own ankle without assistance in order to do quad stretches. It's embarrassing to have to have a stranger in your class push your leg up far enough for you to grab your ankle!.... I'm almost there but not quite.. I think my entire aerobics class is going to Celebrate with me when I can stretch my own quads.
Having the nasty yeasty fat lady feet problem go away. I had some sort of fungal/yeast infection thing going on on my feet for YEARS.. (ya know, that yellow chalky peeling cracking ugly old people/fatpeople feet) My right foot now looks like it belongs to a newborn baby and my left foot is ALMOST completely clear and I can wear SANDALS for the first time in a decade!
Bending over to pick something off the floor without thinking about it/without dreading it. A larger lady at the store dropped a quarter the other day and I KNEW she was thinking: "is that quarter worth bending over to pick up?" UG, I remember that feeling well... I didn't even really realize what a NSV this is until being reminded what a struggle it was for me before, because now I just bend and get stuff all the time now without even thinking about it.
OK so there you have it.. some of my favorite NSV's So let's hear it What NSV's made you the happiest.. or if you're just starting, what NSV's are you looking forward to?

YES. Your body is still recovering from surgery and is still probably pumped up on fluids and bloated, etc. I gained two pounds after surgery (after dropping 10 pre-op). I am almost two weeks out now and it is starting to come off (down -12). Don't kill yourself, let your body heal. It's a marathon, not a sprint (cliche, but hey). My advice: take it easy on yourself.

YES. Your body is still recovering from surgery and is still probably pumped up on fluids and bloated, etc. I gained two pounds after surgery (after dropping 10 pre-op). I am almost two weeks out now and it is starting to come off (down -12). Don't kill yourself, let your body heal. It's a marathon, not a sprint (cliche, but hey). My advice: take it easy on yourself.

No one made snarky comments? One person made an obvious joke and lots of people related plausible hypothesis. I think all these people answered you with kindness in their hearts. Many people expressed similar feelings which is usually helpful in not feeling so alone or abnormal. What is it exactly that you are looking for?

Whoa.... I'm a newbie brought here buy pretty title and kept here through sheer nosiness.... I kinda feel like I've walked into a room filled with nothing but tension and the sound of crickets!
*Tiptoeing backwards* *Shutting door*
(Whispers) Hope that broke the tension! :ph34r:

You think this is bad? You should have seen my pregnancy forum! Imagine 10,000 pregnant woman with raging hormones! This is nothing lol