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VDLT got a reaction from MrsSugarbabe in Oh the struggle...5:2, can I do it? March 10, 2016

From your stats in your profile it seems you are over two years out and are at goal weight. Have you regained? Not sure why you would want/need to do a 5:2 at this point. Sounds like you had a high calorie day but that should not break you if you go back to your norm...

VDLT reacted to Teachamy in Oh the struggle...5:2, can I do it? March 10, 2016

I posted this in the veteran's forum looking for advice from fellow veterans. (1 year + post-op.) I gained a couple pounds recently, and am looking for strategies from veterans who have BTDT. I don't feel broken, per sé, but some people seem to like it. Just wondering...
Thanks!

VDLT reacted to butterfly23 in NSV Picture Taking March 9, 2016

I have not wanted to have my picture taken for over 20 years. Now after losing 160 pounds, I traveled to Washington DC to meet with my Senators about topics very important to my heart and soul.

They took pictures and for the first time not only did I not shy away from the camera but I actually was willing to share it through social media. This is the first time I have ever done that.

I still have a lot to lose, but this is huge for me. I do a lot of advocacy and have always done it in the background.

Now I finally feel comfortable being in the spotlight.

Who else is now willing to have their pic taken?

VDLT got a reaction from BonnieJo in Constipation March 7, 2016

My surgeon's office suggested Miralax. I put it in my daily morning Protein shake. It is not instant. If you need to move things along the Smooth Move tea works. Almost too well though so make sure you are going to be home.
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VDLT got a reaction from vsgSarah3 in Easter Weight Loss Challenge March 7, 2016

154.5
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VDLT got a reaction from cal2okl in How much weight did you lose the first 4months after surgery? March 7, 2016

Everyone loses at different rates so looking at others loss will not help you determine how much you will lose. I am a "slow" loser by comparison to most on this board but I am losing faster than ever before and I am grateful for it. I lost 37 lbs in the first 4 months (October 1 to February 1st) and only half a pound since then. Keep in mind that I lost 10 lbs the first week after surgery that was my Water weight since I did not have a preop diet.

VDLT reacted to OutsideMatchInside in Phantom Fat/Body Dysmorphia March 1, 2016

I always felt good in my clothes and felt I looked good. I mean not to toot my own horn, but I do give really good face.
Now that I have lost and I am looking back at old picture, only now can I tell the difference. I was never the kind of person to shy away from pictures so I have tons.
When I get down in the low 200s I think my mind and my ego are going to explode. Kanye will have nothing on me in the ego department.

VDLT got a reaction from vsgSarah3 in Easter Weight Loss Challenge March 1, 2016

Good morning. Thanks for the challenge Sarah. Today 155.5.

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VDLT reacted to ♥dreamable in I Finally did it! First major milestone of my journey! February 29, 2016

I have been stuck on a stall since the beginning of January and have only managed to knock off 10lbs or so in that time. So frustrating, especially because I was stalled at 253-- and being under 250 was a HUGE milestone for me.
This morning I weighed in at 249!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited- I haven't weighed under 250 since high school (20 years ago!) HOLY CRAP GUYS!
I did it- I got under 250

VDLT reacted to 8ballqueen in Happy February 29, 2016

Sorry my first post and messed it up.
I am 5 weeks out and at 25% of my weight loss goal. And I am happy. I haven't needed my insulin since surgery. I haven't needed a nap after work just to make it through the day. I can cross my legs. I guess most of all is that I didn't realize how unhappy I was before. As hard as this has been I am finally getting into the swing of this new life and it is great.

VDLT got a reaction from VSGAnn2014 in Friday NSV Thread February 28, 2016

@@VSGAnn2014 my hubby is just as stubborn so I feel you. They also hate feeling powerless so that is why they push through. Tell him if he doesn't behave we are all coming over and tying him down
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