AmiLou
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Hello everyone. I haven't been here in a while. It's been eight months since my surgery. I am down 70 lbs and went from an 18/20 to a size 10. I am going to the gym three times a week and trying to walk everyday with weather permitting. I feel good! I am no longer obese... just overweight. If I could get rid of the arm, leg, and belly flab I would feel like a sexy senior citizen! lol
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@TracyBar You sound just like me! I have not had surgeries to speak of but was pre-diabetic and a genetically inclined to have heart problems. My cholesterol was through the roof. Aging is difficult on it's own! I have been going to the gym regularly, however, there is a good possibility that your skin will get a little saggy. I had a pretty good double chin so the excess skin on my neck is not especially pretty but not all that bad. I love the loose skin in comparison to the fat! Good luck with your surgery. You won't regret it!
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The lowest weight I can recall seeing on a scale was 198.6 when I was 15 years old. I'm now officially below that!
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I am not going to feel bad for following my surgeon's directions. What a ridiculous notion.
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Are yal talking about me? lol... I'm back and I'm going to follow my surgeons instructions and knock off this last 30-40 lbs! It was a moment of weakness (or a couple of days actually). @LipstickLady, I wanna be YOU when I grow up!
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OK, I'm back. What did I miss??
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Finally popping in to say.. EVERYTHING IS GOING AMAZING! 4 months out and down 85lbs. <3
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Ha!!! 199 this morning!!!!! Wooooohooooo!!!
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At nearly 6 weeks, I have finally started an exercise regimen. My hubby and I have been going out to walk the dog around the neighborhood since the weather has been cooler, and tonight we are going to the gym. What a switch from before surgery, coming home to drink wine, eat a big dinner and veg in front of the TV!
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Day 1 of my pre-op liquid diet! Pre-admission testing done this morning! It's starting to feel like this actually may be happening!
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I'm halfway to goal! 56 lbs lost, 56 to go...
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I had a job interview today. Same ol, same ol behavioral interview crap. This will be the first interview I've had since beginning to lose weight. I've been wondering if perhaps I was being discriminated against because of being overweight and well.. because I'm OLD and overweight. lol
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mmmm coffee with a splash of caramel premier protein shake. delicious
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Ok, I'm irritated. I just wanted to *read* the Great One-Week Pork Chop Post and can't find it. Back to real life, I guess
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Ok, I'm irritated. I just wanted to *read* the Great One-Week Pork Chop Post and can't find it. Back to real life, I guess
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A month from today I will be on the Loser's Bench! Can't come soon enough!
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A month from today I will be on the Loser's Bench! Can't come soon enough!
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A month from today I will be on the Loser's Bench! Can't come soon enough!
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Today started off pretty negatively...Rushing to work and I received a ticket for improper lane usage. Guilty. Traffic has been terrible since the flood and Ms. Impatient tried to get around it by riding in the turning lane for a few feet. Duh! I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon and WLS support group tonight. I hope better things unfold! Have a great day all.
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Home from shoulder surgery...harder than my VSG!
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FOOTBALL!
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216.8 this morning. I'll take it.
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Tough week in Baton Rouge, helping friends who flooded pack up their undamaged belongings, carrying wet furnishings to the curb, and tearing out floor and sheet rock. Hopefully tomorrow I will be back to eating normal.
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Tough week in Baton Rouge, helping friends who flooded pack up their undamaged belongings, carrying wet furnishings to the curb, and tearing out floor and sheet rock. Hopefully tomorrow I will be back to eating normal.
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MY A1c is 5.4 people!!!! 5.4 I am just so thrilled with this sleeve
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Today is 12 months post-RNY! A whole year already, it's mind-boggling! My sloowww loss in the last several months picked up quite a bit this month and I lost 12 pounds. I'm down 180 since surgery and 243 pounds since my heaviest two years ago. The difference two years can make...
Expect a longer and more detailed post later today, with before and current pictures! Thank you so much for all of your support and kindness, everyone! Couldn't have made it here without you. <3 -
Losing slower than I'd like but taking comfort in knowing I'm losing.
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Amen! I'm a slow loser too. Seems like there have been a lot of obstacles to exercising in the manner suggested but I am trekking along. I lost 32 lbs in the first two months and I am convinced I could not have done it on my own. The old me would have grown weary and stopped trying after the first four weeks.
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