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SchnookyGirl

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  • Hi - I'm a little late to the party, but thought I'd throw in my 2 cents...I have been a wee bit leery to talk about weight loss surgery on the message boards because some of the comments I've gotten have been pretty inappropriate - and in all honesty, a little mean. I had the Duodenal Switch (DS) done a year ago, and have…
    in weight loss surgery! Comment by SchnookyGirl April 2013
  • Hi there! I have about 200 pounds to lose so I can VERY much relate to your post. I echo a lot of the other folks in that it's best to set smaller - more attainable goals. For example, I want to get down to 350 so that is my goal right now and once I hit that, then it's to be under 300. I used to keep thinking and thinking…
    in 100 pounds Comment by SchnookyGirl February 2012
  • Wow - I am completely overwhelmed right now...for all of you to take the time to reply means so much. I appreciate all the different opinions and life experiences shared. I've had a chance to digest (excuse the pun :) all the comments and after talking things over with myself and with Marlon (my boyfriend of 20 years),…
    in Surgery or no surgery...that is the question! Comment by SchnookyGirl February 2012
  • Wow! Thanks! Great ideas and they all sound super tasty. Thanks a bunch for sharing. I'm going to print this out and keep it handy. Have a great rest of the weekend:smile:
    in Great ways to nosh without breaking your diet-for 150 calori Comment by SchnookyGirl June 2009
  • Hi MommyWilson - Don't let yourself get too overwhelmed. I have over 200 pounds to lose myself and I can certainly understand where you are coming from (and trying to get to). It's great that you are planning - if I don't plan I just set myself up for complete failure. Take it one day at a time and forgive yourself for not…
    in I feel so defeated... Comment by SchnookyGirl June 2009
  • Hi Chubsternomore! You are not alone. You and I are in the same boat. I also weigh 370 and want to get down under 200. I don't like mean people and I'm sorry you had to listen to comments when you were trying to be active. Don't let it get you down - just remember that mean people suck and you are doing the right thing!…
    in more than 100lbs +++ to lose? Comment by SchnookyGirl June 2009
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