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Blogging
Hi! I've been blogging my journey, but have had a lot of struggles making myself post new entries because of some backlash. The writing process helps me to stay honest with myself. I'd love some feedback from people who know the struggles and rewards. I'd appreciate your opinions! http://www.butyouhavesuchaprettyface.com/
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Giant stall...need help
I’m 2.5 yrs post GB. I’ve lost over 200lbs, but I’ve been stuck for almost a year. I’ve made some poor choices, but proud that I’ve been able to maintain through divorce, moving to a new state, and a new job. I’ve been working out consitantly and have built a lot of good new muscle...but my scale won’t move. I’m a month…
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Blogging my journey
Hi! I've been blogging my journey, but have had a lot of struggles making myself post new entries because of some backlash. The writing process helps me to stay honest with myself. I'd love some feedback from people who know the struggles and rewards. I'd appreciate your opinions! http://www.butyouhavesuchaprettyface.com/
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Blogging
Hi! I've been blogging my journey, but have had a lot of struggles making myself post new entries because of some backlash. The writing process helps me to stay honest with myself. I'd love some feedback from people who know the struggles and rewards. I'd appreciate your opinions! http://www.butyouhavesuchaprettyface.com/
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Stomach Flu
I'm suffering through my first bout of stomach flu, and I'm 1yr post RNY. OMG KILL ME NOW!!!! I'm on day two. Day one: I drank a protein shake...or should I say that I just borrowed it? I haven't thrown up, but I'm not really eating. I'm living in the bathroom. As soon as I try to eat, my body says NOOOO. I put small bites…
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Divorce
Hello! I've been MIA for quite a while! My progress has been an awesome ride. Last spring I weighed 417lbs and was facing disability due to knee issues. Today I weigh 199lbs and just completed my 2nd 5k! I have no knee pain and tons of energy. However, I just finalized my divorce 3 weeks ago. We were together for 17 years,…
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I don't wanna eat!
Soooo, I'm struggling a bit. A few weeks ago, I found that I was getting hungry so I added veggies. Now, I just don't wanna eat. It is really difficult to make myself want to eat my food. I'm trying yummy new recipes, and I sit down with my food and 100% don't want it. I have to make myself continue to finish the meals…
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Boys don't read this...ladies, am I alone here??
My monthly visitor has moved in full time and won't leave me alone. Since my surgery 2 months ago, I've only had about 1 week without my period! My hormones are a MESS, and I struggle swinging between crazy b!?ch mode and crying on the floor and molesting men in uniforms. My body hates me. I feel like I'm on an episode of…
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Sooo weak and exhausted
Today is a bad day for me! I feel stupid, like I'm struggling to even follow my normal routine this morning. Things just weren't clicking right. I ditched my initial hiking plans and drove back home. I did 17 miles in my recumbent bike and began making lunch. Since then, I have progressively grown weaker. I've only taken 3…
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Giant legs and extra clothes
I have two random questions that are both bothering me. First, I have GIANT legs! It seems that Gravity is taking my extra fat down to my legs as I melt. I'm down 146lbs, and my thighs are a FRIGHT and my calves are HUGE! I walk 2 miles daily, bike 10miles a few times a week, and I do leg lifts. They just wanna be giant…
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2 month post op
I'm a scientist, and I have a hard time not having a clear scientific formula for success! I had my 2 month follow-up and I wanted a clear range for calories, macros, and exercise. However, they just told me that I'm doing beyond "textbook great". I keep feeling like I'm not losing as quickly as I should, but they reminded…
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Angie 2.0
hellloooo! It has been a crazy journey, but I made it! Due to my surgical weight, there was a chance that I would have had to start with the sleeve then transition to RNY and could have required open surgey. I was able to have my RNY laparoscopically in just over an he in the OR!! Yay to all of my pre-work paying off!!!…
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Christmas Party
I've been terrified about my husband's Christmas party for a few months. I decided to give myself one year off from all social events with food (except for my work events that I couldn't get out of). During that time, I quit smoking and, of course, gave up alcohol. This was my first time out of the house dressed up in…
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New Year's plans? HELP!!!
Help!!!! I don't know how to blend my new lifestyle with that of my husband when it comes to celebrating. A nice dinner out or cooking at home, a few drinks, and a movie marathon are out! Party with friends is out. Gatherings with finger foods and champaign is out. It's freezing cold so a walk or hike is out. What do I do?…
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1 month post op!!
today marks 1 month for me! I'm down 20lbs, I'm up to walking 1.5 miles every morning (I'm gonna start taking one day off per week to add in aerobics), and I'm back to work. Work is HARD! I used to be able to get by with 3-4 hrs sleep and jump in head first in the morning. Now my morning routine is about 2 hrs, and I need…
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Soooo sleepy
ok. I understand that I am going to have some challenges with fatigue, but around 630pm my body and mind just give up. By the time 9pm hits most nights, I may as well be drunk. Did anyone else have this level of fatigue at 3 weeks post op? If so, how long does it last? I wish my dietician would discuss calories with me.…
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Spouses
id love to see how other families are handling the life style changes. My husband is a large man, but he didn't choose to take this journey with me. He is supportive and helpful, but I can tell that he is holding back. From the bit that he'll discuss, it seems that he is very scared that he'll be pressured into dieting. I…
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Shared Food Diary
I need help! I'm looking for friends who had their surgeries recently and share their food diaries. It would be soooo helpful to see what others are learning to eat and how much! My food diary is public!
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Losing BEFORE Surgery
ok...found out that I'm too heavy for a safe bypass. The surgeon told me that I have to lose 60lbs before a surgery date could be set. It was a horrible realization to have halfway through the informational meeting. So the journey began... Insurance requires a 6mo medically supervised diet, so I accepted that I could lose…
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Losing before surgery
ok...found out that I'm too heavy for a safe bypass. The surgeon told me that I have to lose 60lbs before a surgery date could be set. It was a horrible realization to have halfway through the informational meeting. So the journey began... Insurance requires a 6mo medically supervised diet, so I accepted that I could lose…
