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    NSV Who would have thought?

    So I am so not a sporty kind of girl. Between the pounds and the back I sat back and let my husband do lots of things without me.

    Thanks to 70 pounds gone and my new doctor who popped my hip back...
  2. Thread: Coffee

    by LealScott
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    Coffee

    I have never been a coffee drinker. Mainly it's because even a half a cup would give me the runs almost instantly. Since my surgery 9/11/12 I only poop maybe twice weekly. I have tried lots and lots...
  3. Re: Feeling Discouraged and Need Some Encouragement

    Jenna,

    I think most of us, myself included, slide back into bad habits. Welcome back! This is a good place to be for those who slide. The cool thing is every day is a new day. Heck, every meal is...
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    Re: Dress shopping

    Wait as long as you can. I hung on to two formal gowns I loved only to take them to several alterations ladies and be told it was impossible. You can't go from a 22 to anything lower than maybe an 18...
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    Aloha! An update from Carmen

    Aloha old timers and new guys. It's been a while since I posted so I thought I'd give you an update. Some of you might remember my landlord from hell. We moved! We actually moved into town because...
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    Re: never been constipated until now....

    Over a year later I am still only going 2 or 3 times a week. I take fiber, eat veggies and try other things but this seems to be my new normal. Who knew I'd miss popping? But the trade off of the...
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    BEST NSV ever

    Yesterday, 70 pounds lighter than when I my journey began, I went jet skiing and parasailing. Jet ski was okay, parasailing was AWESOME! I would never have had the confidence to get in a harness and...
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    Re: 5 months out/breast reduction

    Awesome! I had mine done 7 years ago and have not for one minute regretted it. The weight loss really makes my boobs look awesome now!
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    Re: Any hypothyroid success stories?

    I have been on replacements since 1973 and struggled my entire life with weight. My doctors said that the thyroid issue would problematic for me and to not be discouraged. I have lost about 70-...
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    Re: Good news, bad newws

    I got myFitBit last Christmas and I love it. I wear it daily and it really helps with the movement and challenging myself each day. I work in hotels n the ground floor, I get dropped at the front...
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    Good news, bad newws

    Good news is I like my new job and I will be able to make a lot more money now that I am on commission. Bad news is that with the commute and varying hours I can not longer walk an hour before work...
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    Re: Wimp womp womp...

    It's one of many stalls you will experience on this journey. Don't stress, keep to the program of protein supplements, water and movement. You're doing great.
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    Re: Am I one of the lucky ones!?

    You sound a lot like me. It was so easy I actually thought I might be part of a test any they did this placebo thing. I wen to total solids in a few days over 2 weeks and never looked back. That...
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    Evil December

    The great December self control challenge begins.

    I usually make over 100 gallons of caramel corn to give out as gifts. This is a serious weakness of mine. Chocolate could rot in this house if I...
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    A great benefit with my new job

    So with the new job I can no longer do the YMCA water aerobics. The scheduling is just not going to work and since I have to earn money there's no option.

    I went to the Y today and met with a...
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    Re: What a difference a year can make!

    Wow! You are doing fabulous.
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    Irony of ironies

    So I finally lose weight so I can wear super cute clothes. I own super cute clothes. I get a new job and yesterday was my first day wearing my new, wait for it, UNIFORM. Seriously? I have to wear an...
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    Re: Trying to figure this out..... please help!

    I did not lose an ounce for about two months when I was at the 5 month stage, Trust me, I was doing EVERYTHING right. My doctors even said that this was as good as it was going to get. I was so...
  19. Re: Tried to tell my mom about my upcoming surgery last night..

    I vote for telling, but I don't live in your family or have to deal with the dynamics. I'd personally feel worse about lying about the TYPE of surgery I had. f you choose not to go to the shower,...
  20. Thread: Spices?

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    Re: Spices?

    I could any and everything before, during, and after. I ate chili (pureed) on day 5 and the doctor released me to eat whatever I wanted once he heard that. The spicier the better for me.
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    Re: Weight Gain Question

    Water weight, less pooping, time of day, way too many reasons. The first few weeks you'd do well to stay off the scale and focus on getting protein, water and exercise. Look at your clothing and not...
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    Re: Love posting NSV

    I hate uniforms and was so bummed when I heard about the dress. But then I considered the huge salary bump, the incredible benefits and so much more and decided to suck it up. The hard part for me is...
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    Love posting NSV

    For those who are new, NSVs are non scale victories. We get so focused on the number on the scale it's easy to get frustrated when the numbers go up a teeny bit or stall forever. My journey has been...
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    Re: Almost A Year Post Sleeve

    Great post. Congrats to you!
  25. Thread: Dream dress

    by LealScott
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    Re: Dream dress

    Very ice CK is my fav. I have narrow hips and it fits me perfectly every time.
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