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    Gastric Sleeve Member Kindle's Avatar
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    Default FINALLY! Found some good weather



    Just got back from a great mini vaca to Lake Havasu, AZ. 80 degrees, sunny and no flight delays. (cold temps, rain and horrible travel logistics have plagued my vacation plans over the last 3 years!!!!) but this time I got to relax, swim in the pool, sit in the hot tub, take the boat out on the lake, and do a little mountain biking in the desert. The last being something I haven't done in almost 20 years. My new BF likes to ride so he rented bikes and dragged me out on the trail. So glad he did. We had so much fun I'm actually taking my bike into the shop next week to see if it's worth getting up to riding condition (gears won't even shift at this point cause it's been collecting dust for so long). Looks like I'll have to figure out how to squeeze bike rides in between horseback rides and kayaking this summer.

    But for now it's back to work and the ice and snow of eastern Idaho.
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    Default Re: FINALLY! Found some good weather

    sounds wonderful



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    Default Re: FINALLY! Found some good weather

    You are looking wonderful these days, Kindle! I am glad you enjoyed your sunny Arizona getaway.

    By the way, it is currently 84 degrees here in Texas. I just arrived home after an hour-long run alongside the clear fork of the Trinity River. Our so-called 'winter' has been unseasonably warm down here this year.


    10/23/14 Initial Consult 200 lb, 5'1 tall
    4/6/15 Highest Wt 225 (yes: 25 lb gain)
    4/20/15 Surgery Wt 218, BMI 41

    1 mo 203.0 -15
    2 mo 190.5 -12.5
    3 mo 184.5 -6
    4 mo 177.0 -7.5
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    1 yr 138.5 -3.5
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    Dec '17: BMI 23.5; consumes 2000+ kcal/day

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Ann2's Avatar
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    Default Re: FINALLY! Found some good weather

    Kindle, I LOVE your new picture. Just love it.

    Glad you got warmed up.

    Today, it's 81 freakin' degrees here. What the what!?



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    Default Re: FINALLY! Found some good weather

    Aww, summer. I remember summer! Glad you're having fun! It's really warm here in KC today too, very strange. Like the world has turned upside down or something.

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    Kindle, you look so great and fit. The bike ride sounds awesome! You have helped me so much with reading your posts, it is so great to see you having fun activities and motivating all of us to live great lives also.



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    Lovely new photo!!! It's so great that you had a wonderful time in Arizona. I love that State for so many reasons!! especially the dry climate. Great for my old bones/joints!

    And even better news that you are back biking with all your other activities!

    I got back on my bike too recently, first time in 30 years, got my tricycle last year with a big basket in the back to do the grocery shopping and it was in the garage for 18 months because I couldn't ride it. I was so big 18 months ago, I had no balance and just couldn't stay on the bike!
    I've been using it several times in the past two weeks and it's just amazing...
    Enjoy your dust free bike too!!


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    02/27/2016 : 126 /2nd
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    Gastric Sleeve Member Kindle's Avatar
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    Default Re: FINALLY! Found some good weather

    A little update.... We managed to get out of winter again. Took a 6 hour drive to Vernal Utah for a 3 day weekend where it is sunny and 70's. Currently camped out in the desert 1 1/2 miles from the nearest road (took a 3/4 ton 4WD to get out here). Went for a 9 mile mountain bike ride yesterday through some gorgeous canyons and high sage/juniper landscape. I'm borrowing a friend's full suspension mountain bike that I may (probably will) buy. Never been on a full suspension bike and it's awesome!!! My butt doesn't hurt at all this morning and ready to hit the trail again after coffee, eggs and bacon. (And whenever the BF decides to get out of bed) The best part is this is BLM land so dogs are welcome. It's my dog's first camping trip and second bike ride.....boy did he sleep well last night.

    Ok, I'm rambling, but just wanted to share how much fun I'm having. 2 more days and it's back to rain and snow.
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    Gastric Sleeve Member Donald G's Avatar
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    Isn't a dogs loyalty fantastic! You look great and I was happy to see a four legged friend in your picture enjoying the trip as well.




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    This should be everyones goal who is going through this process. We should want to live an active and fulfilling life. Congrats Kindle on living your life, you are certainly a beacon that we all can change to a better life.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
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    Default Re: FINALLY! Found some good weather

    We have been having beautiful, sunny, warm weather here in San Antonio. I love being outside in this lovely weather. Bring on summer!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member NrseJessie's Avatar
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    Kindle, you are such a motivation to me. I want to be like you when I grow up...(I'm actually probably older than you but I still want to be like you when I grow up, lol). You do so many outdoor activities and you're a complete and utter success story for the sleeve. I want to have the same kind of experience and success. And, you seem so knowledgeable every time someone asks a question! The only thing is...I don't want to live in Idaho. Missouri is cold enough! lol
    Jessie

    *Always stay humble and kind*




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    Gastric Sleeve Member Kindle's Avatar
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    Default Re: FINALLY! Found some good weather

    Quote Originally Posted by NrseJessie View Post
    Kindle, you are such a motivation to me. I want to be like you when I grow up...(I'm actually probably older than you but I still want to be like you when I grow up, lol). You do so many outdoor activities and you're a complete and utter success story for the sleeve. I want to have the same kind of experience and success. And, you seem so knowledgeable every time someone asks a question! The only thing is...I don't want to live in Idaho. Missouri is cold enough! lol
    Thanks Jessie! Your words make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside . Personally, my heroes are Ann2 and sraebaer. No doubt you've already discovered what inspirations they are, too. I've seen some of your posts, and with your great positive attitude I have no doubt you will be just as successful. And as a nurse, I already know you have a strong mind and kind heart. Time for you to turn them on yourself to become who you want to be and do everything you've ever dreamed of.

    BTW, how old do you think I am? I'll tell if you tell. From your profile picture I would have guessed you were the younger of the two of us.



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