Vanessa_M
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
10 Months and 3 Days - I just had to share! I reached 100% EWL in 10 months and 3 days (this morning). My ticker says that I've reached my goal already but I kept changing my goals (205, then 190, then...
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
Coincidence? I Don't Think So - A little while ago I stopped coming on OH regularly. I would typically be on there a million times a day, but decided to pull back a little (a lot) for various reasons. During th...
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Naked -
At this point I've lost 127 pounds and I feel amazing. I'm 10 pounds away from 100% EWL - normal on the BMI chart - and I'm a little over 8 months out. I don't have the belly ...
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Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Best Christmas Present Ever -
It's a little late, but my 8 month surgiversary passed a few days ago. The NSVs and the scale victories are too numerous to count. My initial goal was 205 pounds because there...
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Seven Months Out -
I feel obligated to post on my 7 month surgiversary. I have had so many changes, so many ups and downs over the past 7 months (as I'm sure we all have). Here is what I've lear...
Vanessa_M uploaded a photo 10 years, 5 months ago
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
1 Pound From Goal - Sort Of -
After reading my post, I realized that this rambles a bit.
When I met with my surgeon, we discussed an ideal weight for me. I picked the weight I looked / felt the best as ...
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Sleeve Size vs. Calorie Intake Question -
Just curious -
Do you think that people with a bigger sleeve size require more calories during the weight loss phase? I just found out that I have a 40 and the 600 calorie...
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
WHAAATTTT!?!?!?! -
I can't believe that it has been 6 months since my sleeve surgery. It has been a hell of a ride (as we all know) and the time has flown. I've learned a lot from this site and ...
Vanessa_M posted a comment 10 years, 6 months ago
I run a little bit every day (2 - 4 miles) and I see a personal trainer...
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
I'm Not Special -
And I'd like to thank you all for making me feel this way.
In the 5 plus months since my surgery I've lost almost 90 pounds, I've lost over 100 since I started this whole pr...
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Walking Past Lane Bryant and Other Mall Musings (k -
I've always enjoyed shopping - although I usually wore black pants, a t-shirt, a jean jacket and a pretty scarf. But it's something that I didn't mind doing. At this point, it...
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Clear Foamies...An Oxymoron? -
This gets a little graphic (if you are of a weak constitution!)
I've read about the dreaded foamies ever since I started on this board and I've never had a problem UNTIL LAS...
Vanessa_M posted a comment 10 years, 9 months ago
Lol. Thanks
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
I Think I Was Blocked! -
At first I thought I was mis-reading something, but someone whose opinion I value, I believe, has blocked me. I'm blocked if I can't see their posts or replies to answers, righ...
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Woot Woot! I Think the Pics are Here! (3 months -
I swear to goodness, if these pictures aren't here....
Fortunately, I'm stuck in the house so I have time to play around with this.
Vanessa_M uploaded a photo 10 years, 9 months ago
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Everybody Can Post PIctures but Me! -
What the heck, man?
I'm finally seeing the difference and I'd like to share it and I can't! AND the tab to search OH doesn't work. Just had to get that off my chest. It's...
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
3 Month (and 2 day) Surgiversary Pictures (I Hope! -
Okay, I think I've got it this time! I hope I did it anyway. The first pic is 2 days pre-op at around 300 pounds (14 pound pre-op loss). The second is my 1 month-ish. And th...
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Three Month Surgiversary w/ Pictures - SURPRISE! -
These past three months have been such a learning experience for me. I've learned how to eat, I've learned why I eat (kind of), I've learned that food doesn't control me. LeRo...
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Weird NSV -
Yesterday, I mailed my master's thesis off. I called the family to share my good news. Typically my family celebrates successes by going out to dinner. This time around I told ...
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Walkers / Runners -
This is a question for those of you that walk / run for your daily exercise. I got an app called Map My Walk. It uses a GPS to bascially - map your walk. It gives you your pa...
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Why Is My Scale Moving. ...Up? -
I track what I eat. I get my protein in almost every day (about 90 grams). My calories are around 700 each day (600 made me woozy). My carbs are less than 40. I exercise 5 times...
Vanessa_M posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
NSVs -
For years my family has had season tickets to the Phillies (baseball). Over the past two years, I stopped going to the games because I was uncomfortable in the seat. My hips ...