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on 1/13/14 12:51 am - Irvine, CA
Topic: Remembering OH in 1998 and Now

We encourage you to join us as we celebrate ObesityHelp in 1998 and now.  Many members will remember the screens shown in this video and will enjoy the walk down memory lane.  If you're new, you'll like the strides and successes we've had during our 16 years with our members. 

Please like and share on the video from our OH Facebook page. 

We proudly present "Making the Journey Together for 16 Years" . . . . . . . .

Tammy C.
on 1/2/13 9:22 am
Topic: 2013: 20 Funny New Year's Resolutions

2013:  20 Funny New Year's Resolutions

When it comes to New Year's resolutions, our family members and friends can get quite creative and even funny with what they resolve to do in the New Year.  Here a few good ones I have heard along the way...Oh, and a few of my own!

1.  I resolve to stop procrastinating about procrastinating!

2.  I will stop sending Facebook messages and emails to my loved ones when they are in the same room as I am!

3.  I will use my treadmill for something other than a place to hang my jacket.

4.  I will not sit at the kitchen table in my PJ's all day.  Instead, I will move my computer to my bedroom.

5.  I vow to never take a laxative and a sleeping pill on the same night!

Click here to read more!

All my best, 

Tammy Colter
Director of Media & PR
Editor-In-Chief
ObesityHelp.com
OH Magazine
a_better_life81
on 12/6/12 3:31 am - Concord, NC
RNY on 07/24/12
Topic: RE: Month 5!

You are stronger than the cookie! I am sitting at 87 lbs lost right now. I hope to have 100 by the end of Jan that would put me 6 months out. My hubby and I are renewing our vows in July next year and I hope to be at goal before then. I have about 45 more lbs to go to be at my personal goal. The chart says 125 but I would be very, very happy to be sitting at 145. That is below what I was even before my husband and I met and I was 17 at that time! 

 

I have not had too much trouble with holiday stuff for now, but we are hosting a big party on the 16th and I shall see where I end up. Luckily, too much sugar makes me not feel good. I have not dumped, I just don't feel right, so I stay away from it for the most part. I feel pretty good about things right now. I hope you make it through the holidays with out too much temptation~ 

 

 

Dana

                
livinglifelarge
on 12/6/12 12:14 am
RNY on 07/27/12
Topic: RE: Month 5!

Mine is the 27th!  I am hoping to go down another 10 pounds by then.  I really want to hit 100 pounds lost!  I have been battling the Christmas cookies.  So far I have resisted.  I thought about getting them out of the house but now it is a battle of will power!  I am stronger than a cookie!

 RNY 7/27/12        
a_better_life81
on 12/3/12 11:12 pm - Concord, NC
RNY on 07/24/12
Topic: Month 5!

Well..here we sit in month 5. Mine will be the 24th but I am down 86 lbs so far. With about  50 more to go give or take. I feel great. I am able to do more stuff for longer and sleep better. I am now showing some bones and everyone I see tells me how great I am looking. Its an odd feeling that is actually hard to get used to for me.

 

I have not had any 'problems" though I do get stuff stuck now and then when I eat to fast.

Sugar is tricky for me, though I don't stay away from it as a rule, I do stay away from anything in concentrate such as desserts and drinks with the exception of an occasional andies mint. It gives me a quick fix with out feeling too guilty later.

 

 

                
livinglifelarge
on 11/4/12 10:20 pm
RNY on 07/27/12
Topic: RE: 3 months out...

I Feel really good. I can eat just about everything (eggs are still to dry) and have been lucky to have no problems.  I think the 76 pounds is because I didn't have to do a pre op diet.  I think you are doing great! keep up the hard work!

 RNY 7/27/12        
Caigralin
on 11/4/12 5:51 pm
Topic: RE: 3 months out...

76 pounds!!  That is so awesome!  I had my RNY on the 23rd of July.  I am currently 57 pounds down and FINALLY broke the 200 pound mark.  199!!

Most days are good for me.  I do not get hungry at all, so it's a chore to find something to eat.  I can't eat chicken or carrots.  Other than that, I can eat anything.  I am currently on a salad kick and it I feel great.  I still drink protein drinks.

How are you feeling? 

livinglifelarge
on 10/27/12 12:41 pm
RNY on 07/27/12
Topic: 3 months out...

How is everyone doing?

 RNY 7/27/12        
Joolya
on 9/17/12 1:12 pm - MD
VSG on 07/17/12
Topic: RE: VSG July 17th
I was sleeved on July 17th. Ironically, it was the same day my health benefits plan voted on whether or not to start covering bariatric surgery. Previously it had been excluded from any coverage whatsoever. I am using my husbands health benefits plan to cover it -- and now mine (who I work for)  has decided they will cover it beginning January 1, 2013....oh well, my husband's plan pays better anyway!!

Hope you are all doing well!!!
    
KatMom
on 9/15/12 1:12 pm
RNY on 07/24/12
Topic: RE: How is everyone doing?!
Everyone sounds good so far. I know folk have problems but thankfully I too am one who has only had minor difficulties. Today has been kind of yucky but my surgeon has prepared me for this.
I have had buyers remorse more often, but I now think its because of my brain remembering what it was like to stuff myself with all the goodies. I think of everything I can no longer eat either because its off my list or because I simply cannot tolerate it.

Now I have to fill that 'stuff myself mentality' with activities. Keep busy and just enjoy that I am a different body for the rest of my life.

It was a 'last resort' operation for me and I know that.
 He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.  ~Friedrich Nietzsche 


                
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