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Topic: RE: My first NSV!!!
Whooo HOoo!! I used to go into the rest room after hiking the stairs at work too, I didn't want to go in huffing and puffing.. no more for me either!! That rocks!! and Congrats on the size drops, they can't move fast enough!
YOU ARE HALF WAY THERE (according to your ticker) that's awesome Christine!!
YOU ARE HALF WAY THERE (according to your ticker) that's awesome Christine!!
Topic: My first NSV!!!
So today at work I had to go upstairs... 2 flights! In the past I'd walk slowly up the stairs pretending I was reading something along the way so I didn't keil over when I reached the summit! Then I'd walk into the ladies room and hide in a stall until I could catch my breath.
Well today I walked to the top of the stairs and to the other side of the building before I realized I didn't stop along the way and I wasn't even winded or out of breath!!!
As if that wasn't enough...
Tonight we had to turn the box spring and mattress in our bedroom... my dh says "hey what's in that shopping bag" it was a pair of work pants w/the tags on - I had scored them for $6.25 and I bought them becuase I knew I'd fit into them once I started losing weight.
They are a size 28 (they run small so probably a 26) --- I wear an 18/20 today!!!!!
I
my RNY!!!!
Well today I walked to the top of the stairs and to the other side of the building before I realized I didn't stop along the way and I wasn't even winded or out of breath!!!
As if that wasn't enough...
Tonight we had to turn the box spring and mattress in our bedroom... my dh says "hey what's in that shopping bag" it was a pair of work pants w/the tags on - I had scored them for $6.25 and I bought them becuase I knew I'd fit into them once I started losing weight.
They are a size 28 (they run small so probably a 26) --- I wear an 18/20 today!!!!!
I
my RNY!!!! I've been declared a slow loser - and couldn't be happier!!
I can, I will.
I can, I will. 
Topic: plastic surgery help... medicare and medicade ????
i am 15 months post op, i have just about hit my goal weight and feel great... except all the extra skin :(. im getting irritating rashes from the heat and its REALLY REALLY uncomfortable.
does anyone know of any plastic surgeons in the boston area that accept medicare and medicade?
any help would be greatly apprecieated as i have no clue what to do.
thank you!!!!
does anyone know of any plastic surgeons in the boston area that accept medicare and medicade?
any help would be greatly apprecieated as i have no clue what to do.
thank you!!!!
Topic: RE: My weight loss goal...so close, yet so far.
Good for you !!! Im so happy for you! Its been forever since I've been on here and forever since I've talked to you. I have lost 110 today and 25 more to go. Its slow, really slow now and frustrating. also harder now that I can finally tolerate all foods. I need to be sure I stay away from the bad ones.
You look great !!!
You look great !!!
All things are possible when you believe ! 
Topic: Northshore OH Support Group
HW: 314 SW: 298 CW : 232 Goal: 160 -My OH magazine discount code is KELLEY11 if anyone interested in a subs OH magazine
Hi Everyone from the Northshore,
Come join me in Peabody Wed evening 6:30PM to 7:30PM for a weight loss support group. Everyone can use the support. Weigh in or just to vent about our journey.
"Let's Make this Journey Together"
Donna
Come join me in Peabody Wed evening 6:30PM to 7:30PM for a weight loss support group. Everyone can use the support. Weigh in or just to vent about our journey.
"Let's Make this Journey Together"
Donna
HW: 314 SW: 298 CW : 232 Goal: 160 -My OH magazine discount code is KELLEY11 if anyone interested in a subs OH magazine 
Topic: RE: Popping in to say hello!
First of all, awesome job in the weight loss! Even in the first few weeks post op that is still good.
Stalls are normal. I am currently just over 9 months out and I have stalls all the time. Usually I find that if I concentrate on protein (which I do not get enough in) and I exercise that it helps get over the stalls. Even at that I may lose 2-3 lbs and then stall again for a few weeks.
I did find that in the beginning that if I did not get "enough" calories in that my body would store it as opposed to burning it. You need to find your "sweet spot" as I call it to see where you stall and where you burn and stay at those calories. Once my doc approved me for exercise and I was up to it I started doing Zumba again. I credit that hour workout with my slimming wardrobe now. The surgery is a tool but we have to know how to use it.
Be sure to get your fluids in too.
Best of luck with your continued loss, you'll be dropping more pounds before you know it.
Stalls are normal. I am currently just over 9 months out and I have stalls all the time. Usually I find that if I concentrate on protein (which I do not get enough in) and I exercise that it helps get over the stalls. Even at that I may lose 2-3 lbs and then stall again for a few weeks.
I did find that in the beginning that if I did not get "enough" calories in that my body would store it as opposed to burning it. You need to find your "sweet spot" as I call it to see where you stall and where you burn and stay at those calories. Once my doc approved me for exercise and I was up to it I started doing Zumba again. I credit that hour workout with my slimming wardrobe now. The surgery is a tool but we have to know how to use it.
Be sure to get your fluids in too.
Best of luck with your continued loss, you'll be dropping more pounds before you know it.
Topic: RE: Why is this room so slow?
it is the
Bridgewater WLS Support Group
You may have to ask Lisa, Lynn or Kate for an invite into the group as I am not sure how to invite someone.
You may have to ask Lisa, Lynn or Kate for an invite into the group as I am not sure how to invite someone.
Topic: My weight loss goal...so close, yet so far.
Down about 96 lbs in this photo. Current loss as of today is 98.5 (so close to the 100 lb loss I can touch it). I am approximately 27 lbs from my personal goal. Thanks everyone for your support!
Down about 96 lbs in this photo. Current loss as of today is 98.5 (so close to the 100 lb loss I can touch it). I am approximately 27 lbs from my personal goal. Thanks everyone for your support!
Topic: RE: Gastric Bypass with Psych Meds?
Dear Lady,
Congratulations on starting your journey! I had RnY in 10/2008 and was taking and continue to take Lexapro and cytomel[liothyronine, which has been found to augment the effect of the SSRI med in some people who have only partial response in symptom alleviation]. Never had any comments from my surgeon. Had procedure at Faulkner Hospital's Center for Bariatric Excellence. They have a good program. So does Brigham and Women's. I agree that you should get a second opinion.
I had type 2 diabetes, and my diabetes endocrinologist was the one who told me that the Roux en Y was the better procedure for me, which is why I went that way. It is true that malabsorption can occur, and for me that may be causing me to have low Vitamin D, so I have to take more than the usual amount to get enough. Everyone is different, though, so you and your health care providers must evaluate your individual status.
Good luck!
Judy G from Waltham
Congratulations on starting your journey! I had RnY in 10/2008 and was taking and continue to take Lexapro and cytomel[liothyronine, which has been found to augment the effect of the SSRI med in some people who have only partial response in symptom alleviation]. Never had any comments from my surgeon. Had procedure at Faulkner Hospital's Center for Bariatric Excellence. They have a good program. So does Brigham and Women's. I agree that you should get a second opinion.
I had type 2 diabetes, and my diabetes endocrinologist was the one who told me that the Roux en Y was the better procedure for me, which is why I went that way. It is true that malabsorption can occur, and for me that may be causing me to have low Vitamin D, so I have to take more than the usual amount to get enough. Everyone is different, though, so you and your health care providers must evaluate your individual status.
Good luck!
Judy G from Waltham
Topic: looking for a lap band support gp
Hi I am going to the berkshires for the summer does anyone know a support group around there.
Wendy
Wendy
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