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Topic: RE: SO excited!!!!
That is some loss, Vicky!! Forget the 38lbs and just try to imagine the wedding dress you would have had to wear if you had not had the WLS!!!
We require lots of photos after the event. And here's hoping for Mexico!
Kate
That is some loss, Vicky!! Forget the 38lbs and just try to imagine the wedding dress you would have had to wear if you had not had the WLS!!!
We require lots of photos after the event. And here's hoping for Mexico!
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
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on 5/11/09 5:17 am - UK
on 5/11/09 5:17 am - UK
Topic: RE: Hey!
I'm new to the group. An American ex-pat living in London who had RNY just over a year ago. So happy to see a UK group, finally! I look forward to our discussions.
Best,
StephanieWelcome and congrats on your loss.
On May 11, 2009 at 1:58 AM Pacific Time, DCGirl26 wrote:
Hi all, I'm new to the group. An American ex-pat living in London who had RNY just over a year ago. So happy to see a UK group, finally! I look forward to our discussions.
Best,
Stephanie
(deactivated member)
on 5/11/09 5:17 am - UK
on 5/11/09 5:17 am - UK
Topic: RE: For the first time ever, I actually think I can do this !
You've come so far in such a short space of time - it takes while for our heads and emotions to catch up with our bodies doesn't it.
The pictures say it all - congratulations
RuthThank you very much, I think im stalling this week (I know crazy talk on a Monday) but its probs more a case of my mind playing catch up again, Its been a rollercoaster, need to settle down and catch up.
On May 8, 2009 at 1:24 PM Pacific Time, Ruth A. wrote:
Yay!! I agree - there is no way you could end the week so close to 100 miles and not do them LOL.You've come so far in such a short space of time - it takes while for our heads and emotions to catch up with our bodies doesn't it.
The pictures say it all - congratulations
Ruth
Topic: RE: SO excited!!!!
Vicky,
150 lbs in 10 months is nothing to beat yourself up about. Don't worry if you don't reach your goal by your surgiversary, you'll get there. Congratulations on all your success and on your wedding!
Best,
Stephanie
150 lbs in 10 months is nothing to beat yourself up about. Don't worry if you don't reach your goal by your surgiversary, you'll get there. Congratulations on all your success and on your wedding!
Best,
Stephanie
Back on track as of 11/1/2014
341/183/263/150
HW/LW/CW/GW
Weight loss goal:
Back to Onederland by 3/26/2015
Topic: RE: Hey!
Hi Ruth!
Thanks for the kind welcome. I've been living in London just about a year, studying as a postgraduate at the LSE. I haven't had too many chances to visit places outside of London, but I absolutely love it here. I'd be lying if I didn't say I had some issues with the food choices at first and the weather (particularly in the winter) was such a bummer but we have had some glorious spring days lately which I have really enjoyed trotting around the city. The history, the museums, the nightlife - just wonderful.
I had my RNY in my hometown of Boston. It's been interesting trying to navigate the grocery stores here and come up with meals and substitutions that are WLS friendly because there isn't as much available that is low/no sugar or lower fat but I've managed just fine.
What has your experience with surgery been? And when you're home in Britain what are your favorite WLS foods, snacks, etc.?
Stephanie
Thanks for the kind welcome. I've been living in London just about a year, studying as a postgraduate at the LSE. I haven't had too many chances to visit places outside of London, but I absolutely love it here. I'd be lying if I didn't say I had some issues with the food choices at first and the weather (particularly in the winter) was such a bummer but we have had some glorious spring days lately which I have really enjoyed trotting around the city. The history, the museums, the nightlife - just wonderful.
I had my RNY in my hometown of Boston. It's been interesting trying to navigate the grocery stores here and come up with meals and substitutions that are WLS friendly because there isn't as much available that is low/no sugar or lower fat but I've managed just fine.
What has your experience with surgery been? And when you're home in Britain what are your favorite WLS foods, snacks, etc.?
Stephanie
Back on track as of 11/1/2014
341/183/263/150
HW/LW/CW/GW
Weight loss goal:
Back to Onederland by 3/26/2015
Topic: RE: WLS works! (So does DIY for wonderful people like Gaz!!)
and you should be quite pleased - more than quite pleased. You look fabulous!!
Ruth
Ruth
Topic: RE: Hey!
Hi there Stephanie
welcome to the Brits group. Look forward to getting to know you. How long have you been living over here? What do you think (you can be honest!!)
I'm a Brit married to a Texan, and have a texan daughter so I'm in teh minority in our house. We moved back 6 years ago.
Where did you have your rny - here or over there?
Ruthxxx
welcome to the Brits group. Look forward to getting to know you. How long have you been living over here? What do you think (you can be honest!!)
I'm a Brit married to a Texan, and have a texan daughter so I'm in teh minority in our house. We moved back 6 years ago.
Where did you have your rny - here or over there?
Ruthxxx
Topic: Hey!
Hi all,
I'm new to the group. An American ex-pat living in London who had RNY just over a year ago. So happy to see a UK group, finally! I look forward to our discussions.
Best,
Stephanie
I'm new to the group. An American ex-pat living in London who had RNY just over a year ago. So happy to see a UK group, finally! I look forward to our discussions.
Best,
Stephanie
Back on track as of 11/1/2014
341/183/263/150
HW/LW/CW/GW
Weight loss goal:
Back to Onederland by 3/26/2015
Topic: SO excited!!!!
Hello everyone!
Just thought I'd pop by quickly and see how everyone is as I have been MIA for a week or more! I've been so hectic with all my plans for the wedding, but it is only 10 WEEKS AWAY!!! I'm so excited can't wait for the day now!!
I've been so worried recently, my weight loss had been so slow and erratic, with mini-stalls here there and everywhere, but I managed to lose 3lb this week so all is not lost!! I'm still about 38lbs from my goal, and I don't think it's achieveable in the 10 weeks left til my wedding and one year surgiversary (which are on the same day!), however if I can get as close to it as possible I will be overjoyed! I beat myself up sometimes, and tell myself I haven't tried hard enough etc.... but then I remember hat I've actually lost 150lbs in just under 10 months, and never in a million years would I have achieved that before!!
So I'm staying positive on all fronts, I have the wedding and a new healthier and happier life to look forward to with Steve!! All I pray for now is that the swine flu outbreak in Mexico improves or the travel agents let us change our honeymoon destination. We should know closer to the time!
Take care everyone!
Vicky x
Just thought I'd pop by quickly and see how everyone is as I have been MIA for a week or more! I've been so hectic with all my plans for the wedding, but it is only 10 WEEKS AWAY!!! I'm so excited can't wait for the day now!!
I've been so worried recently, my weight loss had been so slow and erratic, with mini-stalls here there and everywhere, but I managed to lose 3lb this week so all is not lost!! I'm still about 38lbs from my goal, and I don't think it's achieveable in the 10 weeks left til my wedding and one year surgiversary (which are on the same day!), however if I can get as close to it as possible I will be overjoyed! I beat myself up sometimes, and tell myself I haven't tried hard enough etc.... but then I remember hat I've actually lost 150lbs in just under 10 months, and never in a million years would I have achieved that before!!
So I'm staying positive on all fronts, I have the wedding and a new healthier and happier life to look forward to with Steve!! All I pray for now is that the swine flu outbreak in Mexico improves or the travel agents let us change our honeymoon destination. We should know closer to the time!
Take care everyone!
Vicky x
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