diane S. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago

Yesterday marked 8 years since my vsg with Dr. Cirangle. Its been fabulous. I got to goal and beyond and while I have had about 15 pounds of regain, I am still with a normal bmi and without the health problems of old. I am now 66 years old and feel muc


diane S. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

Ok, so its bad enough that M and M's and Reece's Peanut Butter cups exist in the world. My former self was largely composed of those. But now they are making many new kinds. Caramel M's, mini Reeces and a whole host of new temptations. I was at the dru


diane S. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

Well it seems like the nsv's come in the first year or two. But I had one yesterday. Realized that the underpants I purchases several years ago are getting holes and are worn out. So I bought new ones. Usually I bought new ones because I outgrew the ol


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diane S. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

Hey just realized yesterday was my 7 year vsg anniversary. My doctor had originally set my goal weight as 130 to 140. I am at 133. I had accidentally lost more weight than I wanted to and got down to as low as 117, was stable at about 123 for years and


diane S. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 12 months ago

Hubby and I are both sleevers. We tend to eat dinner a little on the late side. Pretty much what we are supposed to eat - three ounces or so protein and some kind of veggies.  After dinner I find it almost impossible to stay awake - like I just ate a t


diane S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

Hi all, today is my six year anniversary of VSG. Wish I had something profound to say but every day at normal weight is its own reward.  Even though I work every day at maintaining my weight loss I have kind of come to take it for granted that I am sli


diane S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago

So I am coming up on six years in November. Have kept my weight off pretty well at 126 and 5'4".

At age 64 I recently decided I looked like an old hag. Got new trendy looking glasses. Also a new short layered haircut for the first time in abo


diane S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago

Ok I am 5 plus years out and still at goal and living such a great life because of it.  I work at an art gallery and the other day a SMO woman comes in. we chatted quite a bit and she was very friendly.  she sat down while i wrote up her purchase and b


diane S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago

So yesterday at my art studio I was outside eating a single serving of chicken salad from a plastic cup with a spoon. (Good Foods brand single servings found at costco with 150 cal per serving).

I tossed the empty cup in the outside dumpster an


diane S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago

I swear this happens every time I work at the art gallery. Its not very busy and not much to do except play ipad games etc.  So doing little seems to make me hungry hungry hungry!! I have learned to bring only healthy stuff with me since I have to look


diane S. posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Need a good chai - Who knows a good brand of sugar free or unsweetened chai?  I need a hot evening drink and I like chai made with skim milk but cant' seem to find any without too much sugar or sweet...

diane S. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
I'm Officially a VET -almost - Ok I am jumping the gun by one day (will be traveling tomorrow) and celebrating my 5 year vsg anniversary today!!   What a great 5 years this has been. I had an easy surgery and re...

diane S. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
Drink your water and I really mean it - Ok, I am approaching 5 years and am still at goal. You would think I know what I am doing. But a few days ago I was chatting on the phone for several hours and drinking wine (my bi...

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diane S. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Obeying the Traffic Laws - So yesterday I was driving home from visiting a friend who will be sleeved next week. I was thinking fondly of my own weight loss experience and specifically the joy of reaching go...

diane S. posted a comment 10 years, 7 months ago
the main purpose of the psych consult is to establish that you...

diane S. posted a comment 10 years, 8 months ago
congrats on your twins. and good on you for getting back on track....

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diane S. posted a comment 10 years, 9 months ago
you look great. awesome dress. who'd a thunk we would no longer...

diane S. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
How many two sleeve couples are out there? - My hubby Shrinking Nerd and I are both sleeved. My doctor say he has a few '"two sleeve" husband and wife patients.  Just wondering how many other couples there are who are both...

diane S. posted a comment 11 years, 2 months ago
thanks, this was a year ago on our aniversary. someone gave me...

diane S. posted a comment 11 years, 5 months ago
you are doing great. i think dr. c went to charm school awhile back...
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