Karen R.
Karen R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Update (not all the news is good!) - In eight minutes, I'll be 20 days out of surgery. :-)
I'm still loving the way my breasts look and truly, from a recovery perspective, they were a non-event. I forget I had work...
Karen R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Post Plastics - Hi, all.
I don't post a lot on this board, though I've lurked an awful lot. I had my RnY in April 2013 and lost 114 lbs. Last Tuesday (the 16th), I went in for a body lift and b...
Karen R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
It's Official - I'm so excited, I had to post. I'm scheduled for PS--sent in the down payment check and everything. Now mind you--it's five months from now. But I figure it's never too early t...
Karen R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Plastic Surgery in Chicago - I don't know if this is of interest to anyone, but when I was in the States a few weeks ago, I did three plastic surgery consults in Chicago. I haven't made any firm decisions yet...
Karen R. wrote a blog post 10 years, 8 months ago
My Trip to the Plastic Surgeon(s) - Hi, there. It's been awhile since I updated my blog. Things have been going well overall. I just returned from two weeks in the States (the Chicago suburbs to be exact). While ...
Karen R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
She Shoots! She Scores!! (At Goal--with Pics!) - Well, it took me 53 weeks to the day, but I got there--down 112 lbs. to goal.
I started this journey at 237 pounds, with a BMI of 40.7. I was wearing a rather tight size 20. My...
Karen R. uploaded a photo 10 years, 9 months ago
Karen R. uploaded a photo 10 years, 9 months ago
Karen R. wrote a blog post 10 years, 9 months ago
What's New - Hi, all.
Well my surgiversary came and went this past Monday without my marking it in any way. Why? First of all, I wanted to have updated photos to share. I brought my camera ...
Karen R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Tanita vs. DexaScan - Yesterday was our Health Fair at work. Various health related vendors were there, including the company my personal trainer works for, two massage therapists (chair massages--yay!...
Karen R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
In Praise of Being Strong - We all come to WLS with different (but admittedly similar) motivations. Some have serious health concerns. Others want to improve self-esteem or finally be able to buy clothes wh...
Karen R. wrote a blog post 10 years, 11 months ago
Mish Mash - I've had the urge to write a blog post the last several days, but I've had trouble figuring out what exactly I want to say.
I'm in a good place overall, despite the fact that my w...
Karen R. wrote a blog post 10 years, 11 months ago
Now What? (Plastic Surgery and Fat vs. Muscle) - February is almost over and I realized I hadn't written a blog post in 2014. Quelle horror! So I thought I should check in and share where I am in my journey.
I'm currently hove...
Karen R. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Question about Timing and Request for Recommendati - Hi, all. I had RNY in April 2013. I've lost 106 lbs and am currently six pounds from goal. I live overseas and only get home a couple of times a year. I'll be back in the State...
Karen R. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
What It Looks Like To Be Minus One Hundred Pounds -
A few weeks ago, I posted that I'd lost 100 pounds. I haven't budged off of that mark, unfortunately. But I'm still pretty happy with where I am. I've got 12 pounds to go. B...
Karen R. uploaded a photo 11 years ago
Karen R. uploaded a photo 11 years ago
Karen R. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Night Sweats/Chills (Anyone? Bueller?) -
I've had something weird happen to me twice this week and I'm not sure what's going on.
I sleep under a duvet and because it's a little thick (but not down or anything like...
Karen R. wrote a blog post 11 years, 1 month ago
Happy 2014 -
Happy New Year, everyone.
Seeing that 2013 is now in nearly everyone's rear view mirror, I thought it might be a good idea to do a now and then post. I've been really lucky...
Karen R. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Oh My Lord! (I've lost 100 lbs.) -
Happy holidays, everyone! I've been in the States (until last night) and chin deep in family stuff, so I haven't been online for the last 10-12 days. I had a great time visiti...
Karen R. uploaded a photo 11 years, 1 month ago
Karen R. accomplished a goal 11 years, 1 month ago
Have a normal BMI
Karen R. added a goal 11 years, 1 month ago
Be at goal in February 2014.
Karen R. wrote a blog post 11 years, 2 months ago
Rolling Right Along -
I'm pleased by my weight loss pace this month. I look at months as beginning on the 14th (as my surgery date was April 14th) and ending on the 13th. I'm at the halfway point f...
Karen R. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
I Am Normal! -
As of this morning, I'm down 92 lbs. and my BMI is 24.9.
I'm NORMAL!
By some measurements anyway.
