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melly37
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melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
Lowered Expectations -
I had my follow-up with Dr. Acosta this past Friday. I truly dreaded this appointment, as I know I have not met any of his goals for me, thus far. My eating has been OKAY mo...
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melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
Following My Own Timeline -
I see Dr. Acosta a week from tomorrow for a follow-up appointment. Will I miraculously lose 20 pounds in a week? Uhhh......no. Will I possibly disappoint him because ...
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melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
So Much To Be Thankful For! -
As I begin yet another week ( promising to behave in my eating) I feel reflective, as I have a lot on my mind.
I turned 43 years old on Sunday. In some ways, I have ...
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melly37 lost 3 lbs since Oct 11 12 years, 2 months ago
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melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
Been A Month Already? -
My, my how time flies!!
I am still at the same place in my head and almost weight-wise that I was when I last posted. I am trying to work on my head, so that food is no lo...
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melly37 posted a comment 12 years, 4 months ago
She is absolutely gorgeous!
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melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
How Do "Normal" People Do It? - I was doing better with my eating this week and really feeling good about my control until I was first faced with tempation. We had a big party at work, in honor of Customer Servi...
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melly37 posted a comment 12 years, 4 months ago
Food addictions, carbs in particular, are a real problem for me!! I...
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melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
Time To End The Whining! - Okay, even *I* am tired of hearing myself whine! ha ha
I know that past few months I have been blogging and concerned about my cycles, etc. This is a weightloss site, right? ...
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melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
OH Featured Blogger -
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melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 5 months ago
Getting Old Isn't For Wimps! - I will be 43 this coming November and was told by my gynecologist that I am officially perimenopausal. My appointment was last Thursday. He looked at the blood tests that my PC...
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melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 5 months ago
Check Up Went Well! - Wow, sorry it's been awhile for an update, time is just flying by!!
I had my check-up with Dr. Acosta this past Friday, the 27th. I was about 4.5 months out with my sleeve. I ...
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melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
Killing It!! - Okay, okay.....yes, I am killing it, and I plan on keeping it up. It's amazing how much better I feel mentally and physically when I exercise my body and eat low-carb. It's act...
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melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
I Have Maintenance Down Pat!! - That would be great if I were actually at my goal weight!!
I had pretty much an entire month of eating what I want, just giving up all intentions of doing well. I was 3 wee...
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melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 7 months ago
Hiding Update - I am doing my best to be up front with myself and everyone around me. I am working on being accountable to myself. I am still waiting for my period to show up....so ,dealing with...
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melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 7 months ago
Okay, I Can No Longer Hide - Yep! That's me....hiding from everyone. I have been so bad the past few weeks, I didn't even want to acknowledge it. ARGH. I am not sure what is going on with my body, but my...
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melly37 lost 2 lbs since May 18 12 years, 7 months ago
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melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
Excuses? Who, Me?? - This past weekend, I really did some soul-searching. Why am I stuck at 175? (Which by the way, I weighed in at 175.0 this morning )
Is my body THAT slow at metabolising food?...
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melly37 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
2.5 months out with Sleeve (x-post) - An update, as promised for all of my LapBand friends!
I revised from the LapBand to the Sleeve back in April. I am truly thankful to have my new tool, and am vowing to really...
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melly37 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
2.5 months out (almost) with pics - I revised from the LapBand to the Sleeve back in April. I am truly thankful to have my new tool, and am vowing to really use it to it's full potential. I have lost 19 pounds so f...
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melly37 wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
Stalls.....ARGH!! Enough Said! -
So, I am just getting over the period from hell. Seriously. If information like this is TMI, please skip. ha ha I started my period last weekend, which gave me my two officia...
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melly37 posted a comment 12 years, 8 months ago
Awesome!! Keep up the good work, looks like maintenance is a...
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melly37 posted a comment 12 years, 8 months ago
The loss is so obvious in your face, you are doing great!!
About Me
Rio Rancho, NM
Location
31.0
BMI
Surgery
04/03/2012
Surgery Date
Jun 26, 2007
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