virvin
virvin posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
I need help...please -
Hi, folks. It's been a while since I've been here. I am two years post op and have lost 130 pounds. My two year checkup was last month. I'm still having issues with food...m...
virvin posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Could really use some support and advice...please -
Hi, everyone. It's been a while since I've posted as I've gone through a couple of other surgeries since my RNY. In August, I had to have a total knee replacement. Then...
virvin posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Just need some encouragement and a hug or two - I am one week post-op from a total knee replacement (TKR). I had a scope done in December and the surgeon said that I was missing 85% of the cartilege and nothing left of my menis...
virvin posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Happy Birthday to me!! - Today is the one year birthday of the new me and my new tummy! I feel fantastic! This journey is far from over, but I am so happy with where I am now.
July 23, 2012 - 203!!! ...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Just need some cheering up please. - I am almost a year post-op. I have gone from 325 down to 205. I have 5 more pounds to get to my doctor's goal weight for me and 25 to get to mine. I have definitely plateaued an...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Shouldn't I be happy? - So, I am 9 months post-op and my weightloss has come to a screeching halt. I know exactly why...I had Knee surgery in December and have limited mobility.
I am dealing with some ...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Happy Easter! Question on hormones - So, I am 9 months post-op and my weightloss has come to a screeching halt. I know exactly why...I had Kneesurgery in December and have limited mobility.
I am dealing with some ...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Questions - bodily functions, protein, and energy - Hi. I am having a hard time with constipation. I stopped taking my iron pills and that helped some. I know I need to keep up with the iron pills, but being constipated has been s...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Howdy from Oshkosh! - Hey, all! I'm here in Wisconsin for work and get to go home tomorrow. Yay!
So, as the weightloss has slowed, I'm celebrating my non-weight accomplishments.
1. This is ...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Can someone please give me a swift kick? - Hey, everyone. To start with, I want to thank everyone for helping me on this journey towards a healthier and happier me. This site has been an answer to my prayers.
I am 7 mo...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Looking for feedback on protein please - I am 6.5 months post-op. I am down quite a bit from my highest weight which was taken 2 weeks prior to my surgery. The surgery went well and every day is a gift.
My problem is...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Just a quick vent.... - Who's BRILLIANT idea was it to come up with 3/4 sleeves for blouses?? I mean, was it someone who was going to make a long sleeve shirt that ran out of material and thought...hmm.....
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Just checking in... - Hey, everyone. I hope this finds you well and taking care of yourself.
I haven't updated in a while, so since I'm home recovering from knee surgery yesterday, I thought I wou...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
I'm sooo cold! - Ok, I always used to say that I'm never cold due to my extra "insulation". Now I'm beginning to think that was true. I am down almost 100 pounds and now I can't seem to warm up. ...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Another non-scale success... - Had to share with everyone...
I started this journey in a size 32 jeans and had to struggle to get them on and then prayed I never had to sit in them. The other day, my mom gav...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Oh heaven help me! Chafing! - Hello, everyone. I hope everyone is doing okay. I am doing okay except that I have started to experience chafing between my legs. There is a spot on each inner thigh that is red...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
4.5 month post-op appointment - I had a follow up appointment with my surgeon yesterday. His staff is amazing to work with and he has such a wonderful bed-side manner.
Everything appears to be going really g...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Question on self image - I am having a really hard time seeing my weightloss. Has anyone else had this issue?
My scale proves that I have lost weight.
My clothes show that I have lost weight.
Being ...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Checking in after London trip... - I am four months post-op and had my first real vacation in years. I went with a friend to London. I was afraid of a lot of things, but mainly having to go to the bathroom on the ...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Just want to share... - I am down 71 pounds now!!! Yay!!!
I am also wearing a size 18 pair of jeans (and I can button, zip them, breathe in them, and move in them!). I started in a size 32.
I am...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Just checking in... - Hey! I hope everyone is doing well. I just wanted to check in as I'm finally having a good day emotionally. Let's see where I am so far:
1. Today I did my mile walk ing 15 m...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Anyone else dealing with this? - Hey, everyone. I am now 3 months post-op. I am down to 251 from 310....almost 60 pounds. I should be proud of myself and very happy. I thought the more I lost weight, the happi...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Good morning! - Good morning, everyone. I haven't checked in for a while, so I figured that I have a few minutes...let's do this. I am still losing weight (although I still can't see any differe...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Doing the happy dance! - I just had to share with everyone...
I start traveling again next week. I travel for work and go all over the country. I will be 8 weeks post-op when I head out. It has been ...
virvin posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
A thank you...to all of you... - I had such a rough week last week. I wasn't able to eat or drink for almost 8 days. I went to my GP and she asked me to go talk to my surgeon's office. So, relunctantly I did. ...
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06/23/2011
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May 11, 2011
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