Marie M.

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Unjury Chocolate Fudgsicles - Got this recipe from the Unjury website so I'm trying it out tonite.  I'll let you know what I think when I have one. Recipe: 1   1 oz. box of SF FF Jello chocolate pudding ...

Afraid to go into maintenance - Ok, I know this is probably gonna sound stupid but ...I'm afraid to start maintenance.  I'm 10.5 months postop, 137 lbs (about 6 lbs under goal) and probably want to lose another 5...

High protein Taco Salad recipe - Hey everyone, I've been making this taco salad for a few months now and I thought I'd share it with you. 1 cup fresh spinach leaves 2/3 cup of Morning Star Farms Meal Starte...

Size 8 jeans - I tried on and bought 2 pairs of size 8 jeans.  I haven't worn a size 8 in 25 years!!  AND they were roomy, not tight--comfortable.  Soo happy!!     

How do I put my pic from my phone and make it my a - I have pix of myself on my android phone.  How do I transfer one to make it my avatar? Thanks, Marie Ps  I will need step by step directions because I am a cell phone/comput...

What is the BEST protein bar on the market? - I am always running and sometimes just need to grab something on the go.  I'd like your opinions on what the best protein bars are out there, in terms of carb, protein and taste. ...

10 Month Surgiversary!! - Hi Guys,      Celebrating my 10 month surgiversary today.  I have lost 120 lbs. since 9-13-11.  I am now 141 lbs. and 2 lbs. below goal.  I am shooting for 135 lbs, but I'll hav...

GOAL FINALLY!!! - Well, it took me 9 months and 3 weeks but I finally hit and surpassed my goal.  My goal was 143 and I was 142.4 this morning. The last month has been brutal at losing weight becau...

9 month surgiversary - Had my 9 month post op visit today.  I am down 116.4 lbs.  I started at 261 lbs on 9-13-11 and this morning weighed in at 144.6 lbs.  I have lost 79% EWL.  Surgeon told me that he ...

Losing weight faster than... -      ...fat kids going downhill in a wagon!!!  Sorry about the fat joke, but as a former fatty, I couldn't resist.  Anyway, as some of you know, I had  total knee replacement surge...

Opinion question - I am in a bit of a dilemma.  I weigh 149 lbs, am 5 ft. 3.5 " and am 50 yrs old.  I have lost just about 112 lbs.  In the last week I have had several friends tell me to stop losing...

Hit milestone - Just wanted to share with all of you--I hit the 110 lbs. lost milestone today!! Hope to reach goal by my 9 month surgiversary (June 13) but not sure about losing 8 lbs in 2 weeks....

8 month surgiversary - Hey everyone,      Just checking in on my 8 month surgiversary.  Whew--that went by fast!!  I've lost over 106 lbs.  My starting BMI at 261 lbs was 45.5.  Today, at 154.8 lbs, m...

NSV - Was out last nite and ran into a friend who was a groomsman in my wedding (23 years ago).  He hadn't seen me since I'd lost 105 lbs.  Upon seeing me he says "OMG, you look just lik...

BMI NSV - As of today, I have lost 104 lbs.  My starting BMI was 45.5 (morbidly obese).  My BMI is now 27.4 (overweight), 2 points from normal weight.  This is a loss of 18.1 BMI points in 7...

100 lbs gone in 7 months!! - Well, still haven't quite wrapped my head around this yet, but as of this morning I have lost 100 lbs in 7 months 5 days.  It seems surreal. Not sure how much further I'm gonna go...

7 month surgiversary - Today is my 7 month surgiversary.  I had hoped to hit 100 lbs by now but I'll settle for 97.2 lbs.  I'm so glad that I made this decision for my life and health.

Home from total knee replacement - Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you know that I am home after a 4 day hospital stay followed by 7 days of inpatient rehab following a total knee replacement.  Two major surge...

Total knee replacement tomorrow - Having a total knee replacement tomorrow.  Prayers and good thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks, Marie

Finally not obese! - My BMI is 29.9 which means I'm no longer obese.  I am overweight!  Yay!!   lol   Marie

total knee replacement on 3-29-12 - Hey everyone, I'm 6.5 months postop and down almost 90 lbs.  I'm having a total knee replacement on Thursday and I'm scared to death of the pain and the possibility of gaining w...

size 14 capris - When I started this journey on 9-13-11, I was a very tight size 24.  Today I purchased a size 14 Misses Gloria Vanderbilt capri jeans.  I am so excited that I had to share! and bet...

Another health benefit from VSG - Had my 6 month labs done.  My cholesterol was 240 preop.  It is now 148.  My PCP has NEVER seen a drop like that in his practice in just 6 months...and without medication!  My trig...

6 month surgiversary--long - Hi guys! Forgot to check in on my 6 month anniversary.  My beginning weight was 261 on 9-13-11 and today it is 175.4, a loss of  85.6 lbs.  Not bad for an old gal of 50!!  lol  ...

80 lbs lost!! - Hey everyone, Just wanted to share my good news with my OH family.  As of today, 5.5 months post-op, I have lost 80 lbs!!!  I feel wonderful, 20 years younger, more energy, more...