Category: Weight Loss

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one year

Bariatric Surgery: One Year After My Gastric Bypass

It’s been quite a while since I posted regarding my weight loss surgery, so I thought you’d like a one year update. In case you missed it or are new to my page, you can read about my 15-year journey to health. I’ve written quite a few articles regarding this subject, including whether weight loss surgery…
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Rediscovering Yourself After Major Weight Loss

I’ve spent two days thinking about whether or not I should write this post. I know there will be a few folks who read this and think “I wish I had that problem” or “Boohoo, #weightlossproblems”. I get it. I’ve always been very open and honest about my weight loss journey however, and rediscovering myself is…
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4 Months After Gastric Bypass: I Stopped Losing Weight

I lost roughly 80 pounds in the 4 short months after my gastric bypass. My bariatric surgeon has told me that he wants me to lose a total of 125 pounds, which would put me around 140 pounds. When I joined the Air Force in 2001, I weighed approximately 160 pounds. I cannot remember a time…
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Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You?

Instant gratification seems to rule the world, and weight loss surgery (WLS) can seem like the greatest quick fix. People that have gone through WLS can tell you however, this journey is anything but easy. It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done to be honest. Before you decide that weight loss surgery is…
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Decent Mom’s 15 Year Journey to Health

The first time I can remember weight loss being on my radar was my senior year of high school.  I had known that I wanted to join the military for years, and my Army veteran Dad told me that he’d only allow me to join the Air Force.  The next day, I visited the brutally…
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