I can't believe I am even here to discuss being 1 year post op Duodenal Switch. I've sat down to write this a few times, but every time I've tried, I find myself choking up on the tears. This journey started long before I landed on any operation table. The time it took to get... Continue Reading →
If there's one thing that truly gets under my skin, it's the misinformation that exists at large about intentional weight loss. I grew up in the late 80s straight on through the 90s. I am a product of Slim Fast, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Jane Fonda, Richard Simmons ads. I will never forget the amount... Continue Reading →
Whew, yes you read that right, Duodenal Switch surgery is upon me; like tomorrow! By the time you read this it will be 2 days after said surgery. I'm writing this one day before the big day because I wanted to get my heart and mind clear about all that's going on. If you don't... Continue Reading →
Many of you know that I am on my journey to weight loss surgery; specifically VSG (vertical sleeve gastrectomy). I've been sharing on my social media what my progress has been since I began. Today I'm sharing my latest vlog detailing how my very last required nutritionist visit went. Check it out! https://youtu.be/j6W8HxHn-AE
Therapy is one of those things that people either believe is great or believe it has no purpose. If you have ever read my blog, then you know I advocate heavily for therapy. As a person who has battled depression since I was a child; I understand the importance of therapy. WLS is Not a... Continue Reading →
If you're familiar with the "plus community" then you are familiar with how diverse the opinion of intentional weight loss is. The plus community is made up of an array of belief systems some of which are vehemently against losing weight on purpose. In this video today I'm "weighing in" with my opinion! https://youtu.be/IPntv-UE7Z4
When I first set out to blog, I didn't know that being a fat body would become a conversation. However, as I began to share more about myself and my life; there was no way not to discuss my experience in a fat body because that is how I've navigated thru the majority of my... Continue Reading →
I'm a pretty candid person when it comes to my mental and physical health. So many people on this planet exist in spaces of uncertainty and unhappiness because of the isolating feeling of insecurity. Whenever I share my personal journey, it's in hopes that those people will some how cross my path and feel a... Continue Reading →
Name: Tiffiany Procedure Type: Gastric sleevectomy Age: 30 Starting weight: 472 Surgery weight: 401 Current weight: 275-279 Goal weight: 180(I’d really be content at 195 lmao) What prompted you to make the decision to go for wls? In January 2015 I stepped on the scale and it said 472lbs which is a weight I’d never... Continue Reading →
Name: Cieanna aka Cici Age: Sexy 31 lol Procedure Type: Gastric Sleeve What prompted you to make the decision to go for wls? I had a miscarriage in 2014 and was told it was due to my weight that i was unable to carry the baby. Did/do you feel any pressure by a doctor to... Continue Reading →
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