Alex Brecher

The following LAP-BAND commercial, featuring Dr. George Fielding a Lap-Band patient and surgeon, is going live in a few major TV markets next week: http://youtu.be/16HCHFj6wic What are your thoughts on this new commercial ???

I had the Gastric Band placed a decade ago. My only option at that point was Band or Bypass.

Nope! (knock on wood!) I have a third book coming out shortly as well.....The BIG Book on the Gastric Bypass

"We hope this announcement finds you well. As the world’s largest online community dedicated to the gastric sleeve VerticalSleeveTalk.com can provide valuable support and information along your weight loss journey. We’d like to take this opportunity to tell you that VerticalSleeveTalk.com has another exciting way to help out our members pursue weight loss and health. It’s our very own Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve! The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve! That’s right! VerticalSleeveTalk.com is not only a social network, but now also the source of the complete book called “The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy.” Author Alex Brecher is the founder of VerticalSleeveTalk.com. He is a weight loss surgery patient who has successfully lost and kept off over 100 pounds, and he is committed to helping other weight loss surgery patients experience the same success. Co-author Natalie Stein is a nutritionist and weight loss specialist who provides expertise on the sleeve diet. A Complete Guide to Life after the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy This unique book is one of the very few that are dedicated completely to the gastric sleeve. As the title says, it’s a big book that covers everything about the sleeve! It is a guide that you can use from before surgery to after you have reached your goal weight. These are just a few topics that are covered in the book. How obesity can harm you and millions of others Why it’s so tough to lose weight without surgery The vertical sleeve gastrectomy procedure How the gastric sleeve works to help you lose weight Risks and benefits to decide whether the gastric sleeve is for you Choosing a surgeon and preparing for surgery. The postoperative follow-up care program The postoperative diet progression from liquids to solid foods. The vertical sleeve gastrectomy diet: healthy eating and weight control for life Starting and continuing an exercise program. Physical and psychological changes to expect as you lose weight How to build a can’t-fail support system VerticalSleeveTalk.com and other resources for support and information. How Can You Get Your Copy? The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is available direct from VerticalSleeveTalk.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks and Kobo. You can get a hard copy or download an electronic version for Kindle, Nook, iOS or Kobo. Check it out and spread the word! VerticalSleeveTalk.com Members Tell Their Stories in the Book! The book doesn’t just have complete, understandable information about the vertical sleeve gastrectomy. It’s also a compilation ofreal-life member stories told in their own words. The book features VerticalSleeveTalk.com members who were kind enough to share their stories with us and now with you! These members are some of VerticalSleeveTalk.com’s most active ones, and you’ll probably meet them on the boards soon if you haven’t already! Do You Want to Be in the Next Book? If you didn’t get involved this time around but you might like to be featured in another book, contact Alex Brecher via VerticalSleeveTalk.com’s private messaging system. We’d love to hear from you and give you the scoop! We’d love to hear your thoughts about the book! Let us know what you think when you check it out! We’re always delighted to hear from VerticalSleeveTalk.com members and we want to know what we can do to help you along your journey. Thanks for your support up through now, and enjoy The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve!"

"We hope this announcement finds you well. As the world’s largest online community dedicated to the gastric sleeve VerticalSleeveTalk.com can provide valuable support and information along your weight loss journey. We’d like to take this opportunity to tell you that VerticalSleeveTalk.com has another exciting way to help out our members pursue weight loss and health. It’s our very own Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve! The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve! That’s right! VerticalSleeveTalk.com is not only a social network, but now also the source of the complete book called “The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy.” Author Alex Brecher is the founder of VerticalSleeveTalk.com. He is a weight loss surgery patient who has successfully lost and kept off over 100 pounds, and he is committed to helping other weight loss surgery patients experience the same success. Co-author Natalie Stein is a nutritionist and weight loss specialist who provides expertise on the sleeve diet. A Complete Guide to Life after the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy This unique book is one of the very few that are dedicated completely to the gastric sleeve. As the title says, it’s a big book that covers everything about the sleeve! It is a guide that you can use from before surgery to after you have reached your goal weight. These are just a few topics that are covered in the book. How obesity can harm you and millions of others Why it’s so tough to lose weight without surgery The vertical sleeve gastrectomy procedure How the gastric sleeve works to help you lose weight Risks and benefits to decide whether the gastric sleeve is for you Choosing a surgeon and preparing for surgery. The postoperative follow-up care program The postoperative diet progression from liquids to solid foods. The vertical sleeve gastrectomy diet: healthy eating and weight control for life Starting and continuing an exercise program. Physical and psychological changes to expect as you lose weight How to build a can’t-fail support system VerticalSleeveTalk.com and other resources for support and information. How Can You Get Your Copy? The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is available direct from VerticalSleeveTalk.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks and Kobo. You can get a hard copy or download an electronic version for Kindle, Nook, iOS or Kobo. Check it out and spread the word! VerticalSleeveTalk.com Members Tell Their Stories in the Book! The book doesn’t just have complete, understandable information about the vertical sleeve gastrectomy. It’s also a compilation ofreal-life member stories told in their own words. The book features VerticalSleeveTalk.com members who were kind enough to share their stories with us and now with you! These members are some of VerticalSleeveTalk.com’s most active ones, and you’ll probably meet them on the boards soon if you haven’t already! Do You Want to Be in the Next Book? If you didn’t get involved this time around but you might like to be featured in another book, contact Alex Brecher via VerticalSleeveTalk.com’s private messaging system. We’d love to hear from you and give you the scoop! We’d love to hear your thoughts about the book! Let us know what you think when you check it out! We’re always delighted to hear from VerticalSleeveTalk.com members and we want to know what we can do to help you along your journey. Thanks for your support up through now, and enjoy The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve!"

We hope this announcement finds you well. As the world’s largest online community dedicated to the gastric sleeve BariatricPal can provide valuable support and information along your weight loss journey. We’d like to take this opportunity to tell you that BariatricPal.com has another exciting way to help out our members pursue weight loss and health. It’s our very own Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve! The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve! That’s right! BariatricPal.com is not only a social network, but now also the source of the complete book called “The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy.” Author Alex Brecher is the founder of BariatricPal.com. He is a weight loss surgery patient who has successfully lost and kept off over 100 pounds, and he is committed to helping other weight loss surgery patients experience the same success. Co-author Natalie Stein is a nutritionist and weight loss specialist who provides expertise on the sleeve diet. A Complete Guide to Life after the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy This unique book is one of the very few that are dedicated completely to the gastric sleeve. As the title says, it’s a big book that covers everything about the sleeve! It is a guide that you can use from before surgery to after you have reached your goal weight. These are just a few topics that are covered in the book. How obesity can harm you and millions of others Why it’s so tough to lose weight without surgery The vertical sleeve gastrectomy procedure How the gastric sleeve works to help you lose weight Risks and benefits to decide whether the gastric sleeve is for you Choosing a surgeon and preparing for surgery. The postoperative follow-up care program The postoperative diet progression from liquids to solid foods. The vertical sleeve gastrectomy diet: healthy eating and weight control for life Starting and continuing an exercise program. Physical and psychological changes to expect as you lose weight How to build a can’t-fail support system BariatricPal.com and other resources for support and information. How Can You Get Your Copy? The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is available direct from BariatricPal.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks and Kobo. You can get a hard copy or download an electronic version for Kindle, Nook, iOS or Kobo. Check it out and spread the word! BariatricPal.com Members Tell Their Stories in the Book! The book doesn’t just have complete, understandable information about the vertical sleeve gastrectomy. It’s also a compilation of real-life member stories told in their own words. The book features BariatricPal.com members who were kind enough to share their stories with us and now with you! These members are some of BariatricPal.com’s most active ones, and you’ll probably meet them on the boards soon if you haven’t already! Do You Want to Be in the Next Book? If you didn’t get involved this time around but you might like to be featured in another book, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you and give you the scoop! We’d love to hear your thoughts about the book! Let us know what you think when you check it out! We’re always delighted to hear from BariatricPal.com members and we want to know what we can do to help you along your journey. Thanks for your support up through now, and enjoy The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve!

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Knowing what you know now about weight loss surgery, would you do it again if you had the chance to make your decision again? Choose your option in the above poll, and then explain it in the discussion below!

Knowing what you know now about weight loss surgery, would you do it again if you had the chance to make your decision again? Choose your option in the above poll, and then explain it in the discussion below!

Knowing what you know now about weight loss surgery, would you do it again if you had the chance to make your decision again? Choose your option in the above poll, and then explain it in the discussion below!

Knowing what you know now about weight loss surgery, would you do it again if you had the chance to make your decision again? Choose your option, and then explain it in the discussion below!

We have the ability to do this but it's not used often. Currently the only time we do this is if we receive a report. In the near future I'd like to get the community more actively involved in moderation and organization of topics.

Compiling that list is going to be a job. Any volunteers ?

We're launching the next iteration of VST in about 1-3 months. This idea was discussed previously but never went anywhere. I'd love to add this to the new site. How do you gals suggest we go about this ?

Dr. Ren was my surgeon. The entire group is fantastic.

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I receive many private messages from members inquiring about Bariatric Protein, supplements & Vitamins. The most frequently asked questions are which bariatric protein, supplements & vitamins products and brands are best suited for Lap Band patients and where to purchase them - at the best price, online and offline. Please take a moment and share any and all you have on this topic with your fellow members.

I receive many private messages from members inquiring about Bariatric Protein, Supplements & Vitamins. The most frequently asked questions are which bariatric protein, supplements & vitamins products and brands are best suited for Gastric Sleeve patients and where to purchase them - at the best price, online and offline. Please take a moment and share any and all you have on this topic with your fellow members.

I receive many private messages from members inquiring about Bariatric Protein, Supplements & Vitamins. The most frequently asked questions are which bariatric protein, supplements & vitamins products and brands are best suited for Gastric Bypass patients and where to purchase them - at the best price, online and offline. Please take a moment and share any and all you have on this topic with your fellow members.

VerticalSleeveTalk Newsletter Hey, Sleevers!It’s been a long winter for many of us, and spring is finally in the air! Take advantage of your new healthy lifestyle as you lose a little weight while celebrating the season. Burn a few calories by doing a little spring cleaning, and eat egg whites instead of chocolate eggs for Easter. If you can, hit the park or gym to shoot some hoops in honor of March Madness and the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Before you get going, though, take a few minutes to get motivated with this month’s newsletter. Here’s what you’ll find. Help Us Out and Win a Book! Sleever Poll: How are You Going to Celebrate March Madness? Member Spotlight: Get to Know fyre_storm! What Do You Do when You’re Not Losing Weight Fast? We hope you enjoy the newsletter and have a healthy, happy spring. Be sure to login to VerticalSleeveTalk.com frequently to stay motivated and get the support you need for success in your journey! Sincerely, Alex Brecher Founder food lists, meal plans, recipes, exercise and tips for preventing and dealing with complications. It’ll be a motivational book, too. The book can be better with your help! This month, we’re asking VerticalSleeveTalk.com members to send us your recipes to publish in the book. Please submit your recipe by sending a PM (private message) to chicken wings until I can’t eat anymore. Chicken is high in Protein, so what’s the problem? E. What are you talking about? I’m so busy eating right and working out that I don’t know what March Madness is. It better not interfere with my weight loss! We want to know how you’re going to celebrate March Madness! Answer the poll and explain your answer on the conversation on scale aren’t dropping as fast as they were before, you’ll need to find other ways to motivate yourself to stick to your new healthy lifestyle. These are a few ideas for keeping yourself motivated without focusing on the scale. Place your “before” and “after” pictures where you can see them frequently – on the fridge, on your desk or as your computer desktop picture. There’s no question that you don’t want to slip up and go back to your “before” self! On the fridge, post a list of reasons why you don’t want to ruin the hard work that you’ve already put in. You might list activities that you can do now but couldn’t do before get where you are now, feeling proud of yourself and having lower blood sugar. Pick out a dream outfit in your goal size and keep trying it on to see how well it fits. If you notice that you’re slipping back into your former habits, write a note to your former self. Explain that you’re a different person now, and describe the ways in which you are different. You might explain that now, you don’t have to eat because you’re bored or stressed. Now, you measure portions of healthy foods and stop eating when you’re full. Now, you’re proud of yourself and your ability to control your diet. Even if you’re not currently having trouble staying motivated, you might want to write a note to your future self. Remind yourself how hard you’re working and how you feel better each day that you stick to your diet and get active. Later, if your resolve ever wavers, you can read this note and remember that you don’t want to undo the effort that you’ve put in. How do you keep yourself motivated when your weight loss hits a plateau? For those of you who are already approaching goal weight or are at maintenance, how do you convince yourself to stay on track once your weight loss slows or stops? Let us know over in the forums and see if you can pick up a few tips from other VerticalSleeveTalk.com members! We hope this newsletter has been motivational for you. Thanks for reading it, and as always, please feel free to contact us! We’re looking for recipes, and we’re also happy to get member feedback! Take care of yourself and each other. Sincerely, Alex ============================================================== If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, you may unsubscribe by going to your Control Panel and clicking on the Newsletters tab, or clicking on the following link: {unsubscribe}