Ms skinniness

It took me about 1 week to recover and I was back to work in a jiffy.

This is such a relief......So happy your still in the June club for VSG wls! CONGRATS!

I am 20 months post op and at goal weight........but am considering a few more lbs to lose. This is my new addiction....always wanting more.......

I work at staying away from processed foods, except my protein shakes and protein bars.... The less ingredients the better!

OMG! THis is the absolute truth for the majority of us here. I simply don't buy it except on rare occasions, I do buy greek yogurt though and put whipped cream on it.... So delicious with just a little bit of sugar. Love it. Thanks for sharing this John....

I've learned to catch my negative thoughts, check the thought, and if it's irrational, to change it. This is a CBT technique.

You go girl!

From my understanding the protein shakes help us keep our muscle and promote weight loss. This is confusing to me as well. I would talk with your NUT.

It is so hard to draw a line with a mom, but this is part of being an adult and your mom will love you even more for it. I bet she is very proud of you and deep down is scared she will lose you. I love your determination and I know you will be very successful with your new sleeve and your mom will be there to support you after it's done too. Especially when she sees how happy and healthier than before..... CONGRATS!

I had my GB removed a couple of months ago and it was so much easier than the sleeve procedure. I had no pain and went to Las Vegas 2 weeks later. So happy they removed. I also got some good follow up information from the bariatric doc at Kaiser. Now I don't have to worry about having a GB attack....

I have eaten a high protein diet with veggies and maybe a bite or 2 of a carb. I am pretty much at goal (personal) and am maintaining. When I want to drop some weight, i do all protein. The carbs seem to make me retain weight so I don't eat them.

Mirena has pregesteron in it.....

It is so sad to lose a friend. It is ok to mourn the death of this friend. But I look at it like this. at least your friend is not in any pain anymore and what a gift it was to have gotten to know him. You had a bad day yesterday but today may be a better day. just get on track and eat something to nourish that beautiful fat burning body of yours right now. That's your gift to you an your family and friends......

We can't control what people think but we can choose to take a break from them.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I love my butt too!

A bougie is the guide the surgeon uses to cut the stomach out with. The 32 is the size of a small pen. ;P

As I read literature from wl professionals I have to remind myself that it probably doesn't apply to me. I have a different stomach size and my metabolism had changed. So I am researching how Lipton hormones affects fat burning. If I eat many carbs I hold on to weight So I love my new lifestyle.

Congrats! You will have a wonderful journey and be successful in in getting your BP under control again without meds.....This totally ROCKS!

Congrats! you will be prepared and have the beginning of a new journey!

Congrats! This is an anxiety provoking experience that we have all gone through. Pretty soon you will be at Kaiser and wheeled into the OR and presto, your waking up and it's done. Can't wait for you to join me on THE BIG LOSER'S BENCH!

It will change but take advantage of it as long as you can... You've got this...... Eat as much protein as you can......

I avoid bread as much as possible and I'm not missing it either. when I did have some my weight fluctuated more.

There is no failures with this procedure if you do the work. You have won your battle with the insurance company and u will lose ur excess weight. Just think how beautiful and sexy you will look!

I only bought cloths that fit. I do have a few tops that are too big so I just layer my clothing.