DonRodolfo

Vicki upthread ordered the other chips - I ordered the same ones you did, but different flavors than you did. I'll DEFINITELY let you know!

Yes I have. Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. I'd absolutely do it again.

Welcome! You should start reading posts in this section before deciding on band vs sleeve: http://www.verticals...eeve-revisions/

My NUT said the same thing as mark about the body only being able to use a particular amount of protein. What are you saying happens to excess protein?

WELCOME! We were all at the point where you are now. This is a good place to ask questions. Keep in mind that there are few, if any, doctors here so you'll get answers based on what we know from our own doctors and our own research. YOUR doctor has the final word on your care.

I don't trust myself enough to not track. Just yesterday was proof - i had been telling people I'm not getting 1000 calories a day but I'm meeting my Protein quota. i did a spot check and found that most days i'm NOT getting enough protein. I've now made an adjustment that should help.

Crust and all?

I experienced this a few weeks ago for about a day, it went away.

Congrats to you - good news indeed!

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Can you pass me a box of tissues please.

Thought you might find this useful: Instructions on How to Use Chopsticks Aren't I helpful?

Been about twice now. Both times ordered sashimi - like everything else, I brought leftovers home and got two meals out of them. I was told to avoid rice so i have been. No rolls. How did i eat it? i used chopsticks. A fork would have looked silly.

i had been going to the doctor at least twice a year for labs because of the meds I was taking and I got weighed each time so my surgeon just asked for a list of dates and weights going back 3 years or whatever. i didn't have to do anything myself, my surgeon's office called my doctor and got it from them.

The thread is only one page long - give it a day or two.

reBUMP

Welcome, good to have you here! I lost all my hair in the shower on Sunday - took me about 7 minutes with a Gillette fusion razor.

BUMP for Molly!

BUMP for Molly!

I had an issue with dehydration. They pumped like 2 bags of fluids into me, ultrasounded my bladder, and it was bone dry! They put some sort of med into my IV and it got better. Also, my oxygen levels were low for some reason but also normalled out. that's about it really.

i just sent you one, didn't see an error message. What error are you seeing?

I keep hearing we should wean off Protein shakes and rely on food for our Protein but I see the shakes in my future. So convenient to get the calories and protein in. Might be an idea for you, until you are able to get more calories from food?

Just my opinion, but I think younger people with less weight to lose have less of a battle with saggy skin than my 50 year old self. Sure exercise helps and there are perfect examples of VST people here. But I'll take the sagging skin and any plastic surgery if i feel I need it down the line over my former 416 pound self wondering how long i can stand the arms of the chair digging into my thighs at the doctors office.

Thinking out loud is perfect! You feel sex is a need for attention? No right or wrong answer, just a question. I see sex sort of like an appetite to be fulfilled. Others may see it differently.