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On 4/22/2017 at 10:36 PM, OutsideMatchInside said:

I liked broth with unflavored Protein powder. I got really sick of sweet stuff very fast.

Same I am on day 5 of pre op and Premier just makes me feel sick its so sweet.

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Just wanted to update the thread. Still hitting the gym like I should be. Still not at goal like I wanted to be. Yet, even with that said I'm still enjoying the ride. 20170724_175245.jpg 20170724_175239.jpg

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looking good, great motivating picture!

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Hey guys I saw a thread from 2011 that I wanted to continue. I love all of my vsgers but as we know african american women tend to carry weight differently. I would love to follow you ladies on your journey and for us all to support each other.
I was sleeved on September 5th so I'm a week out. I'm doing good so far and feeling better everyday. I stayed at the hospital 3 days mostly because they discovered my allergy to morphine while I was on the pump with a fever and my entire body on fire. But I'm home now and much better. I was just moved to the full liquids stage so I'm pretty happy considering that the liquids stage made me nauseous. I've lost 24 lbs since my surgery so any pain I have is over shadowed by my joy.
Looking forward to hearing from you ladies and seeing some progress pics!
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Hey Sis!

I was sleeved May 17th. Let's talk about the issues and keep the thread going! Let's share how we have modified our family recipes and all.

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On 8/20/2017 at 9:11 PM, Hazel_eyez said:

8 mos post-op and 113 lbs down, 17 lbs to goal weight
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Way to go! I love that black butler shirt your wearing.

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Hi All :) I am not 'African American' But I am British, of African Decent(Lived in Africa for some parts of my education aswell as parents being from there... I am 7 weeks post VSG, SW 244, CW 217 GW 135 , I hope I can join into this thread :) The UK version of 'African American' is 'Black British' :P

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3 minutes ago, dreamingsmall said:

Hi All :) I am not 'African American' But I am British, of African Decent(Lived in Africa for some parts of my education aswell as parents being from there... I am 7 weeks post VSG, SW 244, CW 217 GW 135 , I hope I can join into this thread :)

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Welcome b true. I'm now 3 month post vsg 42lbs down and lots of inches.

How far are u into your journey.

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Welcome b true. I'm now 3 month post vsg 42lbs down and lots of inches.

How far are u into your journey.


Hey and congrats hun!!! Thursday is my 2nd appointment with the nurse practitioner. I will have my psych eval November 29th and prayfully I will have a surgery date before the new year....

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Welcome b true. I'm now 3 month post vsg 42lbs down and lots of inches.

How far are u into your journey.


I just had my 3 month post op and I am down about 40lbs. I have about 50lbs to go to reach my goal weight. I am doing pretty good overall as I have had no issues post op and can eat whatever I want without issue which is nice. I workout about 5 days a week so that I can keep toning while the weight comes off. My least favorite part is the plateaus but I’m learning to not get as frustrated with them lol


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27 minutes ago, roxbaby said:


I just had my 3 month post op and I am down about 40lbs. I have about 50lbs to go to reach my goal weight. I am doing pretty good overall as I have had no issues post op and can eat whatever I want without issue which is nice. I workout about 5 days a week so that I can keep toning while the weight comes off. My least favorite part is the plateaus but I’m learning to not get as frustrated with them lol

your doing great i dont excersise at all i will closer to my goal :)

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Way to go! I love that black butler shirt your wearing.

Aww thank you![emoji173][emoji173][emoji173]

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I just had my 3 month post op and I am down about 40lbs. I have about 50lbs to go to reach my goal weight. I am doing pretty good overall as I have had no issues post op and can eat whatever I want without issue which is nice. I workout about 5 days a week so that I can keep toning while the weight comes off. My least favorite part is the plateaus but I’m learning to not get as frustrated with them lol



That is awesome!!! Congrats and keep on pushing.

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