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BRACHIOPLASTY ON TUESDAY - have to choose axillary - Hey Guys! I am having abdominoplasty with muscle tightening and a brachioplasty this Tuesday (YAY!).  My physician said that I am a candidate for either brachioplasty techni...

Plastics question - Abdominoplasty and Brachioplas - I had my first consultation with my plastic surgeon last week and we decided on an extended abdominoplasty with a brachioplasty to start with.  My surgeon said he feels comf...

Abdominoplasty and Brachioplasty at the same time? - Hello!  I was so excited to visit the "Plastics" forum today because it means that I am almost to GOAL and its almost time for plastics!  I had my first consultation with my...

Heart Rate Monitor recommendations?!?! - Going to splurge and get the hubby and I heart rate monitors since we have been exercising more. Can anyone recommend an accurate one that works well for a decent price?

Clothing NSV with pics! - I went to the GAP last weekend and was able to buy a pair of size 18 jeans!!!  I have NEVER been able to walk into a high-end clothing store and purchase something right off the sh...

BEST compliment that I have ever received and it c - I thought this was too precious not to share :)  My 10 year old daughter called a family meeting last night to, as she explained, talk about something very serious.  As everyone ga...

3 Months Out with Pics! -  Last Tuesday marked my 3 month anniversary!  I have lost 74 pounds and am feeling FABULOUS!  I am finally starting to feel comfortable in my own skin and can't believe that this l...

My chiropractors warning against running- what do - I have been having horrible back pain since surgery but it is gradually improving with chiropractic adjustments.  I am supposed to be running in the Detroit Marathon with a relay t...

Prepared 40 bags of Elina's Green Chicken Soup for - Went to the Farmer's Market on Saturday and picked up the ingredients to make 2 giant pots of Elina's beloved green chicken soup.  I spent all morning chopping, snipping, shredding...

3 months out and experiencing ridiculous back pain -  Has anyone suffered back pain post VSG?  I am 3 months out and have had a horrific backache for the past week or so.  The pain starts in my lower back and radiates up into burning...

Atkins Advantage protein bar= DISASTER! -  One of my patients was having surgery today and it ended up going muuuuuch longer than we expected.  I hadn't eaten in almost 6 hours, so I grabbed my best option available- an At...

Clearance Body Fortress Whey Protein at Kroger - Just wanted to let everyone know that Kroger has their Body Fortress Whey protein powder in Vanilla Cream on clearance!  Regular price was $28 a tub and it's now on clearance for $...

Do all proteins rank the same??? Clean proteins vs -  Are all proteins ranked the same post WLS?  I was following a very strict "clean" diet (Toscas Eat Clean Diet) pre-op and eliminated most processed foods from my diet.  Now that I...

Motivation for the week! - I wanted to share with you the lyrics to my "theme song" for my weight loss journey.  Hopefully it reaches your heart the same way it does mine. For all you pre-ops and those of...

Are gummy vitamins okay? Confused after searching - I am sorry if I am asking a question that has been asked before, but I searched for an answer on the boards and became more confused than ever! Are gummy vitamins okay to take? ...

A rather scandalous NSV... - I discovered a very scandalous and sexy NSV tonight!  I was messing around in my husband's closet tonight before bed and I discovered that I can now fit into his dress shirts!  I h...

Goodbye 20's...sweet victory! -  Just had to share- I said goodbye to my size 20 pants today and said hello to size 18 :). Getting out of the 20's was a HUGE deal for me as I haven't been smaller since highschool...

2 months post op with pictures! - I will officially be 2 months post op tomorrow!  LOVING my sleeve and loving my new life!  I have lost 57lbs so far :) Here are the pics I promised... This is just 2 weeks befor...