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I need a kick in the pants! - Coming back today and reading all of your posts. I've been off the wagon for months now (carb monster, emotional eating, not drinking my water) and have crept up almost 9 pounds...

draft letter to insurance - plastics? - I am asking if anyone has any documents or insurance letters you’re willing to share (identifying info blocked off) explaining the reasons behind plastic surgery for pre-clea...

Draft for letter to insurance company - plastics? - I am asking if anyone has any documents or insurance letters you’re willing to share (identifying info blocked off) explaining the reasons behind plastic surgery for pre-clea...

Northern Virginia or DC support group? - Is there a Northern Virginia or WashDC support group for VSG?  Also, anyone have doctor recommendations in the area? Thank you!

3 course business lunches - As part of my job, I am required to have some business lunches, about once a week or at least 3 a month. I find them very difficult. I am hosting, so the focus is on me and there i...

100 # gone as of today! - YEAH!!!! Mini-goal obtained! :)

April 2011 sleevers. Where are you now? - Calling all April 2011 sleevers! Where are you now in your journey? Our 1 year mark is fast approaching. I must admit I've fallen into some bad habits for 2 months, but just recent...

I'm overweight and want to tell everyone! - Oh happy day! (do a happy dance for me!) I am no longer obese. I am officially overweight!!! BMI 29 from 45. How are the other April sleevers doing? Monthly losses: 23 12 12 ...

Can pantyhose be a NSV? - Can actually wearing pantyhose be a NSV? I used to HATE them and hardly wore dresses because of it. Now that I'm down 79#, I am actually wearing (and not hating) them! YEAH!   I ...

Onderland and Half Way there!!! - Onderland and Half Way there!!!   Below are all the clothes I boxed up and sent to my sister. I've gone from a 22 or 20 to an actual 16!!! Yeah!  I have learned to shop at Goodwil...

Up 1.5#? How? Need advice quick! - I don't know what's happening. It is not that time of the month, yet last week I was up 1#. I chaulked it up to fluid retention (airplane travel), and kept on. Today I stepped on t...

Back in the 'ol USA! - Well I'm finally back in the USA, after 2+ years out. It is good to be back and visit with family. But - OMG - I am overwhelmed at the grocery stores! There is just EVERYTHING avai...

please send prayers - good thoughts - Off topic a bit, but going through some major drama in my life right now and I am praying for a solution soon! The one great thing happening is continued weight loss with my sleeve...

4/7 sleevers - How are you doing? - 4/7 sleevers - How are you doing?

Pounds to go! - My pounds to go is no longer in 3 digits as of today! YEAH!!! I am finally adding exercise - once a week at the pool and today for the 1st time in 5 years, played softball. If I c...

Anyone USG employee and gone through med clearance - Anyone a USG employee and gone through medical clearance post op? I was seeking guidnce on this and hve found none.

Other VSG forums? - I was trying to find a post from a few weeks ago about other VSG forums to share with a friend. I can't find it. I tried the search feature as well in upper right hand corner. So, ...

Get in all your protein without shakes or bars? Pl - If you are able to get inall your protein and liquids without shakes and bars, please tell me how. I am supposed to be about 700cal a day, 90g protein, 8 glasses (8oz each) liquids...

Flu yesterday and today! - Woke up Friday morning with a huge knot in my throat, flem (sorry if anyone is eating), stuffy nose, fever, and my head so heavy that I couldn't lift it off the pillow. Called my b...

First success! - Yesterday I got dressed for work and put on a suit I often wear with some flat shoes. As I walked out to the kitchen, I noticed the pant legs were dragging on the floor. Although t...

Protein and Carbs - advise? - I am 2 weeks post-op and feel great. The scale starting moving and has slowed (I'm down 14 pounds). I know I have not gotten enough liquids since post-op, so I started tracking on ...

What did you tell people when you don't want to te - I had surgery 1 week ago and so far am feeling great.  I didn't tell anyone about this.  Once I go back to work, the questions will start as to why I was out and I really don't wan...

tomorrow is the day and I'm freaking out! - Second and third doubts. Am I doing the right thing? Help talk me off the ledge please!!!!