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10 months out and struggling a bit.. - I am kinda upset with myself because I set a personal goal to lose 100 pounds in a year which would be the May long weekend..I have lost 70 but have not lost anything in a coupl...

Still gurgling stomach - So after 9 months since VSG surgery, my stomach still gurgles alot. Not just after drinking or eating, but constantly gurgles to the point where Im not sure if Im hungry or my P...

Have you ever done this??? - Lost weight over Christmas?? I might have from a flu bug but I would have made up for it as soon as I was feeling better. But this year, I lost 2 pounds over Christmas!!! I did ...

Gave up my spot..maybe it can be yours? - So, I received a call from the Vic as I guess my turn had come up to start the process..almost a year from the referral. Because I went to Mexico in May for this surgery I was a...

Onderland and then some FINALLY!!! - HIP HIP HURRAY!! Yesterday the scale was 201 and this morning, 199..at 5 1/2 months. I am so thrilled and just want to keep on going. I think its been 20 years since I have been...

Shopping today felt so foreign! - So I have lost 58 pounds (should be 60 by now but I had some tummy troubles, stopped my protein shakes and havent gotten anywhere near my protein goals) New protein powder on order...

53.5 pounds down and Im still obese - I know, I know..those charts are not realistic, I should be proud of my accomplishments (which I am VERY VERY MUCH), I am exercising more and not hating it, and am getting lots of ...

Learning and more learning... - So at 4 months I am down 51 pounds. Im thrilled except it took me 12 days to lose 1 pound. I hit 50 pounds on my birthday, Sept 11 and then nothing, stall I guess cause the scale f...

Best Birthday Gift Ever!!!! - Well, today is my 49th birthday (for real!)..and my goal was to be down 50 pounds by my birthday. I am 3.5 months out and was hovering around 49.5 for quite awhile. Did 2 hikes thi...

dazee_girl1977 - I saw that you had some complications and wondered how you were doing?

Why Im so glad I had the VSG!!! - I am about 2.5 months out..I breathe better, my body doesnt ache from just living it aches now from walking, biking etc, I have lost 6.5 inches from my tummy and 5 from my chest, m...

Weight Loss Percentage - Sorry if this is a dumb question, but does anyone know how to calculate this? I want to compare with my girlfriend to see percentage wise how we are doing..like on the Biggest Lose...

Hey Rainyone or anyone else??? - Im asking for you Rainyone because you are about 6 or 7 weeks ahead of me and you are doing so freakin' amazing!!!! 67 lbs is fabulous!! Anyway,  I am wondering what a typical day ...

One month update..a little late! - Well, May 22 was my one month update and I had lost a total of 25 pounds from pre-op to that date. I was thrilled!! I can breathe better already, my face is thinner (right Justmest...

I think this is acid??? - I am 3 weeks out and what a difference day 19 was. I could get in all my liquid and most of my protein. Today though, I had an egg for breakfast and took my acid reducer (from my M...

New fridge contents - So, I have one daughter who likes to clean and throw out clutter, which is great except she tends to go overboard and throw out stuff we actually need! Anyway, she was cleaning out...

Teasha1 - Are you on your 3 day pre-op fast? how's it going? I found it quite tough as my stomach really wanted food but the greek yogurt really was filling..

10 days and Oh My! - So.. May 19th started pre-op diet lost 5 lbs and then today, exactly 1 week since surgery Ive lost 13 pounds for a total of 18 pounds in 10 days! And I had the energy yesterday to...

So glad to be home! - Well, that has been an unbelievable week! Got home last night about 9:30 and got to sleep in my own bed!!! Going to take today to get my fluids in and connect with the family. Just...

Dr. Ponce for me too! - I fly out today for surgery tomorrow with Dr. Ponce de Leon and his team. I am so glad this day has finally come and Im ready for the next phase of my life. I hope I have a good e...

Well, my time has come to be a loser! - I fly to San Diego tomorrow, get picked up and taken to INT hospital in Tijuana for surgery bright and early on Tuesday morning! I had to do 3 days of yogurt and water for pre-op (...

Good Luck tomorrow Alle!! - Yeah its finally your turn tomorrow..bet you wondered if this day would ever come!!! Sending you a reassuring hug, and a wish for a healthy speedy recovery. Post when you are up to...

Calcium chews - I have seen alot of referrence to these and they seem like a great way to get some calcium in without another pill. What I can't figure out though is why people are ordering them f...