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Hello. I am curious if anyone has ever used a second tool to help them with losing weight after VSG.  I am one year and 4 months post surgery and have lost 119lbs.  I'm pretty proud of my success so far.

The reason I am starting to inquire abou

Posted some pics...I'm am 7 months out - I have finally posted some pics!  I apologize that most of them are sideways, I can't figure out how to rotate them once they are uploaded.  Will someone please let me know if you ...

6 Months Post-Op as of Today - Happy Thursday to all! Today is my 6 month follow up with my bariatric doctor.  I am down 105lbs since the start of my journey and 70lbs down since surgery.  I try to workout at l...

This lady is amazing! I cried. :) - If interested, please watch her video.  So inspiring! I will be going to the gym on my lunch break!  If the link doesn't work just google "the worlds oldest female bodybuilder".  H...

Highlights during hair loss? - I started getting my hair highlighted about a year ago.  I'm curious about whether this is a good or bad idea to continue while I am in the hair loss phase. My growth is starting t...

Lipotranz? - Has anyone heard of Lipotranz?  A friend of mine is interested in the procedure and asked me for my opinion.  I haven't a clue if this thing would work or not.  Supposedly, it help...

Increasing protein slow down hair loss? - I know the hair loss thing is unavoidable but I am curious if increasing my protein will help slow the amount of hair loss? Each brushing results in large globs of hair, plus I am ...

Happy, Happy, Happy! - I woke up this morning and I'm 298lbs!  I'm offically under 300lbs!  My weightloss journey started at 376.  So stoked right now!

How many hours between meals? - I'm still trying to get the hang of things with my new tummy.  I'll be 7 weeks out starting tomorrow and I'm not really sure how many times a day I should be eating?  Like every...

Question - I'm six weeks out from surgery and last Thursday my doctor said I could start eating the following:  -Low fat or fat free cottage cheese -Low fat or fat free cheese ...

Gallbladder? - I have been noticing lately here on this forum of messages about people having gallbladder surgery.  Is this a common side affect from getting sleeved?  I guess I should have re...

Am I eating too much? Or not enough? - I'm curious if I am moving along at a normal pace or am I eating too much?  I am three weeks post surgery and a typical day will include: 2-protein shakes (11oz each) 1 ...

Internal stitches - I am almost three weeks post-op and I have noticed in the past couple of days that I have a tugging/burning/painful sensation in my upper to middle left-side abdominal area when...

Cream of soup ideas - I'm on the full liquid diet and I'm starting to burn out on cream of soups like broccoli and potato.  Is there any other cream of soups that I can make homemade that are not too...

Silly question - I really don't get this website when it comes to adding character to your signature line.  How does everybody add the "HW", "GW", "SW", "CW" stuff.?  I've only been able to add ...

Post-Opt...hungry - I'm on full liquids and my doctor did not give me a set calorie amount at this stage.  I'm 8 days post-opt and today I just felt like I couldn't eat enough. I've had a total of ...

Yay...yay...yay! - I'm excited I get to eat cream of soup tonight.  I've been on clear liquids since October 28th and 6 days post op.  I also have lost a total of 43lbs since starting this journey...

Sore and hungry - So I woke up today a little bit better, I'm still very sore and I keep having hunger pains. I've been drinking lots of water, powerade, and Popsicles.  I can't stomach broths or...