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10 Month Post-op update with Pic - Yoo hoo!   Up here!   Don't scroll down yet, I have something to say too!  ;)    If you're like me, you just want to see the pics!?   Yeah, it's pretty awesome to be posting one...

Thank you! People always say "You look great" I have adopted the...

6 months post op... Stopped losing. Basal Metabol - So, I will be 6mo out on the 10th.    62lbs gone which I am SUPER happy about,; but man has my weight loss slowed to a halt!   I was doing very well until shortly before Ch...

Why are they doing better than me!? - I had my VSG in September, I was 233 to start, lost 20 pre-op on liquids, 214 on the day of surgery and am 173 today.    I am not guffawing at my progress at all, I am VERY prou...

Steak Marinade? - Does anyone have any recipes that are carb friendly?  I'm not a big red meat person, but would love to have a steak!     Thanks in advance!

Permanent or Temporary Side Effect? (Heartburn) - Am I going to have heartburn forever?   I get it frequently, have a prescription from my surgeon, its run out and I had to send away for it and haven't gotten it yet.   This fee...

For those 6 mo + past surgery. - In another post today, I read that the person tries to keep to about 50 carbs per day.  I track on MFP, and have been playing with my numbers; but am curious what others ha...

NSV! + SV! - I have been kicking myself lately, comparing myself to others when I shouldn't be because I'm 100% unique in so many ways!   Plus I discovered the person I had been comparing to...

2 months post op, proper restriction?? - Had surgery on September 10th, and have been feeling GREAT! I have had no adverse side effects except a little constipation and a few bouts of heart burn... nothing I can't hand...

Sleeved and Hungry?? - Hey all.   I was sleeved on Sept 10th, and have had a REALLY good recovery; my only medical complaint would be heartburn which I am now medicated for.  My concern right now tho...

Wine? - Thanksgiving is this coming weekend...  I had my surgery Sept 10 and have been doing great.  (other than lack of BMs). I am wondering if it's ok to have a coupld sips of wine? ...

Costs - Hi there!   I am in Maine, but my sister is in NB... I had VSG here in the US and I know the process is very different.  Is WLS covered by medicare?  Or by any of your personal...

Pooping... or lack thereof... not constipated - I am 2weeks 2 days post op and feeling pretty good.  I have only had BM the week of surgery, then early the following week I used glycerine suppositories to get things moving to ri...

OUCH Gas pains and UTI?? - Boo.   I am 1 week past surgery and STILL having sharp sharp gas pains - just under my left rib to the side a bit.  Feels like a sharp stitch in my side.   Also, I am going...

5 days post op - So, Had my surgery on Monday. It went well according to the surgeon. I was very scared, and am glad the anti anxiety meds Hey all. I had my surgery on Monday. Surgeon sai...