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How many calories a day? - I had surgery 11 months ago and have lost 68 pounds. I would like to lose another 10-15. My weight hovers around 142 at 5'2" and I walk 60 minutes a day burning around 300 calories...

For pre-ops and people just out of surgery-protein - Just wanted to give a tip that works for me that I wish I had known before surgery. i could not stand the protein drinks until I figured out a recipe that works for me. I still dr...

Less than a pound away from the 130's - After many weeks of staying around 142(give or take a pound)I weighed 140.6 this a.m.  Thanks to a visit to my oral surgeon, I have for three days been on protein shakes, yogurt, ...

Check them off! - Hypertension meds(2)checked them off my list sleep apnea(bye, bye CPap)checked it off my list high cholesterol meds (2) checked them off my list high triglycerides med(1) checke...

Snow?! - In South Jersey, we are experiencing a cold, snowy winter. Another storm is on it's way. Since I got a call that I would be putting in a half day(I am a music teacher), I slept ...

Working hard - Long story short........... Holidays + 7 day vacation in Disney World = Weight gain New commitment + exercise + protein shakes = success Working hard to get back to ...

Chocolate mocha protein shake - 1. Freeze 8oz. coffee in plastic cup 2. Blend with 1 box Premium RTD chocolate)protein drink and 2Tbl. SF syrup(I used vanilla) 3. Enjoy 30g Protein !

Eating well in Disney - Arrived yesterday in WDW Florida! Making great food choices(healthy kid's meals), carrying water, fruit, protein bars, almonds. I feel great. Lots of exercise and a good attitud...

Share hair loss remedies - Please share with me. I am 5 months out. Cut my hair in a pixie, but would like to stop or slow the loss. Thx!

Oh no... - Hair loss is frightening at this point starting month 5 post op. Looks like I will be getting a pixie at my next hair appt . The good news-almost. 60 lbs down with only 19 to go.

NSV - The walking is paying off- Bought a size 10 denim skirt in the local thrift shop. 8 weeks ago I was an 18!

Metamucil? - Does anyone use a fiber product? Is it even allowed after VSG. Of course, I will ask my surgeon first.

Back from a two week vacation-Tues. will be 6 week - This vacation is the first vacation EVER that I have not come home bloated, heavier, and regretful. I can't wait to get on the scale tomorrow morning. Eating has been a daily le...

Pureed foods for a 7 hour trip - Leaving for vacation on Saturday. I am still on pureed foods and will need to eat breakfast, lunch, and a snack. Ideas other than yogurt and cottage cheese?

BMI already down to 31! - Saw the Surgeon last Friday. 35 pounds down since 2 weeks pre op(5 weeks ago) and already down to a 31 BMI. Taking it very slowly with the pureed food. Still experiencing some pain...

Cup or scale - Is it better to use cup measurements or weigh on a food scale? I am guessing the scale will give too much volume.

Some info please? - Just curious. Could you share your height and goal weights? Just trying to get an idea where people are aiming for. I am Ellen. 11 days post op. 5'2 1/2" and I am aiming for about...

NIGHTMARE! - What a nightmare. I was guzzling cups and cups of diet coke. Woke up shaking.

Funny taste in mouth - Day 8 post op. everything tastes terrible. Any ideas?

How did you moms handle family meals... - the first few weeks? I love my husband and he does his best, but the first 5 days the kids and he ate out. Expensive and not healthy. I sent him out for a Costco rotisserie chicken...

TVP protein - I am only 6 days into my post op journey, but I was wondering if any of you eat Textured Vegetable Protein? It is dehydrated and you can add water and flavorings. It packs a protei...

Stomach gurgling - My surgery was this past Thursday. Every time I take a sip my stomach makes all kinds of noise. No pain, no nausea, no appetite.

Day 4 post op - Doing very well. Some abdominal pain, but bearable. Today I can have shakes, cream of wheat(very thin)and strained cream soup, we'll see. It may just be another day of clears.

Waiting - to be discharged. Haven't had any pain or nausea meds today. Hope to be home by 5. Move over and make some room on the losers bench!

Sleeved and doing well - Well, now I am on the losers bench. 13.8 down in the last two weeks plus an additional 6, so twenty since last year. I weighed 186 yesterday. Surgery was routine, but I was in the...