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Any sleeve runners out there? - I'm about to start long distance running again. I have been off for about 7 months and have my first half marathon in January. I'm not going for time just running to run. I'm ...

Drinking again??? - So when can you drink your first alcoholic drink...how much?  How did you feel?  I've had lots of people asking me and I have NO idea what, when and how much!

Post op food ideas? - So I'm starting phase 3 post op in a day. Anyone have any food ideas? Mash potatoes can only taste good for so long! I've been eating creamed soups,yogurt, sugar free puddin...

HOT FLASHES!!! - Oh my gosh!  I am having major hot and freezing cold flashes!!!  Did anyone else have this?  I had surgery last Wednesday....so I'm 5 days post op. 

10 hours post op - I'm sitting in the hospital in Tijuana and had surgery this morning from Dr. Rodriguez.  The staff and hospital are great.  The hotel was wonderful!  Belite Weight has been amazing...

What's going on - I am 8 days out and going through so many emotions and having so many thoughts. I've created a blog where I let it all hang out. Hope you enjoy it! http://tara-carter.blogsp...

cookbook - So I am a huge book fanatic!  I found the book The Everything Post Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook.  Even though it is more a book than cookbook....the cookbook portion is SO FLIPPING...

Final Fat Day - Tomorrow is my first pre-op diet day. Surgery is June 21. I'm ready. I've spent the last week eating everything that sounds good...EVEREYTHING, Today I had a disgusting cupca...

Why you stall - Jo77 found this old post and brought it up. It is worth reposting! Jo77 thank you!!! This was great information! When you magically drop x pounds per day or x pounds in the f...

Protein shakes and vitamins - I got a sample pack from Celebrate vitamins...I was sooo impressed! They sent me a ton of different flavors of chewable vitamins and some protein shakes. They have soooo many f...

OMG BEST THING EVER! - Ive been very worried about portion control after surgery and everything....check this out! It is the coolest dishes I've ever seen and are perfect for portiion control after surg...

Supplements for after surgery - Can someone provide me with a list of supplements...and where you got them that I will need? I see b12 and protein and all sorts of stuff! I'm so overwhelmed!

Great reads on Psychology of Weight Loss -  I'm not a big weight watchers fan, but here are some great articles on the Psychology of Weight Loss.  Definitely worth the read! http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/archive...

Surgery June 22...I gotta kick the soda in the a** -  Ugh!  Since I found out about surgery 2 weeks ago I have been drinking SO MUCH DANG SODA!!!!  More than I ever have!  It doesn't help I've been sick and not doing anything.  I hav...

Has anyone on here had VSG -  I have Lupus (not in a flareup right now) and am scheduled to have VSG.  Has anyone gone through this?  Did it help with your symptoms??

Autoimmune Disease and VSG! -  Does anyone on here have Lupus or any other autoimmune disease?  I have Lupus and I'm wondering how having the surgery helped (or didn't) help your body.

How'd you go public? -  I'm considering telling everyone I'm having surgery.  I know for some it wasn't right for you...for me, I feel strange not being open about this. How did you let the masses kno...

I'm going to do this!!! -  Ok, I've signed up for the Disneyland Half Marathon in January 2012.  (My surgery is June 22). Who is doing it with me????? Here is the registration link... http://espnww...

What Supplements will I need? -  Can you give me a list of what supplements I'm going to need?  Reading all this different products have my head spinning!

You look gorgeous!!! Congrats on onederland!

Traveling a ways for surgery...expectations? -  I'm traveling from Canada to Idaho and then flying to San Diego and traveling down to Mexico. So, my concerns are what should I expect after surgery?  We are going to stay in I...

Signed up for a 1/2 Marathon -  My surgery is next month in Tijuana....AND I signed up for the Disneyland Half Marathon in June.  Yeah!!!  I'm so excited. Weird thing?  I didn't know what size shirt to order!...

Advice needed for post-op -  I am having surgery in Tijuana.  (I live in Canada).  How do I go about followup appointments after my surgery?  Who do I see?  I'm so confused!  I'm not from Canada and the Canad...

How do you know if your Doctor in Mexico is legit? - Here is a copy of the email my patient coordinator sent me for Dr. Guillermo Alvarez  The most important credential is to be board certified. This means that if you are certif...

Disneyland 1/2 Marathon -  I'm doing the Disney half marathon (I get sleeved June 22, 2011).  This is great motivation and within my reach.  Anyone want to join me?  Not necessarily at the race (if you don'...