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Life brand protein bars? - While at Shoppers last night I saw they had a sale on some of their protein bars, 10 for $10.  They are actually labeled "energy bars" so I'm not quite sure if they are the best on...

Who just came back from a 6+ km walk? - That's right, me! I downloaded the MapMyWalk app for my phone and used it last night when I went for my walk.  I went 3.11kms so I decided today I would aim for 4km.  By the tim...

Walking directions tracking - I went for an awesome walk last night and forgot to wear my pedometre.  I know I've used it in the past but can't remember for the life of me where to find it.  Does anyone know of...

3 months and a shopping NSV! -  Yesterday was my 3 months out from surgery,  it has seemed like it's been a LOT longer than 3 months. I have lost nearly 60 lbs so far without doing much for exercising (just wal...

Penningtons Superstore- worth the drive? -  So I'm starting to think I need to get some new clothes (mainly intimates and pants) and I heard about the Penningtons Superstore in Mississauga.  Are the prices really great, wor...

No weighing for March -  I cannot remember who it was who suggested not weighing in March, but I quickly jumped on the idea and decided to go along with it too.  It has only been 9 days, but I am regretti...

Pure Protein bars: any good? -  I was at Soppers last night and was looking in te protein section.  They had quite a few different protein bars but I decided to try the Pure Protein since they were on sale.   ...

Chinese food post-op -  I may be going out for dinner tonight with friend and going for Chinese.  What would you guys recommend I eat rather than other things?  I had the VSG, if that helps any.

Is it normal? -  I am 2 and a half months out from surgery and have lost 55 lbs.  The past couple days I haven't really been hungry or wanting to eat.  I've been forcing myself to eat so I can get...

Which protein powder is best? - I wanted to ask you guys which kind of protein powders you guys use, and which kind is best for us post-ops. I got a lecture fro my sisters bf the other day when I was making a sh...

First stall - I have been stalling for almost 2 weeks now. I`m stuck at 259.5 right now and I know that stalls are unavoidable, but it is frustrating at the same time.  I am going to up my exerc...

One month and feeling great! - I can't believe a month has already gone by since I had my sleeve surgery.  This time a month ago I was in recovery waiting to go up to my room.  As of my first post-op appointment...

Ticker problem - Anyone else? - Ok, I know how to change the ticker. I've done it a few times now with no problem. Today I got weighed at my appointment and went to change my ticker.  Did all the right things, w...

Eating enough? - I had the sleeve and I look at the "What are you eating today" post often to see if any other sleevers post so I can compare. B- 100ml greek yogurt L- 1 egg, 25ml milk mixed in...

The idea made me nauseated - I'm making a hard boiled egg for dinner and as it was cooking I got a sudden sense of nausea.  It's not like I haven't tried egg yet, I had one for lunch (cooked in a frying pan). ...

Greek yogurt and Torani syrup - Tonight I bought my first greek yogurt container and bottle of sugar-free Torani syrup (chocolate). I am looking forward to having some for a snack later tonight but wanted to ask...

Me, run? - I am so thrilled to be experiencing NSVs, since I don't have a scale at home. Tonight my sister, nephew and I went out for a walk to the mall.  Half hour there, half hour back.  O...

Survived Christmas and got lots of support - I survived Christmas.  I wasn't sure if I would, but I did. I had two Christmas dinners to deal with: one was the traditional turkey, stuffing, potatoes, etc. at my parents house o...

Very first NSV today!!!! - I had an errand to run downtown today.  I decided to wear one of my big flowy skirts and a pair of tights underneath.  As I was walking down the street, my skirt started falling of...

One week appointment with PCP - Just got back from seeing my PCP.  I got my coverings removed and all my incisions look good, one looks a little wonky, but it doesn't concern him.  I got my prescription for my B1...

Realistic goals early out - I had a couple quick questions for those who wish to answers. I am 5 days out and I want to know if I am walking/consuming enough. Walking:  Today, I went outside for walks for...

Finally home and on the bench! - As Dee updated for me while I was in the hospital, I had my surgery Dec. 14th at 10am. I was feeling very ready for the surgery and only became really nervous once they wheeled me...

Sliced and diced in the morning - Tomorrow's my big day.  I go to Guelph hospital tomorrow at 8am for a 10am appointment in the OR. I haven't been nervous or scared at all.  I've waited 18 months for this, so I'm ...

Kind of freaking 3 days before surgery - I have been great up until now.  I have not been nervous or scared for my upcoming surgery. I am freaking out, however, by the fact that I can't find any of my paperwork from the ...

Frustrations - I need to do a bit of venting, since no one cares why I'm feeling this way. Bit of backstory: I live with my sister, nephew, my sisters friend and her newborn baby. My sisters ...