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120 lbs down in less than 6 months - Thanks to my Dr, my sleeve and following my nutritionists guidelines as well as walking mountain biking, running, road cycling, rollerblading, trail running and weight training, I ...

Today's NSV! - Today's NSV, 1st time on rollerblades in over 10 years, 1st time going further than 100yds ever!  Went almost 7 miles today, it felt wonderful to try something different and far su...

Landmark! Scale Victory! - Weighed in this weekend, first time in nearly 18 years that I've weighed less than 300lbs. 299.2, my goal is 240. 70lbs in just over three months, with the help of this great tool ...

chicken - 7 weeks post op, chicken and fried eggs are extremely difficult to digest. Every time I try them I get the foamies and usually wind up regurgitating. I can eat any other meat, incl...

Today's NSV - 4.5 weeks since surgery and experienced another NSV today. Went to JC Penny to buy some shorts, current wardrobe is getting a bit baggy. I went right to big and tall and realized I...

foamies? - 4 weeks post op, this is the 4th time this has happened to me.  This morning i made an egg over medium with feta cheese.  I ate half of it it felt fine. Waited 45 minutes to take a...

NSV tonight - I went to a play with my wife tonight. We have been to this theater b4 and I have always purchased aisle seats so I had room to stretch move etc. I am 6'5" and used to be close to ...

Taking pills post op? - Is anyone else completely disgusted by calcium chews an chewable vitamins?  How long did you have to wait post-op before you could take regular pills?

P28 protein products - Has anyone tried the P28 protein bread' wraps or peanut butters? Thinking about trying them out, I struggle with protein intake but I still don't want to overdo carbs

Tough day today! - Started the day off feeling very gassy, haven't been able to get in much water or protein. Went to the gym hit the treadmill and ran some errands. Now have to try to start getting ...

Gas? Hiccups? Uncomfortable - Hello folks, one and a half weeks post op VSG. Every time I eat air starts bubbling out of my esophagus. I become gassy and within 5 minutes I stop eating because I become uncomfor...

Muscle loss? - I am one week and one day post op. Last Thursday I went into the hospital at 368 and this morning weighed in at 344.  Prior to the surgery I was doing a lot of strength training an...

VSG post op day 4. - VSG post op day 4, sore, bloated and gassy.  Difficult consuming required protein and water. Looking forward to puréed foods for taste and variety. Have not felt hungry yet. 3.5 mi...

Calming my wife's nerves. - Two more days until surgery, my wife is very nervous and I am very excited and not nervous in the least. The fact that I have no trepidation about the upcoming surgery is not helpi...

Surgery scheduled, one week out! - I'm very excited for the next seven days to pass. Surgery scheduled for next Thursday. Monday pre admission appt and Wednesday a pre op appt. I've been an avid cyclist for the past...