Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
OMG...I hit my goal!! - I'm almost 2 years out...and I just realized I hit my weight loss goal today!! I can't even believe it!!  Just proof that this tool still works past the first year if you use it...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Happy Surgiversary to me!!! 1 Year Out - Hi everyone...I am not on ObesityHelp as much as I used to be, I hang out over at myfitnesspal a lot though...I'm StrongerNC if you want to friend me!! I just wanted to check in...

Stronger1 wrote a blog post 11 years, 3 months ago
1 Year Out!!! Happy Surgiversary to me!! - Hi everyone...I am not on ObesityHelp as much as I used to be, I hang out over at myfitnesspal a lot though...I'm StrongerNC if you want to friend me!!  I just wanted to check i...

Stronger1 wrote a blog post 11 years, 9 months ago
8 months out...what I have learned. - Hi fellow sleevers!  Just checking in.  I am 8 months out and while I have certainly not had the fastest weight loss, I'm happy with my progress.  I have lost just over 50% of my e...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
8 mos out, what I have learned: VSG not "one - Hi fellow sleevers!  Just checking in.  I am 8 months out and while I have certainly not had the fastest weight loss, I'm happy with my progress.  I have lost just over 50% of my e...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
First NSV post!! - I had my first real NSVs yesterday, the first that ever affected me in a way that it prompted me to come on here and share.  I've been refusing to buy new clothes until absolutely ...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Constipation and laxatives - Hey guys, Wondering if laxatives are dangerous to our sleeves?  I've been having problems "going", no doubt due to my meat and cheese heavy diet right now, and lack of fiber.  I ...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
So this is what I'm gonna do...give me your though - My weight loss is crawling...I'd be content with 1-2 pounds a week...not happening.  I was losing at a better rate when I was just low carbing it before surgery.  How does one not ...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
WLS and eating disorders...long - I have a friend who had WLS several months ago and is now being treated for anorexia.  Prior to treatment she hadn't eaten for 7 days because she starting living in fear of stretch...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Beans - Anybody eat 'em? - I liked eating beans (black beans, white beans, pinto, lima and black eyed mostly)  a lot before surgery, but now I'm afraid to eat them in case they hinder my weight loss even mor...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Tired of this diet and feeling like giving up...ra - ...but I probably won't.  I'm just tired of seeing the scale creep down, then up....then slowly down again by ounces...I'm almost at my 6 month mark and worried because I'm only do...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Too few calories?? - Ok...so I've been doing really well with my diet for the last 3 or so months since surgery, very few sweets, carbs under 50, staying mostly between 600-800 calories a day and NEVER...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Need vitamin help!! - Hi VSGers!! Can't get the hang of thisvitamin thing.  I'm horrible at taking pills on a regular basis, which is actually one of the reasons I chose VSG over DS and GB...I was in...

Stronger1 wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
Unrealistic expectations - I think I had and may still have unrealistic expectations with this surgery…I will be 12 weeks out in 2 days and I’m lamenting over the fact that I’ve “onl...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
WLS Support groups in Charlotte, NC? - Hey, does anyone know of any open WLS support groups in the Charlotte NC area? My surgeon's office offers one but the days/times are inconvenient for me. 

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Elina's Green Chicken Soup - YUM!! - If you've been missing your veggies and want to get it in along with your protein...TRY THIS!!! I made it and I LOVE it!!!  I am 8 weeks out tomorrow and I was concerned about the ...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Interesting article - Fat burning benefits of Oolo - Article from Beyond Diet newsletter Over the past few months I have spent a significant amount of time researching the possible good and bad benefits of drinking different t...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Eating your veggies? - I feel like I'm constantly eating meat, cheese and eggs...I try to get a tiny bit of veggies in there but after I eat my protein I am so full and maybe take a bite of something gre...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Help!! Cloak of invisibility fading!! - I'm only down 40 pounds, but people are starting to notice.  My pants sag, my face looks thinner, I walk a little straighter...and twice today as I was walking down the hallway at ...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Acid Reflux post VSG...what does it feel like? - Hello...I am having weird symptoms which I believe may be acid reflux, but I'm not sure because I never had it prior to surgery.  I'll be putting a call in to my doc this morning. ...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Can't feel restriction...should I test the limits? - Hiya.. I'm 5 weeks out and following my food plan to a T...and wondering why I can't feel any restriction yet?  I'm eating soft food now, usually eating about 2 ounces per meal......

Stronger1 posted a comment 12 years, 2 months ago
You look great. Congrats on your success and thanks for updating!!

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
When were you cleared for regular diet and what di - Hi, I am supposed to begin a "regular diet" next Friday, which will be my 6th week since surgery.  Anything I can tolerate.  I am kind of nervous.  It's crazy, but it was kind of n...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Burping after every bite?? - I'm trying to get the hang of this post surgery eating thing...Anyone constantly burp when eating or drinking?  No matter how small the bite I take is, I burp after each bite.  Sev...

Stronger1 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
How do weigh/measure food?? - Hello all... Started on soft foods and finally feeling like somewhat normal person.  But my question is how do you measure or weigh food.  I have been measuring liquids (incl yogu...
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