Some NEWBIE info
VSG FAQs: http://vsgfaq.wordpress.com/
WLS food blogs:
http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/
http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/
Low carb recipes:
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html
Protein shake recipes:
http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/5906-a-huge-list-of- protein-drink-recipes/
Protein samples:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/4391400/Sample-ideas/
Tips from a WLS veteran:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/4383972/Tips-from-a-Ve teran/
It's helpful to bookmark the links you find most helpful, or just bookmark this post. It's a wild ride, but a great one!
5'5" Goal reached, but fighting regain. Back to Basics.
Start Weight 246 Goal Weight 160 Current Weight 183
Starting size: 22, 2x
Current size: 12, L
Marie
Age: 50 Ht: 5' 3.5" SW: 261 BMI: 45.5 CW: 119.4 BMI: 20.8 Goal in 9.5 months (23.6 lbs below goal) Total lost: 141.6 lbs Inches lost: 84.25"
Month one: 22.2 lbs; Month 2: 17.4 lbs; Month 3: 11 lbs; Month 4: 13 lbs; Month 5: 11.4
lbs; Month 6: 9.2 lbs; Month 7: 13.2 lbs;
Month 8: 9 lbs; Month 9: 10.2 lbs; Month 10: 3.6 lbs: Month 11: 7.6 lbs Month 12: 5.8 lbs 
I personally like the Nectars. My favorite flavors are kiwi strawberry, crystal sky and twisted cherry. But some of them I hated, so the sampler is definitely the way to get started!
5'5" Goal reached, but fighting regain. Back to Basics.
Start Weight 246 Goal Weight 160 Current Weight 183
Starting size: 22, 2x
Current size: 12, L
