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3 Month update - Well yesterday June 8th, was my 3 month surgiversary.  How do I feel about it? I still have mixed emotions.  I was scheduled to have the DS on March 8th and due to last minute surp...

African American Women, slower losers??? - That's what my pcp said when I went for my physical Fri afternoon.  She said that she was very pleased with my 45 lb weight loss in a little under 3 months, especially since Africa...

African American Women, slower losers??? - That's what my pcp said when I went for my physical Fri afternoon.  She said that she was very pleased with my 45 lb weight loss in a little under 3 months, especially since Africa...

African American Women, slower losers??? - That's what my pcp said when I went for my physical Fri afternoon.  She said that she was very pleased with my 45 lb weight loss in a little under 3 months, especially since Africa...

protein shake article - Interesting article on protein shakes.  Just thought I'd share. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/search.htm?query=protein+shakes

Carb Monster help! - Today I am CRAVING, some crispy, crunchy, salty, potato chips.  I haven't had a craving this bad since surgery.  What can I eat to get rid of the craving? I'm not a sugar and sweet...

Do you eat if you're not hungry.... - ..... but it's mealtime and you still need to get your protein in? I was in this dilemma yesterday evening.  Mind you I am getting over a stomach bug, but I wasn't hungry at all du...

Sick, and not feeling like eating a thing! - So today I'm not feeling well at all.  Part of it is my TOM, and the other is I think I've picked up some bug.  But I can't bring myself to eat ANYTHING. I tried a protein shake th...

Sick, and not feeling like eating a thing! - So today I'm not feeling well at all.  Part of it is my TOM, and the other is I think I've picked up some bug.  But I can't bring myself to eat ANYTHING. I tried a protein shake th...

You're doing good girl! Getting all skinnty! lol.

Hate-o-rade!!! - Ok, so I've read on here before about how some relationships/friendships can change after undergoing WLS.  But I thought, "naw, not MY friends, never!"  So you can imagine my shock...

Hate-o-rade!!! - Ok, so I've read on here before about how some relationships/friendships can change after undergoing WLS.  But I thought, "naw, not MY friends, never!"  So you can imagine my shock...

Any North Carolina VSG ers? - Hi, if there are any NC VSG ers out there I am interested in organiziing a meet and greet to support local VSG ers in the Raleigh/Durham area.  If you're interested, or if there is...

Scale finally moving again. - As of this mornining I am down 2 more lbs.  Just when I was begining to think, 'I'm not going to lose another lbs'  Should I be doing more? I get 60 grams of protein a day, 50 - 64...

Calling two part DSers or VSG to DS revisions - How soon before you could start talking 2nd half?  I know that I'm pretty early out from my VSG, I had it on March 8th.  But I have a feeling that I'll have quite a process to go t...

THOSE MONKEYS!!!! I like the Duke staff, but that policy needs...

When could you gulp? - I feel like I could down more protein shakes if I could gulp them down.  But gulp is still no bueno, for me.  I tried it, and it was like a trampoline.  ..... Won't try it again fo...

When could you gulp? - I feel like I could down more protein shakes if I could gulp them down.  But gulp is still no bueno, for me.  I tried it, and it was like a trampoline.  ..... Won't try it again fo...

When life hands you lemons.... - ... add salt and tequila and say bottoms up! lol. It's been a wild and crazy turn of events since when I first signed up for OH, and planned to have my Duodenal Switch.  Due to com...

Surgery date March 8th, weighed today April 8th. - And the scale hasn't moved since two weeks ago! I'm still down the same 30 lbs I was down two weeks ago, however, my clothes are fitting better.  So eventhough I haven't lost any l...

Surgery date March 8th, weighed today April 8th. - And the scale hasn't moved since two weeks ago! I'm still down the same 30 lbs I was down two weeks ago, however, my clothes are fitting better.  So eventhough I haven't lost any l...

I can't stand water! Help. - Plain water is making me gag.  I overdosed on crystal light and now can't stand the aftertaste of it. So the past week I've been drinking my new fav drink, Gatorade! However, while...

I can't stand water! Help. - Plain water is making me gag.  I overdosed on crystal light and now can't stand the aftertaste of it. So the past week I've been drinking my new fav drink, Gatorade! However, while...

Incision concerns - Hey VSGers! Just checking in, hoping someone can offer some advice.  Two of my incisions are still oozing a bit.  Mostly at night, could it be that I'm doing too much during the da...

Incision whoes. - Hey DSers! Just checking in, hoping someone can offer some advice.  Two of my incisions are still oozing a bit.  Mostly at night, could it be that I'm doing too much during the day...