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Makeover Celebration - Hey Everyone! To celebrate 75 lbs gone forever (actually 76.5), I got a new hair cut. Check out my new avatar! My long hair was braided and secured with a rubber band so I can ...

Eatting fine and then 1 hr later nausea and more ( - This wierd thing just started happening.  Yesterday it happened twice.  The first time I ate 2 pieces of string cheese - no problems.  Then an hour later it felt like it was coming...

Calling all FitBit Buddies - I have created a group on www.fitbit.com called "VSG FitBit Buddies."  If you'd like to be part of this group please PM me with your email address and I'll send you an invite.  We ...

NSV {{{hugs}}} - This morning, my partner was able to wrap her arms completely around me (with some overlap)!!!  First major NSV I felt compelled to post!!!  More goodness is waiting around the c...

Puree Recipe - Mock Buffalo Wings - I'm usually not one to invent receipes, but I have been craving buffalo wings.  Alas, I'm still in the mushy phase.  So I came up with my own version of buffalo wings.   3 TBLS ...

How will I know when I can eat more? - Hey everyone!  Yesterday's post about when to stop protein shakes (if ever) got me thinking.  When I graduate to "real food" in stead of mushies, I know to start slow, eat protein ...

Mushees - Pls help me under eat my sleeve -  I just started the mushie phase and I'm having problems sensing when I've had enough.  I kinda messed up tonight by eating too much puréed chili. It was a combination of the spice...

Medical Alert Bracelet? - After a local support group meeting, someone suggested that I get a medical alert bracelet that says I've had the sleeve and that I can't have NSAIDS or be scoped.  Is this accurat...

Advice for friends/family immediately post-op? - What suggestions do you have for friends/family that want to help right after surgery?  So far, this is all I could think of.  Do you have other ideas?        * Meals for my partn...

VSG 12/14/11 - Hey December Buddies!!!

I'm gonna be a December Sleever!!! - Hey Everyone!  What a day!!!  I had my Upper GI this morning followed by an appointment with my surgeon.  I got my questions answered and signed the consent forms.  They said I...

Funny thing...I saw that same show last night. And that restaurant...

Approved today!!! - My doctor's office submitted my paperwork to Aetna on October 26th.  Today I got the call that I am APPROVED!!  I'm waiting for the hospital to schedule the Upper GI.  And I have a...

WooHoo...Met a real life OH friend this weekend - I had a great day yesterday getting to meet an OH friend in person!  We live within 10 minutes of each other to have "coffee".  It turns out neither of us drink coffee, but it was ...

New to this board...Anyone from Atlanta area? - Hey!  I've been on the VSG board for a few months and just learned you all exist!!!!  Hello to all my new friends!  Is anyone from the Atlanta area?

Any changes in shoe size? - Good Morning!  After significant weight loss has anyone experienced changes in their feet or shoe size?  I want to invest in some quality hiking boots because my current pair are g...

Question about real sugar in the first 3-6 months - Hello.  I have a question about eating real sugar vs artificial sweeteners.  Today (prior to surgery) I can handle aspartame but NOT sucralose, splenda, etc.  Everyone talks about ...

What type of robe should I get? - Hello.  I'm getting ready to place an clothes order on-line and I'm going to order a robe for the hospital and after surgery.  I've read the mixed opinions about IVs/using hospital...