Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

I've had a really easy time with swelling post-op. Super easy.

Until the last few weeks. And, suddenly, my LBL and arms have started swelling like crazy. I'm 126 days post-op and I'm back to wearing compression sleeves and compression brie


Gwen M. posted a comment 7 years, 9 months ago
Skip the pretzels, crackers and fruit. Try softer things like protein...

Gwen M. posted a comment 7 years, 9 months ago
What are you eating? Post a sample of your daily meals/liquids.

Gwen M. posted a comment 7 years, 9 months ago
My method for learning to love exercise was to try everything I had...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

I pre-ordered a Sous Vide about three years ago and it's finally arriving this week! I'm so excited!

For those of you who sous vide, what do you recommend I cook first? Recipes appreciated.


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

I pre-ordered a Sous Vide about three years ago and it's finally arriving this week! I'm so excited!

For those of you who sous vide, what do you recommend I cook first? Recipes appreciated.


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

Happy October!

I am super swollen today from spending yesterday at the Ren Faire, but it was a glorious day and I managed to get a lot of school work done when I got home. For the first time this week I'm feeling like I'll actually be capabl


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

Today I went to my "local" lingerie store for a proper fitting. I'm officially 6 weeks post-op from my mastopexy.

My surgeon told me I could expect a small C or large B. I was feeling like I was larger than that, and eagerly looking forward


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

I'm channeling Erin this morning I guess. I woke up in the middle of the night and then couldn't get back to sleep due to obsessing over Art's office furniture since he wants to buy himself a guitar rack and UGH where will it go?! So I got out of bed


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

I am up very early since it's race day! Although not for me. Sigh :P I'm going into the city with Lance to cheer him on for a race. I ran it last year, but I can't this year due to recovery. Once home again, I'll have time to finish up my school w


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

I saw my surgeon yesterday for my 4 week follow up from my mastopexy and upper body lift. It's hard to believe it has only been 4 weeks. This recovery has been easy enough that I forget I'm still so newly post-op and then I'm prone to overdoing thing


Gwen M. posted a comment 7 years, 10 months ago
Aw, that was a crappy thing for that nurse to tell you. We all lose at...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

I guess I'll get us started today! My weight is all over the place at the moment, but I was able to wear (and buy) an amazing bodice in an amazing size yesterday, so I'm not too concerned right now. Weighing the day after going to the Ren Faire does


Gwen M. posted a comment 7 years, 10 months ago
I think the first thing that needs to happen is to figure out how to get...

Gwen M. posted a comment 7 years, 10 months ago
Posting this to the VSG forum might get you more replies. Not many...

Gwen M. posted a comment 7 years, 10 months ago
What sort of calcium supplement are you taking?

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

How is it September?! How is it 2017??! Sheesh. I woke up at 3:30 this morning and couldn't stop thinking about googly eyes so I finally gave up and got out of bed. I assume I'll take a nap later today. Maybe. I hope. :P

QOTD: What sou


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

Crossposting this because I know not everyone reads all the different forums!

Have any of you used either of these apps? What was/is your experience with them? Do you use the free or the paid version?


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

Have any of you used either of these apps? What was/is your experience with them? Do you use the free or the paid version?


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

Have any of you used either of these apps? What was/is your experience with them? Do you use the free or the paid version?


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

Hey all.

I've gotten a few concerned messages in the last few days so I figured I should update. Thank you to those who messaged.

A "fun" part in the existence of Gwen is insomnia. I've suffered from it my whole life and it comes


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

Hi all! I wish we had a weekly (or bi-weekly?) post like some of the other forums do, just to check in and touch base with each other.

I feel like the pool of people who lose massive weight is already so small and then that the pool of peopl


Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago
Have any of you seen ads for this? One just popped up in my FB feed today. Looks... potentially interesting? And they have bariatric formulations. Need to do more research. https://gettespo.com/shop/bariatric-bundle-womens/#undefined

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

I checked my surgeon's instagram this morning and he posted another video of me!! It's super gross, NSFW, not safe for watching while eating, etc. But it's fascinating to see how the mastopexy works.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYHHRIvnziH/


Gwen M. posted a comment 7 years, 11 months ago
If you have reflux, why are you getting VSG?
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