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does anyone get too skinny? - I am a little over two months out from my vsg. So far I've lost almost 45 lbs and am almost halfway to goal. I started out at 220 and am 5'3".  My restriction is so great right now...

anyone on myfitnesspal? - I am looking for some myfitnesspal friends since the only three people I know on there don't use it anymore.  My id is kathy1386. 

what's the deal with the *****? -  I know occasionally someone bleeps out a bad word, but a lot of people use *** in weird places. Is it taboo to mention weight watchers or something? Then there are other bleeps th...

fluids update - I went in today and got some IV fluids. I probably could have gotten by without it, but I didn't want to take any chances. I can not get sick right now. I do feel better now.  Also...

not getting enough liquids - I am almost 5 weeks out and am still having trouble getting in enough liquids. I usually manage to get around 30-40 oz a day, occasionally I get 48 oz. I am beginning to feel weak ...

Progress pic at almost 4 wks - I couldn't figure out how to put the picture in the post, but you should be able to see it on my page.  The first pic was taken the night before I started my 2 week pre-op liquid d...

post pics? - I was going to post a progress pic, but can't figure it out.  Can anyone help?  

3 week checkup - I just had my three week checkup and it amounted to almost nothing. The doctor said my labs looked good, checked my incisions, and told me I was free to do any activity I wanted. H...

"Starvation" mode - When I input my meals into MyFitnessPal I always get the standard message that I am eating too few calories and my body will go into starvation mode.  Before surgery I always heard...

vitamin and calcium supplements - What's your favorite vitamin and calcium supplements?  I have been using gummy chewables because I hate to swallow pills.  However, I've just realized that a day's worth of gummies...

first post-op follow up this week - I am anxious to see my surgeon this week for the first time since I left the hospital. What kinds of things can I expect at the appointment? Will he likely do labs? Will I need to ...

appetite returning - I am about two and a half weeks out from surgery and my appetite is returning. I'm really tired of eating just two tablespoons of mushy food three times a day. I feel like it would...

random thought - One of the nicest things I've discovered about my new sleeve is that it is so much easier to say "no, thanks I can't have that" when people offer me food.  My mother has always tr...

2 wk update - I'm two weeks out and a total of 25 lbs down! (14 since surgery day) I feel awesome. It is so nice that I am able to wear a lot of clothes from my closet that I had outgrown.

Protien shake alternativeI'm - After drinking three protein shakes a day for almost 4 weeks, I'm not sure how many more I can stomach. I know it is really important to get in enough protein, so can anyone help o...

juices - My doctor allows up to 8 oz of 100% fruit juice a day post-op.  I've been drinking 4 oz of apple juice a day in hopes that it will keep things moving. Anyway, I bought some insanel...

post op diets - I have been really surprised to hear how different people's pre-op and post-op diets are. My doctor had me on full liquids by day 5 and soft foods by day 7. I am only allowed 2 tab...

allergies - Is anyone allergic to protein shakes? If so, what reaction do you get, and what do you do to get in enough protein? I think I'm developing an allergy to something.  It could be an...

9 days post op and feeling wonderful - I've been meaning to do a post op report but have been so busy this week that I haven't had a chance.  So here goes: First off, this was the scariest thing I have ever done and co...

so much support - I am pleasantly surprised at the amount of professional support I have received regarding my surgery. From the time i started the physician supervised weight loss, i have had a mon...

To tell or not to tellz - I had my vsg last week and tomorrow I go back to my regular life. So far I have only told my family and a few close friends. I thought I might tell people afterwards but wasn't sur...

what did I do???? - Today is my first day home from the hospital and I'm having trouble getting all my liquids in. I am up to about 22 oz, mostly water. I feel like I'm starting to get a little dehydr...

sleeved on 6/4 - I had surgery on 6/4 and am still in the hospital. I should get to go home today or tomorrow. So far I have been amazed at how much easier this surgery has been than my other surge...

surgery day!!!! - On my way to the hospital. Wish me luck!