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for those who want to break a stall this might hel - I was stalled or adjusting for about 3 weeks then I thought what if I really increase my water intake...well... I increased my water intake to a gallon of water a day...I know seem...

TWO HUNDREDS BABY!!!!! - Got on the scale this morning and was down  70lbs and weighed in at 298.8!!! Im so excited no more 3's for me!!!

I'm aggravated...tthe dreaded stair step loser!!! - What can I do to lose quicker???!! I like many on here have tried everything almost to the point of exhaustion!! Drink plenty of water(check), protein above 80 grams (check), exerc...

JOINTS....is it normal for them to hurt when losin - My pelvic joints and knees hurts rather badly! Is this normal during weight lost?

Regular Food suggestions? - Hi everyone!! I finally reached week 7!! I can eat regular foods!!!! Yayyyy!! So here is my question what are some good filling, low carb, high protein food ideas that you have tha...

So I'm back on the losing streak!!! - So after week three going into week four I've been losing everyday sometimes a pound a day or a few ounces...I'll take it! Here is what I eat and notice helps me to loose daily. ...

BURNING....STINGING INCISION!! HELP ME!!! - Every since week 3 post op my largest incison has been giving me hell literally!!! It stings like the devil when I move....someone please tell me there is  a remedy for this. My mo...

Ghrellin...is it removed or is it lost eventually? - I was reading some post and I thought that the ghrellin found in our tummies are removed for the most part during surgery but I've read here that it is lost eventually after surger...

Will I always feel this feeling of food stuck in m - I tried applesauce today and it feels like its stuck in my throat. Is this a feeling that I'm going to feel for the rest of my life or does it get back to normal?

Im soooo hungry!! and i need suggestions! - Ok...so I'm week 2 and 4 days post op and on Full liquids!! I'm soo hungry  but I can only have liquids... also, friday will be the day that I can have purees I need some yummy ide...

Really sharp pain under right rib cage!!! - So... last night I tried for the first time  since surgery to sleep on my stomach. I thought it went well until when I awoke and sat on the side of the bed and stood up! A severe s...

First weigh in at DR office...17lbs in 11 days!! - Just got back from the doc for my post op appointment. Im estatic Im 17lbs down!! Yippee me!!

Metallic taste?? - So after drinking my last protein shake I drifted off to sleep only to awake with a really nasty metallic taste in my mouth!!! Yuck! I brushed my teeth, sipped water, apple juice a...

Random...but who rates the topics? - Just thought I would ask because Im curious like that!

Day # 5 post op- ummm is this normal? - soooo ummm  yeah, I have a full bladder all the time! Is this normal for VSG recipients?

what does your list of full liquids consists of?? - Just curious...my list is really conservative.

EGGS is the enemy!!!!!! - I just pinpointed the culprit!! ...eggs! Stay away well atleast for me...in any form (soup, salad, or boiled, etc.) This THING gives hella gas and discomfort to the point I almost ...

What do you do for the gas????? - This is so uncomfortable...gas, gas gas!! I have taken the right amount of pepcid and I'm so sleepy and really dont fell like walking to get the gas out! Every time I sit down with...

Day 3 Post op...I feel much better! - After a night of ritual icing around my incision, 3 hour intervals of  liquid hydrocodone, vitamins ,pepcid and much needed rest! I feel 100% better! Yesterday was a drag!! For tho...

I'm back from surgery and in some pain! - hello everyone im back from being sleeved and boy am i hurting! i had to have an incision about 2 1/2 inches to 3 inches long to pull out the severed tummy. This is what hurts the ...

The big CUT tomorrow morning!! The day has finally - Well...I made it!! I'm going in tomorrow for the cut! Any pointers on what I should bring to the hospital I was told that I would be admitted for 3days (setting for boredom). Never...

How long is the procedure? - Many of my family members wanted to know how long is the VSG procedure and I wasn't able to tell them. Can anyone tell me? Thanks

This 2 day clear liquids is killing me!!! - Just venting....I know many of you have two weeks of liquids but this is killing me...I'm so hungry!!! I only had jello, a box of chicken broth from swanson and a cup of silk light...

B12...injection or oral? - I'm not liking the fact that B12 have to be taken daily orally or by injection every 4-6 weeks. My question is which method should I consider as oppose to the other?

surgery on Friday! - My nerves are going crazy now that the date is approaching near!!