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Good Idea if you Can't Stand Sweet Shakes - This has probably been done a thousand times before, but my surgeon's office gave me the idea yesterday as I'd never thought  of it before: unflavored protein (I use Unjury) in ...

Bell Plantation PB2 - So....tell me what this is exactly and how to use it? Thinking I might need to get some, but not sure I understand it. Thanks! 

Why so Slow? - I've only lost about three pounds this past week, and thought things should be going a bit quicker. I'm not THAT far out from surgery. I'm eating on plan, and exercising. I DO s...

Calorie Levels for WL - Quick question here. What is the anticipated calorie range for weight loss? I'm only four weeks out (by the skin of my teeth) and my calories go between about 350 - 600. I stres...

What the Hell has Happened to Me? - This is in a good way, btw lol. And to be clear, I apologize in advance for rambling :-) First of all, I went today to get my eyes checked and get new glasses as it's the fi...

Something I've Noticed - I don't feel full in the same way I used to...nor do I experience hunger in the same way. I do know when I'm sort of hungry...but it's totally different and "full" now is just p...

I Got Weird Stuff Going On... - Since earlier this morning, I've had pains on the left of my chest and into my back. Sometimes, there's even a weird sort of burning pain ON my back. Very odd. When I was shortl...

Nervous I will be the One... - ...person this doesn't work for. Surgery was 12/7. I've lost 14lbs since, but that seems like not much compared to others I see here. for about four days now, the scale's not re...

Question about Yogurt - I'm on puréed food now, surgery was on 12/7/12. My plan calls for 6oz of yogurt in the evening with 1oz puréed fruit. Is yogurt counted like liquid and does it function in the stom...

Gurgle....Gurgle...HIC! - New sounds from a newly sleeved tummy. I *think* the gurgle and hiccuping are its way of telling me, "Don't send down anything more!" Have had no vomiting yet (knock wood), but ...

Ten Days Out... - ...and I seem to be doing ok! The first few days were a bit rough, but now, all seems well. Have begun purees and so far, no nausea, vomiting, or "too-full" pain. It is TRULY a ...

Five Days Post-Op and Feeling Kinda Crummy - My surgery was this past Friday and I was released from the hospital on Sunday. They kept me a day longer b/c of wicked vomiting. I'm pleased to say the vomiting has passed and ...

Today (in a few hours) is the DAY! - It's nearly 10am here and I have to be at the hospital at noon for my surgery. It's still a bit surreal that I'm actually doing this (and being able to do it per insurance), but...

Surgery Tomorrow and APP Question - Well, it seems it's finally here. My surgery is tomorrow around 2:00, so I have to be at the hospital at noon. While I had a lot of nerves and misgivings before, I seemed to hav...

New Here, Surgery Scheduled for 12/7 - Hi Everyone, New here and looking to get involved in a community for support. I've been on the journey towards VSG for almost a year now and my surgery is scheduled for Dece...