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I worked out today, did you? - Tuesday - OK OK, I'm kidding.  I'm not trying to take Keith's place by any stretch of the imagination. But I did use a modified version of his workout!   I put together a cheat sheet that I...

Workout guidance? Plus NSF... - So I've started expanding my workout a bit, and I'd like some input on whether I'm on the right track.  I keep hearing "low weight, high rep" but I'm not sure how to quantify thos...

wow, just wow. - So as many folks here asked, I reposted my recent humorous essay "Surgery is the easy way out!" on the "General discussion" forum.  I'm shocked at the negative response so far.  It...

Surgery is the easy way out! - (Reposted from the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy forum by request)   Yep, you heard that right.  I've decided that I agree with the myriad non-surgical, gym-loving, overwhelming we...

Surgery is the easy way out! - Why surgery is the "easy way out" for weight loss!   Yep, you heard that right.  I've decided that I agree with the myriad non-surgical, gym-loving, overwhelming weight loss succ...

after 20+ years, I'm back! - Well, it's done. I won't pretend it was a massive success or a major athletic feat, but I now officially belong to AND PARTICIPATE IN a gym. I didn't have instructions so I just pu...

Taco Dinner! - Had a neat dinner suggested  by another sleever:   Jenny-O lean ground turkey (93/7), taco seasoned Fat free shredded cheese fat free sour cream green leaf lettuce   Brown t...

can't get enough of this - If you haven't found Bumble Bee Sensations Sundried Tomato & Basil tuna yet, you have to try it.  It's amazing.  Comes in 4oz cans, pull top.  3 carb, 150 calories, 21 protein.  I ...

calccium that won't make me broke or puke - So I've tried the Caramel Bariatric advantage chews, and I loved them.  They are neaarly $40 / month.  I also tried their chocolate "meltaways" and they are neither chocolate nor d...

new favorite meal - I was talking to some folks at the hotel last night about the  new eating habits an how i REALLY miss sushi.  The server overheard us and brought me a "special" dinner. A 4oz porti...

yep, I'm lame - or way too committed to this...     So I am in Vegas for a week for work  just arrived .  decided after looking at room service just to eat one of the tuna packs i broug...

Tylenol 3 + VSG + food + dumb guy = pain - Yesterday I decided I was going to have a party with my dentist. I went in to get a couple of cavities filled, and ended up with 3 filled + 2 crowns.  I was most sore, and becau...

trying again, new computer - OK, let's try this again... the last attempt cut off most of my message. I'm looking for some guidance, but let me tell you where I am. I'm 1 month post op. I'm attempting to st...

once more? -   OK, let's try this again... the last attempt cut off most of my message. I'm looking for some guidance, but let me tell you where I am. I'm 1 month post op. I'm attempting...

attempt 5 - OK, let's try this again... the last attempt cut off most of my message. I'm looking for some guidance, but let me tell you where I am.  I'm 1 month post op. I'm attempting to s...

attempt 4 - OK, let's try this again... the last attempt cut off most of my message. I'm looking for some guidance, but let me tell you where I am. I'm 1 month post op. I'm attempting to sti...

attempt 3... - OK, let's try this again... the last attempt cut off most of my message.   I'm looking for some guidance, but let me tell you where I am.  I'm 1 month post op. I'm attem...

800/80/40 sugestions? - So I'm trying to stick to the 800 calories, 80 protein,

Empty threats - So, this morning we're having an issue at work where basically several people got lazy and did something dumb.  Nothing earth shattering, but it's a big deal.  I gotta be the ba...

Diets busted by FTC - Not sure if anyone else had heard about these, but I thought I'd post some info about today's FTC settlement actions against several "miracle" diet products. The release headlin...

goofy question - Weird question that seems counter intuitive to me.  I was sleeved on 12/18 and as of last week had only lost about 11 lbs.  I lost about 25 on the pre-op liquid diet (2 weeks cl...

NSV / FAIL! - This weekend it snowed quite a bit in St. Louis.  I have about 12" out by me.  I know all the northern folks will scoff, but in STL that's enough to nearly shut down the city.  ...

great soft food recipe - I was at a New Year's party just as I was starting my soft food phase, and my very gracious hostess did a great job taking care of me gastronomically.  I wanted to share this re...