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BEAUTIFUL! :)

I am halfway to ONDERLAND! - OMG, the scale did NOT register a 3 today!  I'm in the 200's!  YAHHHOOOOO!!  I'm so excited!  I haven't weighed less than 300 since I had my daughter, which was at least 10 years a...

OMG, I have ravenous head hunger. - I simply cannot POSSIBLY be hungry.  I ate breakfast.  I mowed the lawn.. ok it's not HARD exercise but still, it was exercise.  Then, after that I was actually starving, so I ate ...

Has anyone tried MyItWorks wraps? - A friend turned me on to these body wraps that she said actually work to rid your body of toxins and in the process, helps firm up loose skin.  She said she lost 2 inches in her wa...

What time is YOUR breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and do - So, I'm here questioning how I'm eating.  I figured out before surgery that I'm a binge eater and that nighttime is typically the hardest time of day for me.  I KNOW this is still ...

Question about exercise and eating - I don't want to overeat or anything today, but I did a LOT of exercise today, and I actually feel hungry.  I'm thinking I want to have a protein shake, which will make me full and ...

Yesterday was not a good day - This may be a long post -- vent and possibly just need to get this out.  (probably a little PMS too.. lol) Yesterday I felt like I completely lost control of my eating habits and ...

FINALLY! I got to another "milestone" : - I am officially UNDER 320#s!  I am SO happy and SO excited!  I haven't weighed this since I had my daughter, over 10 years ago.  I am THRILLED!  I can't wait to get below 300..that...

What are your favorite protein bars? I HATE Quest - Well, I went to GNC and bought a bunch of Quest bars.  Problem is..  I HATE THEM!  EW!  I have tried the Apple pie and the chocolate brownie and I really don't like them at all.  A...

A little nervous about being away for the weekend. - This weekend, we're planning a family shopping trip.  We typically go to Grove City Outlets on Saturday, spend the night in a hotel and finish up shopping on Sunday.  I'm nervous t...

A REAL pain in the a** - TMI alert - I have to vent to you all because you're my family.. lol.  I am MORTIFIED.  I was having some pain on Saturday, Sunday it was better, yesterday was worse and today... I went to the...

Good protein at GNC? - Does anyone get their protein shakes/powders from GNC?  If so, can you tell me what kind you get?  I went in there and was so overwhelmed!!!  TIA! Michelle

One month down, and a total of 59lbs too! - Wow, I'm still amazed.  Today officially marks one full month since I was sleeved.  I have lost a total of 59lbs, including pre-surgery.  Since surgery, I've lost 29lbs.  I feel aw...

owww.. :( - Okay..so Im having some pain on the lower left side of my stomach.  It feels like a pulled muscle type of pain.. but I am not sure if its something to be worried about or not.  I t...

Red Robin? WTF was I thinking? (pity party) - Well... my nephew's birthday was yesterday and at 5pm, my sister called and told me they were all going to Red Robin to celebrate.  His party is on Sunday, but she wanted to do som...

Rash on tummy apron fold - I did NOT think I would get this AFTER having surgery... but I have an angry red rash in the fold of my stomach apron.  It's right where I had my c-section incisions too.  It's PAI...

Pureed breakfast ideas? - I'm at a loss.. I need to have breakfast but I'm putting it off because I have NO idea what to "eat" in this pureed food stage.  Should I just make some chicken? :)

Purees anyone? - Okay, today is my first real day of pureed foods, and I need help.  What did/do you all do for puree recipes?  I'm a bit lost because I just really don't know what to eat.  Any ide...

Biotin for hair? - Has anyone used Biotin to help with the hair loss?  My hairdresser suggested it, and a friend who had RNY suggested it too.  Anyone on here use it and most importantly, did it help...

So happy with that number on the scale - Today I stepped on the scale, just out curiosity.  I know my pants are getting really baggy.. looks like I have a loaded diaper in there LOL!  Anyway, I stepped on the scale and fo...

Was that HUNGER PANGS? - Woah..  I'm scared now.  I'm 8 days out and I think I actually felt my tummy grumble because of hunger.  Is it in my head?  I mean really...can I be hungry? I've noticed today tha...

unjury cheese? Too good to be true?? - So, have any of you had the Unjury protein cheese stuff?  I'm debating on buying it.  It *sounds* good.  I also want to be careful though, because I don't want to slip into old hab...

Did I just have a baby or have a VSG? - Wow.. my hormones are insane.. or I am.. one of the two ;)  Today is 6 days Post-Op!  Yesterday, I spent the whole day worrying and the whole evening crying like a baby.  I was als...

Nervous yet confident.. it's REALLY happening! - So OMG, I've had a pretty quick trip through all the pre-op stuff, didn't have to do any pre-op diet until tomorrow.  It will be my first day of NO FOOD, and then, surgery on Wedne...

Um.. Magnesium Citrate... questions - Okay, I will admit this freely...  I'm deathly afraid of the "cleanse" I must do the day before surgery.  I have to drink 1.5 bottles of this at 11am, and another 1.5 bottles at 2p...