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Two years post GBS, fourteen months post LBL....we - Hello all...I'm posting this on a few different forums that I use because it's an all encompassing issue (/ I have no idea what it could be from in regards to GBS, plastics, or exe...

Fourteen Months after belt lipectomy and pain in s - Hello all...I'm posting this on a few different forums that I use because it's an all encompassing issue (/ I have no idea what it could be from in regards to GBS, plastics, or exe...

Belt Lipectomy/Muscle pain fourteen months out...c - Hello all...I'm posting this on a few different forums that I use because it's an all encompassing issue (/ I have no idea what it could be from in regards to GBS, plastics, or exe...

Side Stiches while Running - Hello everyone! I've been getting some really awful side stiches while running. I know this is a common problem for many runners, not just those post GBS. Anyone have any suggestio...

Swelling 9 months post LBL - I had a lower body lift last June. Swelling had pretty much gone away, but randomly recently I have been swelling a lot in my stomach, especially after working out. Is it normal th...

Quest Bar Fans...good deal at GNC... - Hey All! So I know opinions of Quest bars vary tremendously on here (doesn't everything?! LoL) but I love them and I know a lot of others do too, so I figured I'd share the deal I ...

Multivitamin Question...Trader Joes brand...Kelly? - Good Morning all! I had a great trip to Trader Joe's this weekend. Lots of unique, healthy, high protein foods. One of the things I picked up was their High Potency Chewable Multiv...

Trader Joes Favorites?! - I love Trader Joes! I'm going there this weekend and curious to know what your favorite buys from there are! A few of mine include: -Seafood Stew -Pizza Veggie burgers -Rice ch...

Breakfast Help - Good Morning All! I'm about 18 months post op. Until now I've still been having a protein shake for breakfast. Nothing wrong with that, but I'm trying to phase it out so I ean eat ...

Sweet Potatoes...need ideas! - Good Morning All, I'm trying to incorporate some healthy carbs into my diet and I bought 2 sweet potatoes at the grocery store the last time I went (I actually bought the in...

Trouble staying asleep - Good Morning all, I was hoping to get some insight from anyone that might be able to help. I've been having a horrible time staying asleep for quite some time now. I've seen...

Not sure what to think about LBL results... - I had my LBL about two months ago. I go back and forth with being happy with my results and being disappointed. My main reasoning behind it was to remove my large pannus, and we...

Bulu box - I love subscription boxes (I previously had Birchbox, and now I have Ipsy) Basically, for around $10 a month you subscribe to this service and they send you product samples. I'v...

Striking a balance in maintenance...how do you do - Hello all, I'm about 11 months out of surgery and haven't been losing much at all lately. I'm happy where I am weight-wise, and am now looking to learn maintenance. Hone...

Possible seroma? - So I've posted on here a bit lately about my LBL. I'm about 3 weeks out. Earlier this week I was wondering if my tummy could have been pulled tighter because I had these lumps. ...

Could my tummy have been "pulled tighter" - I'm almost three weeks out from my LBL. I know it's way too early to tell the final results. And don't get me wrong, my stomach looks a million times better than it did. However, s...

LBL update and some questions - Hi all, I know alot of you have also gotten surgery, both LBLs and tummy tucks, recently so I figured I'd share my experience and ask a few questions. I had my LBL 6/18, so I...

Drain removal... - When did you get your drains out? I had my LBL a week ago (6/18) and have 4 drains coming out of my mons. Tonight I recorded them each draining 17, 12, 9 and 10 in the last 24 hour...

Bleeding at drain site? - Hi all, I had my LBL on Tuesday. I'm feeling pretty good, but keeping up on my meds and still pretty sore. I'm just dealing with it knowing it'll all be worth it in the end. ...

Calling all chocoholics! Help me curb my sweet too - So, I have quite the sweet tooth. What's your favorite "dessert" to curb your sweet tooth? I was doing SF popsicles for a while, but they're just not doing it anymore. I sometim...

Calcuim Help! - I am about 9 months out from surgery, and have taken my vitamins every single day. My doctor's office recommends 1,200 mg of calcium citrate daily for women.  I have varied it u...

TVP Recipes? - I've recently discovered TVP (textured vegetable protein) and have been having a lot of fun experimenting with it. I like it because its filling, and at 9 months out I find myse...

How do you get your motivation back? - I've posted on here a bit recently about my night sweats and other issues I've been having. Without going into too much of a rant (because I'm looking for positive energy!!) I'v...

Night Sweats and fear of losing my way...(kind of - Good Morning All, I've been having a hell of a time lately. A few details: I'm almost 9 months out from surgery. I went from 242 to ~142-146. I'm not really losing anymore b...