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IT WORKS!!! Well, duh. (kind of long) - Ok, this post is just the typical 'I told you so' post. But I say it to myself. We all know what we are supposed to be doing after VSG (or which ever surgery you have had). But I ...

Tortillas. . low carbs? - Someone asked me if I know any brands of a low carb tortilla - but I don't. Does anyone here?!

5 day 'pouch test' help? - Ok so this is the typical 'oh my gawd help me get back on track' post. I haven't been horrible with eating around the holidays. Most days are great, but some are overload with badn...

Arm lift after VSG with pics - I had VSG on 12/2/12. Weighed 307lbs day of surgery (highest weight was 326lbs Feb 2012) I am now around 185lbs (been stuck for MONTHS between 180-185) so I decided that 2 years ou...

Arm lift update, 2 weeks out - with pics! - I had an arm lift on 12/11/14 and so far I am doing great. Originally my surgeon said i would have a drain in each arm but luckily I didnt need any! I am moving around so much bett...

Arm Lift 12/11 update! - So I had my arm lift on Thursday 12/11. It went awesome! I went for a check up the next day to see the nurse - because they didn't want me going through the weekend with out gettin...

Arm lift is 6 days away - need suggestions! - So my dragon wings removal (aka arm lift) is next Thursday. HOLY HELL! I am already losing sleep because I am so anxious yet nervous! Just wanted to know what people wore home fro...

Phase 1 plastics officially booked! - It seems when that when it comes down to making myself happy, I sure do jump on things as soon as I can and make them happen. I officially booked my 'dragon wing removal' surgery ...

Plastics phase 1 booked! - It seems when that when it comes down to making myself happy, I sure do jump on things as soon as I can and make them happen. I officially booked my 'dragon wing removal' surgery ...

In a Rut - So I met with 2 surgeons and the 2nd one I met with I love so much. Well I have to apply for a loan for the plastics. I would start out with an arm lift but (both surgeons) also sa...

1st plastic surgeon meet - Yesterday I met with my first plastic surgeon. I am focusing on my arms for now, since its expensive and I already have debt from school loans and life. I had him go over my entire...

Creamers for coffee - Ok so we bought a kureig for work (since the owner wont buy one) and I drink my decaf coffee. I bought the Sugar Free CoffeeMate Creamer but the ingredients are icky. Any suggestio...

Question about plastics / tummy tuck before you ha - So this is a question/concern of mine. I have a consultation with 1 surgeon to get my dragon wings done - but I also would like a lower body lift and tummy tuck. Has anyone had thi...

Dragon Wings - Yes, my bat wings are just considered dragon wings. As happy as I am about losing 122lbs from WLS (141 total) - I can not get rid of my dragon wings. Yes I knew  this was a possib...

How much is too much protein? - So I bought the Ninja last night (thank you to those who gave advice!) For breakfast my shake was at least 60g of protein. I had a premier shake which is 30 and a half a serving o...

Question on blenders - I am going to purchase a NutriBullet today after work (Had a magic bullet but it sucked) and I had to use a food processor this morning to make my shakes and it was too time consum...

Been a while, kind of blah - Well I am down 122lbs (gain 3 lose 3 - today I gained) stalled for quite a few months. Went to my support group Tuesday night and loved it as usual. I will make it a point to atten...

Random question about TOO much liquids in TOO litt - Has anyone ever heard of having too much liquids in a short period of time that effects you? For example: since Monday I have had at least 84-92oz of water in a 8.5 hour time span...

Been toooooo longggggg. . update and a few questio - Update! Life has been crazy in a good way. Just got back from a week in The Bahamas. LOVED IT. It was so different being 'thinner' traveling especially traveling tropical. Last tr...

I think I'm crazy, but when I have a protein shake - So I have been slacking a lot on my protein shakes and bars ( I do eat a lot of greek yogurt and meats and stuff for protein) but lately when I drink a shake - like this morning - ...

I don't come on here as often anymore , but update - So I am almost 17 months post op, down 123lbs and am now a size 12 pants! I have been stuck at the same weight 184lbs  (actually up 4lbs from the lowest I have gotten since surger...

One of those 'Are you FU*KING kidding me?' weeks. - Well it's been a while since I have posted, I try to come on and at least read some posts the lovely people put up, but life has been crazy, in a good way!   Well I usually don't...