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Any credence to... - the theory of too few calories = going into starvation mode? Please discuss.

I did it! - Six months ago today, November 7, 2011, I had my VSG. Today I am down 101 lbs.!! More to go, but I am on my way! Good luck to everyone who has had VSG and those hoping to. I could ...

To exercise or not...that is the question. - I see lots of people talking about exercise. Is there anyone out there lurking around that's NOT exercising and still doing well? 

How to get 80-100g of protein? - can everyone please post an example of what your day of eating looks like when you get in 80-100g of protein? i currently have one protein shake and sometimes a protein bar to get ...

Then (11/11) & Now (4/12) - http://images.obesityhelp.com/uploads/profile/994446/albums/116821/Then.Now.jpg

Wobenzyme instead of NSAIDs - Someone on this board suggested I take Wobenzyme (since my doc does not want me taking NSAIDs) for inflamation. (I have had a terrible bout with sciatica pain.) It seems to work pr...

Tail bone and sciatica pain issues - I've been having a sore tail bone on and off now for a few months. Now it has progressed into a raging case of sciatica pain. Anyone else experiencing pain like this....and WHEN wi...

"aunt flo" question :-) - I've lost almost 85 lbs since Nov. 7, 2011. Is it normal to have problems with periods? Two months ago it was really heavy and crampy. Last month was lighter, but I've spotting eve...

Protein shakes vs. real food? - I currently drink one protein shake to supplement my 70 g a day protein goal. I want to increase my protein intake now. Is it ok for me to just drink another shake or should I get ...

Help, almost 4 months out & ... - March 7 will be 4 months. I'm doing great. I've lost 72 lbs so far. 25 lbs the first month, 17 the 2nd and 18 the 3rd. I'm only at about 10 this month. Eating really hasn't changed...

Guess what??? - Just got back from my trip to Maui and DID NOT need a seatbelt extender! Woot, Woot!!

Shout out to all NOVEMBER sleevers!! - Today is 10 weeks since my surgery! Feeling good. Can really anything I want. Have not gotten sick once! Yeah! But I do go very slow and never overeat. How is everyone else doing...

2 lbs in 2 weeks - Kinda bummed. How can you NOT lose weight eating what we eat? I am super stoked to have lost 45 lbs in almost 2 months, but this pound at a time is not thrilling me.

NSV - My bra now goes around me WITHOUT THE EXTENDER! Score!!

Heart racing - Hi, I'm almost 6 weeks out. Feel pretty good generally and have good energy. The last couple of day when I get up I feel really weak and my heart is racing. After I have a shake or...

One month sleeved today! - Hi guys, Four weeks ago today I was being sleeved. In 4 weeks I've lost 23 lbs + the 12 I lost pre-op. So that's a whopping 35 lbs in 5 weeks. All is going well. I'm on my last ...

Protein drinks - It will be 3 wks this Monday since my surgery. Everything is going well. Most days I get in all of my water...some days I can't stomach much. And some days I can barely stomach dri...

New Whey - Anyone using the New Whey protein shot/bullet to get in your daily requirements?

One week post op - This time last week I was being being rolled into the recovery room. I am feeling good, virtually have no pain and able to get in my protein and liquids. I'm having a little reflux...

3 days post op - Hi! Just wanted to check in and share my initital experiences re: my surgery on Monday with everyone. I really was not nervous at all before surgery. I was just ready to being my n...

1st day post-op - I'm lying in the hospital bed one day after my surgery. Feeling great! Been up and walking since yesterday. Had my leak test today and no leaks! About to start consuming my first c...

Soups - Is it ok to have any sort of soup if puréed in the full liquid phase?

Vitamin question - How soon after surgery should start my vitamin regimen?

I'm doing this! - Surgery is Monday. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers!