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...so that's what happens when someone deletes a p - I guess I've never really paid attention to a post that I responded to, which was subsequently deleted...  Apparently all traces of the post go away? I responded to one today (t...

Where & when is S metro coffee group this week -  Hi!  Just checking to see where coffee is this Saturday :)

How are you all doing? - Hi!  I didn't even know that the April 2011 board existed... until today :) How are you all doing? I'm doing great!  I am happy with my weightloss progress.  I have met my Dr...

VSG isn't magic (aka- still need to ban foods from - Well, this weekend I learned that, just like in my pre-op phase, there are certain foods that I can't have in my home anymore :(  I made a fantastic dessert to take to a friend...

I don't feel different? Do you? - I know I look different (note my previous grumpy post about people not recognizing me).  I know that I'm smaller (I fit in size 12 skinny jeans...wth? :)).  I know that my enduranc...

Bad reaction to blueberries (or maybe fiber pills) - So, if you've been following my posts, you know that I was in the emergency room for stomach pains related to the flu in December.  Then, I confirmed my "allergy" to avocados last ...

People not recognizing you... - ARGH!  Am I the only one annoyed by people not recognizing me at work?  This past week, I've noticed that a few people have no idea who I am anymore.  I'm probably just annoyed due...

Allergic to avocados? - So, many moons ago I posted that avocados gave me dumping-like symptoms.  I try to avoid them, since the reaction I had to them was so severe.  Prior to surgery, I could eat avocad...

Yay for 12s! - Despite having TOM come visit, I was able to fit into size 12s yesterday.  AND they were skinny jeans.  AND, they were loose on my legs! I have NEVER been a size 12 misses.  I w...

New favorite restaurant - Mongolian BBQ - I've been meaning to post this for a while... My husband and I really enjoy going to Mongolian BBQ style restaurants now.  He can get whatever he wants, and I can just go straig...

Explaining your weightloss.. My thoughts.... - Some of choose to tell people about our weightloss, some don't. Some people are very open, others aren't. I have found that now I am down 100+ pounds, MANY people who are acq...

TOM sucks - This may become my new monthly post :) One thing that sucks about being a woman, is that your TOM can mess with your weightloss.  It didn't effect me at first, but as I got fart...

Warning - Cheese crisps with fat free cheese are N - I know, I know, fat free cheese is gross.  However, when I was in the store yesterday, I was compelled to buy it since it only had 45 calories, but 9 grams of protein!  I rushed ho...

Everyone's right - cheese crisps rock! - I finally made cheese crisps tonight, and they were fantastic! I was going to eat them with turkey pepperoni, but I preferred to eat them alone, so that I could enjoy the taste ...

Mild nausia at almost 9 months out? - I haven't had any boughts of nausia for months.  I had the stomach flu on Sunday (with some mild nausia), and now I have a cold. 2 days ago, I got nausious while eating scramble...

Why I am glad I picked the sleeve - Here are my reasons I'm glad I picked the sleeve over the RNY. what are yours. - I can have NSAIDs, which is awesome. I have a family history of arthritis. I also like to tak...

Another homemade beef jerky question - Should the little vents on the top of my dehydrator be open or closed, when making jerky? Thanks!

Share your jerky recipe? - Hi!  I have a food dehydrator that I haven't touched since my wedding.  13 years ago. Anyone have an awesome jerky recipe that I can use in my dehydrator (if I can find it :)) ...

your favorite protein to add to coffee? - What is your favorite brand and flavor of protein to add to your coffee? I currently use a chocolate flavor protein from Target that has 140 calories and 25 grams of protein in ...

BRAT foods for VSG people? - So, the doctor told me I should follow the BRATdiet for a few days, after my stomach flu experience.  It's made up primarily of bananas, rice, applesauce and toast.  I asked if the...

My first ER visit (aka, post VSG stomach flu SUCKS - Yesterday, I had my first experience of stomach flu after my VSG, and it was AWFUL!  The pain was unbearable, but luckily I feel much better today. Yesterday, I was completely o...

Great sales today! - FYI, there are a LOT of great sales going on today, if you need to stock up on shirts.  Herbergers had a lot of their $40-50 sweaters on sale for $8 :) My only regret is that I ...

Interesting article about Weight Gain over the hol - Recently, I heard that most Americans gain 10 lbs over the holidays. I googled this, and found an interesting article that states the average weight gain is 1 lb: http://www.nichd...

Cookies are the devil! aka, why I can never eat c - Up until yesterday, I was 100% compliant with NEVER eating a carb without eating protein first. Yesterday, I was finishing up Christmas baking. I had one yummy frosted sugar co...

When/where is the South Metro coffee this Friday? - I am SO bad at keeping track of these... Hopefully I'll make it back to one soon!!