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Fat girl - Does anyone else have trouble letting the fat girl in your head go? Why is it so hard to look in the mirror and see the new me? I know things are different, but I thought they woul...

Going on a Cruise - I am super excited about cruising, but was hoping for some suggestions regarding staying on plan. Should I make special request prior to  the cruise, or will there be appropriate o...

Last few pounds - I have only lost 3 pounds in the last three weeks and am hovering above goal.  Why are the last few pounds that hardest? Ugh! Suggestions to kick this in the tail?

Over eating? - It has been a while since I posted... Please forgive!   Am I over doing it?  Sometimes I can eat 6-8 oz at a time. Sometimes I feel true hunger, sometimes I know it's all in my h...

Sweet snack - I have had a craving for something sweet- actually uncommon for me.  I tried to freeze a Greek yogurt, but that didn't work out well. Any suggestions? I do not go off plan, so if t...

Leg cramps - Anyone else get leg cramps at night? They wake me up, often, and I have to get up and stretch to feel relief.  I drink 64+ oz. of water a day and am taking chewable kids vitamins (...

Today is my birthday... - I haven't been excited or depressed about getting older, really indifferent. I was frustrated by my family that insisted on a Birthday cake even though I said I didn't want one. I ...

No restriction - I never feel restriction.  This worries me and I wonder if it is normal??  Anyone else feel this way?  I measure my food and am eating 4oz of dense protein without any issues and w...

Ibuprofen - I am out of town and away from my do's and don'ts list from my doc... Can someone tell me if ibuprofen is ok? I took my kids to an amusement park for the past three days (fit on al...

Dating? - Any singles out there that can share how you handled dating after VSG? People always mention my portion size and I don't want to share my business too soon! Help me, please!

13 pounds - I need someone to tell me it's ok...    I didn't share with anyone that I had VSG. I have felt pretty good about my weight loss so far. Yesterday, I felt somewhat disappointed be...

Sweets - I have followed my plan 100% and recently (like the last day or two) I am craving sweets. Any suggestions to tame this beast? Honestly, this scares me!

Not hitting protein - I am on real food now, dense protein, and I am not hitting my numbers. I am with water, but not anything else. I CAN'T EAT ANOTHER THING!!!! I did include a shake today, but it sti...

Gum - I have been chewing gum... Is this bad? I never really thought about it and read on here that it was a no go... Just curious! Opinions?! It has been helping me feel more confide...

headed out to eat help!! - Mexican- in the parking lot. 6 weeks out Wednesday... Tell me what to order, quick!

Stall - How long do stalls typically last.  I have not lost anything in three weeks and am only 5 1/2 weeks out. This is so depressing. It makes me frustrated and sad. I feel like somet...

I am HUNGRY today - I will be 5 weeks postoperative on Wednesday and I am hungry. This is what I have had today- protein shake, turkey vegetable soup 2oz, slice of deli meat with slice of Swiss che...

Stomach Bug - My 5yo just started vomiting... What do I do if I catch it. He came to my room and told me he didn't feel good. I thought it was back to school blues and then threw up all in my be...

Dry skin - I have always had dry skin, but have been able to keep it under control with good lotion and gentle soap. After surgery my skin is terrible- so flakey that if I wear dark pants ...

Yummy Recipe - I made ham and cheese cups today using a recipe my NUT gave me and they were really good (even the 5 yo liked it)! Super easy 1/4 cup of diced ham 3 eggs 1/4 cup...

Myfitnesspal question - I made. Pot of chili last night and entered the recipe on myfitnesspal. How in the work do I calculate servings? I was able to eat 1/3 cup with a spoonful or sour cream and 2% c...

My almost ex husband is a jerk - Do any of you have someone that likes to try to make you feel bad about your weight? My almost ex husband takes every opportunity to call me fat, say things like "your fat appoi...

Vitamins - I was taking a basic chewable and started a true bariatric vitamin yesterday. I feel terrible when I take them. Really the only time I feel bad. I have to choke them down. Anybo...

First tuna - I am eating tuna for the first time and my tummy is making crazy sounds... Normal?

Pureed diet help - I started my pureed diet today and am having a hard time reading my sleeve... Can't tell if I am hungry or not? Anyone else have this problem? I don't want to over do it.