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Things I learned today from my surgeon - I had my 6 month follow up (at nearly 7 months because doc moved appt last month) and I learned a few things I thought I would share. 1. Regarding the dizziness I have been havi...

Xpost: How to argue with a nutritionist - a variet - Per the request of a bander, I am cross-posting this. A friend forwarded this link to me. I thought it was interesting, and thoughtful to see studies being quoted to debunk diff...

Abby Normal! - Well my name isn't Abby, so I must just be...NORMAL!! Scale behaved this am and I am now at a normal BMI. Still have a few pounds to go to hit doc's goal, and 10 more to hit my ...

Xpost: How to argue with a nutritionist - a variet - Xposted by request: A friend forwarded this to me. I thought it was interesting, and thoughtful to see studies being quoted to debunk different philosophies on nutrition. It is ...

Xpost: How to argue with a nutritionist - a variet - Xposted by request: A friend forwarded this to me. I thought it was interesting, and thoughtful to see studies being quoted to debunk different philosophies on nutrition. It is ...

Xpost: How to argue with a nutritionist - a variet - Xposted by request from the main board: A friend forwarded this to me. I thought it was interesting, and thoughtful to see studies being quoted to debunk different philosophies ...

Article: how to win an argument with a nutritionis - A friend forwarded this to me. I thought it was interesting, and thoughtful to see studies being quoted to debunk different philosophies on nutrition. It is not WLS-specific. I am ...

An interesting bit of data I found about VSG - While searching for/reading the ASMBS position statement on VSG for another post, I discovered an interesting quote: "Although SG is generally considered a restrictive procedure...

Nsv: last worn 6/39/90 - I am cleaning out my closet in preparation for a charity donation this weekend and I found my wedding dress. It fits again, only 23.5 years on. It was my mom's 1965 dress, rewo...

Zen and the scale. My New Year's message to all - I was originally posting this as a reply to a scale-related conversation but I think it's important enough to post for all to see and it is probably the biggest lesson I have learn...

It's time to go back to work, I think - Random rant: I am WFH today. I am upstairs in our bedroom. Hubby is eating a bowl of chili downstairs in the living room and I can hear him smacking while he's eating and it's M...

Thanks for such an awesome post! A good family friend went vegan...

Giving c25k a go - I have been doing the 30 day plank challenge (it's going well!) and I decided to give the C25k first week podcast a go today instead of more elliptical time at the gym. My goal is ...

alternatives to my daily PPI's? - I was doing some research today and had an unpleasant realization - the PPI's I have been taking since surgery may be responsible for my sudden allergy to shrimp which is sort of s...

Internal server errors all over this morning - Anyone else having issues? VSG forum won't load at all. Fingers crossed that this works. I sent a message to members svcs as well. Please chime in here if you are having troubles t...

Need some advice - trouble with BIL - I have a situation going on with my BIL (husband's brother) that I could use some help/perspective on. He lives out of state. He's been obese for the 25+ years I have known him....

My new favorite stuff: protein hot chocolate - I know my WLS peers have mentioned this in the past, but I just stumbled across the most amazing/delicious thing - protein hot chocolate and it is nothing short of amazing. What...

SV! - Hopped on the scale this morning and I now weigh less than hubby! The last time I weighed less than he did was in 1985, this I know for certain! He is cheering me on this am too...