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I'm pretty upset and I don't think anyone else (irl) will relate.

I've had reflux issues since almost day 1 post VSG. Never had it before. Always had it after. It's "controlled" with a PPI like Prilosec/omeprazole, but if I go a day or two w

Hi all.  I'm over 6 years post op.  I want to continue to keep my weight in check (or even take off a few more).  I've probably been more liberal with my carb intake than most.  Nothing is off-limits in my maintenance plan.  But I've always been good a

I'm going to bet that I'm not the only one out there who was obese, and maybe, just maybe, my desire to please others contributed to that.  

Frisco wrote a post on the "power of NO" recently...

This has been an exciting week in the world of obesity justice.  First, on Friday there was an article debunking the myth that calories burned during exercise should be given equal weight to calori...

A lot of motivational speakers and athletes talk about the importance of goals and visualizing yourself achieving them.  They say it's important to visualize yourself making the layup and the crowd...

I've been pretty open with my weight gain struggle on here recently.  And one thing that I have noticed that I am shocked by is the weight loss superiority complex.  It turns out that, for some, ha...

The best thing about having the sleeve was that, at least initially, it was there to protect me, even when my willpower had given way.  My sleeve is still decently restrictive when I'm eating like I'm supposed to--but snacking and bad food choices have

I seem to keep gaining.  I have some thoughts on that.  But for now I want to talk about food guilt.

It's the whole "starving children in China" "clean your plate so you can get a gold star/...

Last week probably represents the worst meltdown I've had post op.  I guess it was bound to happen.  I am just glad that those feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy have left.  I had a lifetime fil...

This is not a happy post.  This is not an inspirational post.  It is blunt and harsh and real.  A legitimate meldown.

My weight has been steadily creeping up.  No surprise.  It's been going ...

I am extremely cold natured now.  My extremities are very chilly.  I never liked water and now I hate it because the last thing I want is something cold.  So I drink coffee.  Lots and lots of coffee.  But I feel like it's dehydrating me and my skin has

Hi All.  I'll try to keep this short and sweet.  Which, c'mon, it probably won't be.  I don't know if anyone even reads on here any more.  I'm just trying to keep it real.  If any of you are on ins...

Hi all.  So I'm up to about 156, having regained about 5lbs.  I could tell you that I'm pretty pleased with the fact I've only gained back 5lbs. in the 5 years but I'd be lying--because I wanted to go in the other direction!  And it doesn't seem to mat