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For my 9-month surgiversary - century club members - Today is 9 months for me from my surgery date, and after a few teases from the scale gods earlier this week, I finally passed the 100-pound mark.  I'm actually glad it didn't ha...

NSV - Just closed my Catherines credit card accoun - Well, THAT felt good!   Now I can't wait to do my spring clothes shopping at Macy's! (Been holding on to some Christmas gift cards.)   HOORAY REGULAR SIZES!!!!!

Running my way to success! - Just wanted to share a super-positive change in my life.  I am 8 months post-surgery, and have been doing well overall, but since I started training for a 5K last month by adopt...

Menopause - So, I am 42 and had my sleeve surgery 7 months ago and feel incredible (85 pounds lost!!)  But I have a new worry - I need to have my ovaries surgically removed, probably this s...

Old Navy and Spa NSVs - Some awesome non-scale victories at nearly 2 months out.... Yesterday: I shopped at Old Navy!!  The XXL tops were actually a little LOOSE, but I bought one shirt with a music de...

My Fitness Pal iPhone app question - Is there any way to change the app settings so you can see your protein instead of (or in addition to) calories?  I have it set on the computer, but can't find a way on the app.

Perhaps some people should keep their mouths SHUT - OK, it's been a week since this happened, but it bugged me enough that I still need to vent a little.  I am very fortunate that my family, friends and coworkers have been very supp...

Pre-op hot flashes? - You know, I had one yesterday and didn't really connect that it was a hot flash - just thought I got worked up in a conversation and it made me flush.  But when it happened again t...

Pre-op day 4 -  Well, after posting about how well I wa doing yesterday, I am really tired & weak today.  Having to get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom isn't helping, but even w...

Pre-op Day 3 - So I am very happy that I am holding up well on the pre-op diet.  I'm allowed clear liquids and non-starchy vegetables in addition to protein shakes.  On Monday when we went to see...

You look AMAZING!!!

Scheduling question - would really appreciate advi - I am a teacher, and had this lovely concept of getting my VSG right after school lets out, giving me 1)  a week and a half to chill at home before going to the beach (2 hours away)...

Forman Mills for inexpensive clothing - I've been reading posts about size changes and thought I'd mention a store I frequent called Forman Mills.  It's predominantly in the Mid-Atlantic area, but I just checked the webs...

Told my partner/boyfriend that I'm looking into wl - So....after stalling for a week, I finally said something to him tonight about the fact that I've been reading about wls and have an appointment on Friday to meet with a surgeon to...

Oh, great. - Just did a medical board check on the surgeon I'm meeting on Friday, and it says he had a malpractice settlement last year.  Is it even possible to research the details on somethin...

Travel post-op? - I was just wondering if anyone had suggestions for how long one should wait before traveling (by long car ride or train) after having surgery.  My mom was talking to me last night ...

Nice vote of confidence for surgeon I'm meeting - Yesterday I went to the gastroenterologist for a consult before scheduling an upper endoscopy (for the stomach pains that led me to start thinking differently about my weight and e...

Disappointed - info seminar cancelled - Well, I had my questions and my notepad ready, took a few deep breaths because I was nervous about even taking this small step....and then found out the seminar had been cancelled....

Questions for initial surgeon selection - I saw someone else had recently asked for good questions for pre-op, but I'm looking for more general initial questions to ask when choosing a surgeon. I've seen already mention...

Feeling surreal -  Hello - just checking in after lurking a few days. I was curious if anyone could relate to the surreal feeling of coming across this board, learning about WLS for the first tim...