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Diagnosed with H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) - My 2nd endoscopy two weeks led to a diagnosis of H. pylori for me.  The GI specialist, while examining my Sleeve, did a biopsy and found it.  The bacteria attaches to cells of t...

I think ditching the cheese (and most dairy) is a great idea. You...

You mom was / is gorgeous!

MyFitnessPal question - Splenda Lemonaide - If you drink a Splenda no calorie lemonade, do you record it as calories in MFP?  And, is this a good drink choice? I looked up the nutrients online:  A medium size has 2 gr...

Diagnosed with Gastritis - maybe it was not a stri - Today, after my 2nd endoscopy, I have been diagnosed with gastritis.  Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach, where lots of white blood cells start to form an...

Body dysmorphia - I thought I was thinner than I a - This is a post about regret. Body dysmorphia is a disorder generally is diagnosed in those who are extremely critical of their mirror image.  Well, as an obese women, I neve...

Comedian Lisa Lampanelli loses 106 lbs through VSG - http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/15390/20130510/comedian-106-pounds-lisa-lampanelli-bariatric-surgery.htm   Scroll down to the David Letterman video - hilarious!

Still vomiting - Update on my stricture.  I had a couple of good week where I thought the nausea and vomiting was getting better.  I told my surgeon I was able to eat steak even, but still felt ...

So cute. I am in Atlanta too! What support groups do you attend?

Incorporating vegetables - 9 weeks post-Op - I wanted to know what most of you did for incorporating vegetables with your protein at meals?  My surgeon's plan allows it right now, but says to avoid things like asparagus be...

OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously AMAZING.

Motivational Quote: "What Is a Workout?" - What is a Workout? A workout is 25 percent perspiration and 75 percent determination. Stated another way, it is one part physical exertion and three parts self-discipline. D...

You don't look like you were EVER overweight?!? WOW! WOW!...

You are GORGEOUS!!!!

Dr Mark Broudo in Miami - I've heard Dr. Mark Broudo is very good from one person on this forum.  Are there others who have gone to him?  Any women here had his famous "Mermaid Lift'?  Would love to hear...

How do you finance PS? - How do you pay for it if you have not saved?  Do most people borrow from their 401k?  Or, can you get a 'personal loan' from a Credit Union?  Or, do you use a finance company li...

Is it OK to drink coffee with almond milk, no prot - Well, I'm actually a Decaf person, I don't drink a lot of real coffee.  I just ordered online the Chike Decaf Mocha.  But, how much of a cardinal sin is it to just have a cup of...

ArticlE: How to Determine the Best Alternative Nat - I'm a big believer in not loading my body with artificial sweeteners, and I'm a big Stevia fan. That's why my main protien shake is Jay Robb's wtih Stevia.  I also use the Premi...

You are beautiful!!! xoxoxoxo - Sara

Quest Bars - how often do you have them? - I'm curious on how people on this forum are using Quest bars.  Are you eating one daily?  Eating half of one?  Are they a meal or a snack for you?  They have tons of fiber and c...

To further the "food addcition" debate. - This is an excellent piece by doctors and researchers on why and how we get Obese - talks about true food addiction, the Leptin hormone, etc. The Skinny on Obesity (Ep. 4): ...

Are there any others with a stricture? Mine was co - What have others with current and previous strictures experienced?  My stricture is about mid-Sleeve.  I am 7 weeks post-Op. Questions: Did you then ignore the rule to n...

Consipation and the Bathroom Scale - I'm been avoiding the bathroom scale because, well, TMI, I have not been going #2 very much this past week.  I have taken Miralax a couple night, but not really having much succ...

Hating my Sleeve - 7 weeks out - I'm so sad that I am the one with complications.  For newcomers, please know that this is major surgery and you are altering your anatomy forever. There are no guarantees you wi...

Your new man!!!