Hello!!! I was sleeved in Mexico November 21st, 2012 after almost 2 years on MFP and failing on my own. I am looking to add new friends that are fellow sleevers who share their diary so I can get food ideas and also keep each other accountable. Some of my regular MFP friends just don't get how I get through a day eating so little-haha!

I live in cold, snowy, Ontario, Canada and have lost almost 30 pounds since my surgery.

Hi Everyone! My name is Dawn. I had my surgery on 12/20/12 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, with Dr Noel Williams. I have lost 35 lbs so far, 23 of that was from the preop diet. My starting weight was 318 lbs.

Hi I'm Mandy, I had my VSG on November 5th, 2012. The wonderful Dr. Charles Beall was/is my surgeon, He's done many surgeries on me since 2005 but is specialty is weight loss surgery. In Tyler Texas. I have lost a total of 52 pounds started at 262.2 lost 30 of that prior to surgery and the rest since. Looking forward to sliding into ONEderland in the next month.

Good morning all! My name is Barbie and I was sleeved Nov 8, 2012 in my hometown of Conroe, Texas. I am 32, married with two children (ages 7 and 5), and a senior at Sam Houston State University majoring in Finance. My starting weight pre-op was 237 and my surgery date weight was 235. I am 5'3". I am 10 weeks out and currently at 191. Luckily I have had no complications and am certain this was the best decision I have ever made. I am looking for other VSGer's to add to my friends list for support.

Hi. I had the sleeve done on 1-2-13. I am in need of support and friends to help me along this journey. Please add me as a friend. I would love the support.

Hi All,

I'm Bridget and I was sleeved on Feb 5, 2013 at the University of Iowa. I mulled over the idea of surgery for nearly two years and finally decided it was the right move for me. I am extremely excited about my healthier future!

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smile Hi everyone. My name is Victoria and I was sleeved on 19 Nov 2012 in Denton TX with Dr Daryl Stewart. I have my 3 month check-up this afternoon. Just started using My Fitness Pal, in conjunction with my BodyFit armband. I am down 42 lbs and 39 inches since my journey started. bigsmile

I started my journey in 1991 when my thyroid went haywire, had to have most of it removed and I've been on a yo-yo ever since. Last year I said enough, with the money I had spent on exercise equipment, diet programs (Jenny Craig, Weight-Watchers, Fit for Life, Beyond Diet, Belly-Fat Diet, HCG, Food Lovers, you name it) I could have had surgery, so I did. I was at 215 and heading up and the opportunity arose for me to self-pay (I was 0.2 under the required 40 BMI) and I took it. Best decision I ever made.

Was/is it easy? NO, NO, NO. I learn something new every day. I still find foods that don't "sit" well. I take my Omeprazole every day and carry Zantac with me just in case; carry GasX strips; still take big bites (working on that one) and eat too fast (40 years of working full time tends to do that to you), BUT, I know I can change those habits and have.

Thanks for posting your progress. It is so easy for me to let those old habits creep back in, that it helps to be reminded of them. It sounds as if you are doing well and I wish you continued success.

I'm John, I'm new to the MFP boards. I've been on another board but the drama got to be a bit weird so I bailed out. I was sleeved on 11/20. Have lost 50lbs all post op. Didn't have to do a pre-op diet. Need to lose 50 more to hit goal. Hopefully by summer we will be there. Would love to have some friends here!

Hello! I had VSG on 3/4, so I am just 8 days PO. I have lost 15 pounds since surgery. Looking for support and health food ideas for each stage of my progressing diet. I am still on full liquids for another 6 days.

WOW! You guys are doing great. I don't have any great suggestions for food. Some of the things that I have alot that fill me up and contain lots of protein are: costco shriimp salad (yummmm), pure protein bars ( only bar my Nut allows), all kinds of omeletts and almost any king of grilled or broiled fish. Also, even thou snacks are a no-no by my Nut some good low cal frozen treats are sugar free fudge bars and sugar free ice cream sandwichs.
Good luck!

Hi all, I'm Tricia. I had my surgery 2/15/13 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. So far I've lost over 30#. I'm looking for some support going through this journey. So far, things have been OK. I'm physically doing well and right now, I'm good emotionally as well. Still obsessively reading everything I can find on weight loss. Glad to be on-board.

Hi all! My name is Dana - today is day 1 of my pre-op diet - scheduled for sleeving on April 2nd. At 48 years old, I see this as my final chance to enjoy my remaining years in a healthier body!

Hi everyone my name is Jess and my hubby and I are on our journey to getting the VSG. It will be July/August when we get it and we are SO excited!!!

:flowerforyou: Hi! New-ish to MFP (okay, 14 mos gone!), active on OH, surgery 1/10/11. SW 264 CW 155.7. Away we go!