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Ughh this is so hard
Hello all. I could use some support. I was sleeved back in 2012. I am hoping to get some help with recipes and any good snacks that will help me stay low in carbs and losing weight. Thanks all
Is this group active?
My name is Kristin and I got sleeved on 9/24/21. I am now about 2-1/2 weeks post op and always looking for support and making new friends within the sleeve community. I also would love to get any recipes ppl have used.
My Story - and Struggle with WLS
In August if 2012 I had the Lap band placed. For two agonizing years, I dealt with what I had thought were side effects of the band: vomiting, slow weight loss, unable to eat anything with substance. In March of 2014 I had the band and my gallbladder removed, I was 278 pounds (down from 315). By August of 2014 I had eaten…
Hi there! Pre-op (soon) and New Here...
Current weight: 326 (highest recorded), BMI 56 Goal weight: 145-155 (I don't know what will look healthy on me - always been heavy) Height: Shrunk from 5'5" to current at 5'4" (spine degeneration) Surgery date: October 22, 2018 Surgery type: Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Clothing sizes: Tops, 3X-5X (depending where I buy…
Michigan Sleeve'ers
September 16, 2018 Hi, I'm Kathi - West Michigan. I had the Sleeve August 14, 2018. Dr. Kemmeter, Grand Health Partners performed my surgery. I'm still in the puree stage. I'm feeling really good. I'm navigating the daily fluid and protein intake, like everyone else. I'm looking for others who've had WLS and utlize…
RE-Joining MFP & looking for VSG friends
Hello all, I'm trying to get back into the MFP world. It has been a LONG time since I was a regular here. I was last on WAY prior to my surgery (VSG in Aug 2015), and am looking to connect with some other VSG'ers. Please add me if you'd like. The more the merrier. :smiley: It helps having people that are in your same shoes…
Sleeve Surgery Dec 13th 2016...Words of Encouragement anyone?
I'm both nervous and excited. I'm a 39 yr old mom to a 3 yr old boy. Its just a few days away from my surgery date and I'd love to hear some words of wisdom, your success story or some encouragement!!!
Anyone still here?
Is anyone else still active in this group? Seems like all the posts are months old....
Food Question
I tried eating my hummus today with cucumber instead of crackers to cut back a bit more on carbs. UGH--heartburn now. I am not sure if I can handle raw carrots or celery at this point (9 weeks) any suggestions? Thanks, Donna