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@jcavanna2 Hey Jen! Make sure you get the dissolvable ones (if you didn't buy them yesterday) I was out of commission myself yesterday. I'd start with 5mg, and if need be, wait about 30 minutes, then take another. The thing with melatonin is, it won't make you feel super sleepy like a sleeping pill. It helps quiet the…

@chubby_checkers , lol! Love the "run"! That's exactly how I use it. I was telling one of the guys I was dating how I went running in AZ. He asked how far I went, I had to laugh and ask, how far I "ran" or how far I went? I went 5 miles, I "ran" 2.5ish... :smiley:

Yup. The first stalls are surprisingly soon after surgery. Your body has been through hell and back. It's adjusting to everything. I am a daily weigher, still, 16 months out. It's awful during maintenance while busting my hump at the gym, building muscle is making me gain, while my pants get smaller. Brain mess.…

I have nothing against artificial sweeteners. I do have everything against how processed stevia is while claiming to be natural. I work with an Eastern Medicine doctor who says if it's pure white, it's no different than the others. Over-processed. That being said, I use the squirt-type flavoring some days. I have the tube…

Off caffeine for the first six weeks so the tummy could heal. Gangbusters now. GANGBUSTERS. Love my caffeine. HOWEVER, I never got hunger back. Just head hunger. I mean, I know when I'm hungry from sugar drops, scheduling, hanger, etc. The physical feeling of hunger never came back. So I'd suggest researching if caffeine…

Now that I have date two tonight with a guy that I really like, Food and Fun/Halloween Boy/Boat Guy pops up out of the woodwork to see how I'm doing and if I want to go out. What? We've really not gone out. We played Frisbee Golf once, but now he wants to take me out? These boys...*sigh* I can't figure them out! lol

VSG here too. I'd suggest contacting your surgeon and not asking brands, but specific levels they recommend. A lot of surgeons have brands they swear by that are pricy. You can find cheaper in the stores. I second not stocking up on too much. I know I over estimated how much I'd be able to eat/drink and got stuck with a…

If you guys are hungry and aren't on an acid reducer/blocker, try one. I was on Pepcid (an rx from my surgeon) for the first three months. The over-production of acid can mimic the feeling of hunger. You should not be feeling hunger that soon out. Also, feel free to join us here:…

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@klcovington It's definitely a trip out there. There are men that will treat you like pen pals and you wonder what the hell their intentions are. (for real, I gave a guy my number in December, he still hasn't used it only contacts me through the app) Some are clearly out for sex. It gets tiresome, but you wade through it.…

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Hey! Join us here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/637-gastric-bypass-vsg-lapband Great group of people! Lots of bariatric information! Myself: VSG 10/15/15 Total loss: 165lbs Maintaining since 8/16

Plank. 2 minutes 22 seconds. Boom. I'm meeting up with a group of WLS patients the end of April. We are having a plank challenge. I'll keep you guys updated! lol

Well. I had my lunch date on Friday and it went well. He is everything I thought he was from our conversations before meeting. Funny, smart, caring, open, honest...definite chemistry. He is someone I can see myself falling for. I'm completely hesitant because I find myself in this situation once again... Friday went great.…

Jen, I've dealt with it for years. I have to make sure I have some kind of protein with every meal/snack. I cannot eat carbs alone. Nope.

@DizGal First, love your screen name. Second, not all men are that shallow. Your situation sucked and I'm sorry you had to go through that. Third, dating sucks. It has its ups and downs and leaves me wanting to crawl in a whole some days. Other days, you meet a guy you think has potential. A guy who makes your heart…

@jcavanna2 Reactive Hypoglycemia

You are NOT kidding there! On that, I'm a talker. For real, my family complains, my friends know how to shut me up, lol! I've noticed with the last handful of dates I haven't been able to get a word in! Even when I start talking, these guys interrupt and have stories to add, then never get back to what I was saying. It…

Back to IL, back to life, back to dating? Food and fun, Halloween/boat guy has disappeared...BOO! Hopefully, he'll call for more fun, lol! In the meantime, I'm back on POF. I hate that site. lol Last night I had drinks (was supposed to be dinner, he decided not to order food so I didn't) with a train wreck. This guy was…

@jcavanna2 Ha! Jen, you've talked to me, you know me...to others, that message must seem insane. I bet you heard me almost shout "SPARKLE MY FACE!" lmao! I'm pretty sure I come across as such a loon to the group at large! (fairly accurate, but in a completely endearing way, lmao)

Sugar. My limits are slim with sugar. I try, then have regrets. But, then I try again weeks later, lol! @loveshoe I have an awesome cheesecake recipe I keep tweaking. Right now, 1/12 of a 9x9 is: 144 cal, 7 fat, 6 carb (only sugar is from yogurt/dairy), 12 protein. These are the best stats I've gotten so far without…

OMG. MAKEUP. It started as rewards, now it's just a problem! lol Some weeks I feel like I should just direct deposit my check to Sephora! Ladies, if you like long wear lip stains, Sephora brand is where it's at! It's the same formula as Kat Von D for a fraction of the cost. It's not drying, non-flaking. OMG. I did have to…

At my one year appointment my surgeon was happy to hear I weigh daily. He said at this point, it's important to see when you're up and down to be able to catch the why easier. If I see an upward trend over three or four days, and it's not around my period, I know it's time to buckle down. That way, I'm not worrying about…

I'd just be careful with the Genepro claims. One TBS is about 15 grams. How do you get 30 grams into 15 grams? Also, if you read their label carefully, it claims their protein is absorbed 3x better than other protein. Meaning, it is actually 10 grams of protein, but they claim it will absorb more like other proteins 30…

My surgeon expected me to settle right around 200. I'm currently 145. He's shocked, pleasantly. The nutritionist is shocked. The only ones not shocked are me and my personal trainer. I lost 99% of my excess weight in one year. I've maintained now for 3 months. I have a cushion of 10lbs (140-150) and usually hover at the…

@petunia773 Congrats Becky! Hope it all works out for you! I'm just home from my one month away. Trying to process some crap, so avoiding all at this point. We'll see...

Ha! My head may get big. :wink: I started vlogging for a short time, but the editing was tiresome, and I limited my topics. Maybe when I get back home I'll rethink... I was worried about backlash as well, but you know what, change names to protect the innocent, but tell your story. Afterall, it's YOUR story.

2lbs a week is fantastic! The goal is not to lose it as quickly as possible, but to relearn how to eat while it continues to come off. That being said, I'd strongly suggest going to http://barifit.com/ for help with macros. Tosha and her team are fantastic!

@chubby_checkers, if you like caramel, and you like their chocolate, I cannot imagine you being upset about it. If you look at local Walmarts, you might find some four packs, or they may be able to order you a four pack.

@Bekah7482 Here's an article to read and think about related to any bariatric surgery and the use of NSAIDs: http://positively-healthy.com/nsaids-and-bariatric-surgery-whats-the-deal/