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  • So...I chose VSG because you don't necessarily have to take vitamins forever because your body absorbs everything from food normally, depending on how much you eat down the road and your choices. That being said, I was always HORRIBLE with taking vitamins and I had the same concern, but then I realized a lot of non WLS…
    in Vitamins Comment by DizGal April 2017
  • I'm low carbing for the first 6-12 months so my goals adjust as I slowly increase my calorie intake. I always make sure I am 40g of carbs or under (when I go over that I stall) and over 75g protein. That lets me know how much fat I can have to supplement if necessary. I only eat healthy fats so I don't worry about those…
    in Macronutrient goals Comment by DizGal February 2017
  • Had to jump into this convo to see what my future is going to be like...I just had VSG 3-4 weeks ago so I'm very much focused on dating "me" for the foreseeable future while I establish my new lifestyle and focus on healthy habits, but curious what is going to await me once I dive back into the dating pool. I'm looking…
    in Dating life Post Surgery Comment by DizGal January 2017
  • I have always had light reflux, every month or so I'd have a bought based on bad food choices and laying down soon after eating/drinking. I'm about a month out from a VSG right now and have had reflux issues since day one. That being said, some of it was part of the initial healing process - some of it was not knowing my…
    in After surgery, did you develop reflux or gallstones? Comment by DizGal January 2017
  • Hi All, Feel free to add me! Please do! I'm extremely diligent about logging every bite - I was sleeved on 1/4/17 less than 3 weeks ago so I'm just starting out on soft foods per my doctor. I'm down 26 total and 13 since my surgery. Would love some fellow sleever friends!!
    in Gastric Sleeve Friends Comment by DizGal January 2017
  • Yep! I make this one often - I microwave it for 45 seconds instead of 30 and make it into two - it's not perfect but hey, it's low fat and pure protein. You can use any protein powder - I actually have cinnamon bun whey I like as well. https://dukantopia.com/2012/07/19/flourless-cinnamon-bun/
    in Macro Friendly Cinnamon Bun Recipe? Comment by DizGal May 2016
  • When I was 25, several years ago, I was getting an ultrasound on my heart (for issues unrelated to weight) and the guy working the machine said "You should be used to this by now" implying that I was pregnant, or had just had a baby. I told him I was child free and he shut his yap the rest of the procedure. Other than…
    in The rudest thing anyone said to you about your weight? Comment by DizGal December 2011
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