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VSG is the best thing I ever did. I had no problem loosing weight but I always felt deprived and cranky. Living post VSG, I am satisfied and don't feel like I'm missing anything. I started at 282 and I am now 176. I only wished I did it years ago. It's an adjustment but so worth all the rewards. MFP has been great...all my…

I get it or some reaction to a plant. Nothing over the counter works for me. Not even the shot seems to remedy it. Last time my doctor prescribed Methylpred 4mg. I just called today for a refill. She doesn't even make me come for an appt anymore. It is a six day pack. Usually after 3 days its better and dried up. Bearable…

I'm 10 months out...wow that went quick...I set mine to 1000 calories. I don't really set a carb number to stay under but try to limit those and not eat empty foods. I find MFP to be really helpful for tracking protein. I try to get at least 80 grams. Tracking keeps me more focused. Weekend are hard for me.

I noticed some my cool friends from MFP have replied to this. I had the sleeve 7/13/11. Down 100lbs. We are a double sleeve family. My husband recently had it done at the end of March. I'm very happy with the lifestyle.

I had VSG. I had dieted for years. One thing I have found that it has done for me is that I eat and am satisfied. On diets I was always hungry and felt deprived. I eat the least amount of food I ever have but don't feel like I am on a diet. I track my food, eat good food, and don't drink pop. I can exercise now and feel…

You can go on and manually adjust your calorie intake for how many you want. You can play with your protein as well. I have mine set for 1000.

I know there are benefits but I drink it to help me stop drinking so much coffee and to get my water in. I drink about 6 cups a day of Twinnings Decaf English Breakfast tea. It's mild. As long as I had something hot and in a mug, I can forgo coffee.

It is a staple in my house. I found it cheaper than Amazon at netrition.com. I'm a complete peanut butter addict.

I like a brand called Bariwise. They have a peanut butter and a caramel crunch that are about 160-170 in calories with 15 grams of protein. They also have a lemon one that is like a rice crispie treat that is around those same numbers. Quest has good protein bars. The natural ones are also under 200 calories with 20 grams…

Hi...I had my VSG 7/13/11. It has been the best thing for me. I did the research and also thought it was the best overall choice. There is support here on MFP which is great. You can see what others are eating and it gives you ideas. Your tastes will change after surgery so what you like now protein wise might not be the…

I eat alot of shrimp. 4 ozs (about 12 medium) of shrimp has about 13 grams of protein. It is very low in calories too. I don't really care for greek yogurt but I do like the carbmaster line of yogurt from Kroger. I can't seem to find low carb kind anywhere else. It has 60 calories and 8 grams. Greek has more calories and…

Last night for my family I made Chicken Tacos. I get a bag of frozen chicken breasts (like 3-4 lbs) and put all of them in. I use a package of low sodium taco seasoning, about a cup of salsa, and a sprinkle of cummin (could leave out if you don't have). I put about 1/2 c. to a cup of water in also. I let it cook all day on…

I get mine either from GNC (100% Whey Gold Standard) or Pure Protein from Amazon. I signed up for a subscription through Amazon and I get free shipping and don't pay tax. It is cheaper than from Walmart and delivered to my door. I also get some ready to drink ones through a subscription. I think the chocolate in both those…

You could get some of the sugar free Torani syrups in whatever flavor you like. They do not add any calories but add flavor.

Having surgery is a personal decsion for people. I tried to lose weight "the old fashion way" for 30 years but ended up having VSG at the age of 40. It's been the best decsion that I"ve ever made for myself. There were hoops to jump through but I did it and now I have lost 78 lbs in just about 4 months. In my old fashion…

Hi there....I had mine a year later than you did. I was 7/13/11. I'm down about 45 lbs from the prediet.