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  • I can't tell how far out you are but I went through a similar 2 week stall at weeks 3 and 4 post op when I switched from a mostly liquid diet to a mostly solid diet. Like others I put the scale away and started a couch to 5k program. I also drop a lot then stall then drop a lot.I noticed during the stall I lost inches (a…
    in 3 Week Stall Comment by klj748 June 2013
  • Hey-I think what you're doing is great! I took a similar approach. Things I would have done that I didn't do prior to surgery-I would have focused on not eating and drinking at meals. Drink at least 30mins before or after you eat. Start to train myself to not chug water. I really miss that! lol Are you doing sublingual or…
    in Preparing for surgery! Comment by klj748 May 2013
  • Sent you a request as well. Cheers!
    in Wanting fellow WLS buddies :) Comment by klj748 May 2013
  • Great idea, thanks!
    in Heightened sense of smelll after VSG Comment by klj748 April 2013
  • Glad to know I'm not just imagining it!! I've got the heighten sense of taste issue as well. In fact everything tastes a bit different postop.
    in Heightened sense of smelll after VSG Comment by klj748 April 2013
  • I'm 10 days post op from VSG also dealt with the drama of complications with a lapband that slipped. Weight loss surgery is not easy in the beginning for many people. I think there are more things to consider besides being a lower BMI. For example, have you been overweight most of your life. Are you able to lose weight and…
    in 216 lbs - Crazy for wanting VSG? Comment by klj748 April 2013
  • I'm just 10 days out so I can't really help you here with my personal experience but I've seen a lot of people talk about this issue in the VSG Maintenance Group which is located here- http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/. What I've learned from the women that hit goal was that they were all eating lower carb. Most with…
    in How much do you eat now? Comment by klj748 April 2013
  • Hey- I don't think you can lower your calorie goals. Every time I log my daily calories and submit them myfitnesspal always tells me I'm not eating enough. But you can choose the customised option for your nutrition goals and select the target protein, carbs, and fat goals for the day. If you figure out how to customize…
    in how to alter goals Comment by klj748 April 2013
  • Hey- Sent you a friend request as well. Just started my journey. I was sleeved a week ago. Would love to make some VSG friends as well!!!
    in VSG done & now its game on!!! Comment by klj748 April 2013
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