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barbecue chicken wings - I baked a batch of Tyson all natural frozen chicken wing sections and seasoned them with McCormick Hickory BBQ wings seasoning mix.  I had 3 wings and they were DELICIOUS!! Does a...

4 month surgiversary! - Today is my 4 month surgiversary.  I have lost 63.6 lbs.  I started at 261 and I'm now 197.4.  I have never felt better.  I LOVE my sleeve!! Marie  

Onderland!!! - Hey everyone! I hit a huge milestone this morning. Onderland!!!!!  I am now officially 199.6!!   So psyched!!  Newbies and preops this is for you--I am 50 years old and have los...

Recipes for Torani SF syrup - Just bought some Torani SF syrups.  Any ideas on how I can use this? Marie 

3 month surgiversary!! - Hey everyone, Today is my 3 month surgiversary.  Down just shy of 51 lbs.  My goal had been to  lose 50 by Christmas, so I may revise that to 55--don't know if I can do it, but ...

Finally!! 50 lbs gone! - I will be 3 months postop on Dec. 13 and FINALLY hit the 50 lb loss today!!  So happy!!  Only 51 to go... Marie 

not washing hair decrease hair loss?? - Ok, my hair is falling out at a somewhat alarming rate and I have (or used to have LOL) very thick hair.  If I wash my hair less (I wash my hair daily) would that help decrease the...

First NSV - I'm almost 3 months postop and have lost almost 50 lbs but I have refused to buy any new clothes yet.  I finally gave in today when my pajama bottoms fell right to the floor when I...

11 weeks post op and hair falling out - Hey everyone,   As of last week, I started noticing hair all over my pillow, when shampooing my hands would be full of hair, etc.  YIKES!!  I knew it was gonna happen but hoped I'...

Made it thru Thanksgiving, wedding and my birthday - Well, rough week for me but I followed my plan.  Enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with a tiny taste of some things and my turkey (packed with protein).  Then my 50th birthday so out to ...

Best place to buy jeans - Where's the best place to buy flattering jeans?  I haven't bought jeans in many years.  I'm guessing I'm an 18/20.  I carry all my weight in my thighs and butt.

Niqabbi, I was told the same thing about the iv in the neck and the...

2 month surgiversary - Hey everyone! Two months ago today I had my surgery.  I am down 39.6 lbs and have lost 18 inches.  LOVE MY SLEEVE!!! Marie   

My ticker is a mess! - I screwed up.  Went to see my primary today and found out that my starting weight on June 30 was 261 not 265.  Sooo I tried fixing my tickers and messed everything up!!  I went to ...

My first NSV - Tried on a pair of pants today that I haven't been able to wear in 6 years.  Not only did they have a zipper and button closure (NO elastic waist band), they fit and were a little ...

Wow--restriction! - I just started my unrestricted diet today so I thought I'd have a Boca veggie burger (no bun) for dinner.  I melted 2 pieces of cheese on it.  Very tasty, only 2.5 oz but...could o...

Cottage cheese question - I am not a fan of cottage cheese but I like the protein content.  What can I add to it to make it more enjoyable?? Thanks, Marie

PB2 bread, peanut butter and DaVinci syrups - Question: Does anyone know how good the PB2 bread is?  what about the powdered peanut butter? What would you use the DaVinci syrups in? Thanks, Marie  

6 weeks postop - Hi everyone! This is for the newbies:  I'm a slow and steady loser, will be 50 years old next month...I am 6 weeks out today and have lost 28.6 lbs...almost 30 lbs...never to be...

Spanx??? - Hey everyone! I'm 6 weeks out tomorrow, down 27.6 lbs and feel great.  I am attending a wedding on Nov. 26 and want to get some kind of spanx undergarment.  It will also be the ...

Finally broke my 15 day stall! - Yay!!  I will be 5 weeks postop on 10-18-11 and have been in a stall for the last 15 days.  VERY frustrating!!  Today I got on the scale and lost 3 pounds!!  Soo happy!!  Down 25 l...

Moderate Ketosis - I bought the Ketone strips.  Results say I am in moderate ketosis! Yay!!  Is my goal to be in the "large" range?

How to keep carbs low - Hi everyone, I am one month out, losing slowly (22 lbs).  How do you keep your carbs to 20-40 gms/day?  No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to get below 60 and this is strict...

Women only TMI - Hi everyone, I have a question for the ladies.  I had VSG on 9-13-11.  My period was due that day.  I STILL haven't gotten it (definitely NOT pregnant). I will be 50 next month...

Why am I so tired? - Hey everyone, Just a question:  I am 4 weeks out, down 22 lbs, in a stall (which is frustrating but I'm managing).  Why am I still so tired?  I need a nap every afternoon.  I th...