I'm taking Nu U B12 Methylcobalamin 1000mcg, sublingual one a day

Ron, I think vsg is great for folks who cook (I used to be a cook many, many moons ago), cause you get to make things that are "tailor made" for you, your like and your eating habits. The key, in my...

It's the steroids - pretty common side effect. And they take a while to clear up from your system. Don't despair, it will be fine. :)

My doctor (not surgeon, although they talked) also suggested I might need B12 shots once a month due to (as you point out, Bob) my "new stomach"'s inability to contribute to the process.

I'll ask...

Yes! Just started on soft foods today. Ordered a 2-egg omelette and the wife had to finish it, after eating about 40% of it (that's less than 1 egg!!) I was pretty much done. And I felt full for a...

Here's a trick I tried yesterday and worked quite well: if you miss the flavor of eggs, make one or two soft boiled eggs, and then process them with a pinch of salt and a bit of milk. you end up with...

Awesome, thanks for the tip!

Thanks Pam, that sounds reassuring. Tonight I started eating dinner (nice cream of leeks I started from scratch, pressure cooked leeks and chicken broth). I felt really hungry, but I gave up after 3...

Shirl, how do you go about adding fiber to your shakes? just fibrous veggie (like broccoli), or are you using some sort of supplement?

I am two days into the sleeve and I feel hungry, as if the shakes are not enough. Is this common? It's not the typical sense of hunger, but rather a feeling of an "empty hole" in my stomach. I'm...

Hi all,
I just got back from the hospital, had the surgery on Sept 7th - feeling good so far and just adapting to how much food/liquid my stomach will take.
I'm London and had the surgery with Dr...