You should be absolutely over the moon! Prayers for all go well!

Welcome! Its a wonderful, supportive group and my VGS surely has changed my life for the better in just a year!

UPDATE: Well goodness. We are finally getting the heavy rains and high winds this morning -- a long way from the beach to here. We've been in prayer for the first responders, and those who have...

Kris, I went the other way -- I'm 66, and have had 3 serious bouts with cancer where I lost my hair and got quite thin. Of course those close to me know this, so when I realized the "thin" might...

We are fortunate that while we have a place on the coastline, its not our primary home. That said, we are predicted to be in the heavy rain, power outage area even where we are inland.

So if I'm...

Great job on finding a weight that works for you! I ask for the "to go" box up front, and off load most of it. I usually have one more meal from the leftovers, and my husband has a normal meal...

What Ann2 says....you can reclaim your control....

You must be getting close to surgery date! Hope you are rocking the pre op!

NOTE: I would add a bit more sweetener, or throw in a ripe banana. I found it moist, pleasantly oatmeal-y and I think some of my pumpkin pie spice had aged out. I have been putting a thin layer...

We are in NC, as are all our grown children. We've all done the preparedness routine, and are at the "what will be" stage. That said, praying for safety for all in NC and SC. When Hugo came...

Hooray! Keep up the walking! Do your protein drink your water and be happy! You are on a fabulous journey to health

Glenn - you have replaced The Rock as my new hero!

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I made this yesterday, and its quite good. 173 calories; 5 g fat; 20 g C 11 G protein in a slice (12 slices to loaf)

I love pumpkin!

I had mine in the states, but best decision ever. Lots of health and life advantages....and am I cheap date! I take 2/3 homes and have meals for 3 days, lol.

I'm 11 months out ... here are my thoughts to your good questions

1. I'm aware that VSG is not "magic" but logistically, it's difficult to figure out how or why this works when other options...

I was a night time muncher for sure, but haven't really been hungry at all since my sleeve 11 months ago. I had many of the chronic issues you had, and then some -- all resolved.

It's a...

You're doing fabullously! Wonderful! keep sharing the inspiration!

Nope! I'm with Sharon! I don't miss a single thing!

Oh I have. I did buzz it, and its growing s-l-o-w-l-y Meanwhile, wearing wigs. Since I'm a multi time cancer survivor, with the weight and hair loss too many of our friends and family were...

I'm not quite 1 year out, and I get it. Its strange after having been vigilant about HIGH sugar to now worry about low.
I do, when going distances on my own either on car or foot, take some hard...

You need protein to keep your health; your hair, your skin, your bones. When you say "meat", what do you mean? I find I can do beef (when prepared correctly at home), or fish, or chicken cooked en...

Oh me too on the sliders foods....and I very quickly retain water (since it comes right off if I discontinue the carbs). They are not my friends, apparently. I do eat meat, but I chew very very well...

Interesting thread -- good thought!

Oh Sharon, I miss the PNW so much! It was home for so long (and still in my heart). You look fabulous and happy. And yes, daily vigilence and firm markers of twhere we are "not" okay with something...

Sharon, well said!