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I will be moderating our WLS class/session next month, and I thought I could collate good websites (like this one), for day to day help, recipes, etc..anything that you found works for you... so I would appreciate any and all input from EVERYONE!!! Thanks!

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My fitness pal also has a great online gastric sleeve forum

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theworldaccordingtoeggface.com

gastricsleeve.com

obesityhelp.com

bariatricfoodie.com

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This is very silly, but you know what? We deserve some silly! Silly is carb free!

It was recommended that you have a pillow for the ride home. These are a nice sized pillow for that trip home from the hospital, and I've been using it at my computer desk to protect my tummy. Mine came from a great couple of co-workers, and the other thing I love is that you can get one to suit your personality!
http://mypillowpets.com/

I had a lot of fun shopping for tiny utensils and dishes from Crate & Barrel (I want to make having small portions fun, and the spoon has been great for the liquid stage)
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/
fusion Espresso Spoons
Fusion Appetizer Forks
Deep Square Sauce Dish
Mini Round Grip Dish

I've been going charm crazy lately. Pandora doesn't have a stomach charm, but this is a big deal, and deserves to be commemorated!
http://www.pandora.net/en-us
My husband and I would have liked a crescent moon (like my new stomach), but the moon charm had a face on it, and that seemed kinda creepy.
So we improvised with the one called "Speckled beauty," because now my bites are supposed to be that size. It's a nice visual, and a way to stay on track with the small bites.

On a more legit note, I'd encourage people to read their doctor's web sites. My doctor has all of the follow up guides posted on his site, and it's really helpful.

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thanks for the feedback!

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Some great links in this thread. Thanks all for these.

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Eggface is one of my favorites too...she talks about her journey and has great recipes!

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