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Congrats. Sounds like you guys are on your way. Deb;)

I remember registering for my first, second, and third seminar and never going. You are right you have to be ready for it. Once you have made it up in your mind it gets easier. I said EASIER NEVER EASY. Please update us as you progress with your journey. I wish you the best and hope everything turns out great!!! Deb;)

Big girls...... loose BIG WEIGHT. You are doing great with the amount you have to loose. I think you look beautiful. Keep it up baby girl. Deb

Thanks for sharing your journey thus far. Yes, with GOD ARE THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. Even the Chiefs going to the SUPER BOWL!!!! LOL:D . Please keep us posted with your progress. Deb;)

Oh.... Dennis that's great about the weight loss and the fact your are getting all of your fluids and protein in soooo early on. It must have taken me a good month to do that. Congrats. I'm looking forward to your before and during pics. WAY TO GO!!!! Deb;)

Oh..... how exciting. It brings back nervous, but good memories. You'll do fine. Best wishes for a smooth operation and a speedy recovery!!!! Deb;)

GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES FOR AN UNEVENTFUL OPERATION AND A SPEEDY RECOVERY. I will be thinking and praying for you. Remember With GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. Deb

Thanks for sharing the article, Imdown. I wish Mr. Carey all the best. Deb

Congrats. That's awesome!!!! Deb

I love cottage cheese, so I will definately be making this recipe, probably tonite. Thanks for sharing. Deb;)

GOOD LUCK MADDIE!!!! I know you will do wonderfully!! {{{Hugs}}} DebB)

Congrats on the weight loss. You are looking really good. Keep up the good work and get to your goal of a healthy BMI. DebB)

My surgery was Aug. 17th and I have lost 85 pounds. 2 weeks of a preop diet and WW for an additional 16 pounds for a total of 101 pounds since beginning my journey to a healthy me. WOO HOO!!!!! Deb

GIRL..... GO AHEAD WITH YOUR BAAAD SELF. Great job. I think you look fine now, but you are your own best judge. Thanks for sharing the before and during pics. Deb

Please keep us updated. Deb

Well today is Veteran's day so I am off from work and I happen to be watching The Price is Right. Umm.... where was Drew Carey? No wait that is Drew Carey. Man he lost a bunch of weight. Did he have WLS and if he did which one? Does anyone know? Deb;)

Hey girl. I am almost 3 months out and here is a sample of my nutritional guidelines supplied by my nut approved by my surgeon. From months 2 thru 4:My guildelines state to eat mostly Protein, but I can eat small amounts of soft cooked fresh, frozen or canned veggies and fresh non-citrus or unsweetened canned fruits. My Proteins are eggs, fish, chicken and turkey( thinly sliced deli style or moist canned).Tofu, refried Beans, Peanut Butter or other nut butters. My personal favorite is cottage cheese. A 1/2 cup of cottage cheese has 15 grams of protein. WOO HOO!!! Yogurt. I eat the greek yogurt which has anywhere from 12 to 20 grams of protein per container depending on which brand you get. No yogurt is carb free. Cheese( nonfat, low fat 5gms per ounce). String cheese and lentil, Split pea or Black Beans, canned. All Veggies must be peeled,boiled or well steamed carrots beets mushrooms spinach green beans asparagus broccoli cauliflower Right now I'm only eating green beans or broccoli if I have room after eating my protein. NO CORN, PEAS,LIMA BEANS, LETTUCE, CABBAGE, OR RAW VEGGIES FOR 6 MONTHS THEN CAUTIOUSLY. All fruits must be fresh, peeled, seeded and cored ( NO CITRUS FOR 6 MONTHS) So far I've had a small amount of watermelon and peaches. So in anwer to your question..... our greastest losing phase is in the first six months. As you can see this is a high protein, low carb program. My surgeon has these guidelines for ALL of his patients to ensure optimal WL results. I hope this helps!! Deb;)

I think the question is HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT THE SURGERY? It sounds like you really want it..... so just do it!!! You can still socialize with friends and family, just not eat all those fattening foods. Which I don't think you will want to anyway. It took me a good month before I wanted to eat and even then I ate because I had to, not becuz it tasted good. I would do it as soon as possible to start your new life. Good luck with your decision!!!!! Deb;)

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal LilMissDiva.....247..................247.............226................21 Mini-Me.........203..................133.............125................8 Chilo1..........216...................169.............154................15 Kgremmy.....225................221..............199.................22 (being sleeved 12/14/10) Juliarh.........303.6.................247.............225...............22 Sleeve 4 me 204..................177.............164...............13 lbs.-Goal for start of New Year merieri..........240..................206..............190...............16 DJackson........246...................246...............220..............26 Dansha...........220...................220.............195................25;)

Congrats...... baby girl!!!! THAT'S AWESOME!!! Deb;)

Had surgery on Tuesday was out by Wednesday and driving on Friday. You should be off all pain meds before driving. Deb

WOW I love seeing before, during and after pics!!!! They are sooooo encouraging. i hope to be posting some soon. Keep up the great work baby girl. . Your daughters are so cute in their Halloween costumes. Deb

CONGRATS!!!! The weight loss is awesome. Keep up the good work and you will be at goal in no time!! Deb

Truly AMAZING

CONGRATS DENNIS!!!!!! I am soooo happy to hear everything went off without a hitch. I've thinking about you and wondering how things went for you. I am glad I found this thread. Welcome to the losers bench. I hope to see you and your wife soon at one of the support groups Dr. Hohen"s office has. Best wishes for a speedy recovery MU Dog. THE SLEEVE ROCKS!!!!!! Deb