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@@Sartury welcome to the board you are following a good plan continue to watch what you eat small portions drinking lots and lots of Water is important too!!!! keep up the good job are you planning/thinking about weight loss surgery? this is the place to come to with your questions good luck kathy

@@Essence46 how is everyone, how is everyone personally i'm a little mift at you "forgetting" to invite me Must have been an oversight - so all is good with the two of us variety is the spice of life I think that's the right expression being on vaca- a bite here and there (not overduing) i think is fine looking and feeling good in your bathing suit that's a great NSV glad you enjoyed your vacation welcome home, see you on the board kathy

@@QuilterGal yep, he's a keeper but he's also the lucky one to have you some people don't get any encouragement from family, friends having hubby in your corner giving you lots of support is great he's already aware that you'll be needing/buyer smaller sized clothes (don't go overboard on buying new clothes - your size will continue to go down) many people go to the rescue mission or thrift store - you can find nice clothes - some even have tags on them good thoughts being sent your way best of luck next month kathy

@@senekua hi newbie about 1.5 PO and still around to talk!! great weigh loss - 34 lbs!!! sorry you had bad gas pains - hopefully that problem is better now glad you are enjoying this board we are anxious to see "less and less" of you you can never learn/know too much keep reading this board and absorbing new info interesting to read other peoples comments, stories, experiences etc remember, at the end of the day ONLY listen to YOUR doc or NUT (and me too ) their the ones in the know for your special situation keep up the good job I know you will good luck kathy congrats

@@Allens Comedy GNC Lean shake 25 G high Protein Shake already mixed in a bottle - yum yum 170 calories 14 oz 3 grams Fiber sugars 2 gr many flavors - i llllllove the swiss chocolate try now - many peoples taste buds change after surgery you might love now, dislike later - vise versa too same is true with powdered shakes try not to go over board on buying a large variety - since you might not like after surgery i WAS type 2 diabetic since sleeve surgery 3+ years ago, no more meds!!!! never heard of someone managing their type 2 diabetes with insulin hought insulin was only if you were type 1 just wondering best of luck good luck kathy

@@rainnie1976 happiness sent back at ya continue walking and taking GasX your gas "situation" should be better sooner than later glad your surgery went smoothly good luck kathy GasX

not one person outside my family noticed that I've lost weight

@@Elode peak a boo i see you!!!! you've been missed harder to see you since there is less and less of you 91 lbs down!!! everyone sing with me........... happy days are here again........ welcome home kathy

@@Sylvia13 Am I really that vain? YES!!! kidding bud no you are not vain!!!!! I don't think what you said about yourself pertains to vanity anyways nothing wrong with feeling proud, happy better about yourself weight loss/ accomplishments etc sounds like you want to hear a few well deserved comments/compliments nothing wrong with that you have/ will continue to lose more weight and feel wonderful people will notice your weight loss sooner than later you WILL get those nice comments per you "I have to laugh though because I really didn't want to share with others that I've had the surgery -- I got my wish didn't I? :)" yep as "they" say, "be careful what you ask/wish for" for what its worth, I think you are looking great i envy your 5'11 stature to my 5'3 height (or lack of ) vanity?? someone who continually "checks" themselves out in the mirrors at Kohl's oh wait that's me!!! keep up the good job cutey kathy congrats

@@AllisonK1986 your welcome last year we bought a cool stove top it had 5 burners instead of the 4 i'm used to now i am able to "cook" 5 pots of Water at the same time in other words i am not much of a cook read about recipes from places like EggFlace you'll get good ideas per your request, a few protein examples but this is protein 101 i do bake alot of chicken (no barbecue sauce!!) salmon too!!!! eggs cottage cheese tuna fish premixed pkg i eat sooooo much Fage 0% greek yogurt luv luv luv baby bell cheese (other cheese too) cottage cheese Quest Protein Bars too (those bars are addicting to me - so i have to be careful on occasion i will have have a swiss chocolate pre-made GNC lean shake (25 gr protein) we don't to go out to eat very much anymore "they" say you'll save a lot of money what "they" don't tell you is all the money you save on eating out you spend on new clothes when we do go out, i usually order a yummy 6oz steak i ask for a to go container when my food arrives put 1/2 the steak away immediately check the computer you'll get more suggestions on foods with protein special place on this board too remember to drink drink drink 64+ oz of water a day the water situation can be hard to get used to all the water rules are very very important never, ever drink with your meals people have been shot for less good luck kathy

@@GSJourney23 beer and carbonated drinks are not allowed per my NUT rule not hard for me since i don't drink soda or beer etc listening to all our comments/experience from others is great/helpful but at the end of the day ALWAYS/ONLY listen to your NUT 5 days - 67 replies to your post Not Bad!! its hard to answer all questions nobody likes not to have their posts responded too happens sometimes good luck newbie wishing you many more replies to all your posts for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life 22 lbs down!! that's great keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@kazy298 waving my hand from upstate ny - syracuse continue to "enjoy" pre-op good luck with surgery on the 8th kathy

@@AllisonK1986 i think 40% is pretty low i agree with doc that the rest of "weight"loss is up to you i feel - from day one your weight loss is up to you the sleeve will help/assist you in losing weight it has been frequently said here on the board - "the sleeve is not a magic pill most of us do have stalls, a couple of bumps in the road but in my opinion the sleeve or any WLS is worth it you work hard with the sleeve and it will work with you you must relearn/or learn how to eat less, eat correctly, healthy foods, drinking, many other important rules that have been suggested above once you lose the weight your job is not over you must continue/keep up all the rules you have learned for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life I've been at goal these past 2 1/2 years (105 lbs gone) i have to follow all the rules, always to maintain my weight That being said...... I'm not always perfect, (then again ) i do fluctuate sometimes more than i wish gotta get back on the horse i have to keep working so i don't fall off the horse if you play your cards right, you will be a success with 4 aces - you win!! i see determination in your pretty eyes good luck kathy

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@@livvsmum newbies et al eat up success stories like yours for lunch (no calories or carbs!!!) you look beautiful great pics you've had plastics to complete your body transformation sorry tt was rough continue doing what you are doing for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life it obviously is working for you kathy congrats

@@BizzyB pre-op i found my "savior" at Walmarts very attractive 64 oz plastic water bottle i easily keep tract of my drinking after the bottle is empty, i will fill fill it up again don't usually get that whole thing in but its a start chug away at the water one of the many rules for life, that we must follow for the rest of our lives good luck kathy

@@Para-thighs Lost@@bat_fastard i could have picked the two of you out in a crowd you were / are made for each other @Para-thighs you've already lost 70 lbs!!! terrific job @bat-fastard better start running to keep up with your better half exciting times ahead for you both support is one of the main games with any WLS i wish my hubby had surgery with me he needs to loose about 100 lbs oh well, not gonna happen that is another story for another time kathy congrats good luck

@@KensingtonWalk the sleeve was originally developed to help with stomach cancer there are probably stats about that the usage of having a sleeve for weight loss surgery is relatively new more and more and more docs are performing the sleeve with outstanding result!! @TheRealMeIsHere! covered about everything dealing with your subject very well put (please don't let that comment go to your head!! @Kindle@@WL WARRIOR @TheRealMeIsHere! these "wonderful" people reached goal, health and happiness etc with the help of the sleeve they are all aces they paid me to say the above!!! many, many many and many more have also continue reaching goal, and keeping their weight off - including someone special (me silly head at 3.5+ years and counting ) IMO life BEGINS with maintenance continuing to follow ALL the rules for the rest of our healthier, happier, longer life kathy

@@kerryyoung never heard of them what are they??? good luck with surgery small hijack @ I see your surgery is next month good luck on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life kathy

@@LittLeFoot14 sorry i misunderstood your earlier post took a dummy pill instead of my Vitamins need more support - i know of a great bra shop in Florida i took an extra silly pill too hospital, surgeons/ NUTS can point you in the direction for support meetings in your area talking to other people in person, going through what you have been dealing with throughout PO talking to others in a similar boat SUPPORT is the middle name of Bariatric Pal keep coming to this board, you'll get great help and info, experiences and more support end of day remember to follow your docs/NUTS rules only!! (mine too off course ) surgery in 2+ weeks!!!! very exciting hold on to your hat you are on the road to a of healthier, happier,longer life Who deserves it more?? good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@LittLeFoot14 sorry for all the issues you have been through is the stent recent? when were your WLS lap band - gastric bypass i've heard many lap band to gastric bypas stories never heard that you can do a gastric bypasss to a sleeve??? i'm sure you rsseared having this new revision doc is on boared after all your pro's and cons your decition is the only one that matters nerves, excitement - are all perfectly normal you probably experimented those feelings pre-op with you lap band and gastric bypass your surgery is 7/14 i can support any decision you make looking for all types of support? you've come to the right place good luck kathy

@@Missbliss14 no drain here @@Bufflehead said............ Fluid that drains out can help to determine (very easily) whether you have a leak or not. Having a drain wasn't exactly a ton of fun, but it wasn't a big deal either. interesting esp. about the possible leak @@Missbliss14 any doc you are "previewing" before surgery, can tell you if they do a drain or not kathy good luck

@@*Lexie* ahhhh, it was worth the "weight"/wait for the great before and after pics i'm very sorry about your "situation" apparently before surgery "you lost your head" still no where to be found!! i hope you can show yourself would love to see how pretty you are i "think" some people might not want to show their face, don't want anyone to know they are on this board but if they are reading posts - that means THEY are also on the board nothing to be ashamed of just a thought, i could be wrong ONE time i was wrong i thought i had made a mistake!! happy 9 month surgiversary!! keep up the good work kathy

@@onesleevedmamma you are doing terrific 50 lbs down the toilet FLUSH its great that you are keeping records/documenting/measurements NSV - is the acronym for non sleeve victory or great non number rewards as you referred needing to wear a belt so your pants don't fall down that's a good one keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@*Lexie* hey bud the above "quote" came up when i tried to see you and your great pictures i am closing my eyes - and i can see how wonderful you look 80 lbs gone!!! i knew there was a reason i was "seeing less and less" of you on the board keep up the good work i know you will kathy congrats