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@@nikki1980 I've heard many times that people get sick/have a cold prior to surgery if there is no fever DOS - surgery should proceed (always exceptions with diff doc) are there a few days before scheduled surgery for your health to improve?? not sure if swollen gland are considered a little more serious??? call your doc now get his thoughts feel better good luck speedy recovery

@RJ'S/beginning do you see me RJ?? my mouth is hanging unbelievable, unbelievable!!! she is an unnecessary "blob" on the blackboard erase it (her)!! kathy

@@GreenEyes604 pre-op/post op losing 67 lbs is great as far as the stall goes most of us get them telling you that, doesn't help you though they can last anywhere from one week, one month, or more i am soooo very sorry you are having a rough time is the cramping recent - week or so?? cramps, having to hold your tummy is no fun i don't know if its ok to use a heating pad??on your new little tummy? not sure not sure about that "bad" stuff you are referring to? when you eat that, is your tummy ok?? make sure you are always taking small bites eat very slowly chewing thoroughly into mush (yeach) after each bite, put utensil down for a couple of minutes before you start to eat again try to push the fluids - sip verrrry slowly I agree you should call/see the doc he is the one that knows you you know you'll hear alot of good advice, suggestions, experiences on this board, but........... at the end of the day ALWAYS ONLY listen to your surgeon/NUT (or me) feel better good luck kathy

@@*Lexie* I knew you could do it!!! must have been hard you were strong - and you resisted temptation!!! you are aces I don't go to the movies often buttttt when i go to the movies i go "armed" with a popped bag of Orville Reddenbocker 100 calories it has a lot of carbs, once in a while is ok I put popcorn in the largest purse i can find i also bring a tupperware container to put it (really!!) i'm such a sneak if you report me i'll deny the whole thing 58 lbs gone!!!! thats great keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life i know you can/will kathy congrats

@@BeautifullyCreated1982 i never doubted you for a minute!!! going strong??? love it your surgeon sounds good to me helpful, informative, supportive too what more could you ask?? hmmmm surgery skills to match his qualities??!! hopefully he will have brushed up on his expertise the night before surgery how many more days of liquid diet??? what is your new DOS?? keep up the good job i know you will kathy

@@jinxxy5 calling 1461, 1461 - are you out there? oh there you are !! i had a hard time seeing you wonderful pics hope you are not getting tired of hearing this........... you do look amazing, beautiful, wonderful etc what a transformation going for the gold with all your races now you are an official marathon runner!!!! keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life i know you will kathy congrats

@@CheleLynn45 that is great keep smiling people will wonder what you are up to you are a loser - but really a winner have fun on the rides in Disney next month keep up the good work good luck kathy congrats

@@LisaCan do this welcome, welcome, welcome and welcome i see you are less than one day old!!!! talk about your newbies 66 lbs down OMG you are doing great i've always heard losing 10 lbs a month is average/good in 5 months, 66 lbs down i would say you are above average sorry about your hair loss this is common side effect that happens to many but IT will grow back don't get discouraged easier said than done you are obviously a smart cookie since you chose to have weight loss surgery you found this great informative/support group you are great by jumping into the boards so quickly with your questions people will answer your questions tell their experiences give you support............ but at the end of the day ALWAYS listen to you doc or NUT (short for nutritionist) trampoline?? sounds great you are obviously getting "UP" in the world continue to follow all the rules keep up the good work kathy

@@KF2007 you know you are getting older, when you are not a big fan of body piercings buttttt............ when i reached goal i had my ears re-pierced (they had closed) years earlier following week i had another piecing then ONE more total of 3 on each side to continue............... i had first 3 letters of my grand-kids tattooed on my right forearm in italics (i never had a tattoo before!!) M organ A ndrew E than with a little italic red heart under each letter couple months later i got the word survivor above my right ankle shortly after i had a cute little butterfly spaced above the word survivor!!! all above were my rewards i gave myself at goal ( promised hubby no more tattoos for the next 58 years!!!) all my tattoos were small, tasteful and look great!!! i'm sure the same can be said about your body piercings good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

@@allyray KNOCK IT OFF!!! i do understand about being, nervous, scared etc prior to surgery once you start pre-op diet being a little cranky is "acceptable" you have plenty time to be a little "bitc...." you have a lot going on in your life now getting ready to take a huge step with major, life saving/changing surgery you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more?? good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

egggggads this was gonna be a duplicate post goes to show even i make mistakes buttttt.... i'm still "cute as a button" head hanging low kathy

@@tinytears ohhhhhh no as @@Summer Rain said - you need to have at least 100 posts you don't need to start a topic, just reply to a post you've made 47 posts!!!! another 53 posts can't wait to hear all your words of wisdom on the board as you enter VET LAND i will then welcome you with open arms and........... fresh blueberries mixed in with Fage 0% greek plain yogurt 103 lbs down!!!! terrific keep up the good work see you soon kathy congrats

@@Virginiarosew now that's what i'm talkin' about!!! happy, happy, happy, happy............... 2nd surgiversary luv your pics turning around and around and around becoming dizzy with all the wonderful new things in your life keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more?? kathy congrats

@@Imlosing big - hasn't been around since 8/2014 @@PdxMan - guess its just you and me dude i had the sleeve December 15, 2011 my life started on this day it continues to be wonderful i am one happy camper DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 57 years OLD 5'3 present 130 lbs goal past 2 years 61 years YOUNG 5'3 - but standing much taller glad things continue to go well keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy

@@loriemoms happy you lost weight/shoe size i was not that lucky i decided to have my ring resized (i knew i would have to do again later) it took over 2 weeks to get it back from the "repair shop" back my poor hand felt naked if i had to do it over again I would have opted for the ring guard weight loss/finger........ go "hand in hand" 62 lbs down!!! that is great keep up the good job l know you will kathy congrats

@@catlover2565 hijack many years ago my daughter (around 13) was helping me clean up she was having trouble getting the bathroom really clean i said to her "use elbow grease" she looked at me and said "where is it" thanx for the recipe i'll try it soon kathy

@@catlover2565 what a tease you are?? you show these beautiful looking Protein Bars without the recipe?? silly head of course we want to see the recipe urgent, urgent please send immediately my mouth is watering jeeeez!!! thanx bud kathy

@@Tammylb that is great!!!! such an accomplishment you are aces welcome, welcome to the century club keep up the good work i know you will kathy congrats

@JCP gotta love those updates losing 80 lbs in 5 months being in onderland don't look how much weight you still need to lose look at how far you have come glass half full or empty keep up the good job kathy congrats

@@Kellsbells no other problems!!! Glad to hear guess my Water discussions were unnecessary glad you have no problems with water et al you already knew about the yogurt/protein too you are definitely a smart cookie at 12 days PO it takes many people at least 13 days to get a handle on stuff hope you get help/advise on the Protein issue 28 lbs down that is wonderful keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@hstrayorn i can't begin to tell you how very sorry i am for what you have gone through with your weight/family/earlier life horrible things you endured in the the past you have a great attitude towards your surgery glad you have support from your loving wife "a journey with its own struggles" i'm glad you are aware that you "might" have some hard times - up and downs nothing is easy work hard follow all the rules with your surgery pre and post op you will be the success i know you are work hard with the sleeve, and it will work hard/with you you showed your strength, through many hard times in the past this should be a "cake walk"!! you are starting your healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more?? good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

@@graceday32001 since you didn't mention otherwise...... besides the protein issue, is everything else going well?? gas, bathroom "issues", tiredness? are you having problems getting Water in? are you able to sip without a problem? room temperature water is always a suggestion to be more successful with your drinking many people use crystal lite bottom line is, drinking (as much as possible) water is more important than protein at this early stage of the game necessity of protein is also there, but again water is much more important!!! iwhen people don't drinkenough water they frequently get dehydrated (me at 6 weeks ) i became dehyrated on Valentines Day so i'll never forget the date then they have to go to hospital have IV's to get hydrated spend the night thats great you are eating yogurt is great way to get protein in i eat Fage 0% greek plain yogurt 20 gr of protein yum, yum, yum speaking for myself and some others......... Protein shakes??? blahhh, yech but continue to try and drink them shakes should be given to kids as punishment as suggested by @@Elizabeth21 add unflavored Protein powder to "whatever" i know you will progress with your protein issue i have plenty of confidence in you I see a healthier, happier, longer life in your future good luck bud kathy

@@JamieLogical always nice to hear those 3 simple words that mean so much he's a keeper pre and post op down 68 lbs terrific, terrific keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more?? kathy congrats

@@laurenella82 now that's what i'm talkin' about enjoy this new stage of food you are getting there all in good time "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It" keep up the good work i know you will kathy