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@@laurenella82 ROFLMAO gotta love those typos think you meant to say "does" not dies then again since you are so evil, maybe you do want her to die ok, back to topic......... thoughts of chips,???? Get Over It not gonna happen "yet" like you thought many other people have trouble with those first couple of weeks liquids, liquids I hope doc doe let you progress with your eating as others have said........ time will pass you will eventually move on to "yummy" mush and pureed' i have confidence in you (someone has to !!!!) good luck bud kathy

@@Kimpicc "Do or Do Not, There is no Try" Yoda where can you get support??? what are we, chopped liver support is the name of the game on this board no cheating and you will be the winner!!!! you are having a few problems now - Knock it Off you can and must do this it must be very hard for you/others when you have a family to feed but.........Get Over It you must not let temptation get the better of you easier said than done clean/empty your pantry of junk chips, Cookies etc aren't good for you or the family get rid of them (sorry bud, no excuses about kids/family wanting to eat "bad" stuff) family "could/maybe/should" start eating healthier too with your preparation of meals I've seen other family members here lose weight or if they are of "normal" size, eating healthy won't kill them your new life has started with being told you must lose some weight pre-op this will be an indication that you will eat and drink etc after surgery you must drink 64 oz post surgery get a jump start and drink that much now its good for you then PO - you must continue to eat and drink, and follow many rules to lose your weight til you reach goal thennnn the hard work continues with maintenance you must always eat and drink etc properly for the rest of your life to be the success i know you are you are starting a new lifestyle as @@woo woo said - drink Protein shakes for the next few days that will give you a boost in losing some weight quickly good luck my friend i have faith in you speedy recovery kathy

@@Inner Surfer Girl i just saw that too Pauline wouldn't do anything for herself post op wouldn't even walk after surgery in the hospital!! fooled herself by saying she thought she was doing well annoyed with docs expectations eating terribly refused to go to PT denied they even called her her son is doing whatever he is told caretaker - has to wash his mom!!! i don't think he can take a normal job because he has to stay with his mom being trapped in the house for her he is 21, but this is a form of child abuse "might sound crazy" but maybe if he just leave her she would have to "get it together" call for assistance etc maybe she needs to take the consequences of her chosen life maybe then she will get more serious about her life have no alternative she even admits she feels bad for her son she is unintentionally killing him he's also heavy who knows, maybe he is just constantly gaining weight too following his mothers foot steps because he doesn't how how else to live just sitting around because he can't have a normal ife, doesn't see any people most of the time bingo?? he can't even leave his mothers side to talk to anyone he must have mental issues/problems that should be released but who can he talk to?? very sad, very sad her food addiction is slowly but surely killing her i can't imagine being at her weight she knows she must lose weight, but......... oh well maybe i'm being too harsh about her son leaving but presently there are 2 lives being destroyed maybe he can still save himself kathy

@@snowkitten sorry bud the only "answer" i have is that i have no answer maybe others have experienced your problem and can advise you but......i think this is a question for your doc congrats on loosing 72 lbs thats great keep up the good job good luck kathy

@pinkylady08619 sorry your NUT won't be around for a bit she will be a great help write down your questions its easy to forget certain things you want to talk/ask about read the boards go to the search button in the top right hand corner you'll see that many other people have asked similar questions that you might have too ask your questions here too we're here to give support give our experiences too all comments you have been given are great/helpful but at the end of the day listen to YOUR doc or nut its said frequently on the board that the one thing we all have in common, is that we're all different" all docs and NUTS (nutritionalist ) have different rules my doc had me on Clear liquids for 10 days i "think" its safe to say that most of us are on clear liquids for more than a day having the sleeve or bypass or lapband - i think the early stages are similar please don't regret having the sleeve because you are on liquids longer than you thought personally speaking the sleeve has been my best friend for the past 3 years as long as i continue to follow all the rules i will do great you work with the sleeve/and it will work with/for you good luck kathy

@@newbeginings85 UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! she is inexperienced etc but stupidity is not an excuse long term effects are horrible" are you kidding me!!?? you were great with your come back to that "snooty" person talk to the "real" doc tell him/her how rude the student was give him example of what she was crazy enough to say tell him what you are doing in preparation for surgery you met with him before? if you liked him stay with him make sure to tell him that no way no how do you want to see that student again she was very rude - no need to have to endure her mouth!! if he says something like "sorry you have to work with her, we need to train people" say thanx but no thanx!!! you have been doing everything perfectly you've done your research sounds like you are ready to start your new life continue to speak up for yourself keep up the good work i know you will!!!! good luck bud kathy

Captain Crunch, how I miss you.... @@Babbs thanx alot for remiding me how yummy that is @@kimdlawson06 My NUT told me i could have a "little" cereal but with a VERY small amount of milk might have a couple of times a week never more sometimes none i also eat special K Protein 10 gr protein carbs 19 sugar 7 gr but newbies shouldn't really eat cereal (per NUT) do as i say not as i do must admit after 2 years goal i do have a "little" more milk that i had as a newbie if thats the worst thing i do, i stiill think i'm pretty amazing good luck kathy

@@Bandista @@mae7365 @@Dolores33778 @@Rogofulm @@funky_monkey800 @@JamieLogical @@mae7365 @@KathyLynn160 you too!! you guys are all too smart you said exactly what i was gonna say!!!! hmmmmm then i guess i'm smart too for me....i'm so happy about my new weight loss/life I chose not to have plastics happy to be thin with some loose skin then be heavy after all i am cute as a button no complaints here just plenty of smiles people wonder what i'm up to good luck with surgery kathy

@Alex Brechar my tool bar doesn't work the B italic underline for example are all light colored can't bold or anything when i write a reply it only comes up light in a different font then i want i unsuccessfully sent you a copy of what it looks like this has been going on since the 15th help help please emoticons also don't work ( thanx kathy

@@GreenEyes604 you are a sweetie i was having emoticon withdrawals hubby was worried about me!! thanx for your comment we both are pretty special keep up the good work see you around the neighborhood kathy

@@jjmcrash218 welcome welcome welcome welcome i can see you are a smart cookie since you realized having the sleeve is great!! we're all here to support each other give advise/suggestions,expertise share are experiences to help people good for you on using small plates try baby silverware too i used my baby spoon for a long time clothes fitting better meds being decreased down 33 lbs buttttt a few comments /suggestions nicely spoken to help you "kindof" sounds like you get that full feeling at one point rest a bit then continue to eat no no no before you are full stop eating not when you are already stuffed when you are approaching that full feeling you should (must) stop good for you that you are working on eating slower that is very important you will get that full feeling quicker you should/must measure your food my surgeon told me to eat until i'm "almost" full then stop 2 bites earlier!!!! the sleeve is here to help you (me/us) when it tells you to stop - listen to it!!! please ??? you work with the sleeve and it will work for/with you!! do you have a NUT (nutritionist)you can talk to for help? can you find a support group around you? many people (me) go their for help, discussions about food/program IMO the Water rules are the most important to follow being told not to drink while you eat is very hard to follow but we must follow you are waiting 45-60 minutes before you drink after your meal right?? you stop drinking about 1/2 an hour before you eat?? you drink at least 64 oz of water/liquids i'm sure you already knew these things and are following lots of rules we must ALL follow to be successful these new habits do not stop once you reach goal you have "signed" up for this new lifestyle with eating/drinking for the rest of your life it really is doable i know you will be a success good luck kathy

@@Valerie R. love that phrase ok if i steal (i mean borrow it?!!) happy happy happy how else could you feel this special day i am willing to bet my last yummy Quest bar that you look as great as you feel!! it would be nice if you could bring your expertise around sometimes you could help out a bunch of newbies keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more? kathy congrats

@ it's funny to read but.............did she take a dummy/crazy pill that day??? @@wannaBthinsoon - "regift" tooooo funny!!! (great advice ) good luck kathy

@@jillstl the WORST place to carry excess weight is your mid-section/tummy!!!! (me) very unhealthy being obese etc is terrible - weight you carry around your tummy area is terrible!! sorry i don't remember why, but i know its true sooooo consolation of being heavier in your thighs, hips, down south?? could be worse? guess that's the upside?? good luck kathy

happened to me once - after a few days it fixed itself. @GreenEyes604 thought you'd like to know...... woo hoo!!! look at me!! emoticons work!!! can bold i can do anything!!! asked hubby to look at my tool bar he pushed this button, and that button all of a sudden everything was fine he has no idea what/how he did it doesn't matter its fixed - and i'm thrilled its amazing how the smallest things can make your (my) day My hubby is VERY smart after all he married me!! thanx again for taking the time to respond kathy BTW VIP thats a new program they advertise for $4.00 s it worth it???

@@GreenEyes604 hi there thank you for responding problem started few days ago i'll "try" and be patient LOL maybe i'll write alex again on saturday i always use many emoticons - love them emoticons aren't working sob sob sob wow i see you lost 66 lbs!!!! thats great keep up the good work kathy

@@ELI.p.m What's it to you??!!!! LOLOLOLOL i was 57 years OLD i am now 61 years YOUNG!!! if i had the opportunity to have WLS at 22 i would have done it in a minute kathy

@@TatorTot Appeal Appeal Appeal you might have lost the battle, but not the war the sleeve used to be referred to as experimental, not that many cases were done - not many stats sleeve is NOT considered experimental by many ins companies (even medicaRE) long term results are still not that prominent YET with the sleeve but insurance companies are accepting the sleeve more and more don't give up so quickly good luck bud kathy

@@Ginger85 thanx for sending those thoughts very very true what's worse than being heavy for one month?? being heavy for one month and a day encouraging thoughts spread throughout the world kathy

@@CrazyJaney no offense taken:o) 121 lbs down!!!! you are aces bud!!! keep up the good work maybe i'm a little crazy around the edges!!!! but who isn't ??? LOLOLOLOL kathy

@@nprcowboy don't have any new profound words to write just gonna say again feel better, hope this nightmare ends soon do you mind if i ask how your wifey is doing 4?? months PO? she is a big help i'm sure feel better please we are all rooting for you kathy

@@JustWatchMe i've been here since pre-op 2011 i agree with everything you said i'm here daily (whether you guys like it or not) LOL board does keep me motivated reminds me where i was, were i am now - and where i'll be in the future kathy

@@Elode glad you like the raspberry white chocolate i mass produce them, sell to Quest, and i get 50% off all purchases i also love the brownie, and chocolate double chunk haven't seen you around the neighborhood in awhile you add spice to my ho hum day:D nice to see your pretty smile again kathy

@@laurenella82 thanx bud for understanding, listening and taking action concerning my suggestion no offense intended still friends??? please, please keep up the good work kathy

@@HappygoSusan 2+ years PO 130 lb weight loss!!! GOAL!!!! can't get much better than that!!!! I agree the word support is very important whether it comes from your docs office/ Bariatric Pal, and or family having support from everyone - how great is that glad things are continuing to go well keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life happy surgiversary with many more to follow good luck kathy congrats