ProudGrammy

@@deedee19625 ignorance is bliss? what is diverticulitis? kathy

@@Samantha&Sunshine wellllll if doc can't get to hospital......... hopefully that won't be the case since storm predicted for tuesday, he should be prepared for the inevitable snow he is a busy man with many surgeries planned for the day I'm sure he'll do his darndest to get to the hospital even if he can't drive through the snow maybe he can rent a pair of skiis a few snow huskies to get him to the hospital i understand that mom and boyfriend and you have taken time off.............but their work should also understand your situation due to weather please don't stress out (it can give you wrinkles ) good luck kathy

@ woo hoo back at ya glad you are feeling so well your Water intake will gradually improve things should continue to get better and better one day at a time enjoy the ride to a healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more? hope your puppies still recognize you continued happy/speedy recovery kathy

not sure if @@Folly messes your hair OMG i need new glass or a hearing aide?? am i seeing and hearing right that you have lost 214 lbs?? holy moly girlfriend you are doing amazing spouses react differently to weight loss of their better half spouse/significant other might become insecure some people even worry their spouse (the person who lost weight) will leave them other person gets insecure when they see their better half becoming independent et al looks like you have a keeper standing by you/supportive you've already lost so much weight and he is thrilled with your progress no worries probably for you it only gets better my husband has been supportive from the beginning, helpful 3 years post op he is thrilled with my weight loss i never had plastics after i lost my weight - so i do have lose skin both hubby and i are very "actively" pleased that making love is so much easier and better what more could a "sexy cute as a button grammy" want? keep up the great job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more? kathy enjoy

@@joatsaint wwwwwwonderful NSV and the NSV's keep coming i'm sure you and Franensleeve are very proud/happy 171 lbs down!!! that is an amazing accomplishment keep up the good work 4 lbs til GOAL personally i would lose 5 more lbs to be in onderland thats just me kathy congrats

@@Alex Brecher ducking head, red face I USED to watch Dr. Oz!!! here is another sad confession Little House on the Praire repeats what can i say kathy

@@nprcowboy oh nooooo, not again The comment made by @@Chelenka thinking about converting to RNY Bypass is an interesting thought. talk to doc your 1rst post was 11/28/14 enough is enough nausea possible ng tube again???? stop, stop, stop!!! you have so many people plugging and thinking of you that must count for something I'm sorry you are dealing with these issues still good luck my friend get better thats and order!!!! kathy

@@Countrygrrl the most common wonderful NSV's deal with clothing mooning people?? great feeling getting rid of those big clothes I also used to keep some old clothes "just in case" you/me/we can't think that way anymore we never/won't want see those "big" clothes again!!! pre and post op down 41 lbs!!! welcome to twoderville keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@changes1 i can tell you are excited/nervous/worried about being sleeved that's perfectly normal but please don't go into surgery with ANY thoughts that you might fail that's a defeated thought - KNOCK IT OFF!! even thinking about failure - not allowed people have been shot for less i would practice some Water rules pre-op you will have to do the below post op drink at least 64 oz of water a day stop drinking about 30 minutes before you eat NEVER drink while you are eating don't drink for about 45-60 minutes after you eat the above are very important your NUT (nutritionist) might give you slightly different time periods to wait etc.... always ONLY listen to your NUT!!! wean off soda start eating small portions watch your carb intake eat Protein first that's it for now follow the above and you will pass "kathys' basic rules 101 go to the head of the class good luck with surgery kathy

@@Nikkidoodlebug @@jenbaby75 well known fact that February 18th, and March 11th are the best days to be sleeved you two are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life enjoy the ride good luck speedy recovery kathy congrats

@@Elode actually million and one time , but..... whose counting? my hair thinned out but didn't lose clumps of hair I had breast cancer 15 years ago i lost 105 lbs 2 years ago i lost some hair during weight loss all my hair during chemo inconvenience for awhile, but............ having chemo saved my life losing weight should/will save everyones life hair today - gone tomorrow 42 lbs down keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@Alex Brecher not sure i should admit this but.................. Dr. Phil The View (Rosie and all!!! ) kathy

@@bayla1212 do to physical knee problems and more - i took and early retirement disability in other words i didn't have to contend with answering questions from people on how i lost my weight since i stopped working at 53 years old i told my family (4 siblings, mom, aunt, uncles) on thanksgiving day 2011 all at the same time we rarely get together as a family (we live in different states) made sense to me to just tell all at the same time don't really know many people i could/would tell my "story" to one time i started answering a neighbor about my weight loss i told her i was eating healthier, more moderately, and exercising all is good with me good luck with your own personal decision kathy i stopped midstream when i was done talking i looked at her then proceeded to tell her about the sleeve in my case (for me) i just felt too weird with the "omission" about WKS maybe if i had many many more people to tell, it would be different but i didn't, so it wasn't

"I'm not RIGHT, you're not WRONG" should read I am always right, you are always wrong public DISCUSSION board. discuss, opinionated. expect the same in return. @@LipstickLady wooooo, what side of the bed did you wake up on?? when i was a BIG newbie - i would come to these boards and get great info, rules, hear other peoples experiences it was great - it still is i love living in this neighborhood don't think we are always setting a good example for our newbies when newbies come here now, "sometimes" they read from more experienced sleevers/VETS how they eat this or that, don't get all there Water or Protein in - other things too i'm sure i'll post again one of my eating problems etc - but when we alllll tell our problem, over flow this board - it might be a little too much for a newbie?? just a thought the above is MY opinion, and i'm stickin to it kathy

@@Alex Brecher love, love, love The Good Wife (drama) you deserve/need a break after seeing/and hearing from some of those weird people on bariatric pal ohhhhh can anyone else see that i wrote that?? have fun catching up on your shows kathy

@@Janice1968 Here i am - here i am - hear i am ( jumping in the air holding my hand up ) had the sleeve 12/15/11 (3+ years ago) maintaining goal these past 2+ years continue to come here to remind myself where i came from "visit" here once a day (i have a sheltered life ) keep coming to the boards one day you might be as smart as all of us (especially me ) hope you are continuing to do well keep up the good work see you around the neighborhood kathy

@@jwaller75 i see you just found our lovely little group and joined us this month welcome welcome, and welcome not sure if i can tell, have you gained weight?? hope not but if you did that's ok you are back on track if you didn't gain.......woohoo knowing the problem is half the battle so you are half way there!! good for you on starting shakes again that will give you that helpful push do you remember all the rules??? do you still have a NUT (nutritionist) you can talk with, ask questions if not, maybe you could find to a NUT a couple of times for some assistance / help "we" are all here to share our experiences, answer questions, give suggestions and give support but we are not doctores we can't "officially" tell you things you should do medically -a doc needs to advice you you need to find a doc for that always listen to a doc family doc??? kathys' partial refresher course 101 FREE today!!!! stop drinking 1/2 hour before you eat don't drink with meals don't drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat drink at least 64 oz of Water daily small/moderate portions when you eat have Protein first as much as possible - 40,50,60 etc dense protein like chicken will help you feel full quickly watch your carbs don't drink soda use myfitness pal to track your food excercise walking is good you have done so well you lost 100 lbs (ok 99, but close enough) not a shrink, but you might have uncontinuously tried to sabotage yourself maybe you were getting so close towards goal doing so well, you got scared decided to go back to those bad habits KNOCK IT OFF! you made the smart decision last year to lose weight with the help of the sleeve you were doing great!!! i know you can get back on track i have confidence in you get back on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more good luck kathy

@@MOALAFAM11 silly head dixie cups are those cute, teeny paper cups that would be in a bathroom dispenser gas X is for heartburn good luck next monday speedy recovery kathy

@@JenSul et al wow there are a lot of you there are enough smart Cookies here to fill a couple bags of oreo's but you guys are the cream of the crop keep on asking questions, reading different responses use the search button in top right hand corner knowledge is very powerful good luck to all people having surgery soon to others who have to wait longer........ "God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry Up About It" all your lives are about to change for the better you are on the way to a healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more?? best wishes kathy

hard time not weighing myself everyday. @@gamecockfan864 i have chosen to weigh every morning after i get dressed i usually am wearing my blue jeans and my sneakers even though "its" just a # i do want to see if i have gained/lost/maintained weighing weekly would be more accurate difference in weight would be more accurate when you/me weigh daily - there is sometimes a fluctuation weighing daily works for me i wouldn't commit hairy carry if i didn't weigh one day or if i gained weight I don't think i would give the following choices a chance weigh daily weigh weekly monthly or spread out weighing even more ie biweekly since you didn't mention otherwise sounds like recovery is going fine?? keep up the good work by walking and following plan thats the way towards success you are aces wishing you a healthier, happier, longer life with the sleeve who deserves it more? kathy

@@MOALAFAM11 i think the above question/statement should be rephrased............. "Is there anyone who is NOT nervous about being sleeved"??? i was extremely nervous the month of upcoming surgery all surgeries have their "possibilities" small chances there "MIGHT" be a complication/problem i think the % of worry by people about to be sleeved is 98-100% but the actual % of people with problems might be 1 - 2% ??? tips for when you are at home??? Party Hearty then again.......... i always think/say that the Water issue is the most important you CAN live without eating for a time period but you NOT live without water YOU MUST DRINK - YOU MUST DRINK - YOU MUST DRINK - YOU MUST............ did i get my point across? it might be hard at first to drink water try drinking liquids at normal/room temperature chrystal light also is good take small sips maybe set a "reminder"/bell/timer every 5 minutes or so to drink/sip more water stop drinking 1/2 hour before you eat do not EVER drink while you are eating do not drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat drink at least 64 oz of water a day not drinking enough water can/will make you dehydrated you will then have to go to hospital and be rehydrated by IV's do everything slowly don't overdue its time to take care of YOU tell hubby or significant other or............ to fend for themselves tell the kids to run (or crawl) around at the park for a few hours then you can get your necessary rest by the time they get home they will be tuckered out easy to put to bed surgery one from today i'll "allow" you to be a little worried about surgery but enough is enough put your excited cap on too after all you are on the way to a healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@JALUVIC I can tell you are a smart cookie you made the wise decision to have surgery at one time please don't back out now this is a huggggge decision you made but i'm pretty sure you did your research talked to your docs it wonderful that your son is so "worried/concerned" about you IMO you shouldn't not (excuse the dble negative) have the surgery because your 22 year old son is very worried for you why don't you bring your son with you to talk to the surgeon doc could help son understand more about the surgery son can ask his questions too doc could assure your son that things hopefully should go well i don't believe in saying the blanket "surgery will go fine" because all surgeries have POSSIBLE risks/complication it has been spoken about that people like "us" you, me etc frequently put themselves on the back burner you need to move up front and take care of you many people do get scared/apprehensive/ nervous about having surgery common emotions good luck with your decision kathy

@@laurashelby @@AvaFern does that work with my 4 "little" malt balls i had last week???? sorry for the "little" hijack kathy

@@thebarneyhouse no!!!! just make a conscious decision to abstain from sex! as OP said "talk to your doc" take care kathy

@@jmccape hi i lost 105 lbs in a year i have been maintaining these past 2+ year the doc might give you a goal weight to shoot for but you can lose whatever amount of weight you want 80-85% of your tummy has been removed PO tummy is small now thanx to the sleeve the sleeve DOES/will help you lose weight that's its "job" you MUST follow all the rules applying to the sleeve or whatever surgery you have chosen doing the rules etc will help you reach your initial GOAL there is absolutely no reason why you couldn't continue to lose more weight if you follow the rules after you reach goal you will be able to maintain goal as long as you continue to follow all the rules these rules must be followed for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life the sleeve does totally work to help you lose weight you work with the sleeve and it will work with/for you the sleeve will "assist" you in the weight loss but.......you have lots of work to do while you approach goal this is not the simple pill that will automatically make you lose weight and then keep you at goal can't refer to the "rules" enough you must always follow the rules to be successful for me - i am soooo glad i had this surgery "it" has improved my health and happiness words can't express the common ONLY regret about surgery people (me) wish they had surgery years ago i am one of the mmmmmany mmmmmany satisfied, successful sleevers i can see you are a smart cookie i hope you choose to have the surgery to help you, but. don't decide on anything until you've thoroughly researched this is an important life changing decision that shouldn't be made in haste best of luck to you kathy