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@@sukik it loves you back terrific seeing a number that hasn't been around for a long time can't get much than keep up the great job good luck kathy congrats

i wrote the below paragraph now put in green earlier needed to make a correction therefore the repost "i can't think of any right answer that will help the world with obesity (just to mention getting rid of all fast institutions would be a good place to start) of course that could never happen" meant to have the word food there we all know how mcdonalds, burger king et al are frequently "visited" increasing now to LARGE sizes why not order large burger, large fries, large soda eventually LARGE COFFIN kathy

@@Countrygrrl dear speedy gonzales LOL old habits die hard but they must die i used to eat fast, fast too my "tool" was a shovel i kept digging myself in a deeper hole eating too fast??? KNOCK IT OFF!! eating too fast - its like hurry, hurry keep eating otherwise someone is gonna grab your plate from underneath you!! I frequently use a baby utensil when i eat you can only go so fast when you are using a baby spoon when i eat my yummy yogurt i have a teeny spoonful then i take a break - move the plate - and restart its great or using regular silverware taking your fork/spoonful after you are done chewing put utensil down for a couple of secs it DOES work/help - but you have to keep practicing you know what they say about practice you can do this you must and you will 41 lbs total down pre and post op that's great keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@*Lexie* i'm just sitting here kindof staring out into space this story is heartbreaking such a sad story that might be happening more and more i can't think of any right answer that will help the world with obesity (just to mention getting rid of all fast institutions would be a good place to start) of course that could never happen Hector didn't want to live i can only imagine how he must have felt he was successful at times in losing weight only to put it back on again i'm afraid most of us know that feeling he led such a sad life obesity starting from childhood bullying continuing to gain weight as an adult being stuck in a chair feeling no reason to live just ate and sat, watched tv ate and sat, and ate and sat etc............. if his story helps one obese person to lose and maintain their weight his death will not be in vain wherever he is now i hope he is in peace no more suffering kathy

@@nprcowboy saw this in your last thread thought i would do a cut and paste if anyone missed it wonderful, wonderful news about your better half after what you two have been through - you deserve some good news sounds like you two can walk into the sunset hand in hand working the sleeve ride 'em cowboy kathy

@@IronDruggist Kohl's, Kohl's or Kohl's!!! Luv that store one really close to my house but.............. many people have checked out the thrift shop for bargains there are many clothes there that still have tags on them going down in size? thats great!!! keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@nprcowboy you are very welcome its interesting how people on a board like this get so involved with a "strangers" now we all feel like close friends you have through such times congrats on staying strong and getting through this i can't imagine going through what you had to do glad that nasty NG tube is finally gone how is your eating going?? or are you still only drinking? pureed? hope the worst is over and you continue to improve how is wifey?? cancer - what is the situation? what is going on with her sleeve? of course dealing with the cancer is the first concern don't know whats in store for her but best of luck to her good luck cowboy kathy

@@JALUVIC i know i could have lost this weight without WLS I've done it MANY times before but i could NEVER keep it off!!! i would gain the weight i loss plus more back I have been at GOAL these past two years (fluctuating at times) the sleeve can't do all the work alone - i knew that I needed to work with the sleeve and "it" worked with/for me good luck monday 30 lbs down!!! kathy congrats kathy

@ hubby was with me during the whole process before surgery and after came to "meetings" surgeon, NUT etc one month before WLS i told my entire big family we all live in different states, and we get together for thanksgiving thats where i decided to make the "bold" (for me) decision about telling them my "secret" of the WLS everyone - aunts, uncles, 4 siblings, cousins were happy for me they knew i had struggled most of my life with obesity i've mentioned i always have had "issues" with my mom (she was 81 at the time) like i said - everyone was happy for me!! but in my mothers case ---- she was TOO happy she was ALWAYS critical about my appearance/ "excess" weight her actions when she heard about surgery was more of a RELIEF that she would no longer have a daughter that was the F word (won't say that word) wouldn't feel embarrassed being seen with me NOT over reacting - making a true statement moms excitement had nothing to do with my health (diabetes, high blood pressure etc) never concerned about the act of surgery (possible complications) just happy i wouldn't look so F... kindof lost it for a sec thinking about my past i have talked to a therapist about my situation oh dear guys thanx for not interrupting my rant of course you had no choice LOL btw - don't worry about me seeing a therapits about my "mom" and food issue" issue that i need to deal with back to initial question.... the main reason i chose not to tell many people about WLS was that i didn't want people to keep looking at me to see how much (or how little) weight i was losing didn't want to go there mid way while i was losing i chose to tell a few friends that were supportive other people, what they don't know............. whether you decide to tell lots of people/a few people/no one your choice for you is just that - YOUR choice good luck with your decision and your pending surgery kathy

@@Mojo56 I feel like such a dummy what is SIPS?????? 58 lbs down!!! keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@Alex Brecher that is terrific!!!! wonderful idea bariatic pal keeps spreading its wings kathy congrats

nsv...i am a skiier! @@CowgirlJane from the age of 10-17 i loved going skiing couple times a week with my dad one of the few good memories i have of dad as i was getting in my high teens, gaining weight - i stopped skiing (many other activities too) felt too heavy terrified/worried about falling sorry bud, got off main subject YOU!!! swish, swish, swish look at you go oh no oh no - look out for that big mogul careful careful careful you don't want to.fallllll.... oh, no you didn't hear me yelling you to be careful?? did you forget your hearing aides again?? you are stepping out of the box/comfort zone trying new things!!! today skiing tomorrow............??? baby it cold out there!!! brrrrrrr bundle up i have my super duper glasses on you look like a beautiful ski bunny life keeps getting better and better kathy congrats

@@ngoycoanaya@gmail.com some people might have gained a lb or two - then lost, but........ make sure you drink lllllllllots Water all day then drink some more your weight loss looks good hope things straighten out and smooth sailing 50 lbs down!!! keep up the great work good luck kathy

@@cmathews77 scratching my head here you joined the board over 1 1/2 years ago according to the "rules" i don't know why you can't chime in its ok by me maybe @@Alex Brecher can help you/us out knock, knock alex are you there/home??? Veterans Board Preamble This forum is dedicated to veteran Sleevers who are one year or more post-op to discuss issues specific to those who are further along in their journey.

@@ShannonbKSU i've only heard of them by their name, not their reputation wouldn't hurt to check it out you can never have tooooo much support you are one month PO since you didn't say otherwise things are going well ???? no problems you are a lapband revision to sleeve, right??? keep up the good work kathy

@emk101009 wonderful weight loss how do you know hungry you "should" be???? "it" varies for all of us some of us might never have lost their hunger issues others maybe at 3 months others at.............. stalls happen to most all of us Get Over It must be patient - it will pass (like gas ) time periods/stalls will vary from 3 weeks to.............. God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It!!! We're all different we lose amount of weight in different time periods we lose inches at the beginning from different areas ie less boobs or less tushy!!! yogurt is not that filling but it is great, and has lots of Protein too you can never have too much protein during the day dense protein like chicken is wonderful - very filling you didn't chew thoroughly?? means you probably ate too fast too!!!! KNOCK IT OFF slow down with your eating and chew better that wouldn't cause you to stretch your sleeve after each bite, put your utensil down for a few seconds too use a baby spoon - that helps too i "think" many people at one time or another worry that they might have stretched their new little tummies as far as "stretching" your tummy eat wayyyy too much food, too fast all morning, noon, afternoon, evening & night in other words 24/7 grazing ALL day (like you/me did in the good 'ol days this will cause weight gain but as far as stretching the sleeve - don't "think"it happens follow all the rules and things should be good you'll get wrinkles if you worry toooo much good luck 43 lbs down!!! kathy congrats

3 month-down 43 lbs -stall 3 weeks - more hungry than I should be. @@emk101009 wonderful weight loss how do you know hungry you "should" be???? "it" varies for all of us some of us might never have lost their hunger issues others maybe at 3 months others at.............. stalls happen to most all of us Get Over It must be patient - it will pass (like gas ) time periods/stalls will vary from 3 weeks to.............. God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It!!! We're all different we lose amount of weight in different time periods we lose inches at the beginning from different areas ie less boobs or less tushy!!! yogurt is not that filling but it is great, and has lots of Protein too you can never have too much protein during the day dense protein like chicken is wonderful - very filling you didn't chew thoroughly?? means you probably ate too fast too!!!! KNOCK IT OFF slow down with your eating and chew better that wouldn't cause you to stretch your sleeve after each bite, put your utensil down for a few seconds too use a baby spoon - that helps too i "think" many people at one time or another worry that they might have stretched their new little tummies as far as "stretching" your tummy eat wayyyy too much food, too fast all morning, noon, afternoon, evening & night in other words 24/7 grazing ALL day (like you/me did in the good 'ol days this will cause weight gain but as far as stretching the sleeve - don't "think" that can happen unless you "WORK" really hard to eat eat eat and then................ 24/7 for a long long time many good discussions about can/does your stomach stretch i don't have the right answer hopefully someone can explain better than i can ood luck 43 lbs down!!! kathy congrats

@@JenSul to all above "expecting" sleevers et al good luck with pending approval hope your date is sooner than later you are all on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more?? good luck kathy

@@Tweety208 glad you found this group and vice versa we're all here to support you, thats the name of the game oh dear I can only imagine how you are feeling you've been dealing with these problems almost 4 months?? how long were you in the hospital?? have you had to go back to the hospital numerous times for help?? out of curiosity how much weight have you lost? not that it matters at this point you need to get healthy first don't those nasty IV bags have sugar "solution" in them what is doc saying? improvement?? approx when?"? nasty NG tube!!! "guesstimate" on when things will turn around?? these are pretty "open" vague questions hope you don't mind me asking them ask your questions here on the board you will get some great replies hear other peoples experience but remember at the end of the day ONLY listen to the words of your doc//surgeon & nut!!! follow what HE/THEY tell you!!! they are there to help you i hope with all my heart that things improve soon fingers and toes crossed that things will get better soon!!! kathy good luck

@@mercy96 thats ok bud sob sob i'll get over/past this latest rejection i only used/needed one and a half boxes of kleenex my eyes aren't as red as they were the past couple of hours are they after a year or two of intensive therapy i probably will be back to "normal" what is your correct address?? i want to start sending my therapist bills to you you know i was only kidding/joking about most of the above except the therapy bills of course good luck on "your pending" newbie whenever that sweetie is born remember I spell my name K.. a.. t... h... y he/she will have a wonderful, healthier, happier mother you both deserve that keep up the great weight loss good luck kathy congrats

@@mercy96 OH no bud you forgot to mention me :lol: oh oh, my paranoia is acting up did i say something wrong?? i don't think so, right taking a step aside just in case still friends kathy

@@nprcowboy when i read the above i put my hand to my mouth with a screech i am soooo sorry that their are people in the world like that i am a very naive person, who doesn't understand how people can be mean one of my big issues is "how can people hack the computers (ie target) how can people do such things back to more important stuff - YOU my friend it must be awful seeing such a post sent to you!!!! that person had nothing better to do than bother/upset you while you are dealing with sooo much now with your poor wife too i just reread your post - you have gotten a few horrible PM's???? i'm sorry about that what do "they" call it???cberhating? something like that?? its crazyy again, naive me doesn't understand why people are like that?? Not writing us much with updates???? geez i wonder why??? you have had all these issues/problems - probably not even capable of writing while you on those drugs sometimes feel so bad about your wifey too must be soooo hard for both of you you both are worrying about the other but you each must concentrate on yourselves much of the time staying strong etc stay strong sorry don't remember your name so i'll just say "ride em cowboy " hugggggs kathy ps just reread my post and realized that i repeated myself in places guess that means i have those continuous thoughts can't think of anythihng else to say take care cowboy

@@Stevehud new day fresh start clean slate Welcome Welcome to the VSG board we're all nice people, really, - give us a chance vice versa too look, learn and listen (mom always told me that ) ask your questions you'll get good answers from everyone (especially me ) as you know' we're all different life would be boring if that weren't the case as OP have said we all have the right to our opinions heated debates are good too but no more yelling from anyone any more ok? i've resorted to holding my hands over my ears!! now my hands hurt we won't/don't bite keep up the good work wonderful weight loss don't know what it is, but i'm sure its good I know you will good luck kathy congrats

@@LipstickLady i also have physical issues that effect my left leg/balance at one time i had a trainer unsuccessfully tried to help me with my balance don't you need to have A LOT of balance/strength to be able to do this if thats the case, i don't think i could try kickboxing thanx kathy

@@Janice1968 hi nice to be heard hope you having been seeing more things that apply to you things that help you we're a bunch of good egg some are a little cracked though stick around always nice to have a nice smiling face around hope you are doing well keep up the great job good luck kathy