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@@UK Cathy its been tried , but it seems like no one can get rid of me gum to a shoe, bad penny nice to see you don't see you much around the neighborhood anymore then again i am seeing "less and less" of you you have gotten so small, you look and feel terrific i'm sure 91 lbs down!! keep up the good work kathy

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@@Rhondara thanx if your pre-op good luck speeedy recovery if you are post op you are doing a great job LOL keep up the good work!! kathy @@Kindle 100 lbs down GOAL you are one of the many vets that have been great/helpful who loves ya baby congrats kathy @@MichiganChic thats exactly what my NUT said to me last year its kindof "sad" when you hear of people gaining most or all of their weight back it is hard keeping on the straight and narrow who ever said life was easy? we keep working on it - follow the rules and we'll be great forever and a day 145 lbs gone!!! those last 6 have been around for too long i know you look and feel great!! Kathy @@Flygirl123 sometimes i crack myself up too!! staying on the board kindof "reminds" me where i come from (like i could really forget ) good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy @@amazon thanx kiddo i have done pretty fantastic haven't i??? 55 lbs down!!! keep up the good job kathy

@@Mz. NuNu when wlll all insurance companies realize that "THEY" (ins.company) would benefit just as much as we do by our losing weight since our health issues will improve/be resolved - insurance company wouldn't have to pay for all those meds that "we" take (ie diabetes, high blood pressure et meds) we would all feel and look great (many other benefits) they would save a lot of money win, win so what is their problem wishing you all the success you deserve good luck kathy

@@MeAndTinyTina thanx for saying that!! you've lost 54 lbs!!! how great are you!! keep up the good job congrats @@Rubygirl January 12th great day wonderful sign/omen you are having surgery on my birthday!! good luck see you in sleeveland

@@Essence46 52 lbs down!!! very close to onderland you must be doing something right that being said.................. oh, oh bud nibbling all day this is called grazing not supposed to do that my NUT told me from the beginning to eat 3 meals 2 small Snacks you SHOULD/MUST eat 3/4 meals a day or whatever your NUT told you maybe 4 meals with 2 snacks? whatever she says always follow your NUT's rules if you are nibbling all day KNOCK IT OFF!!! you'll get it together sooner than later i know you will good luck kathy

@IcanMakeit "hoping for -- a long term life improvement". you will continue to do great you are at goal!! - keep up the good work @BLERDgirl "successful anniversaries like yours!" you'll be right there with me 32 lbs gone - keep up the great job @@Elode "Yes! Congratulations to you!!!" thanx bud - always wonderful to see a smart newbie like you you know i mean that, right? 26 lbs - great start @@LAG50 "newbies know that we are normal....sorta." yep, your just as normal as i am sorry about that 60 lbs down holy moly!! @@Momonanomo "I wish you continued success!" who deserves it more thanx for your kind words 134 lbs gone - did i hear you right?? party dance party dance @@Summer Rain "You should be so proud of yourself" I am not shy about admitting that thanx 39 lbs down woo hoo!! @@VSGAnn2014 "You sound so happy. " i am if i were any happier i'd burst 60 lbs gone for you!! party dance Essence46 "hope to be where you are at my 3 year mark". you will be i can feel it in my bones oooops, thats my arthritis acting up 52 lbs down yeah Lipstick Lady "You do good things for my heart". hun back at you thanx for always being here and all your great comments and advice you are aces in my book 112 lbs down!! who would have thunk LOL its good to have you all on my back or is it you have my back?? see you all around the neighborhood kathy

sadly, i do notice/look at larger people eating huge amounts i went out to dinner recently with my mom she is an average/weight size she barely took a bite of food before she shoved more food in her mouth also the drinking Water while she eats (i used to do that too) what is "upsetting" to me is that i ate just like other heavy people before i had WLS so glad i had surgery its amazing how life has changed for me kathy

@@Rovobay from the beginning that is exactly what i thought that English might be her 2nd language?? @@angewil60 where are you from? glad things are moving along keep up the good work Kathy

@@Jessiegirl30 feeling happy/wonderful is all that its cracked up to be feel as happy as you do now for the rest of your life who deserves it more 124 lbs gone you are aces keep up the good work kathy congrats

@Yes_I_Can! no experience with having WLS after hysterectomy or any other surgery it "might" be "a little" harder to recuperate but..................if both docs say no prob i would listen to them I/we always say to listen to your doc he's the one in the know hopefully boss will understand that you might need more time to recup if you can have more time off i would wait to go back to work when you are FULLY recuperated quick, smooth recovery good luck kathy

@@alyssa9409 welcome welcome, welcome good bunch of people here read all the forums you'll probably see answers to questions you already have also go to the "search" button top right hand corner BUT - don't be afraid to ask your questions too we are here to help and support you and others AFTER surgery i have heard of people later working in the bariatric field becoming a group leader - things llke that how wonderful that you work in bariatrics and had the encouragement for surgery since you didn't say otherwise, sounds like things are going well? no complications./problems?? thats great at your early stage of the game especially........ sip, sip as much Water as you can all day long you/we will always need to drink at least 64 oz a day change your address now with the post office alyssa Sleeveland, USA continued speedy recovery good luck kathy

@@sukik wow!!!! you look stunning always nice to go shopping in your closet price is right keep checking your closet i'm sure you will find more clothes to wear as time goes on keep up the great job kathy congrats

@@AshleyMidwife great pic you are a cutie you will be a beautiful bride!!! still waiting for my invitation keep chopping those trees!!!!! timber - look out below wishing you happiness for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more??? great weight loss kathy congrats

@@CheleLynn45 your smile is soooo bright/shiny where are my sunglasses when i need them you are glowing its a great feeling updating the ticker 42 lbs down!!!! OMG keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@ArthurTower how about starting a new thread with your story so people can directly respond to you instead of this large thread regarding others - you are the important one now (just a thought) i was lucky not to have a stent - or any recovery/post op problems - so can't give any advice i'm soooo very sorry you have been going through all these "issues" i can't give you any advice on that i just wanted to send caring/healing thoughts your way i hope you post again and tell about your progress i am very optimistic/hopeful that things will/must turn around in your favor sooner than later take care good luck hugggggs kathy

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@@angewil60 glad things went well with surgery always good to get pain meds when needed horray (msp?) leak test went well glad you are home hope recovery is going well enjoying the Protein shakes! they are terrible right take care please write again and tell us where you are from would love to know huggggggs kathy

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@@deedadumble i was just on my way out with a bowl of hot chicken noodle Soup for you where do you live again? glad you are feeling better today stomach flu definitely sounds possible as my mom would say: stay warm rest, take a nap drink plenty of fluids and stay away from the Cookies et al after 2 years- drinking Protein Shakes??bleachhhh they can make anyone feel sick continue to feel better maintaining this past year!!! woo hoo kathy congrats

@@Mz. NuNu i have heard of OP appealing 2 and 3 times, finally getting approved don't throw the towel in at this early stage here is my "little" insurance story 101 i was told by my surgeons office i had been approved!! I took what the doctors office said was the final word i "thought" everything was fine had uneventful surgery, easy recovery et al - GOAL 2 years AFTER surgery i received a bill for $22,000.00 yes - i said after 2 years!!! turns out both my primary and secondary insurance denied me i do take some responsibility i should have asked insurance for written approval after i couldn't get anywhere with my primary insurance about the denial called BCBS my secondary ins it took many months of "discussion" finally got the approval on the phone i was elated!!!! but......... i requested and received a formal letter with a copy of my bill on the bill, big word stamped PAID IN FULL that's my story and i'm sticking to it!!! don't take this news sitting down get moving i wish you the best of luck kathy

@@Lacowgirl72 vain? yeah your point you are entitled to feel amazing/happy/"vain" about your appearance/ success you have lost 108 lbs!!! you have worked soooo hard getting to where you are you are lookin' great when i pass a mirror in a store - i stop and "check" myself out i might even smile as long as i don't start and kiss my reflection i don't think i'm tooo vain (either are you) keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@nprcowboy sorry for your continued problems hope docs can get this figured out good luck caring thoughts going your way kathy

@@tristyn3 short and sweet right to the point welcome to the board good luck with your adventure through sleeveland kathy