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@@AshleyMidwife one year surgiversary!!! 94 lbs down party dance, party dance you will be a beautiful bride next year have a sliver of cake you deserve it!!! you have my address, right?? kathy congrats

@@Andrew0929 hey dude you are aces!!! i remember those serious problems you had first few weeks things finally smoothed out 148 lbs gone!! don't look at me....... i didn't take them you are a winner by becoming a big loser!! continued success kathy congrats

@@deedadumble sorry bud no ideas from me nausea, hangover?? feel better with that gurgling, hiccups, burping that was you last night?? 80 lbs down!!! maintaining over a year?? you are aces!!! keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@yungshi crazy, crazy, crazy (you asked for it!!, couldn't resist! ) it maybe surprising/amazing to see - that you do have a collarbone the "things" we take notice of while loosing weight being "obsessed" about your collar bone?? GET OVER IT not drinking while eating can be hard to deal with i will sometimes look at a person eating in a restaurant notice they are constantly drinking with meal too "its" something that i think many people do (me before) the taste of Protein shakes - bleachhh I see you are eating well you are lookn' great down 30 lbs!!! clothes fitting better sorry about the boobs sounds like things are going well moving along seeing the progression of normal foods in your future glad you are feeling happy who deserves it more?? wow - your collarbone does look great keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@boosh10 hubby told me it was about one hour (don't know cuz i was asleep at the time ) @@Aranks mentioned her gall bladder was taken out too - causing more surgery time many people also have a hernia removed if you are having anything like above removed also, it will take longer good luck kathy

@@missyjoy2078 great/amazing before and after pics you are only "O tall and 0 weight" - O all over?? would love to know your stats hint, hint Stats please TICKER would be nice too at 15 months (goal?) i think all will continue to stand tall keep "up" the good work bud kathy congrats

@@nprcowboy thanx for sending update same ol' same ol' that everyone has said support and good thoughts and wishes toward your improved health feel better PLEASE kathy huggggggs

@@Alex Brecher The BIG books on Weight Loss Surgery Series received my copy from "Mr. UPS" the other day lovin' it book is a good read Christmas present:? (to yourself, who deserves it more? ) buy of these books in the series alex, still waiting for endorsmant check kathy

@@KGreene13 hey bud their is a special pregnancy board go their and i think you'll get some responses and info at 3 years - i'm sure you will get this figured out and you will continue your success best of luck with HE/SHE kathy congrats

@@shannonblindsay welcome welcome welcome always nice to meet and greet another pretty, smiling face into sleeveland normal for you and family to be nervous you'll see many great questions and responses from other members also use the search button in the top right hand corner read a book or two about bariatric surgery if you haven't already WLS for Dummies others too surgeon/nutritionist will give you plenty of "rules" you need to follow pre-op and post op start practicing Water rules don't drink for 30 minutes before you eat NEVER, EVER drink with your meals wait 45-60 minutes after you eat before you drink drink at least 64 oz of water a day many more rules to follow above is a good start the sleeve is a wonderful "helper" in getting you to loose weight you have to work hard eating correctly, moderation, water rules, et al sleeve won't magically remove all your excess weight - and keep it off YOU have to work hard hard hard for the rest of your life to be successful you will get rid of the weight, but then you have to work just as hard to maintain be good to the sleeve and it will be good to you its a "cake" walk you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life have fun jumping through all the hoops of insurance surgery in February would be great good luck kathy

@@10/6/14 i really don't have any hobbies i am not a big reader if/when i watch the tube - thats a trigger i volunteer at the hospital twice a week i have no desire to eat their so that keeps me /busy/preoccupied believe it or not........... on an occasion when/if i'm feeling so frustrated/scared wanting to eat i go to bed early 27 lbs down keep up the good job kathy congrats

@@txdogmom "they" initially complimented you on your weight loss telling you they see the loss in your face and boobs well thats ok when she commented that "boobs" aren't hanging on your stomach "kindof" a left handed compliment i don't think it was meant as being mean/rude it does sound weird to hear that comment (especially if this was not a GOOD/close friend take the comment as it was intended any/all compliments are good even if it might sound "unkooth" (msp ) 60 lbs down!!! keep up the great job kathy congrats

@@iamblessed1225 NUT told told me NO gum, ever i looked at her and almost laughed "why in the world can't you chew gum?" something about the swallowing and possible outcome/problem/issue with gum going down and getting "stuck"?? nothing to do with calories as with all questions here, talk/check with your doc/NUT at the end of the day they are the ONLY ones you should listen to forever and ever good luck bud kathy

@@JustWatchMe you haven't been happy for quite awhile during your marriage in the past you might not have felt confident enough about yourself to leave husband being afraid to live/be by yourself et al gaining confidence is a great NSV post op (was for me) you now feel better about yourself many other great things too took yourself off the back burner put yourself right in the front where you belong can't imagine how hard this divorce was/is for you but you did it look at you now!!!! maybe a few bumps in the road but i can see you will come out stronger in the end you have lost 107 lbs with all your hard work with the lapband then you lost an additional 150 lbs hubby/dead weight around your neck is go you have a wonderful future coming up keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@jessiquoi wonderful feeling i'm sure you had a nice meal with your daughter 3 weeks PO does doc have you on soft food? whatever you ate you have joined the "boothclub" you are aces 30 lbs down pre & post post!!!! keep up the good work kathy congrats

@ great that your co-workers are so helpful/supportive they are their for you, compliments etc hope that support continues to home/family btw - i will never look at another donut without thinking of you!!!! 93 lbs down!!!! holy moly dude you are aces keep "up" the good work while your weight goes "down" kathy congrats

@@supportive hubby hi again many times i am curious about how things are going from people that have written earlier thanx for the update she's near onderland!!! thats terrific her sex drive? for your sake, and hers things on that front will improve sooner than later "God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry Up About It" as i mentioned in an earlier post back in August you are a great hubby caring, supportive truly aces you keep taking care of her needs - eventually you'll get yours (did I really say that ) wishing continued success for wifey kathy

@@BellaLuce4 I knew you could/would do it !!!! I've been waving you on onederland is a great neighborhood to live in never change your address! you'll see many people you recognize from earlier except their smaller now keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@Lovebuggie eeeeeeeek knowing the problem is half the battle you must force yourself to drink more!!! you are asking for trouble by not intaking enough Water big concern here is about people getting dehydrated you have to go to hospital get rehydrated with IV Fluids no fun been there done that no support group by you?? what are we???? chopped liver?? good luck bud kathy

@@newstartme oh geeeeez here we go again you look lovely, georgeous, pretty, beautiful - what next??? you look maaaaaaarvelllllous wonderful pic keep up the good work cutie kathy congrats

@@welnic@sbcglobal.net hey newbie welcome welcome welcome i see this is your first post people usually remember their first time 58 lbs down!!!! you are on your way "advice on how to cheat ??) good for you that you are staying away from those comments you want to be diligent, follow the many rules!!! changing your bad eating habits might be a little hard in the beginning you'll get use to it i can see by your cutie face you will be another success story that is how you will become a success for the rest of your healthier, longer, life good luck kiddo kathy congrats

@@SuperDave ;) holy moly dude!! you beat me to the punch GMTA kathy

@@Slimsoon1988 as said by OP...... having sleep apnea is one of the "good" bad things that says to ins. you are having problems due to obesity you/others have more of chance for approval by insurance you have already been approved, thats great sicker you are with co-morbidities (msp?) the better maybe your dr wants to know if you definitely have sleep apnea wants to prepared, so he can see what precautions he might want to take during WLS the sleep apnea "test" involves you going to a "center" you don't have to study "they" will put wires on your head monitor your sleeping piece of "cake" thirsty, waking up to go to bathroom don't know how that would affect anything sleeve sleep apnea either improves - or no more sleep apnea post WLS in my case, no more CPAP hope you don't have any delays good luck kathy

@@ChronicJam holy moly bud you are having surgery this monday!! the common expression that is said "everyone is different" is boring but true i have heard of people here saying they had surgery on a friday back to work on monday couple of people out patient up and around quickly people recover at their own pace no "normal time" for recovery some people take 1, 2, 3 weeks + to improve i "think" the average might be 1-2 weeks i was up and back to "normal" in about 10 days you have two younger kids wouldn't be a bad idea if you "warned" your mom/friend that you "might" need a little help to get the younguns ready for school etc if no one else is available.,,,,,, give me a hollar i'll come over as soon as possible I have references! good luck monday speedy recovery kathy

@@mt_hi_liner yea, your point?? you don't have to yell so loud i heard you the first time i've been holding the door wide open waiting for you to enter the century club there you are!! you are so small i didn't see you sneak in! you have done amazing loosing 100 lbs worked so hard its true that after loosing all that weight the last 25, or 15, 10 etc usually take longer to loose there is even a forum/board on this discussion last X amount of weighrt to loose keep up the great work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more? good luck kathy congrats