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@@His Fairest hey tex nice to meet you i'm also glad you found this forum the more the merrier WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME i see you are a smart cookie since you chose the sleeve happy that you are enjoying such a good life with kiddos and work time to take you off the back burner, and put you right in front where you belong you've already started the procedure to WLS?? met with your doc?? ready to jump through all the hoops to get insurance appoval?? i see the determination in your pretty eyes you will be another sleeve success story best of luck to you kathy

@@RiskyGirl21 hey girlfriend i see you were on the boards yesterday afternoon come out, come out where ever you are!!! you can run but you cannot hide there are over 60 people trying to reach out to you i can not begin to imagine how you feel i feel sad for you - because you are so sad gotta crawl before you can walk take it slow plllllease get out of that bed You Must!!! you mentioned family earlier people want to reach out/ help at times, just don't know what to do try and reach out asking for someone to come over at times having a little company/being around people is nice might be hard to ask for this help, but it would be good you have over 60 people reaching out to you i'm sure many more too where do you live??? maybe someone here lives a mile away from you!! stranger things have happened once you "officially start are on the path to loosing weight people that need to loose lots of weight usually loose a lot of weight at the beginning of their journey loosing 25, 50, 75 lbs in a pretty quick time frame that would give you lots of motivation for now, one step at a time whatever you do different is an acccomplishment good for you please write and tell us whats going on i think i can speak for others by saying we're all concerned about you best of luck kathy

Hi Jack Alert HI Jack Alert @@ProjectMe you are doing terrific prepping for DOS by already following many "rules" loosing 40 lbs using MFP you are on the right path to a healthier, happier, longer life your picture should be in the "book" next to the words "getting ready for WLS"!!!! you are aces!!!! good luck speedy recovery kathy congrats

@ sounds like you researched through the board, and you know a lot already keep absorbing all the info you see and read once you meet with surgeon/NUT - they will give you more instructions "while you are waiting" get a leg up on your new life start using MFP eat small portions chew thoroughly - pieces should turn to "mush" eat vvv vv very slowly drink at least 64 oz of Water a day don't drink while eating don't drink for 45-60 after you eat NO MORE SODA start to decrease your caffein intake the above a just a few of thee many rules you need to learn and follow for the rest of your life I didn't have a requirement to lose X amount pre-op my doc didn't even put me on a pre-op diet just said "DON"T GAIN ANY WEIGHT"!!! if your doc does tell you to loose 5% of your weight SUCK IT UP!!! learn now that you must ALWAYS follow the "wise words" of your surgeon/nutritionist (NUT) enjoy the start of your journey to a healthier, happier, longer life keeping a blog/taking pictures through time is always good hope things start moving along, meeting your surgeon, getting more info from him getting your surgery date good luck bud kathy

@@heatonsgal beautiful pics lookin' wonderful amazing transformation thanx for sharing keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@rhayla happy surgiversary!! one month and 26 lbs down hold on to this great feeling for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more keep up the good job i know you will!!! kathy congrats

@@Essence46 I feel great on my way out, leaving now i volunteer 3 days a week at the hospital i luv it i would never have done "this" 3 years ago i would never have put myself "out there" amongst real people look at me now i'm wearing my little volunteer vest i look cute as a button tonight i'm going holiday shopping with hubby another busy wonderful day if my life was any fuller and better, I would burst!! luv and happiness to us all we deserve it!!! kathy

@@vsgredesignme 24 hr turnaround from insurance holy moly how cool is that glad things went so well no big deal jumps through all those horrible hoops they must have realized you are something special yet another happy, smiley face to become one of the newest members to sleeveland can't wait to meet you you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life great way to bring in 2015!!! kathy congrats

@@BryBro63 :D :D :lol: :lol: the way i love and eat Protein Bars.......... what a write off i would have had good try kathy

@@heynowkc :lol: yeah, sure don't worry about it we won't kick you out of the pool yet all docs give different answers to the same questions always only listen to YOUR doc your stiches do need to heal first whatever he tells you about when to swim all future questions - listen only to him (or me too of course ) you have been doing wonderful pre-op exercise, diet etc - thats the way to do it!!! I can "feel it in my bones ) that you will continue to do wonderful with your weight loss, pre-op and post op getting your early jump start - loosing 58 lbs!!!! the more weight you loose now the less you have to loose post op you'll be ahead of the game keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck bud kathy

@@laurenella82 my doc was nice he gave me some paperwork questions to circle a response to after that we "chatted" for awhile talked about how i felt about the surgery he "reminded" me "this is not easy, its hard work" etc etc "what were my expectations??" all went well i was told i needed to make an additional appt he told me it was just routine all went well i guess they figured i wasn't crazy boy did i fool them please don't worry - THAT will drive you nuts good luck kathy

@@jmscout6 i do not have MS, i can't tell you other peoples experiences but i wanted to respond to your post i see you are a newbie WELCOME WELCOME to SLEEVELAND you on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more?? you will probably experience many different emotions between now and surgery excited. happy, nervous, scare, anxious - maybe 2nd thoughts these emotions are common to many who are about to enter "sleeveland" you chose the sleeve, so you are definitely a smart cookie i'm sure you have already/or plan to talk to your surgeon about MS and the sleeve he can help you with questions and hopefully ease your mind maybe your doc has a former patient that had MS first hand knowledge would be helpful/ great i'm sure you have done plenty of research about the sleeve read this board thoroughly wonderful people here you'll read lots of good questions and great answers you "might" find some questions you were thinking of too there is also a search button in the top right hand corner good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@Faye325 welcome to onederland take a good look around the neighborhood this is your new home 72 lbs down!!! wow guess thats why i've been seeing "less and less" of you glad you stopped by for a viisit take your coat and hat off ,and stay awhile continued good luck kathy congrats

@RJ'S/beginning i can only imagine your concern for your sister she is totally aware that complications can and do happen hopefully the rule of thumb..... only one person per family can have WLS problems she's lucky to have help/support from you hope things go well for her RJS - hope things are going your way/improving? good thoughts and luck sent to you both speedy recovery kathy

@@Unhappysleever glad you are giving us another chance no one is ever a pest by asking any question so shoot away we're all here for you and everyone else brave enough to show themselves i have never, ever, ever traveled over seas i don't take up much space can i sneak in one of your suitcases? i'm sorry but i really don't like your screen name please don't take that as a mean comment the name is a little "disturbing"/sad to me still luv ya friends happy travels good luck bud kathy

@@Kate M :angry: :angry: i don't get a link to any video kathy

@@DeniseNCC1701 what a great story you write so well "gooder " than me LOL book/blog will be helpful to others great keeping such good records I never did explaining your voyage to others is very helpful newbies especially appreciate your comments/advice for what they are going to deal with you have done amazing what a transformation weight loss does slow down after awhile (ie 9 months) not exercising enough, making some bad choices, grazing knowing the problems are 1/2 the battle i'm sure you will work on fixing/helping some of these issues with continued hard work, i'm sure you will loose more weight i see the determination in your pretty eyes please "visit" more often its nice to hear advice from other sleevers keep up the good work good luck kathy congrats

@@LumpySpacePrincess i get it my mom always TOLD me to loose ALL my weight she bought me a gym membership a few times wasn't gonna happen that way its true, that i was the only one that could make loosing weight committment and follow through i feel VERY bad when i see overweight people in a restaurant, store - anywhere its so sad to me - because i knew how it felt to be heavy walking and being out of breath all the many other things that overweight people have to deal with hope some people wake up, and realize they MUST loose weight ball is totally in their court kathy

@@laurenella82 hey bud i hope you get scheduled for surgery sooner than later its obvious you are very determined a real "go-getter" prepping for surgery before your date you are aces you will give yourself a jump start with following the rules not to mention the more you loose pre-op the less you have to loose after sleeve (obviously!) good luck kathy

@@waitin2bthin hey kiddo you are eating soooo few calories you have no choice but to loose weight many people stall at about 3 weeks maybe your calendar isn't reading the correct time i have heard "them" saying loosing 10 lbs a month is average/good the word ONLY should not be allowed in referencing your weight loss you didn't ONLY loose 32 lbs YOU LOST 32 LBS!!!!! woo hoo woo hoo party dance, party dance drink all the Water you can can't stress enough how important drinking is (no whiskey sours ) as time goes on, purees', mushhhh and finally realllll solid food be sure to follow allll the rules - especiallllly water, water, water i promise you will be successful pinky swear did i mention to drink plenty of water??? good luck kathy

@@alyssadietrch all docs are different your doc told you no to straws supposed to listen to him kiddo my doc also nixed straws i think the no straw rule has something to do with carbonation/gas there is an expression on the board "just because you can, doesn't mean you should" you might be able to drink successfully with a straw but per your doc (and many others) don't use that nasty straw good luck kathy

@@TeacherMommy Wendy's, Friendly's - make a grrrrreat chicken salad yum yum @@Elode sorry bud but i hate their chili but grilled chicken is a good idea enjoy your trips to family et al over the holidays i'm sure you will make good choices on what to eat wow 40 lbs down!!!! you must be doing something right kathy congrats

@@IcanMakeit sorry you are dealing with scratchy throat et al from what i've seen and heard here as long as you don't have a fever doc probably will go ahead with surgery of course as we always say "all docs are different" feel better good luck kathy

@@tamg26k couple of years ago -when this "hip" 58 year young reached goal at -105 lbs down i got my first and last tattoo on the top of my right wrist PROMISED hubby i wouldn't get another tattoo for another 58 years in lovely small italics i had the first letter of each of my grand-kids with a small red heart under each letter M organ 14 A ndrew 11 E than 7 my computer doesn't let me post hearts ohhhh, just to mention, last year i got a small italic tattoo above my right ankle with the word survivor about 3 months later i got a beautiful small butterfly under that word hubby still lets me live home!!! and i promised no more tattoos @@tamg26k 100 lbs down keep up the good job kathy congrats

@@vensa welcome, welcome, welcome and welcome warning, warning - sorry i am long winded takes me forever to answer even the most simple question if you asked me what day today is - within 30 minutes i will have finally made it clear that today is sunday sounds like you are properly doing intense research, good for you docs have given their thoughts that you should go ahead with surgery you sound like a smart cookie since you are even thinking about having surgery whether you choose the gastric bypass, sleeve or anything else you must make that important decision by yourself docs have already advised you @@tamg26k is correct when she said......... "No one will be able to make this decision for you. you will find us all supportive, knowledgeable - and very smart (especially me ) but...............the decision to forge ahead with surgery is very serious you are experiencing early stages of kidney disease, other problems possibly to follow having surgery does improve or get rid of different problems diabetes/insulin, high blood pressure, CPAP and other physical issues knees feeling better able to be physically involved with kids/family you are doing great by taking the bull by the horn and exercising, eating better that in itself is good for you and early prep to improve your life and maybe have surgery you said...... "Bariatric Surgery is promising with limited set of post surgery complications/risks" This is true I (others) had no issues/total success/no problems during or after surgery there are typical side effects post op like gas that are normal but - be sure to have your eyes open to the fact that "all surgeries have their risks" that being said.............my decision to have surgery was wonderful the "sleeve" or having bypass or another surgery "assists" you in making the weight loss easier,quicker easier to maintain the weight loss but - you have lots of work to do post surgery you must continue to eat well small portions plenty of Water so many other rules that you will learn and MUST follow for the rest of your life this is imperative to maintain your weight loss and continue to be healthy good luck kathy