ProudGrammy

@Riskygirl2 phew, there you are i was afraid you fell asleep while you were reading some of these posts many of us sending you "good luvin" so you can get your assss in gear now start to become the success i know you are meant to be drink, drink and then drink!!!! very important follow all the other rules too get out of bed, NOW!!!! did you hear me??? get up NOW ahhhh there you are, good start walking around, just a bit lots of good information and vibes being sent from all over ok bud - chat over get going and walking, "please " good luck kathy

@@JenWith sorry i gave up my membership 3 years ago saves me a lot of money money saved i go out and spend on new clothes!!!! not eating all your food on the plate?? that's great i "pretty" much know what i will be able to eating try and put ONLY that amount on the plate i don't like to SEE excess food on my plate when i know i won't/can't be eating it you 27 lbs down already!!!! you are aces keep up the good work kathy congrats @@Elode my doc told me a "funny" a few days before WLS eat until you are full, and then stop 2 bites earlier hey wiseguy what gives you are a fountain of good information, and a sweetie too you are just a newbie!!! how did you get so smart, so quickly?? keep up the good work kathy

@@Bufflehead nowwwww i understand there was a check worth $10,000.00 sent to me it was supposed to be sent to you i "notified" you i explained the check was only good until yesterday so i kept the money!!!! LOL hope you get this issue taken care of meanwhile, i'm going on vacation!!! better luck next time!! kathy

@@Thenewnic thats great 3 days PO, no more diabetes meds thats wonderful!! this is the first of many health issues that will improve or disappear totally enjoy your voyage through sleeveland for a healthier, happier, longer life good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@TatorTot no, no, no - please don't leave us now give us a second chance, pleassssse there are soooo many posts from other great people like you hard to answer all of them keep reading, make replies, and ask your questions you will hear some answers i know i'll be on a special mission to answer you good luck kathy

@@xoraechel21xo hey cutie you look great!!! there are many places on the board where you can see amazing before and after pictures check out my profile before pic of course shows the old real me after pic - what can i say i am cute as a button keep up the good job kathy congrats

@ i read your post yesterday i agree with your good idea so.........its "kindof" funny that no one has responded for you "yelp" of people responding OMG i just realized that no one else has even read your post!!! what the heck??? hopefully having a "response" to your post, will bring others to "respond" to your post too I see you have lost 67 lbs thats great keep up the good job kathy congrats

@@morgana47 sorry bud the die has been "cast" i don't think doc will perform surgery blood clots et al/other complications many things could go south you will get past this setback i know you are determined for surgery WLS will happen don't get discouraged practice the Water rules don't drink for about 30 minutes before you eat never drink with your meals don't eat for 45-60 minutes after you eat drink lots and lots and then lots of water "TRY" and loose some weight at this difficult time Don't GAIN any weight all the above is easier said than done but i know you can do it, really i do you are experiencing a setback don't let it stop you from WLS hope you are not hurting toooo much you and ankle/leg feel better soon good luck kathy

@@pinkbunies unbelievable!!!!! @@WL WARRIOR WLS sure does cost a lot of money used to be most all insurances covered the lapband and gastric bypass "they" would since the sleeve is too new, experimental things are fffffinally changing insurance companies are more frequently recognizing the sleeve medicare now covers the sleeve i know one big prob is that many employers don't cover any WLS my history of insurance was kindof weird i was told i couldn't submit bill to medicare til after surgery then they had 30 days to respond i was denied 3 years ago medicare did not cover the sleeve bill then went to secondary ins. BCBS took over a year of fighting my 36,000 dollars and change was finally paid in full!!!! no deductible, no co-pay, NO WAY!!!!! phew, lot of worry, but even having to pay would have been worth it but i'm glad i didn't have to pay 45 lbs down woo hoo keep up the good work kathy

@@ELI.p.m how exciting to be told your surgery is being moved up better than moving it back a week or so surgery has been sprung up earlier than planned - that is so exciting great that you have people right there to support you OMG - monday is the day after tomorrow, or the day before tuesday hmmmm i think they are one in the same!! good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@get2chris getting ready for WLS is very exciting before you know it you will be starting your new healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more i have first hand knowledge that December 15th is the perfect day to be sleeved!!!! why you ask? 3 years ago 12/15/2011 i went under the knife i'm still around to talk about it so far so good!! many people experience all types of emotions pre and post op nerves, excitement, scared, anxious, happy et al hang in there getting ready for WLS make a list and check it twice check to see who has been naughty or nice i know you are nice i'm sending you good vibes and wishes for a uneventful surgery and and speedy recovery good luck kathy

@ always think its cool when i see family/friends etc have WLS together good for you on working on getting used to new habits eating slowly, drinking. etc most people start to feel different emotions prior to surgery date nervous, excitement, scared, happy and back again all normal feelings you are not alone my best advice is to always follow the "rules" with eating and drinking that invisible rule book is very important you'll get lots of help, good answers, and lots of support as you prepare for your adventure then the words of wisdom will continue it is good to listen to all advice, hear experiences et al BUT at the end of the day.............. always, always, always listen to the words of your doc/NUT (nutritionalist) (msp )they are the professionals Water rules can be hard - but must be followed (as everything else does too) stop drinking about 30 minutes before you eat never, ever, ever drink with your meals don't drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat drink at least 64 oz of water a day many of "us" were told to never use a straw (me, me, me) many of "us" were told to never drink carbonated beverages (me, me, me) but listen to what your NUT tells you take small bites chew thoroughly over and over into teeny tiny bits put silverware down for a minute (using infants/baby silverware ie spoons) helps you eat slower and also eat from a small plate then continue to eat eat sllllllowly eat Protein first then veggies watch the carbs always measure your food keep tract of what you are eating computer site called my fitness pal (MFP) is frequently used write down every bite you eat you can also track your exercise and water there too its good to realize there might be some ups and downs more good than bad stall - horrible 5 letter word - be prepared for them to maybe happen remember that none of us are the same we all loose weight in different time periods we don't loose the same amount of weight don't get discouraged it might take one person longer to loose weight than another (works both ways) you didn't wake up one morning all of a sudden overweight loosing all that weight won't happen over night either this is a marathon, not a sprint God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry Up About It january 12th is a wonderful day for surgery you will be turning one day old i will be turning 61 years YOUNG!!!! Its my b'day silly head best of luck to you now and then hubby in march speedy, healthy recovery kathy

@@Mojo56 glad things are improving quickly leaks are very scary cconsidered one of peoples worst nightmares happy that things turned out in your favor good luck continue with a good healthy, speedy recovery kathy

@@CowgirlJane hey bud glad you found a couple examples to post you are such a smartie pants hope you are enjoying your friday mine just got better after seeing you kathy

@Thinkingthinner1109 so happy for you, back at ya sounds like you have a keeper for a hubby too wants to buy you new stuff, show you off have a great vacation keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@jasminnegrin hi back at ya welcome to the crazy world of the sleeve (or lapband, bypass, etc) wow, another country spoken from less than one week PO - sounds like things are going well i sent your "mug shot" to the FBI to be posted on their most wanted list I think the pic with you walking with the IV and showing the victory sign is cute we alllll have to be brave to ride this roller coaster ups and downs - but hopefully all ends up good glad you've been reading, learning from the board you'll probably see questions on the board that you might have also thought of continued speedy recovery good luck kathy

@@LipstickLady soooo many people take food home in a container instead of eating those large portions feeling self-conscious about taking a small portion home??? a little funny??? Get Over It!! when i'm done ordering i say "please give me a to go box when you BRING me my meal" I don't want any excess food on my plate would rather put it away immediately couldn't/wouldn't eat - still don't want it around don't think any explanations are necessary i might get a funny look (that happens to me anyways ) i put my food on a small "bread" plate (more games we play ) @@Kindle luv luv luv your food saver vacuum sealer idea i'm going to find it in a store with hubby this weekend maybe Kohl's??? I will keep talking/mentioning/suggesting how great "it" (the vacuum sealer) sounds i'm as subtle as a brick and guess what...........surprise, surprise it will be under the tree next month!!!! one year i bought/wrapped a sweater for myself gave it to hubby to put under tree for me from him ahhhh yes, the games i enjoy playing those are some of my quirks film at 11:00 LOL kathy

@@livvsmum hey bud i remember you hard to recognize you though since i am seeing "less and less" of you!!!! great pics finding all these new things about you, feeling great!!! energy, being with the kids, marathons "loving myself" great feeling keep enjoying life who deserves it more? try and come around more often with your words of wisdom always great to hear different/more points of view from a vet 140 lbs down, down!!!! keep up the great job kathy congrats

BUFFALO................ whats going on with you guys!!!! holy moly feel so bad for you @@kimmerzj29 sorry doc appt was cancelled look at the bright side - at least you weren't scheduled for surgery today!! put on your hats, scarves and gloves (coat optional LOL) come on over for unjury hot chocolate we'll sit around the gas fireplace share our stories, ask our questions, stay warm, and gab if you can't come over, i understand warm thoughts being sent your way from syracuse (we're cold here too, but hardly any snow) kathy

I'm thankful to alllll WLS survivors that give their great advice write their wonderful experiences listen to us when no one else will singling out one person out is too hard - you've all been great, helpful i am "thankful" for the little birdy that sits on my shoulder "she" reminded me that i must loose weight!!! convinced me that having the sleeve was the way to go helped me deal with many different emotions (good and bad) was always there for me in good and bad times she stuck with me these past 3 years hope that little birdy never flies away I "guess" i'm thankful to me) did i say that right??? might sound strange (consider the source ) kathy

@@VSG_lauren that is grrrrrreat!!! 45 lbs down too!!! you are doing amazing blink a few times, and i see you living in onderland kathy congrats

@@mnmlst i could never do that need to see that "number" on the scale make sure i'm "ok" right on the ball really a mental thing i know i'm eating and drinking etc right then i am fine but I do "mess" up sometimes go to my scale daily, for me if you are strong enough to stay away from the "green eyed monster" more power to you whatever works for you - go for it there is no "right" or wrong answer (unless doc or NUT tell you to weigh at their time schedule) keep up the great job i know you will good luck kathy

@@apeters9284 good for you that you read about the 3 week stall the stall can and does last for a bit - no specific time period hopefully it will be over with sooner than later you are doing great with your Water, Protein 40 lbs down!! keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@dallasmorris i wish i had kept records/blog of my pre-op, surgery, et al i never thought about it, or was concerned but i "think" i didn't have any lab work not positive - my memory can get shaky i'm sorry what is the subject?? many tests etc cardio, stress tests etc psych test - they gave me the once over quite a few times but.........pre-op no blood work PO during my "adventure" my NUT did periodically have me go for blood work give your doc a call explaining your concern he'll explain his thoughts whichever way they go good luck kathy

@@valdostaGA wowww 171 times over and over again lookin' great chicky keep up thee good work kathy congrats