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@@roundisashape hi go to main "Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forum" go way down the list towards the bottom you will see Clothing and and Goods Exchange until you see/hear a good response i would definitely go to a thrift shop many many people go there from the board as your weight goes down PO you will frequently need different size clothes thrift shop as a temporary solution better then spending lots of money on clothes you can only wear for a short time surgery next week!!!! W00 Hoo You are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life you are obviously a smart cookie choosing the sleeve good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@4LgrLife_53 glad its been taken care of hope you do get the money as quickly as they say i signed up for something at my bank so no checks can ever "bounce" there will be a service charge from the bank they initially pay the bill but then you pay them back but at least a bigger bill won't bounce ie if you are paying telephone, gas, food bill try it keep up the good work good luck kathy

@@newstartme fingers and toes crossed that all will go great take a well deserved nap while they do surgery enjoy your Protein shakes good luck kathy

@@mimisturn glad things are going well "some" peoples taste buds, cravings disappear PO maybe your chocolate "situation" will lessen or disappear that would be great!!! I can see in your pretty eyes that your determination will go a long way good luck @@Thinkingthinner1109 good for you on not giving into the green eyed sweet monster!! @@greeneyedbabe454 I envy you that you can't tolerate sweets/chocolate wish i had that problem @@Comeflywithme substituting a "teeny" bit of Peanut Butter - you've learned how to deal with your prob - good for you 67 lbs down woo hoo @@April4 one week out, thats great thinking/dreaming about candy is allowed no calories or carbs way toooo early to have any candy in the future little bit here and there will be ok @@joatsaint 158 lbs down as far as the bananas GET OVER IT BTW - I am starting a movement against any and all sugar!!!! meetings will be held at my house first tuesday of the month drinks and food served Water and yogurt of course continued good luck to all kathy

@@AR40 43 lbs down since DOS! sounds like you are doing great with the food glad you are "committed, logging food" it must be hard studying, kids, family but i know you will continue to be a success i think you look great i can tell you must be following all the rules for WLS drinking PLENTY of Water, Protein first etc i would suggest to hold off the cocktails i am sure you are not a whine o don't know how far you are PO? I'm sure you got approval from doc to drink??? how about we meet for drinks this week water of course keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more? good luck kathy

@@Jessiegirl30 ahhhh, from the mouths of babes yes kids do say the darndest things you are a youngun i see, but there was a show called "kids say the darndest things" (something like that) 118 lbs down!!!! you are aces!!! keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@mnmlst happy for you thats great "crow" about it btw newbie SV???? sexy velvet??? the expression you are trying to say is NSV NonScaleVictory you are starting your new, wonderful, healthier, happier, longer life this could be considered a NSV enjoy your present life and look forward to the mannnny new NSV's in the future Good Luck Bud Kathy

@@VGB always listen to what YOUR NUT or doc tell you my NUT brought up the subject of no chewing gum in one early session i thought the subject was funny in a weird way i am not a normal gum chewer (rare occasion maybe) she explained you might swallow it no big loss for me but, those of you that like to "flap your jaws! - good luck kathy

@@Andy810 it felt terrific, right?? you are doing great holy moly you are almost in twoderville!!! when is the last time you could say that??? keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@Tjo1982 woo hoo you did it surgery is behind you glad things are working out few normal aches and paing things hopefully will get better day by day you are your way to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy

@@allliecortia chew or eat more slowly chewing?? just chew slowly until food is mush you can only chew for so long before the food is gone/melted away can't chew slower - before you know it the food is mush eating slowly??? that is different accomplish eating, taking longer to eat?? small bites then put your silverware down for a minute then pick it up after a minute or so eat again - slllllowly hope this helps three weeks out!!! still around to talk about it!!! you are a smart cookie you realize you have a lot to learn being a newbie its always good to ask for help with a prob (like the chewing) good for you newbie for reaching out i see the determination in your lovely eyes that you will be a success good luck kathy

@@kymmiej11 i am a non smoker smoking is a frequent subject here most docs (99.999%)??? say you must/need stop smoking before surgery i think the time period is about 3 weeks to stop smoking pre-op i've heard some docs give you some type of "breather" test to make sure you aren't smoking ok, here comes the non smoker in me I never thought that smoking was a good idea I can't imagine how difficult it can be to stop smoking yes i have frequently heard people gain weight when they initially stop smoking but...........IMO you starting your new healthier lifestyle with eating properly why don't you get all the way healthy and stop smoking for your health too? it would be just as beneficial to stop smoking its kindof a contradiction of terms if you get healthier with your body/weight/health - yet still smoke good luck bud kathy

@@mommyoftwogirls ok bud, lets think about this very carefully you received a letter from insurance saying we have appoved the above service what does this sentence mean to me and my life ??? oh my goodness i just got an ahhhh hahh moment the insurance company says you have been approved!!! I think that means you have been approved all is good thumbs up as far as the below statement you said "I am sooooooooooooHappppyyyyyyyy!!!!! " you almost broke my eardrums yelling and screaming so loudly i could hear you in syracuse, ny!! get ready to start your new healthier, happier, longer life in sleeveland who deserves it more? being so happy??? right back at ya!! good luck kathy congrats

@@mnmlst ok, just got off the phone with Merriam Webster (dude or dudette ) i asked TOLD he/she to take the word ONLY out of the dictionary!!!! abolish the word for life!!! no such thing as you ONLY lost 1 lb, 2 lbs etc holy moly girlfriend you are really off to a great start keep up the good job kathy

@@kaitieb welcome, welcome, welcome to sleeveland glad you found our little group you are having surgery on my b'day i will be 61 years young on January 12 side note to my fellow WLS people i will be accepting b'day gifts and cards starting in January i know how you feel about being the middle child with the other 2 being normal weight I am the 2nd oldest of 5 kids they were ALL lovely, normal (or thinner weight) I was frequently "reminded" of this with different stares and comments you have a couple of months before your sleeve continue to read these boards research about the sleeve go on the internet and explore bariatric surgery go to U-tube, you'll see many videos with peoples experiences here are some weight loss "rules" you will be following for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life try and practice doing them now get used to a few things below are just a few of the many things you must learn Post surgery drink 64 oz of Water a day stop drinking about 30 minutes before you eat never, ever, ever drink while you are eating don't drink for about 45-60 minutes after you eat take teeny, tiny, tiny bites chew thoroughly into little pieces put fork down and start again always measure your food keep records/diary on a board for tracking your intake many people used MFP - my fitness pal my history is pretty basic around the age of 13 i started to gain weight, up, up and away yo yo dieted all my adult life i would loose the weight, regain + could never maintain i had physical problems stemming from my weight diabetes/insulin - high blood pressure - CPAP - and many meds - back problems PO i quicly lost the diabetes meds, CPAP and blood pressure meds etc i am at a great place now healthier and happier i've EVER been kathy good luck

@@tamg26k listen to one scale - only if you want to start weighing at home every monday wear the same clothes (blue jeans etc.) stick to the same scale for weight loss if you want to "listen" to docs scale - write down what you were last time time, do the subtraction IMO listening to different scales is unnecessary let one scale be your friend and guide you've lost 93 lbs keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@Alex Brecher @@Ken S. OMG that was you 2 guys in my avatar these past couple of days!!!! handsome, good looking pics kathy

@@Janice1968 not sure where you have been looking?? but we're all here and you've found us!! there are many/most people that are one month, 2 months, 3 months, 4 months out etc. etc next month i will be 3 years PO - other MANY VETS one year plus are here too "maybe" get new glasses/clean them - and you'll see us with more clarity good luck bud i'll see you later kathy

@@Melissayw816 sorry you have been dealing with this problems i never had any of these issues glad you went to docs follow docs plan with PT continue to stay on top of things if PT isn't help much - not feeling much improvement call doc sooooner than later good luck feel better soon kathy

@@hopeliveshere I have "one of those" pics holding my little girl in my arms nothing like showing your "slightlier" heavier body next to a little baby enjoy running around with the younguns' they don't stay that small forever (but you will) holding the door open for you to enter the century club you now can easily sqqqqueeeeeze in always room for one more cutie keep up the great job kathy congrats

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@@kealot you sure are bud!!!! i see twoderville in the vvvvery near future you are aces girlfriend keep up the great job kathy congrats

@@Tina Robinson you are a good friend getting/reading information from this board to help your friend glad he is starting to feel better how much is a stone equivalent??? hope recovery continues to go well for your buddy kathy

@@Luvin_Life125 i think i took some sort of dummy pill this morning i misunderstood your time period when you were leaving/arriving/DOS oh welllll glad all is well "try" and get a good rest tonight easier said than done nerves, excitement you'll probably go through these feelings a couple times over!! good luck tomorrow speedy recovery kathy

@@1Sleevecomingup what a great beginning it is wonderful taking pictures every couple of months encouraging showing the improvements seeing "less and less" of yourself keep up the good job kathy congrats