ProudGrammy

@@cryssyd3 are you kidding me??? there is scientific proof that 12/2/2014 if the best day to have WLS good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@iagree2shine look at you go wonderful job must be doing something right keep up the good work good luck kathy congrats

@@Luvin_Life125 i am also curious where you live?? I realize you are having surgery bright and early Its pretty late to suggest this, buttttt is there any way you could leave for the trip hours before you need to this way it will be light out, and safer, easier to drive you would arrive to destination much earlier - better safe than sorry early check in??? if this late thought won't work -(maybe you are at work) take the drive slow and cafefully always watch out for the other guy drive safe good wishes kathy

@@CowgirlJane wow - you ARE a wild woman!!!! different/new experiences are great coming out of your shell/comfort zone terrific continue to enjoy your life with many more unexpected future NSV's kathy congrats

@@Kindle man oh man bud i think its a great pic of me usually i wear my contact lenses remember....."I am cute as a button" kathy

@@nprcowboy OMG!!! even worse than i thought it was definitely talk to your surgeon i would reallllly complain to the hospital write a letter telling what happened your bad experience find out an OFFICIAL name/person at the hospital to send it to this probably won't do much or any good good for the sole to put it all out there!!! more importantly really complain to doc say how awful it was if wifey can't have surgery at diff hospital it is more possible that with the docs input - the staff will work better for you two hope good happens from your bad situation "maybe" things will improve for people to follow hope you start to feel better soon Water et al good luck kathy

battle to get few sips down. @@nprcowboy what a bummer it is terrible that that you had such poor treatment since you didn't say otherwise you were satisfied with the docs performance?? tell your doc your bad experince at the hospital maybe he can do WLS at a different hospital?? docs frequently have privileges at other hospitals too i was supposed to have WLS at one hospital my epilepsy is totally controlled with meds but a couple of weeks prior to surgery doc decided to perform surgery at a "more equipped/better/newer" hospital "just" in case a problem occurred no probs for me doc figured better safe than sorry - thats ok with me staff and doc were great ask doc about changing hospitals you were so uncomfortable at your hospital staff and all you want better care for your wife hope your wifey has a better experience at the hospital good for you that you are walking, walking a bit will help get rid of any gas you might have PO this is good, keeps your strength up etc at 4 days PO, your problems with drinking/nausea are common these problems should gradually get better hopefully sooner than later hope wifey has a better hospital experience speedy recovery good luck kathy

@@sharie24 ahhhhh another satisfied WLS customer keep up the great work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life Who deserves it more good luck kathy congrats

@@mezzomaybe the word ONLY should be taken out of the dictionary!! you lost 10 lbs, that is a good start 10 lbs IMO is not enough to be "seen" on your body "they" say loosing 10 lbs a month is average/good we all loose amounts of weight in different time periods never, ever, ever compare your weight loss to others it took me too about 40 lbs too for people to notice my weight loss i agree that compliments are great but you are doing this to get heathier, happier in your longer life the complimenta will come soon, but for right now, enjoy how you are starting to feel since you didn't say otherwise sounds like recovery is going smoothly you are 3 weeks PO give the sleeve a chance follolw all the "rules", and your weight will start to come off you are eating/drinking so few calories, it MUST come off eventually please don't feel/be discouraged you obviously are smart cookie since you chose the sleeve "God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry About it" take care good luck kathy

@@amper02 i envy your problem good for you realizing that cola is not an option looks like you have tried many good things thirst is a symptom of diabetes is that possible??? being sleeved would/should improve the diabetes, so thats confusing "maybe" go to the old standard of calling NUT/dr explain how you are sooo thirsty always, but you are still thirsty he might have a suggestion - or he might tell you to "get over it"!! there is no such thing as drinking too much water but not being able to get satisfaction from drinking lots of water, and still be thirsty that isn't good for you hopefully you'll get good suggestions i would just suggest calling the good ol' doc drinking to your health good luck kathy

messing up pretty bad. eating what ever I want. @@APURNELL welcome back - we missed you!!!! i think being on the board reinforces our new life in sleeveland "reminds" us of what we should be doing eating whatever you want??? KNOCK IT OFF!!! i can't imagine how hard it is to keep such a busy lifestyle/schedule while watching your eating habits too!! not that this helps you much - but i know other people like you somehow manage to do "everything" my hat is off to everyone with a family/kids/work/school etc. etc it must be very hard to do, but you can do it as far as your surgeon goes............ keep bugging his office i think its terrible they haven't returned your calls next time you call, emphasize that their are problems and you must speak to doc ASAP !!!! "remind" the office that you have tried to call doc on several occassions never returns your calls Do you have an "official" NUT?? if not will insurance help pay to see one even a couple times would help you "tomorrow" go back to basics with Protein shakes only that will give you a head start on weight loss whenever you "might" think of eating something you shouldn't DON'T DO IT!!! remember i'm watching you!! good for you that you know what to eat, portions etc but your situation/weight loss won't happen as long as you graze, eat whatever you want put a lid on it choosing the sleeve, doing your research i can tell you are a smart cookie Its easier said than done but you must stop eating all that crappp -NOW force yourself to start to follow the rules again do you remember them all? these are the basic rules i can think of drink 64 oz of Water a day stop drinking about 30 minutes before you eat never, ever, ever drink with your meals people have been shot for less don't drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat small bites eat very slowly chew thoroughly protein first chicken, fish, cheese, egg cottage cheese - yogurt watch your carb intake measure ALL your food keep track of EVERYTHING you eat be honest!! maybe use MFP since you are returning to eating properly my opinion only....(covering my small assss ) after you stop doing the Protein Shakes maybe daily eat 700-800 calories a day for awhile to help you loose more weight choosing to have WLS/sleeved shows you are a smart cookie remember - when you least expect it, i will peak in on you take care bud you can do this, i know you can good luck kathy

@@GreenEyes604 and now the excitement begins i see you have been a member on the boards for a short time continue to read all the posts "listen" closely to the answers ask your many questions get prepped for certain things you will have to do for the rest of your life i always say/think the Water rules are the most important stop drinking 30 minutes before you eat never drink with meal don't drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat drink at least 64 oz i know this is a lot to "swallow" LOL i know you will be successful eat Proteins first limit your carbs chew food thoroughly into teeny pieces take small bites eat very slowly put utensil down between bites put your food on a small plate ALWAYS measure your food other things too follow all the rules that you are given by your NUT & doc good luck kathy congrats

@RJ'S/beginning happy surgiversary surgery number 17 going for the record winner gets all you can eat yogurt for the year haven't you gone through enough?? I think you have!!! good luck as you are starting you 3rd and healthier year sending you good wishes/thoughts from syracuse, ny kathy

@ hey bud so where are your new pics?? I see a couple of great pics of a hot looking chic wait, what - that is you!!!! you look totally terrific keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@cube68 there are mmmmany family members that have been sleeved at same time - or a couple of months later husband/wife - siblings, mom and kiddo good friends too i agree that it is wonderful to support each other post op december is right around the corner expect to deal with different emotions pre-op excitement, nerves, joy, happiness even 2nd guessing yourself normal feelings enjoy the ride you are on the path to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck with surgery to you both speedy recovery kathy

@@jenn1 GROSS there are times like this - i feel upset about how i used to look like nothing can be done now to change the past i want to remember "briefly" those dark days i know what i never want to go back to that being said............. i love the new me in the present and future as you can see in my before and after pics "i am cute as a button!!" kathy

@@teemarie1078 2nd pic shows you sideways so now my neck hurts it was was worth it being able to see your lovely, smiling self onderland is a great neighborhood maybe we can meet for drinks?? Water of course! you are doing terrific continued success kathy congrats

@@Turkeyboo dip/sip what is in a word??? i was like @@#9grammy took the small sips in the hospital, then at home i was fine i was told to continue taking small sips eventually per doc i was told i could take larger sips/drinks and "gulp" many people do have problems drinking 7 weeks "seems" like a long time when you are waiting for something - it seems like its taking forever good to ask us your questions you'll hear experiences/comments from others try drinking water at room temperature at the end of the day - always listen and follow whatever doc tells you since you didn't mention otherwise, hopefully everything is going well good luck kathy

@ who deserves this great news more?? you don't need any more sugar - you are already so sweet cardiologist doesn't want/need to see you anymore!!! his loss you've gone through so much with surgeries 3rd time is a charm great weight loss keep up the good job i know you will kathy congrats

@@nprcowboy Its a well known fact that November 6, 2014 is the best day to be sleeved you have only a few more hours to be nervous all the Water you are not drinking now, will be made up post op bring chapsstick pillow and good thoughts you are on the way to a healthier, happier, longer life enjoy the ride good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@Oregondaisy hi there what a great "ahhhh ha" moment you had starting this thread back in December 2010 you are a smart cookie I noticed your stats are verrry similar to mine i had my sleeve back with the dinasours i THOUGHT once i lost my weight, woo hoo, food issues would be gone i had the issue after years of yo yoing up and down - i never could maintain my weight loss thus the sleeve would solve allll my problems WRONG as you said, maintennace is the struggle i deal with daily problems here and there, fluctuations but things eventually, luckily work out sorry about your back surgery you just had back surgery hopefully will improve your "situation" i used to do a DVD "exercises with a chair" people that had some problems with mobility, back, knees etc maybe you could try this at some point??? back surgery - been there done that don't start back to "official" exercising til you are ready don't rush the process gym will still be there good thoughts being sent your way have a good speedy healthy recovery before you know it, you will be on the treadmill again kathy

@@jenn1 great pics looking great!!! standing as tall as you feel hap, hap, happy birthday did you have a nice little celebration/party?? smallllll slice/bite of cake you deserved it you forgot to send me my invitation maybe next year?? 80 lbs down woo hoo party dance party dance you are aces keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@avermette your feelings are understandable it can be so hard waiting for surgery does it help that you are one of the many who have that 6 month program?? i didn't think so can tell you are a smart cookie since you chose the sleeve (little biased here ) as mentioned above always good to start practicing with eating, drinking et al but i think the point of your post is waitng for WLS is a bummer !!! "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It" hang in there good luck kathy

@@Elode woo hoo thats a good sign!!! great way to start surgery with all those prayers surgery had to go well glad you aren't dealing with the gas issue good luck tomorrow, next day, next day.....et al speedy recovery kathy

@@Jessiegirl30 hey you its such an accomplishment, wonderful feeling loosing weight you have and will continue to be a winner - even thought the numbers show you are a looser 120 times over - you are aces keep up the great work!!!! i know you will kathy congrats