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@@cryssyd3 i would have two to three helpings of everything turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin and mince meat ple et al GOTCHA!!! thats what i used to eat before loosing 105 lbs and reaching goal it has been scientifically proven that November 25th 2014 is the best day to have WLS think of all the food and calories you will not be eating all the more weight you will not have to loose post op thanksgiving day - give thanx for the start of your new healthy life happy Protein shake day good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@mi75 it is soooo frustrating dealing with stalls when you are in a stall it seems like forever as @@McButterpants said, take your measurements - you can see and feel a difference not to minimize your 2 week stall, but that reallllly isn't a major stall i've seen people on the board having a 2-3 month periods without loosing any weight but i do understand that 2 weeks feels like 2-3 months at least hopefully your stall will break sooner than later i'm sure you are doing everything by the book, righhhht????? the Water rules IMO are the most important to follow drink 64 oz water stop drinking 30 minutes before you eat never drink while you eat (people have been shot for less ) don't drink for one hour after you eat and of course plenty of Protein exercise is great too if you want to sign up at the gym - go for it it has been said to do "this or that" to break your stall but, you don't know if what you are doing helped break the stall or.......the stall finally ran its course you are doing great down 59 lbs!!! keep up the good job kathy congrats

@@101truk yeah, your point is?............. happiness is all what its cracked up to be try and post more often hearing fresh new comments/advice is always welcomed keep up the fantastic job, i know you will good luck kathy congrats

@@della street i had a questainnare also - no prob @@dinosaurateme - was spot on with her answer don't let it go to your head girlfriend glad you have your official date for WLS good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@Jennifer Rogers sorry bud- not drinking with meals is a forever, and ever, and ever rule i've always believed the Water rules are the hardest for newbies et al stop drinking 30 minutes before you eat never drink with food wait 45-60 minutes after you eat before you drink again drink 64 oz of water a day (chrystal lite, room temp water are good too) if you are having any problems with the above necessary water issues....... SUCK IT UP!! good luck kathy

@@CheleLynn45 able to get your Water, Protein, and walking too?? no pain pills needed!! no hunger!! feeling some restriction too? thats great!!! good for you you will feel even feel more restriction after you start eating soft foods and solids sounds like all is going terrific you are complaining why?? if it aint broken, don't fix it continued good luck with speedy recovery you are your way to a healthier, happier, longer life kathy

@@mariomomi nicely put and written these successes/accomplishments are commonly referred to as NSV's (non sleeve victory) NSV's vary from buying a smaller size clothes to squeezing in between 2 cars with no problems able to put a little tush in the middle seat on an airplane, with room to spare!! you guessed it - these are 3 of my NSV's look forward to all the NSV's you will be having post op great feeling you will see how far you have come - and eventually will go good luck kathy

@@Flaxseed different emotions (nerves, excitement, being terrified et al) are all common prerequisites to WLS i would bring friend/family to Ontario for support people all react to surgery differently hopefully you will have an uneventful, successful surgery some people return to work after a weekend others take a week, two weeks, month, etc etc i've heard people play hopscotch the next day!! common, normal side effects PO - gas, very tired, little weak/lack of energy you might read some "horror" stories here from people that had problems pre-op or post op these stories might stick out in your mind people remember the bad remember the fact that 99% of people have no major problems thats what you should be thinking about as far as support..............who are we??? chopped liver!! everyone is here for you good luck with WLS speedy recovery kathy

been away for awhile... @@Mrs.RRn (Misty) really, you've been away??? didn't notice! LOL kidding!!! great pics!!! what a show off!!!! kidding bud lookin good chic amazing transformation!!!! 119 lbs you are aces keep up the good work try and come around more often help and experience to newbies et all is always appreciated hap, hap, happppy b'day enjoy your pizza, and godiva chocolate you've earned it keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@Qtpie28 my doc told me not to gain any weight but loosing 5%, 10% wasn't required some docs/insurance do require that you loose 5% , 10% of your initial weight weighing 350 lbs you must loose either 35 lbs or 17.5 but, on the other hand the more you loose pre op, the better obviously that means you have all the less to loose post op follow all the necessary rules for WLS practice as you get ready for the big day these are rules you will be following for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy

.@@docbree i demand a recount and 2nd opinion they had to give me the once over two times glad things are getting wrapped up finishing jumping through the hoops and hurdles of insurance ready for the official approval and blessing i understand you are stressed, excited, nervous all those things we love/hate pre WLS!!! self sabatoge?? nawwww - don't go there!!!! i went through my own funeral right before surgery "maybe" indulging in one or two foods pre-op would be ok don't go overboard butttt, it isn't necessary to have that food funeral remember, in the not too far away future you will be able to eat all foods you like llllllimited portions (couple of bites) those bites need to be calculated in your calorie intake start using MFP write down EVERY bite you eat be honest keep track of your Water intake and exercising too you are approaching the big day you have been doing your research one year on the board seeing and listening to all the wise people on the board (especially me!! ) learn/practice pushing yourself and drink as much water as you can stop drinking 30 minutes before you eat don't drink with your meals!!! don't drink after you eat for about 45-60 minutes the above #s are from my NUT do whatever your NUT tells you always IMO water rules are the hardest to learn and deal with in your daily new life practice eating very slowly chewing thoroughly put utensil down between bites use a small plate i know you can/will comply with all the rules you know what to do can't wait to welcome you to sleeveland the wonderful world of health and happiness i will be the one throwing the confetti!!! good luck kathy congrats

@@James McDonald raisig my hand, jumping up and down screaming "I did, I did" never had gas, vomitting issues no problems with drinking or sipping Water when i came home, went to sit down,..........oh,oh - first prob my stiches hurt when i tried to sit had to maneurver alot til i could get "somewhat" comfortable sleeping was hard too because i only can sleep on my side, and it hurt within 2-3 days, both problems got better i was slightly tired for the first week no noise or kids around so i was able to rest frequently and this time - my hubby took care of/helped ME (there is always a 1rst time) people post their recovery stories, good and bad its the "bad" stories that usually stick out in peoples mind the good stories aren't told as often cuz they are normal fine recoveries - borrrring basically my recovery went smoothly you look like a smart cookie I'm sure you will make the wise decision to have the sleeve am alittle biased, but i think the sleeve is the best surgery do your research about differen types of WLS too sleeve "stores" give me $50.00 everytime i promote the sleeve best of luck speedy healthy recovery good luck Kathy

@@gregthegroove hey dude!!! welcome welcome welcome to the wonderful "2's" I "think" its called twoderville what is in a name??? gotta learn your new address if you want free samples of Quest bars keep up the good work and you WILL be living in onderland i will greet you at the door with a smile and hug can't wait to see/ meet you good luck kathy

@@*Lexie* ahhhh man I'm really upset I got so excited after reading first few sentences of you post ... i ran and grabbed my PJ's, pillow , teddy bear, Water bottle and of course my chocolate raspberry Quest Protein bar!! told hubby he had to fend for himself then you tell me your kidding ok give me a minute i just got my kleenex tissues ok, starting to feel "alittle" better more composed i still think you added 10 year to my life ok, ok - put my silly pills away back to more imprtant things YOU did you forget one of the most important basic rules in sleeveland....,. never, never, never, EVER compare your weight loss to someone else!!! we're allllll different in our weight loss, how long it takes to loose weight you might want to hide that stupid scale too weigh yourself weekly you can't compare yourself to mary who lost 15.1 lbs her first coule of weeks - and you who "ONLY" lost 15 lbs the word "ONLY" should be delete by Mrs. Webster!! as long as "it" (the weight) all comes together/off at the end you and mary have reached their goal/success, weight loss doesn't matter who gets there first!!! this is a marathon, not a sprint!!! "God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry Up About It!!!" you know you are experiencing that dreaded stall get over it even if weight loss stops and stall comes back again for an unwanted visit I'm sure you are following the "rule book" right?? 64 oz of water don' drink for a 1/2 hour before you eat never drink while you are eating don't drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat (if you have a NUT, those #s might be alterred) eat protein first measure your food chew your food slowly put your utensil down and "rest" before the next bite don't eat so fast - food is not going anywhere eat on a smaall plate other rules too, above are most important i can think of right now at one month I didn't experiment with any "bad" foods like pizza not even few bites much later, i would/could take an extra bite (or two or three....) here and there like pizza but not at one month later you will be are allowed to eat that small piece or so of any food, but not yet at one month i was eating about 600/700 calories of course if your NUT tells you differently follow her rules don't get discouraged, please as far as the unintended lecture above you derserved it after renigging on your invitation!!!! you are a great person (don't let it go to your head!!) i see the determination and strength in your beautiful eyes i know you can and will be successful good luck kathy

my insurance wouldn't cover the surgery. @@effinmetal sorry this happened to you please don't throw the towel in yet you can appeal their decision once, then i think twice don't give up thats what "they" are hoping you will do that way ins doesn't have to pay there are special forms you can get for a denial start at your bariatric office/or doc/surgeon "suzy orman " says borrowing from your 401K is a big no no i don't think a bank would give you a loan for surgery (could be wrong) there are other borrowing situations like said I don't know if there is a plan for paying surgery in Mexico (i kindof doubt it) don't give up the ship yet - you hopefully won't drown hope things work out good luck kathy

Lost 75 lbs. Gained 4 back @@zayadern NOT minimizing your gain but your loss "outweighs" your gain you should/must try and stop at 4 lbs people have been arrested if they gain more "attempted" analogy my 85 year old mom has worried she might have dimensia doc told her as long as she is concerned about it, she is ok you worry that you might be going back to old habits "hopefully" that means you won't worry/concernd/aware you might go backwards - old bad habits, hopefully you'll nip things in the bud the only problem about you gaining alittle weight on vacation is you forgot to invite me @@AvaFern (me too) suggest, weighing yourself daily to make sure you haven't gain. if or when i might gain a bit, i work harder and the weight does come off when i gained 3-4 lbs, I started throwing Protein shakes and yogurt at poor hubby its ok/good to be nervous that you've gained a bit, afraid you will go back to old habits if you really think your are going backwards KNOCK IT OFF keep working hard i have faith and confidence that you will be great you will continue to do awesome you lost 75 lbs congrats! good luck kathy

@@manibeaux a few i can think of, no special order wrapping a towel around me after a shower not needing a seat extender sitting between 2 people on plane with no prob having extra room on each side looking at myself in the mirror at Kohl's and smiling squeezing between 2 cars parked too close to each other walking in the mall or anywhere feeling good and wearing a smile being able to go up and down stairs or walking without huffing and puffing walking without thighs rubbing together tying shoe laces crossing your legs confidence wearing a size 6 happiness is me loving life kathy

@@LipstickLady welllll bud matter of opinion...... i always thought you were doomed naw, i know you do great, soda and all what's the deal w soda? can i ever have it again? @@Jeffrey Eliot from day one i was told not to drink soda coke - i ONLY enjoyed/drank it with pizza i was never a big soda drinker carbonation problems et al but you are a smart cookie, you know that just because you can doesn't mean you should old saying here that some vets et al might be sick of hearing if you try soda, you might find that it does give you problems with your tummy it might not agree with you per most nuts you shouldn't ever drink soda people have been shot for less up to you dude what a dilemma - to drink or not if all our problems were that small! good luck with pending surgery kathy

@@iamblessed1225 LOL that is exactly what i do works for me i am 5'3 and hubby towers over me at 6' kathy

house fire desperate need Size L/xL. 14/15. @@nervous46 the above responses are good tell us where you live you might also need kids clothes?? i'm sure there are people that would like to help i got rid of my clothes - wish i could help woo hoo - just found it just found a special board for you go to general weight loss surgery forum there is one called............ Clothing & goods exchange sooooo sorry about your horror with the fire hope things get better soon good luck kathy

@@KarenF1972 LOL never saw this site before i weigh the same as a 2 month old horse!!!! (105 lbs!!) so i'm compared to a horse!!!!?? neigh, neigh kathy

@RJ'S/beginning emergency room again glad tests say "all is well", but sounds like the pain is still their no happy dance from ER doc?? finding out you had WLS and lost 211 lbs he should have said something like "wow, you are amazing!!" "i'm really sorry you have been going thru so many problems" unbelieveable that he (or anyone else) wouldn't say something extra nice at your weight loss i agree that ER docs are clueless no bedside manner et al RJ- my heart and thoughts always go out to you no one deserves all the trials and tribulations you've gone through not even that moron of a doc!!! take care bud kathy

@@iamblessed1225 common dilema some people have hubby or someone else "hide" the scale once a week retrieve the scale and weigh yourself don't leave the scale in an "open" area where you would constantly pass it temptation is right there for you for to check your weight don't do it!!!! good luck kathy

@@aloudwhisper there is an old saying on the board "just because you can doesn't mean you should" in other words if you are able to eat "kindof" alot - don't do it!! KNOCK IT OFF you should be measuring all your food - using amounts that your NUT has given you 1/4 cup - 1/2 cup etc don't eat any more! per my doc - "eat til you are full, then stop 2 bites earlier!!!!" you and tummy are only 5 weeks old don't overdue you are still at the stage where you must be very nice to your tummy you work with your sleeve and the sleeve will work/for with you i can see the determination in your eyes that you will do great keep up the great job good luck kathy

@@taylorj7 as far as so much gas passing - ohhhhh that was you and wifey last night??? i hear nose plugs are on sale 2 for 1 thru november most people do have to deal with gas i was amongst the lucky ones that never had gas issues i "think" 3 months might be excessive call your doc or NUT tell him what is going on at the end of the day you should always listen to your doc/NUT btw - i love it when i see relatives having WLS together support/eating must be terrific since you didn't mention otherwise, everything else has been going well? good luck keep on keepin' on kathy