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@@della street welcome to sleeveland glad insurance finally covers WLS we are anxious to hear all your questions you'll get many good responses my doc didn't require a pre-op diet but many othe docs do time periods for pre-op diets differ - anywhere from a couple of days to two weeks (or more? ) i also never heard of needing a colonoscopy pre-op you got the correct answers about the nail polish may your biggest problems PO be about your pretty nails and toes good luck with everything (even your nails) speedy recovery kathy

@@BitterSweet* i saw her years ago in a picture - she was kindof heavy i saw her on Oprah recently ..."Master Class" she looked great didn't know she had WLS even movie stars deserve good health and happiness (politicians too) kathy

@@Wallflower7522 hey bud i have led a very sheltered life what the heck are the two things above you've lost 108 lbs!!! woo hoo party dance party dance keep up the great job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy congrats

@@Elode i think you are delusional!! people recover differently it took me 2-3 weeks til i got back to my wonderful self some people might take more or less time til they are their normal self you will have just had MAJOR surgery on you new little tummy normal issues PO might be gas, exhaustion, sore stiches alittle pain in general (MAYBE some vomitting) et al tummy might start to rebel telling you to "hold your horses", slow down listen to your body - it will tell you if you are over dueing anything not telling you to scare you, just to be realistic there are A "few" people that have no problems they are far and few between "maybe" you might think about talking to some of your professors tell them you just had surgery (don't have to say WLS) some explanation IMO should be made if you need more time to recover good luck speedy recovery kathy

I luv allllll halloween candy big packages of milk duds, butterfingers, mars bars, m & m's , Peanut Butter cups tootsie tolls - the list goes on its very hard to find a bag that doesn't contain candy i don't like i finally was successful/kindof i bought 2 big bags that contained ONLY skittles and starburts i don't like skittles at all starburts are ok - but i can live with out them after finding candy i won't be tempted with won't have to deal with all that candy as it turns out i am now going to GA to be with those wonderful grand-kids the day before trick or treat there will be all that candy floating around it will be hard for me - but i'll do my best to resist can you tell chocolates are a weakness of mine good luck to my fellow candy lovers kathy

@@marfar7 glad your familily "helped" you out by eating all that candy i'm a weakling - i couldn't have handled the temptation seeing the grand-kids in costumes will be fun I'll have one starburst for you, one for me too glad to see you are back on program you have lost a lot of weight those 20 lbs will be a bad memory keep up the good work @@Camarolegend i'm green with envy that you don't care that much for chocolate that probably is one reason yo have lost 109 lbs congrats @@Miaoreo i've heard that eating one piece of dark chocolate is better than milk chocolate - does small amount mean one bag of butterfingers instead of two great weight loss - keep up the good work kathy

@@HappygoSusan sorry i can't open the door to "veterans' land" if alex wasn't peaking i would let you slide in congrats on becoming a winner by loosing 125 lbs GOAL!!! please stay on the boards and respond to another 69 posts the more vets around the better we can all use your expertise one day you might have arrived at your quoto of 100 posts oh my goodnes - what a wonderful world it would be ahhhhh, you can dream maybe we can meet for drinks next week i'm buying Water that is take care hope to see you soon kathy congrats

@@mayala07 so many people to see - places to go!! to do -places to go, people to meet you need to find out from insurance if you are required to do a 3 or 6 month pre-diet you need a list of past weights over the years different methods of ypu've tried to loose weight - example WW, Jenny Craig etc co-morbitities like high blood pressure, diabetes, cpap PCP will be able to help with above issues insurance company might require more things or less things the one thing you are required to have through this long process is patience "God Grant Me Patience Just hurry Up About It" good luck with all the hoops you will be jumping thru and your pending WLS kathy

@@mnmlst read your earlier post after leaving hospital table right before surgery - how wonderful/ lucky to be given a new date so quickly don't you dare "jump" off the table again!! or you'll get 100 whips with a noodle and thats filled with so many carbs surgery on halloween no candy for you good luck speedy recovery kathy

@ great feeling isn't it being able to experience wearing smaller, beautiful lclothes for next holiday Many more wonderful things take a nap during surgery after being a little groggy, tired, maybe a little gas .....you will be starting your healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more?? good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@tkwyant you'll hear the expression on the board "All docs/NUTS are different " my NUT included the Protein shake as a liquid starting the process - jumping through all those hoops , tests etc required by insurance ahhhhh i remember it well good luck with that kathy

@@Beni I am so very sorry you grew up hearing those words what a horrible insensitive thing to say i wish i could wipe all those words away for now - I am very sorry i see you are pre-op with bypass good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@jennyksmith84 hi back at ya welcome welcome to the group won't repeat all the good/correct info from above posts i can see you are a smart cookie and will wisely choose the sleeve for ME the sleeve was the only way to go of course i'm biased since i live in sleeveland I "VOTE" for the sleeve no ifs, ands, or butttts good luck with your decision hope to see you around my neighborhood good vibes being sent your way for November 3rd speedy recovery kathy

i would here the phrase What a nice outfit you are wearing I would think what about me??? nobody ever said "you look great in youir nice outfit kathy

same thing you do SEX!!!!

@@Aribay1 remember i'm only a laymen, not a NUT, well then again you shoud ask your dr the above question in MY opinion I doubt they will give you a mask 2 weeks before WLS sleep apnea "usually" goes away after WLS - not right away but "usually" soon i don't think your procedure would be postponed having sleep apnea is a case of more is better the more problems you have- better chance you have for approval so you are "lucky" that you have another co-morbities that will help with your approval life is strange good luck kathy

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@@fatblasting you talking to me?? read your old post wow - people were right on targert telling you what you shouild/must do always follow plan i think the Water issue is the most important rule drink at least 64 oz a day stop drinking about 1/2 an hour before you eat NEVER drink while you are eating (people have been shot for less ) last but definitely not least don't drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat talk to your nut to verify those numbers maybe mention your issues with loosing 14 lbs down these past 3 weeks is great keep up the good work continue to track every single bite even if you only THINK about that piece of cake write down those thoughts good luck kathy congrats

@@healthygurl APPROVAL this is a wonderful word good for you that you ignored those negative "voices" good luck speedy recovery kathy congrats

@@jenjo11072013 hi cutie those thoughts you have - GET OVER IT 95 lbs down is great lovely pics "ONLY" 5 lbs over goal you are bummed you still have 3 weeks to loose a couple more lbs by your surgiversary it is a understandable "mental" thing that you want to be at your "official" goal for your surgiversary' if you loose those 5 lbs is great but if it takes a longer thats ok too if it never happens - you r still amazing stalls happen be happy/proud of your succses I'm happy for you continued success for the rest of your healhier, happier, longer life you are aces!!! kathy congrats

@@#9grammy from one grammy to another sorry you are feeling so blahh do the best you can with your pre-op when you see your NUT soon - tell her you are sick (i'm sure she'll realize) she "might" tell you to not worry that much about pre-op til you feel better iif she tells you that you much proceed with pre-op oh well gotta suck it up.......... get plenty of rest/sleep - drink hot soup/tea - stay covered up with blanket the cold will pass of course - its a matter of when??? i have seen people here that actually wake up a couple days before WLS that are sick but as long as there is no fever, they are still good to go feel better soon good luck with upcoming WLS speedy recovery kathy

@@MindyLynn5 get your Fluid and Protein in post op while on the liquid diet ???How do you take your medication? my oh my so many questions, so little time its been awhile i don't remember how much protein is in a protein shake i "think" around 20 gr pkg will show the protein amount will be inluded with your liquids and vice versa if you can successfully drink those shakes that would solve your problem with protein and Water if you have problems with drinking the shake (i did) you must push the fluids/water room temperature chystal light or water moght bean option for you it takes all WLS patients differnt time periods to drink can't give you an exact time period some people have no prob drinking - others take longer you will find out soon enough take small sips very slowly you MUST stay hydrated at all times liquids at this early stage are more important than protein as time passses - the importance of protein and water will go hand in hand you can buy chewable Vitamins bariatric pills looked like a horse pill to me my nurse did crush my other meds in apple sauce best of luck to you good wishes speedy recovery kathy

@@Packerfan61964 you are such a smarty pants great idea - even if you are tempted for candy - no way could you have even a small bite right after surgery surgery 2 weeks away?? you on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life enjoy the ride good luck speedy recovery kathy @@*Lexie* great idea those little candy bars like babe ruth are sooooo good hard to resist they are very small pieces maybe we can"forget" to add them to MFP good idea kathy @@Miaoreo you are aces that you can deal with a couple of of bites, then walk away i have control "issues" i would rather not have any candy - works for me!! have a great night kathy

@@100+some hey bud i'm slow this morning instead of taking my smart pill i acccidentally took the dummy pill you are saying your 100 lbs down with more lto follow??? feeling healthy!! thats great!!! you have enterred the century club woo hoo!!! we have special parties every Monday the 13th of each month plenty of drinking Water that is keep up the good work i know you will kathy congrats

@@mokee my life is great too just got better after seeing/ hearing from you congrats about being at goal knew you could do it i can only imagine how hard this year has been for you and family hard for family members (you) dealing/watching a loved one who is sick husband in and out of hospital glad to hear he is doing much better condolences to you and yours about your son nice to see you hope you come around the neighborhood more often good luck with maintennance let the fun begin kathy