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@@The_Wallflower I don't think this is a cross over addiction you smoked in the past, its not a new thing i have always been a non smoker so the following is easier said than done PLEASE PLEASE work really hard at not having a cig you have been successful for 2 years!!!! cold turkey, thats amazing good for you no constructive answer to your question, just comment having the sleeve you are on the way to becoming more and more healthy ( i see you have already lost 158 lbs - maybe from the lapband??) like i said - you quit for 2 years - don't want the patch if/when you want a cig knock it off being a non smoker its hard for me to understand the desire behind smoking but of course its an addiction just like food good luck bud kathy

@@Big Dame i live in syracuse, ny no subways here (transportation) LOL as far as subs in general............ i won't buy those are a food that i love - and i can't deal with that temptation i know if i had some once, it might become a habit for me i "could" have eaten a sub at about 3 months PO kathy

@@Paulajo24 thanx for the good description/explanation i now feel complete kathy

@@Paulajo24 i've led a sheltered life what the heck are dog ears??? kathy

@@stephaniegencs oldie, but goodie here can i chime in??? sending you great vibes for Friday good luck kathy

@@KCSG nothing wrong with being a little paranoid about regaining i think many people are worried about regaining (me) reminding ourselves we never want to weigh what we used to IMO keeps me/us on program i know you will follow the rules again and do great good luck kathy

@@KCSG hey dude nice to see your handsome face and smile again glad you are coming back to be with us "hanging" around this board for support is great asking questions, reading answers helps coming to the board helps keep me honest reminding me of what to do to stay on track for the rest of my life knowing your problem is half the battle it can be hard to get all your Water in gotta force yourself!! as far as those nasty Snacks....... knock it off!!! 87 lbs loss is great were you at goal??? sorry about the regain unfortunately regains do happen to many of us after all is said and done 7 lbs is not THAT bad you are nipping it in the bud you did catch yourself early i see you are very determined/anxious to get back on track you are once again on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life as far as drinking............ i'm holding a glass of water up to your new found success good luck kathy

brendaliz_r wonderful, amazing, happy etc i shop in kohl's i go past a full legth mirror and walk backwards i stare at myself in the mirror usually muss with my hair look at myself and smile i've never felt happier remember............ "I'm cute as a button" kathy

http://www.bariatric...help/?p=3517916 found this interesting thread good luck kathy

when i heard rosie "mention" her negative opinions about the lapband my jaw dropped in amazement, and i did a double take in disbelief irresponsible to make such a statement to the public everyone has the right to have their own thoughts about WLS there is freedom of speach freedom to be ignorant/irresponsible??? rosie if you are listening you really screwed up 100 whips with a wet noodle kathy

@@OhSoNique wow - not a very nice experience feeling so good when you enterred, her putting you in a bummer mood 2nd meeting is usually a requirement all those things she talked about - she went way overboard ? about depression - ok maybe once - but keep pushing it??? i would get depressed by her continually pushing the subject all those personal family issues making sure you understand the WLS - thats ok - but as with everthing else, she seemed to keep pushing the subject finances/bills/debts R U kidding me!! she sounds like a real winner maybe she should have an evaluation!! stay strong sooner than later, she'll just be a bad nightmare - you'll wake up you are starting a new healthier, happier, longer life enjoy good luck kathy

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@@lsu2868 no problems with knees before weight loss??? wow, thats strange having pain after you've lost so much weight you had many years of being at least 161 lbs heavier - weight you've already lost (108) plus 53 lbs til goal) all those years and excess weight could have finally caught up with you "coincidentally" rearing its ugly head after you have been more active sorry for your knee problems/impending surgery you've lost 108 lbs!!!!! congrats as you said above "this won't stop me" it better not or 100 whips with a wet noodle good luck kathy

@@Shell88 you got it kiddo!!!! good thoughts coming your way from Syracuse, NY kathy

@@donna1470 what is 3 more months out of a lifetime?? well worh the wait "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It" use those three months wisely lose as much weight as you can work up to drinking 64 oz of Water a day practice not drinking while you eat after you eat don't drink for 45-60 minutes eat in moderation don't drink any soda just the tip of the iceberg of rules you must follow for the rest of you life with the sleeve you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life enjoy the ride ride good luck kathy

@@Luvin_Life125 :mellow: confused i also have medicare - but it is considered my primary insurance my insurance from work is secondary 3 years ago Medicare did NOT cover the sleeve but now - i am pretty sure (97%) that the sleeve is approved by medicare check it out with doc or call medicare directly don't give up so soon it aint over til its over good luck kathy

would love to learn how to use this site @@mari_sleeve welcome, welcome and welcome you posted your question correctly in the post op forum come here anytime (unless i'm sleeping please don't wake me ) ask any and all questions no such question that as TMI we love to talk about gas, vomitting, bowel movements, what food to eat, being tired, stalls and sex et al when you want to respond to any topic on right side (Recent topic, Trending Topics) et al go to question and push on the black area - question and and push @Mention button and there you! ready to make a comment!! after you push the post button that name be highlightd in blue or just continue in the area and answer a question use the "search" area in the right hand corner ask away we are here to answer your questions give opinions, suggestions and much support but at the end of the day - ALWAYS listen to your doc, surgeon, and NUT (nuitrionisstitionist) they are the ones in the know you'll find out soon that most docs have different rules/instructions - ONLY go by his rules listen to others comments, but always gp by doc orders we are all smart, very nice too (especially me ) read all questions on the board u might see a familiar question/problem that you might have when you want to respond to a post go to that persons name on the left under profile area and push the @Mention and name will pop up @@mari_sleeve - and name will pop up in the area you will post after name comes up - always put a space when you write your question - or make a comment this is at left side of board under person name (profile) or you can go to next post and make your comment to make an emotican - go to the smiley face abovea and push things will pop up below like laughing, crying, sad et al different fonts and aizes too hope i didn't screw up or confuse you hopefully others will commentts too on things i forgot thats it for now in Kathy info on site instructions 101 best is could do at 6:00 in the morning hope I helped continued success kathy

@@ebonisekim i remember you soooooo, "they" say.. you look awesome, wonderful, beautiful, fantastic, great transformation???............ yeah, your point? nice to see you where in the world have you been??? keeping busy - places to go, people to see how about visiting more often if you come back drinks for all VETS i'm buying Water of course see you around the neighborhood keep up the good work kathy

@@bagonian74 happy surgiversary you look lovely in your pic great white pants, shoes woo hoo you are the talk of the town turning 40??? yeah right!!! are you sure you are not younger?? 20-30 very successful weight loss great feeling to be so happy who deserves it more not sure or your stats they are similar to many OP height and weight 0 and 0???? fill in the blanks keep up the great job cutie kathy congrats

@@rebeccalee618 welcome to onderland always nice to see new smiling faces great pic aren't you looking terrific must feel very proud of your accomplishments keep up the good job (i know you will!) good luck kathy

@@4LgrLife_53 wow - i've been on the board over 3 years never heard that good question before you seriously get a blue ribbon for asking a good, new question nothing about gas or vomitting!! that we usually hear! but of course those are great discussions too!! talk to your dentist, surgeon they are the guys in the know in my "laymen" opinion if that area does shrink or change you "might" need adjusting/new set of dentures give your dentist a call, surgeon too people go through different experiences PO as @@Miss Mac said - fingers and feet get smaller - new one to me about the glasses situation all sorts of different physical areas that we wouldn't/didn't think of get smaller as you lose weight my poor hubby he still waiting to see if my mouth gets smaller at 2.5 years PO - don't think its gonna happen!! did you know........ statistics have proven that November 4th is the best day for WLS!! good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@bikrchk you wild and crazy women you are aces!! how cool are you??? not sure what zipping is?? anything to do with zippling up my mouth my husband wants you to give him instructions!! glad you are having more and more new experiences continued success with maintennance kathy congrats

@@kimberly1184 sorry bud i don't think your NUT is too strict at all i've heard some people being on full liquids, Clear Liquids for up to 3 weeks or more you can do this you'll have many more hurdles to jump over those long legs for jumping are good too, you will be successful I see the determination/attitude you have good luck kathy

@@angierue i walked between 2 cars that were parked very close to each other there was very little room, but then again, so was I (little i mean ) nothing like a good ol' NSV to put a smile on your face kathy