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@@Madam Reverie - warning, warning - "little" highjack alert @@Shells_Almost_There said.......... "passed my one year. been a struggle, struggle continues. "hopefully someone here understands!) you bet your bottom $ i understand this is a lifetime struggle for most us - but its all good you are doing a great job!!! i see the determination in your pretty eyes that you are working hard - and it will pay off!!! 83 lbs down!!!! party dance party dance - you lead keep up the good job - i know you will ok - back to our regularly scheduled show already in progress kathy congrats

@@steph1281 @@stanpry said.......... "There is little you can do. He has to want to lose and be prepared to follow through for the rest of his life". I gained weight as a teenager my mother "always" was reminding me that i MUST lose weight i continued to gain and gain and gain some more i can't blame my mother "totally" for me gaining weight but she didn't help the situation!!! you love your hubby, you want him to be healthier but IMO - the more you push - the more he might "push" away you have given your good/words advice - gotta stop for now he has the info and its up to him good luck kathy

@@fatblasting not trying to be harsh but.....no sugar coating pre-op 600 lbs DOS 6-24-14 526 lbs down 74 lbs since pre-op 9/21/14 (today) 479 lbs lbs weight loss since surgery 47 lbs total weight loss pre and post op 121 lbs height 6'8!!!! just wanted to make sure my figure are correct your girlfriend had the gastric bypass, kindof cheating don't know whats gonna happen with that?? 125 lbs down? but, she's not the issue - you are you should not follow her lead by eating what she makes you need to "fend for yourself" with your eating choices as mentioned earlier, find a support group - very beneficial call your hospital and they should help guide you to a group as OP said - have a serious talk with girlfrined tell her something like you want to/need to lose about 225 more lbs ask her if she could please support you more if she doesn't want to/can't change her habits for you oh well you don't need to have all those goodies around empty the pantry et al if she won't "let you" - nothing you can do about that ignore what she eats - you must!!!! - much easier said than done "millions" of other people on the board have families/kids/spouses/SO other people also have to deal with tempting foods around the house in the "normal" world - there are usually goodies around you gotta put your nose up and ignore them again much easier said then done!!! you "might" not have a NUT any more??? talk to a nutritionalist if insurance doesn't cover it - try to save your pennies (all those pennies that you would have spent on chips, dip, Cookies et al11 ) you went through major surgery to help you lose a large amout of weight the sleeve will assist you in losing weight but............you must follow all the rules you have been taught - for the rest of your life!!!! you work with the sleeve and it will work with and for you as@@MichiganChic said............ There is no secret, and no magic bullet. The key is to be honest with yourself. I'm not saying you aren't, but I know for me, that's an easy way to slip. It's my number one personal rule. Weigh, measure, and track your food - every bite. Not sure if you are exercising, but you know that helps, too. basic reminder sleeve rules 101 drink at least 64 oz of Water a day stop drinking 15-20 minutes before you eat never ever drink with your meals do not drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat cut all your food into very small pieces chew thoroughly put utensil down between bites eat very slowly IMO put food on small plate so you "kid yourself" into thinking you are eating more eat Protein, protein and more protein first keep carb intake low as possible sure there are more things but i'm having a "senior moment" and can't remember any more things to tell you "maybe" give yourself a jump start of losing a little more weight by starting back at the beginning with those "yummy" Protein shakes measure, measure, and measure you will be much healthier when you reach goal (losing 125 lbs is the tip of the iceburg) many co-morbities will improve or be gone after weight loss i.e high blood pressure, diabetes, CPAP to mention a few you already know this i see how smart you can be potential, success is right around the corner(as long as you work hard ) please do this now for your health!!! not tomorrow, now!!! not easy, but i know you can/want/must do this!!!! my apologies if i was to harsh on you not my intent I just "feel" for you, and want you to lose weight and be much healthier, happier, and be abler to live a much lllllllonger life who deserves it more??? you have shown you can be successful hard work, but i know you can do this!!!! repeating, no lecture or harshness intended, just trying to help a friend in need good luck kathy

@@andrew.t.ames@gmail.com you are doing a great job 91 lbs down!!!! great achievement many of us struggle at one time or another through our journey in a weird way i think a few problems can be good you appreciate success all the more (but, if you have no problems you are aces too!!!) ummmm great pic i can get rid of my hubby tonight are you busy?? keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life I know you will kathy congrats

@@Madam Reverie peak a boo i see you i was about to get a search party together i'll call off the dogs!!! sorry your mom is still feeling poorly and your siblings are not helping you and mom celebrating your one year surgiversary and you are still standing and around to talk about it wow - putting my glasses on you really do look hot !! 68 lbs down!!!! your heart and strength are the same size glad you are finally realizing that keep your head, spirit, and amazing job up come back to the neighborhood anytime I miss you hugggggs back at ya kathy

@@snowkitten sorry you are dealing with serious health problem there are so many issues that are improved by losing some weight ie diabetes, high blood pressure, wearing of a CPAP immune deficiency improvements!!! wonderful, wonderful, wonderful its ok to cry from happiness heres some kleenex to dry your pretty eyes and to blow your nose!!! keep up the good job 35 lbs down!!!!! kathy congrats

@@nrhannon welcome welcome welcome to Sleeveland can never have too many newbies with lovely smiles is Natalie your daughter???? happy to hear your weight loss has already effected you in a positive way!!! you said ....."Don't want to mess it up"!!! continue to follow all the rules that you have been learning to a "T" easier said than done??? well, i know you want to be successful - and following all the rules is the only way to go i've always thought the many different Water rules are the most important ie drinking at least 64 oz a day stop drinking about 25 minutes before you eat never never never ever drink with your meals (people have been shot for less ) don't ever, ever drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat your NUT will give you instructions on times, and other questions about food you have come back to this board, read other peoples questions and answers any of their" burning" questions could apply to you also you can always go to the SEARCH area and look for some info on............ keep up the good work continue following all the rules 40 lbs down kathy congrats

@@Yasman non sleeve victory???? ie being able to buy regular sized clothes as opposed to Plus sizes not having to wear a seat belt extender on an airplane wearing your first bathing suit easier to run around/chase after kids enjoy all your NSV's to follow 35 lb weight loss!! party dance party dance kathy congrats

@@KatieD6982 the main issue for me is the malabsorption problem i take epilepsy medication 2x a day my meds MUST be completely absorped in my stomach can't risk any possible problems i would be a seizure waiting to happen I think the sleeve is the only way to go but............2.5 years PO - GOAL - i'm a little biased good luck with your decision kathy

@@TheNewSamanthaSmiles17 awwwww bud i was your age 40 years ago where were you then there are other younguns like you on the board there is an Age Specific Group for different sleevers on the main board It will tell you where to go LOL group for 20's is there they hopefully will come running (faster than i could ) to you BTW other people all ages (even old farts)!! will answer your questions, and give you support we are all nice especially me! good luck next month kathy

@@bookworm yes per @@bookworm try and find out his reputation but i think it might be hard to get one of his former patients name unfortunately HIPPA rules, i don't think they can give names out of former patients you like him, thats a good start he's done about 1000 WLS and 200 of them the sleeve after all is said and done............. if his record sounds good go with your gut!!! good luck next month with the sleeve speedy recovery good luck kathy

@@Bandista are you talking to everyone??? or just me LOL cuz remember as i always say............ "I'm cute as a Button!!" BTW @@JustWatchMe i didn't forget about you.... i also never paid much attention to MFP projection i knew where i was and i knew where i was going you are looking great congrats on your weight loss kathy

"never take a risk, then I don't have to worry about failure or change or all those other scary things. But if I don't take a risk, I'll never change and get the things I want. This process really works on your mind. I'm sure I'm just scratching the surface on some of these things." @@*Lexie* i love what you wrote above you are obviously a smart "cookie" risk/change can/is very difficult (off topic - DH has a great job, but he's afraid to explore new and better avenues because that would be out of his comfort zone) pre & post op many people are not aware of how much WLS DOES does play with your mind you must deal with many food issues et al change your life long feelings about how you used to deal with food now you need to learn / deal with your mind and other things the new way you will handle with food "EAT TO LIVE no longer LIVE TO EAT " "Failure is Not an Option" (don't remember who said that, but i like it "Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dieing" (Shawshank....don't remember the rest of the name of the movie ) "scratching the surface"? yep, keep itching/scratching I see from your lovely face,determination and smile you will be very successful!!!! good luck kathy

@@ualaw08 don't be such a stranger holy moly bud if i tried that i'd fall on my face!! great pic century club keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life - i know you will kathy congrats

@@*Lexie* as long as you follow all the rules you've learned (which i'm sure you will) you can't help but lose!!! you will be eating so few calories at the beginning stages- then few calories later too you must drink at least 64 oz of Water while you are on the liquid phase - don't worry that you won't feel any restriction thats a concern of many newbies you will start to feel that great restriction while on soft foods/solids stop drinking about 15 minutes before you eat never drink with your meals don't drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat drink at least 64 oz a day cut food into small pieces chew thorougly eat very slowly suggestion - put food on a small plate (that will help you fool yourself that you are eating more ) most/almost ALL NUTS say no to any soda eat Protein first watch your carb intake other rules too having a senior moment and can't think of other rules good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

@@JM26 as others have said.......once you start on soft foods/solids you WILL start to feel restriction try not to worry - you will get wrinkles!!! since you didn't mention any other problems, sounds like recovery is good well good luck kathy

@@Amyly2n awwww bud such great news to hear on a tuesday (or any other day ) different emotions are common to experience til surgery (and after too) excitement, nerves, concern, doubt, fear , anticipation - but hopefully mostly happiness but at the end of the day you made the wise decision to have WLS don't 2nd guess yourself now!!! you are on the way to a healthier, happier, longer life enjoy the ride good luck kathy

@@Photo925 sometimes i feel "guilty" when i see posts like yours reason is that i never had any issuess/pain PO its great/helpful to hear from other peoples experiences pain PO is common - but to have more pain after you have felt ok - i would check it out "just deal with it" - I don't think sooooo why should you suffer??? in my opinion i would definitely call your doc at the end of the day always talk and listen to your DOC/NUT they are the ones that should help you with "official" medical advice good luck kathy

@@stephh awwwww shucks i'm blushing you only said that cuz its true :lol: BTW - good luck October 13 speedy recovery kathy

I am 5'3 2 weeks after surgery i was 58 years OLD now i am 60 year YOUNG i never did a pre-op weight loss (i wish I had) DOS 235 lbs 1 yr later 130 lbs GOAL maintaining (fluctuate at times 3-5 lbs) i never kept "real" records i'm ashamed to say i did lose about 80 lbs the first 8 months it took me about 4 months to lose the laslt 25 you can see my pics in the before and after for obvious reason i hate the before pic but the after pic - i look cute as a button!! even though the majority of us "heavy" people hate our before pics, its good to have one to see the amazing transformations!! keep a blog, measurements, monthly weight loss and pictures through your journey do as I say, not as i do i regret not keeping track of my "history" also keep at least one pair of your jeans - to see the difference with your new jeans for the record, i didn't do that when i reached goal i went to Kohl's i bought the same 2X elastic waist jeans that i always bought OMG what a difference i keep them in my closet for posterity good luck with surgery next month look forward to a healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more?? i feel very wonderful and proud that i never mind giving a shout out about my stats all you that posted above pics - my oh my you look great!!!! but............. @@Kindle and @@Curvy i think you both are such show offs looking good ladies kathy

warning - high jack alert - high jack alert!!!! @@ShortiAKA as @@BitterSweet* said "That sucks that no one replied to you." WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME I see you are a NEWBIE you sent a reply to the post that HalloweenBaby24 (above #1)wrote people usually respond to the main post (like you did) don't usually respond to a post in the middle (sometimes they do) sorry you felt overlooked " I am slowly feeling better." greattttt - hope your recovery continues on the up swing kathy

@@Fox-E i NEVER enjoyed/drank coffee for the heck of it had a cup of coffee - loved it 3 to 4 mornings a week i get a large regular refill from dunkin donuts (no temptation for donut) its psychological - i MUST drink coffee from my dunkin donuts mug even if i put coffee from home in it just tastes better anything hot (ie Soup too) makes me feel warm and "tingly" makes my little tummy feel good - i'm then full for a longer time period!!!! @@McButterpants "made me pinkie swear" :D doc told me at 3 months i could try coffee I'll drink to that a cup of coffee that is!!! kathy

@@gregthegroove yes, you are a wimp only kidding bud it sounds like you are having an ok recovery?? no major problems?? normal side effects PO?? just saying how amazed you are about some other people doing this and that early PO (marathons etc???) <_<LOL i read many posts too about people having surgery - feeling great immediately no problems WLS on friday back to work on monday no prob one girl had surgery out of state - and drove home 4 hours PO (i don't think she had a choice no other transportation available) i did have simple normal side effects PO exhausted, weak, little trouble drinking for awhile definitely not able to walk around for distance couldn't do any minor housework (that didn't bother me ) hubby surprised me and stepped up to the plate there are people that have no problems PO and can get back to normal life almost immediately I just wasn't one of them - but i still consider myself as having an ok recovery if you are a wimp - then i am too!!! (many others are wimpettes also!! ) continued good recovery kathy

@@mochax my sleeve was12/15/11 - so my first holiday, christmas didn't effect me much cuz i was in no mood to eat many times people are more self-conscious about themselves, thinking everyone is watching what you eat family/friends already told you that shouldn't/wouldn't be the case in your situation sounds like you have some good supporters/family/friends that care/love you - that is always very helpful don't know where you will be with food come thanksgiving?? you "probably" will be on solids be careful what you eat, portions Protein - turkey is good don't drink while you are eating and when you are done eating don't drink for close to an hour (you know the drill ) hoping you have a NUT that will give you more good guidelines always listen to her first (before us on the board) remember/think about how much you used to eat on thanksgiving, all the sweet potatoes, stuffing etc and do the exact opposite this holiday and other functions you might not be able to eat too much at your early stage at some point soon, you will be able to eat anything - a bite or two maybe now even 1 teeeny bite of pumpkin pie to give you some satisfaction (FYI in my case i prefer not to take those "bites" sometimes - its kindof like "torture" for me i'd rather not have sweets etc than be "teased" with a bite or two of a goodie and not be allowed any more enjoy yourself at thanksgiving - even though you can't eat much - you are celebrating how thankful you are to be alive, the good things you have in life/family/friends and the new gift of WLS that will improve your life - be thankful for that!!! good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

@@Floridagirl2 I luv a good update wow - you are FINALLY starting to look human again too!!! 13 hours sleep sounds like you really needed a good nights sleep keep up the good work!!! good luck kathy