ProudGrammy

@@emttina hap, hap, happy surgiversary wonderful pics great transformation "so happy, life is fun again!!" aint it the truth continues to get better and better while you maintain 122 lbs lost!!! (don't look at me, i didn't take them!! ) keep up the good job while you are enjoying your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@Kate M wow - i'm so glad I found you too!! welcome, welcome, and welcome 2 weeks after i was sleeved i was 58 years OLD i am now 60 years YOUNG so you are not such an old fart either i don't consider myself crazy either(usually ) have fun jumping though all the necessary hoops with insurance btw -i live in Syracuse - "kindof" close to Albany good luck on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life kathy

@@cchapman6 i also hate to cook chili is easy for me to make too I use hamburger - I don't like the different taste with turkey (even though its better to use ) tomato sauce, kidney Beans, l pkg of mc cormack powdered chili mix i also let chicken cook all day in crock pot with veggies bake fresh salmon in the oven - yummy and easy (for me) all above contain a lot of Protein happy cooking btw - when should i come over for dinner? i'll bring my own small plate and Water 28 lbs lost!!!! keep up the good work!!! kathy congrats

@@re14768 hmmmmm - you have a 50/50 chance good luck kathy

@@sarah92200 surgery is done!!! - and you are still around to talk about it i see the determination in your lovely eyes that you will work hard sounds like things are on the right track drinking to stay hydrated walking to get rid of gas resting too you are 3 for 3!!!! you will feel your 100% wonderful normal self before you know it the "fun" part now begins follow ALL the rules (i know you will ) come to the board and get advice, support etc we are all helpful, informative, supportive listen to all of us - we are as smart as we look at the end of the day - ALWAYS listen to your doc/NUT's advice ONLY good luck for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more kathy

@@Rach8610 go to the main gastric sleeve forum there are different threads "Weight Loss Specific Gastric Sleeve Surgery Support Group 100+ lbs" "Weight Loss Specific Gastric Sleeve Surgery Support Group 200+ lbs" you can discuss your desired weight loss with others looking to lose similar amounts but............don't forget us we're all pretty smart Cookies too, and can't wait to hear from you we are all different in our weight journey time it takes to lose weight, % of weight loss, how much you lose NEVER NEVER EVER!!! compare yourself to others (people have been shot for less!!! ) complications i.e. leaks can happen you can read about them on this board its good to know problems can happen, don't keep your head in the sand that being said - mmmmost people have no complications 97% or so success when you read the bad stories they stick out in your mind - don't dwell on them there are many many many good, normal stories that just don't stick out for example i had no issues, couple of normal side effects like gas, tiredness - but all went well for me hopefully you will be problem free too "Big Book on Gastric Sleeve" is a great book to read you'll get plenty of info (i get money each time i say that ) surgery one week from this wednesday - the 17th WooHoo good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@doingitforme29 egggggads bud there are only two guarentees in this world death and taxes you and others WILL/should have great results during and after goal as long as you ALWAYS, ALWAYS follow the many rules that go along with any WLS (sleeve, lapband, bypass etc.) for me, the sleeve was the best of course i'm biased at 2.5 years PO and GOAL the sleeve, bypass, lapband will be there to assist you You work with "it" and "it" will work with/for you no guarentees whatever decision you make, will be the right one for YOU good luck for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy

been on this Gastric Sleeve Surgery journey for about 2 months. @@peachpie1 welcome, welcome and welcome always nice to have a new pretty/smiling face move into the neighborhood lovely pre-op picture you posted pictures taken periodically are great "seeing" yourself get smaller over the months taking measurements often are also very important and helpful I can see you are a smart cookie since you choose the great sleeve (i'm alittle biased) wonderful that you have a family full of supporters read, read and read as you are waiting for surgery this board is wonderful you'll find many people on this board have many different docs/and nuts its great to hear others advice about "things", eating, etc. we've all been where you are we love to answer questions especially yours!!! but........at the end of the day ALWAYS listen to your doc/nut first and last they are the ones in the "know" but repeating ONLY listen to your doc/NUT and me good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

@@chanale at 5 weeks, I was just starting soft foods - ie yogurt, cottage cheese, scrambled egg you can be curious about what we ate, but............ doesn't matter who ate what at the time period you are talking about(or any time) your doc/NUT have the final word on how YOU need to progress with food and everything else we ALL need to listen to our doc/nut at the beginning and end of day most docs/NUTS have different rules for many things (ie when you can eat certain foods) your doc does sound strict/harsh - but those are his rules that you must follow I can see you are a smart "cookie" by having WLS I'm sure you wouldn't stray from what your doc/NUT said, cuz he is the one in the know and you look very intelligent please follow HIS rules only- this should be the case throughout your travels with your sleeve wow - you've lost 31 lbs!! that is terrific keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy congrats

@Roo101769 Hi Roo I do remember your post from earlier couldn't hurt to request a different trainer if they ask why, just say something like you would like to change things up and try someone else? (something like that maybe) you are paying alot of money - you should get someone that is more qualified (more knowledgeable) (msp) just my thoughts 8 weight machines now doing more cardiac too!!! - wonderful!!! its great that a co-worker, or anyone else (family, friend) comment on your new found weight they see you, they know that you were alittle heavier before, and they see the improvements you are making as far as strangers/other people - it will be nice when people notice how terrific you look but (easier said than done) don't worry or think about them they may or not have "mean" thoughts about you so..........who cares again easier said then done - but try to ignore others if you think they are judging you YOU know how successful you are doing, that is all that should count!!!! keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life!!!! 96 lbs Down!!! kathy congrats

@@toohot74akaelh2 you took the words right out of my mouth!!!! "ONLY" 21 lbs in 2 weeks is wonderful we all need to take the word "ONLY" out of our vocabulary some people might say they "ONLY" lost 2 lbs or 21 lbs - both are great! the alternative in the past was gaining ONLY 2 lbs or 21 lbs some people think right after surgery - and later on too - the weight is just going to melt off my mom called me two days after surgery she said in a serious tone - "did your underwear fall down to your ankles??" LOL - are you kidding me i tried to explain it does't work that way she told me she really thought it did "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It " You are doing great!!!! Keep up the good work!! kathy

@ vvvvvvvvvv hi newbie welcomed to our "big" club but....now we are getting much "smaller" great news about getting surgery date I think i did hear some weird sounds yesterday that was YOU singing??? (don't quit your day job ) read the boards we are all very smart (especially me ) you'll get many good comments here, suggestions, support good info about different experiences we've all gone through but......after all is said and done - ALWAYS listen to your NUT and surgeon you are in the beginning stages of getting all prepped up for WLS, very exciting!!! the sleeve has been my best friend for the past 2.5 years i can tell you are a smart "cookie" since you made the wise decision to have the sleeve best of luck kathy

8 months post and 2 months pregnant. @@linda305 haven't been preggo for 38 years!!!! I was -10 at the time but - i would say you must eat properly to give proper nourishment to your baby there is a separate "pregnancy" thread congrats on your soon to be little one good luck kathy

@@jmeeko hi newbie yes,Protein is very very important but for now, Water is more essential if you can't drink the shakes comfortably then continue to sip your water all day like you"ve been doing popsicles, chrystal light getting dehydrated is no fun it happened to me on valentines day ( obviously will never forget the date it happened having to be in the hospital for 2 days having IV fluids, no fun your body/tummy has been invaded it is angry/rebeling at you thats why it hurts!!! its saying "what the heck did you do to me " as @@Curvy said" It gets easier. Just take it one day at a time and before you know it, it'll be a walk in the park." sooner than later you should be enjoying your healthier, happier, longer life with the sleeve improved speedy recovery hang in there kathy

@@madwife2002 it can be hard to be around all those yummy smells, in the sight of great looking foods control/eating??? you did it, you did it!! I knew you could do it, i just knew you could do it maybe you enjoyed the fair more now - you might have spent less money too money you saved buy a sheet plate of brownies or some nice new clothes for you (or me ) happy 3 month surgiversary!!! and many more to come was like a piece of "cake" right? keep up the wonderful job good luck kathy

@@auntiemel when i woke up after surgery there was a big hole in the area where my tummy used to be I was sore for awhile - but no big pain was lucky not to have ANY gas problems had no problem drinking my incisions did bother me all in all my recovery was kindof boring /uneventful - all went well you are getting ready to start your new healthier, happier, longer life speedy "boring/uneventful" recovery for you too kathy

@@moonlitestarbrite that must have been awful - thinking you regained the weight in a nightmare i've had those horrible thoughts on ocassion but they were always in the day, when i could dwell on it more Starr Jones (from the show the view) was so successful with her surgery, looked great - i saw her on the tube and she had totally regained Al roker the weatherman also regained some - but i think he either took it back off Carny Wilson also took the weight off looking great - regained after she was pregnant this is very scary, seeing people gain the weight back but it keeps me on my toes that this is a forever new lifestyle we must ALWAYS watch our food intake, Protein etc. i think it is ok to "worry" a bit, concentrate on what we must do otherwise we might get lax and do the regain bit not gonna happen to you or me!!! (as long as we follow the rules ) you have lost 87.5 lbs that is wonderful keep up the good work sweet dreams kathy congrats

@@IcanMakeit did you keep any of your old clothes that became to small for you as you got bigger??? now many of those items might fit, since you are now getting smaller!!! any people use the expression they go "clothe shopping in their own closet!!" my sister gained some weight and i was able to give her some of my "old" bigger clothes ow she has turned around and given me some of her clothes that now are too tight on her, but fit be well. is there a possiblity you know someone you can do a similar swap?? otherwise - the above comments concerning thrift shop, goodwill, sales at walmart etc - way to go i was retired when i started my journey, so never needed to get all "dressed up" in nice clothes just hung around with my big big elastic blue jeans!!! boy how things have changed you've lost 82 lbs?? thats great!!! keep up the good work good luck kathy congrats

@@alyce replying to above statement you should be!! yogurt is grrreat for Protein I llllllove my FAGE 0% plain yogurt with fresh blueberries and a little granola sprinkled on top!! yum yum (no blueberries or granola for you at your early stage ) since you ate 1/2 cup yogurt that =s 10gr keeping track of your calories, Proteins, carbs, sugar, etc is very helpful good luck kathy

when did people go out @@alyce day after surgery i went roller blading around the block kiddddding since you didn't mention any problems like gas, being extra tired.......... sounds like you are moving, recuperating well do whatever you think feels right for you in your daily routine would you be driving the car? or be a passenger? hair cut - go for it!! I see you definitely need a trim walking around the block etc is also fine (good exercise too) grocery store, mall - for me i would wait only cuz i was more tired than my "norm" if it feels right - and doc says ok - great if you doubt anything about anything - always talk to your doc you and your tummy just had majory surgery you and it both need to take it easy that being said - whatever movement you are comfortable with, it should be ok its whatever works for you - just take baby steps at first (no roller blading yet!!) ALWAYS listen to your body again check wiwth the doc if you have any questions he is the smartest person (except me of course) good luck take care continued speedy recovery kathy

@@shavonna34 welcome welcome welcome wonderful group of people here read and learn use the search botton in the right hand corner but we llllluv to answer any and all questions from newbies you are only one week out!!! these issues you talk about are common to many as @@Sleevarilla said call your doc asking him to give you something for the acid/heartburn or example, per my doc - i have taken Prilosa immediately PO being wiped out/tired is also common est, rest, rest - take things slowly (if you are able to) family, friends around to help you?? when you are able to get out of the house- walk as much as possible (don't overdue - go slowly at first) if you need to stay home, walk and walk around the house make sure you drink plenty of Water (especially at this early stay) popsicles are great sip water very slowly!! good luck kathy

@@BWaltD hey handsome what a nice smile you have you are shining through my monitor just put my sunglasses on my hearing isn't as good as it used to be did you say you lost 150 lbs?? great pics if you feel as good as you look, woo hoo party dance party dance keep up the fantastic job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer job (i know you will ) good luck kathy congrats

@@colleen0317 I luv luv luv my pistachio nuts they are one of my weaknesses/sliders I also buy those 100 calorie bags of popcorn bag is fine - but sometimes i'll have more and last but not least my yummy Protein bars watch those sliders they can sneak up on you i see you've lost 52 lbs!!! thats terrific keep up the good job kathy congrats

@@Comeflywithme your beautiful smile and happiness shine through my monitor i'm back, i just had to put my sunglasses on i also had to get my earplugs - those drums are loud 55 lbs down, down and out keep up the wonderful job (i know you will!!) good luck kathy congrats

@@jatherley thats wonderful - you must feel terrific/healthy/happy ups and downs??? part of life - can't have one without the other in the end i think they balance each other keep up the wonderful job continued good luck kathy congrats