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@@LaurieC awwwww hun sorry you feel so rotten!!!! as others have said - things should/do get better everybody recuperates differently it takes some people longer than others to feel better try and get plenty of rest you need to drink so you don't get dehydrated don't worry about Protein - if you can't hold the Protein shakes down now, oh wellllll Water is much more important at this point (and later too) some/many newbies think warm/room temp water goes down easier sugar free popsicles are terrific too i hope you have some sort of support system (hubby, family, friends) if it makes you feel better - call your doc maybe he can give you something while you are nauseous you will NOT live this way forever your life will/should improve - sooner than later you made the wise decision to have WLS don't second guess yourself now!!!! might be hard to believe now - but you have started on the path to a healthier, happier, longer life with your new best friend the sleeve good luck improved recovery to you kathy

@@Sbagdan some/many/all of us have many different emotions prior to surgery very normal you might be scared, concerned, nervous, than elated, excited, happy, anxious, impatient et al these feelings will periodically change - you'll have your ups and downs but in the end - you will have your surgery, and most likely everything will go great you MIGHT have some minor normal issues of gas/being extremely tired et al but this too will pass and hopefully things will continue to go better PO day after day my insurance condensed story - i was told Medicare would approve me had surgery and 2 months late received a bill for 22,000.00!!!! medicare didn't cover the sleeve (now it does) after 3 months of "discussions" with my secondary insurance (Blue Cross) i was finally approved!!!! good luck with pre-op getting all your T's crossed and your I's dotted!!! you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life with the sleeve (or whatever you are having done) good luck kathy

@@Richard Foor hey dude you look great!!!! wonderful pics what a difference 1.5 years makes!!! keep up the good work (i know you will ) kathy congrats

@@jdillon reallllly good that you are aware that a few things "can/maybe" happen some people things everything will ALWAYS be peaches and cream some/many have no problems immediately PO - or later either (me) but issues can happen - usually not, but..... "plan for the worst, hope for the best" like i said, i know you've been wandering/lurking around the board for awhile you probably know to walk asap PO to get rid of potential gas sip Water slowly, carefully if you feel tired when you are home - rest its your turn to take care of YOU first you are important - we all are/were - just didn't always realize it as your phases keep moving - always listen to your NUT/surgeon they are the ones that have all the right answers for YOU (they think so,humor them ) eat slowly stop drinking about 30 minutes before you eat do not EVER, EVER drink with your meals (people have been shot for less ) do not drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat drink at least 64 oz a day (more if possible) measure your food eat your dense Protein first (ie chicken) ,that will help fill your tummy quicker and make you feel full longer chew thoroughly put utensil down between bites NUT might give you different time periods when, how much to eat et al remember listen to her like she knows everything she might not know everything, but humor her these are just a few of the many rules you should/must follow for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life never miss a chance to scream my stats DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 57 years OLD 5/22/14 130 lbs GOAL 60 years YOUNG good luck bud kathy

@@HalloweenBaby24 i can understand/relate to your above comment to how will you feel once you are/will/do continue to lose weight being heavy was your identity??? Been there, done that time for a change!!!! i don't know what the heck i would/could possibly regret about having surgery common response to that statement is "I wish i had done this (WLS) years earlier i no longer take my insulin/diabetes meds/high blood pressure, CPAP physically, mentally, - its amazing how i feell i have so much confidence this is/was completely necessary for me!!!! no question/alternative/ my last desparate/chance for success with weight loss I'm sure you know/realize that many/most/all of us have taken off the weight you look like a smart cookie you made the smart decision to have the sleeve..........you now have to follow through by eating and drinking correctly til you reach goal then with maintennance - your hard work continues you must continue to work hard/follow ALL the rules et al for the rest of your life in our "old lives" some/many/all of us have been successful in losing a lot of weight but many/most/me regained their weight plus!!!! the sleeve will "HELP" you - but YOU must do a lot of hard work "you" work with the sleeve and it will work for/with you best wishes for August good luck to you kathy

@@jdillon oh my gosh!!!! we/i have seen your pretty face around the forum asking your questions - getting good advice so important for pre-ops/newbies to ask away with their questions and listen to the great answers so you are obviously right on target with your research here and whereever else what a smart chic are you??? hope you get a date sooner than later early welcome to sleeveland you are about to start the ride of a lifetime finding a happier, healthier, longer life good luck kathy

@@DarbiMolly as you can see we have a lot of smart "cookies" on this forum that answered your question i have 3 major sliders popcorn Protein bars pistachio nuts!! the nuts (no i'm not talking about OP, well maybe a little) LOL pistachio's are the hardest thing for me to deal wiith i usually don't buy them, because 25 are great - but its hard for me to stop then!!!! good luck kathy

@@hmk715 so happy for you getting/hearing wonderful news that you are getting healthier since you are losing weight........... not needing certain/or as many meds thats what WLS is all about other benefits - looking, feeling much better - those plusses are totally there too but...........we initially did this to improve our health, then all the other good stuff follows 61 lbs down!!!! keep up the good work (i know you will) kathy congrats

@@Anselee wow, yesterday was a bummer hope you do get that new job soon, contact lenses - and whatever else went wrong gets better you didn't give in to the "good ol'" days of running to eat something to appease yourself all types of emotions can/do bring on bad eating habits but you didn't go there!!!! you went for a walk - how great are you??!!! 37 lbs lost!!!! keep up the good job kathy congrats

@@my40thbdaypresenttomyself wellllll you are either all set ready to have surgery - or you are in recovery!!! welcome to sleeveland - you'll love the neighborhood you might be a little groggy, teeny bit of pain, gas but you did it!!!! - or almost you are officially on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life make sure to walk as soon as possible to help with any gas issues you might have continue to do this at home too drink, sip very slowly - but constantly throughout the day you might be tired when you get home its important to rest when/if you need to right now (later too) take special care of yourself in the past - you might have come 2nd to others (family, kids) now you are up front - take care of YOU hope you have a support system - hubby/friend/relative that can help you any little kids, bothering you, demanding???? tell them to play outside for one or two weeks as far as your comment "thanx for listening" what the heck do you think we are here for?? for a manicure/pedicure??? (that will come in time ) we are here for you - JUST you!!!! (and the other millions of people too ) we love to ask, answer, help and support each other thats why we get the big bucks speedy recovery kathy

@@InfiniteButterfly nice, indepth, post hey newbie surgery, done and over with yes, new chapter, life beginning you will be following a wonderful new road towards a healthier, happier, longer life "listen to your body" words from your doc great advice most/many of us have heard and hopefully follow 5 days PO - some pain still can/is normal you are/should be feeling better daily i can only imagine how difficult it must be for people to have families around eating normal sized portions, different good food leaving the room is/can be a good thing to do but "maybe" at some point you will be feeling ok to eat with others without feeling temptation you are right that you WILL be able to eat most/all foods again only difference (and its a big one) is that your quantity that you are allowed/supposed to eat will be very little so glad your hubby is a comfortable pillow he's a keeper it might/must be difficult having kids while being newly sleeved (also as time passes) but they will hopefully join in your excitement some/many people's insurance doesn't cover surgery at all glad you are covered ins also paying for continued therapy - how great is that keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life (i know you will ) continued speedy recovery good luck kathy

@@LilMissDiva Irene - tag back at ya we could do this for hours!!!! maybe another year @@enjoythetime - glad you like my sig line, I made/wrote it just for you @@LilMissDiva Irene@@enjoythetime have a great evening and both of you keep up the good job kathy

@@rmtjones81 i have heard/read from this formum that some/many other people have issues with hubby/family not being thrilled with someone else having surgery there are posts concerning your subject - sorry don't know how to send link hopefully someone else will pick up the ball i can only imagine that it makes it harder when hubby/family/friend are not supportive @@skinnygirlwithin - said correctly - "you did this to be healthy" 15 days PO and doing some bad habits - KNOCK it OFF!!! you/me/we are/were overweight when we started this process you made the smart decision to have this surgery don't second guess yourself now don't give in to you hubby if he has certain "bad" food around tempting you take care of you good luck kathy

How do you tag people on here? @@enjoythetime since everyone else gave you the correct normal way to tag someone........... here is my answer to your "not so dumb" question i will tap(tag) my hubby up the shoulder - and say tag .....you are it!!! :lol: 142 lbs gone thats amazing!!! continue your great work (i know you will ) kathy congrats

@@Amy373 nauseous when I go for a good walk. don't want to be flippant and tell you not to walk - because walking is the most basic but good exercise you are almost 6 weeks out talk to your doc (or me ) doc hopefully might prescibe something or give you some suggestions good luck kathy

@@H-1971 awwwwww dude great pics lookin' good keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life continued success kathy congrats

very upset.....dr office screw up @@daw3378 ohhhhhh no!!!! what a mess I can only imagine how angry you must feel cuz the doc's office goofed big time try not to waste your energy on being mad at doc's office (easier said than done) not gonna help hold onto that great energy when you hopefully are approved for the sleeve take a deep breath hold it, hold it, hold it...........oh no, exhale !!!!! must be hard having to wait to hear from the insurance company to approve you!!!!! "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It"!!!! fingers & toes crossed good luck kathy

@@Fiddleman sorry bud - no constructive help here hope your issues are resolved sooner than later feel better take care good luck kathy

@@optasia i am doing great thanx for asking any happier i would pop my cork i am 2.5 yrs PO reached goal one year PO after losing 105 lbs no more diabetes/insulin/meds high blood pressure and CPAP gone too my epilepsy dosage has been cut in 1/2 thats the BEST health issue that happened because of losing weight you/me/we all MUST consider to watch what, how much we eat always, forever and a day drink Water properly et al this is a lifetime change you MUST continue all your hard work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life IMO rules are meant to be followed always to maintain your health, happiness and weight loss losing the weight - we've all been there done that its the keeping the weight off thats hard with the help of the sleeve and your diligence - you/me/we should/will all be successful you work with the sleeve - and the sleeve will work for you good luck with pending surgery kathy

@@marfar7 ohhhhhh no!!!!! you were probably too "tipsy" at the time to think of measuring glad you caught your error clicking our glasses to your health (Water of course ) bottoms up 3 lbs from century club remember, those last few nasty lbs wanna "hang" on for awhile but they WILL come off from my lips to God's ears holding the door open for you you don't need too much space now enter at your own risk keep up the great job (I know you will) kathy congrats

@@EarthyGoalie oh buddd seven months and 23 days ago............ didn'y you get my note? told you that things will be great!! i always knew you could/would be successful post surgery please remember to ALWAYS listen/read my notes you have lost 95 lbs holy moly that is wonderful it is/can be alittle harder to get those last few lbs off you'll get to goal and the elite century club shortly "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry About It " I'm holding the century club door wide open for you probably don't need that much room, just squeeeeze on in kathy congrats

@@Mrs.Harkness look at you glowing with your pretty - shining face what a lovely smile happiness IS all that it is cracked up to be i'm sooooo happy that YOU are happy 88 lbs gone!!! keep up the great job (I know you will ) good luck kathy congrats

@@Teachamy while i was losing weight/through stalls and alls - I never upped my calories i have heard some./many people do increase their calories (exercising more - or changing things up a bit) if your NUT/doc "strongly suggests" you upp your calories, and you feel good with that - go for it i'm of the thought - "if it aint broken, don't fix it!! " you are continueing to lose weight terrifically keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@Bandista hope you can get rid of the CPAP sooner than later "maybe" wait til you are down a few more lbs in my opinion you should do the sleep study this makes it more official I hated wearing that stupid CPAP (sometimes i wouldn't!!) when i reached goal, down 105 lbs, THEN i went for another sleep study saw the doc in a couple of weeks - was given the ok to stop the CPAP good luck to you 47 lbs down you are aces keep up the good work (i know you will ) kathy congrats

longer I go, will the restriction still be my main goal or if the healthier habits @@marfar7 when i was early early PO and could feel total restriction........i thought cool this is gonna be great MAYBE as long as 10 months i did feel that great restriction unfortunately - ,2.5 years PO - i don't feel that restriction as much can not rely on my tummy telling me when to stop i know the portion i should put on my plate eating too much feeling my tummy really hurts i have eaten too much (really only a few times) and my tummy is not happy, but thats way after I should have stopped eating at the very beginning my surgeon jokingly, but true - said to me to eat until i'm full, but stop two bites earlier as we always say - we're all different i have heard on the forum from some people - after a long time they still have that marvelous restriction i wish i did too but my sleeve is still wonderful, helping me - and makes my life much better my lifestyle/eating habits i've learned - remain in tact as with some/many/most i will indulge in a couple (or three or four) bites of something that is not really Kosher but..........we sometimes/always tell OP that we will be able to eat anything PO shouldn't deprive ourselves i will eat much smalllller quanities bottom line, you should/must continue to eat, healthy continue with the good habits you've learned and watch how little you eat 97 lbs lost holding the door open for you to enter the century club keep up your great job!!!!! kathy