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@@menjaz good answer/comments from@@NMJG (what a smart cookie ) oh no did someone say cookie my doc said if i have no prob/side effects from coffee - go for it, so i do the "hotness" keeps my tummy more full and happy you should/need to drink more Water when you have coffee 57 lb weight loss!!!! OMG you are doing great keep up the good job raising a cup of coffee to your health no sugar needed - you are already sweet enough kathy congrat

@@snowkitten i periodically miss not eating stuff during the day (all day !!!) in other words i used to frequently eat throughout the day (grazing) i "usually" am successfu not eating extra though out the day butttttt there are times that i do/must give in kathy

@@shmily good info, but............just bought 2 boxes of white chocolate raspberry i think those are the best yum yum try not to eat them tooooo often they are addicting!!! not sure if i bought 2 more boxes if they might go stale???? kathy

@@mommyjamie what a good choice great weight loss keep up the good work (i know you will ) kathy congrats

@@Recycled great helpful list wish i had it a couple of years ago great weight loss keep up the good work before you know it, you and motorcycle will be riding off into the sunset kathy congrats

@@jacque967 LOL when i reached goal a couple of years ago at the ripe old age of 58 i got my first tattoo!!! on top of my right wrist, small italics, i have the first letter of each of my grandkids names under each letter i have a cute little red heart M organ A ndrew E than (13,10,6) * * * * stands for heart symbol get soooo many compliments promised hubby i wouldn't get another tattoo for the next 58 years kathy

@@mommyjamie drinking at your early stage is more important than protein if you/anyone doesn't get enough liquids - you might/probably will get dehydrated some/many have had to go to the ER and get fluids through an IV (no fun) as others have said - yes your protein shakes count as liquids drink up - protein will happen as time passes (when your doc gives the ok) you can say goodbye to shakes and you will get your protein in from food different stages you can/will add soft/solids ie cheese, meat et al good luck kathy

@@mommyjamie you are finally official in sleeveland - woo hoo I ONLY buy FAGE plain yogurt i think it has the most amount of Protein in a yogurt 20 gr mix in fresh blueberries then i put a bit of granola on top yum, yum good luck kathy

@@Julie904 some, many, most people are nervous prior to surgery scared, excited, worried, many different emotions all very normal that being said - be sure you are mentally ready for surgery sure there are things that can/might happen things, pain et al usually/should improve daily but complications can happen with any surgery some normal side effects like gas, tiredness, weakness, vomittings can/might happen but these issues do pass again, being scared et al is perfectly normal reading about complications is always good its true leaks CAN happen all/any complications that MIGHT happen but......reading problems people have had, don't let those scare you away "usually" there aren't problems with the sleeve 99.999% of people have no issues with surgery (that # might not be exact) missing a couple of initial appts to get the sleeve procedure started / continued...... be sure surgery is right for you if you want to try and continue with surgery don't miss your next appointment talk with your doc about your concerns he will/should be thorough with answers to all your questions write a list of questions before you go see doc maybe take a friend for support the posts that tell about their problems stick out in your brain when you read them its not that often that people only write how things went smoothly - no problems there are posts/threads that are for people that do say how wonderfully things have gone you reallllly want to do this - but you must/should try and be more prepared mentally IMO you will have a lot of rules to follow after you are sleeved you should/must go in with the attitude that you WILL be successful good luck with your decision if right now is the proper time - go for it if you still aren't ready/positive about surgery, thats ok - take your time good luck kathy

@@yolicious1 how have things been going?? you are a 12 day VET!!!! glad things have been going so well the first couple of weeks can be very trying happy you are still around to talk about life after surgery always listen to YOUR doc and NUT following their rules only other people might/will mention things they were told by their NUT or doc people on the board - will give great advice, comments but after all is said and done listen to YOUR medical advice from your team continue to enjoy your new best friend - the sleeve you are starting a wonderful trip through sleeveland keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@ualaw08 woo hoo glad things have gone so smoothly for you postop you must be feeling so much healthier and happier ahhhhh onederland great place to live keep up the good work (I know you will ) kathy congrats

@@nessa87 first off i see you just joined our little group' welcome no profile or ticker??? (hint, hint) 2.5 years PO - i know you did terrific just gotta get back to it easier said than done, but you CAN do this for YOU may i ask you weight day of surgery - and at goal??? and now??? inquiring/nosey!!!! minds what to know if you go back to basics - total liquids only - you probably lose a good amount during the next month but thats just a start gotta get ready to jump back on that wagon do you need reminder/rules for the sleeve 101??? tthats ok if you do don't drink for 30 minutes before you eat never drink with meals dont drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat always drink at least 64 oz of Water a day eat Protein first (that will make you feel fuller) watch the carbs eat on a small plate - moderation is key use small utensils when eating thoroughly chew to pieces eat slowlllllllly put your fork down after each bite can you see a NUT??? whatever you lose in the next month - i can see you will be a beautiful bride enjoy your new healthier, happier, longer life with your loved one kathy good luck

@@Jen35 you wrapped everything up in a pretty bow with the above sentence alllll people, newbies et al need to realize/remember that losing the weight is "easy" ok, not really, but some/many/most of us have lost huge amounts of weight in the past then they/me might regain+ we are all having WLS to help/assist us lose weight its hard to keep the weight off " we work with the sleeve, then the sleeve with/for us some/me have periodical struggles remaining at goal but this too will pass - back on that horse again @@Jen35 look at you girlfriend you have done amazing happy dance, happy dance love that smile on you you are feeling healthy, happy et al i also know YOU CAN DO this!!!!! good luck with maintennance kathy congrats

@@britt1511 welcome newbie always nice to have a nice smiley face to add to the group its one of the many "rules" that ALL moms are scared/nervous for their kids you and i should know that!!!! the lapband does have many complications their is a separate thread regarding lapband to sleeve in other words people that had the lapband chose to have another operation (the sleeve) to fix the problem that the lapband gave them (any banders here, just voiceing things i have heard) i guess the lapband can/does work for many, but many others do have problems (erosion, slippage ie) my doc told me that lapbands aren't done that often anymore (he didn't/wouldn't do them) so he suggested the sleeve - which i 2+ years ago had i lost 105 lbs at a years time - and have been at GOAL this past year one satisfied customer here!!!!! there is a pregnancy thread also that you could check out i know that many people have gotten pregnant post op some/many people with their weight loss, helped them conceive take your mom to a seminar - have her write a list of questions for the speaker or take her to your docs office and discuss pro's and cons lapband vs sleeve or any other WLS ANY surgery has risks, possible complications................ there is an area on the board where people have written about their complications its good to read them to become totally informed these situations are NOT the norm - don't let them scare you off!!! but the success rate I "believe" is 99.99999% coming here to the board is great read, read, read you must./should be mentally ready for surgery the sleeve will assist/help you lose the weight "you work with the sleeve, and the sleeve will work with you" but its no magic pill you must continue to work hard for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kiss those 2 adoreable little boys losing weight, getting healthier, is one of the top reasons people have surgery they will be more able/capable to play with their kids/kids will be so appreciative of that take care good luck kathy

i am 60 years YOUNG - looking into a facelift have to admit i already had a few wrinkles searched plastics, couldn't find topic on this if someone messes up on a tummy tuck or something, well thats terrible............ but this is my face that everyone sees - can't hide if a goof is made hopefully there wouldn't be any issues i would be having it done in the states i feel and look great now after losing 105 lbs but i know if i had the face lift i would feel better, and look cute as a button any info would be great thoughts, opinions???? holding my head and chins up high kathy

@@LilMissDiva Irene thanx for the reasurrance about the procedure being done advised also that i check out some non-surgical things like botox so i will check all my options what do they say, something like "knowledge is power"? i want to look even cuter than a button post something?? LOL take care kathy

Bio-Oil available at CVS @@James Marusek thanx for the good suggestion we have a CVS close, so i'm gonna check it out appreciate your response kathy

@@CowgirlJane thanx for showing me the site gotta run, i'm gonna check it out right now!!! see you around the neighborhood kathy

@@beachykeen looks like things are lookin up btw - you'll have a lot more weight off besides your shoulders good luck kathy

@@LilMissDiva Irene great idea you are always full of them ideas that is your thoughts and comments are always welcome nice to see your smiling face just printed my copy, I'll see how it works kathy

@@ElyQuint silly head sleeves on your blouses are shorter 90 lb weight loss how great are you??? keep up the good job (i know you will ) kathy congrats

@@brandkrissy you aren't doing anything wrong that is probably why you are so frustrated!!! maybe you have seen other people lose more weight in the time period you are dealing with??? two important rules i've learned from this board 1. Never Ever, Ever compare yourself with anyone else (progress, lbs etc) people have been shot for less 2. the one thing we have in common, is that we're all different!!!!! you haven't lost weight in 4 day??? get over it thats ok - there might/will be other times when its more than 4 days things will work out, really keep doing exactly what you are doing you didn't mention Water - but i'm sure you are drinking well too take care, calm down take a chill pill good luckk for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life (who deserves it more?? ) kathy

1 week surgerversary @@jerseyjazzell no accomplishment/excitement is "too" small you are doing great one week out great attitude keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy

:lol: @@sophie'sChoice are you sure??? thanks for the clarification kathy

@@law001 FAGE plain yogurt has 8 carbs 20 gr of Protein i put fresh blueberries and alittle granola on top can't get much better than that yum yum as @@Bob2013 said "light and fit" is great but it only has 12 gr of protein opposed to 20gr in FAGE Light and Fit has only 80- calories FAGE has 150!!!! both are great!!!! good luck with pre-op, such fun!!!! (if you don't mind a little torture!!!) only kidding, you'll be fine good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy