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Seela Why do you look/act so surprised??? i could have told you that you would be 100% successful!!! you pay a dr to tell you what i/we all knew never doubt yourself!!! keep up the good job i know you will kathy congrats

@ i have kept an eye on you!! great pics of your lovely face & little tummy!!!! 2+ years ago, when i was a "tiny little bitty" newbie (conflict in terms ) i loved reading all your responses to OP questions - you helped me so much all of a sudden I "saw" that you had disappeared i was sad sooooo relieved/happy that you are back i was lost without you i remember all your posts where you mentioned your exercising of 17 hrs a day, and drinking 4 gallons of Water by 8:00 am!! welllll, maybe i exaggerated a little, but you did amazing and i was always in awe ahhhhh, memories glad things are/have gotten back to normal for you seems funny hearing me telling YOU to keep up the good job but do it!!! (i know you will ) in celebration of your return........... how about all vets et al meet for drinks i'm buying water of course hugggggs kathy

hey tex are you kidding me???????????? sounds to me like you are twice the man you were meant to be!!!!! what an amazing job you've done!!!!! can't imagine turning around and "seeing" half of you/me gone that must be weird what a great treat buying yourself that road bike (remember the good ol' days rewarding yourself with Cookies, donuts, pizza et al) you are aces dude!!!! keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

jack35 "honeymoon" period first 6 months+ are really nice, enjoyable initial weight comes off a bit easier at 6 months and 1 day.......... work hard - then things work for you continue to live your life well follow things you've learned your honeymoon period might last up to 22 years and then some!!!! oh, i think i'm talking about my marriage I see you've already lost 48 lbs since surgery OMG thats great keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

journey will begin @cari73 @kriketa68 @melodyrene77 @@Mytime45 adies, ladies, ladies get a grip your turn is right around the corner i'm sure you've all waited a long time for this whats another few days, or weeks??? TORTURE God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It good luck to you all speedy recovery kathy

jacquelynndiaz you are not gonna believe this i just checked with ALL the docs and hospitals in america, mexico et al and they all agreed!!!! April 2, 2014 is the BEST day ever to have WLS!!!!! isn't that amazing??? so happy for you good luck speedy recovery kathy to all other pre-oppers - don't worry, i heard tell that the day you are having surgery is also terrific!!

lotti how wonderful!!!! you have worked so very hard this year health, happiness, joy - who deserves it more?? not to rain on your parade...... but, now starts/continues the hard work for the rest of your life gotta keep doing what you have done this past year to continue and be successful not to worry, i have confidence in you that things will work out great!!! good luck for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

La Lily recovery is/can be a scary thought since you''ve already had the lapband - you know many things to expect after surgery, you "might"/ or might NOT have some pain/gas et al i was one of the many other sleevers that experienced minimal/if no pain post op listen to your body don't overdo!!!! take things as slow or fast as you are able walking is important sip your Water alllll day long if you have trouble drinking - try room temp water get plenty of rest sweet dreams about sleeveland you are on the right track to a healthier, happier, longer life take care good luck fingers & toes crossed just for you speedy recovery kathy

gtracygilby awwwwww - what a cutie/sweetie pie he is 42 lbs down!!! onederland!!! that sounds like enough excitement for one day keep up the amazing job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life hugggggs to your bro (you deserve one too!! ) kathy congrats

Bluesea71 thanx for the heads up - tomorrows broadcasting sounds interesting i will also tape (can't deal with commercials EVER ) sometimes i've read here that ther is a great episode of Dr. Oz (for example) coming up in 5 minutes!!! course i'm reading that message 5 hours after show aired oh well OP was being nice, thought that counted i don't see any ticker from you but i am sure you are doing great with your weight loss keep up the good work kathy

newmeby50 lookin' good kiddo great pics doing terrific weight loss?? ticker??? keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

jaxhdsn woo hoo it finally has arrived betcha never thought it would glad you and family had a nice day together sweet dreams during surgery, docs won't mind!! good luck speedy recovery kathy

Morticia so sorry hubby is unable to be with you do you have other family/friends that can be attentive to your needs??? it would great if you had someone to lean on as @@Mary_B and @@McButterpants said above.............. being nervous - having 2nd thoughts, different "concerned" emotions are totally normal that doesn't mean they are easy to deal with you made the wise decision to have surgery, don't second guess yourself now I am sure that your docs took your medical problems/situations into consideration before you were approved to have the surgery i don't think he would have approved you for WLS if he even THOUGH there was a potentional problems but as OP have said - its understandable to have real fears The "second" you wake up - you might/will feel a little pain, gas et al you'll probably be getting pain meds through your IV many/most (but not all) have gas post surgery best thing to do is walk, then walk some more, and continue to walk your co-morbities helped/allowed you to get the surgery now, (like me) they should/will start to improve - maybe eventually disappear altogether (like me) start drinking as much liquids in the hospital when you are home - its essential that you push the fluids sip, sip very slowly throughout the day important to stay hydrated Water will be your new BFF for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life don't drink 15-30 minutes before you eat never drink while you are eating don't drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat drink 64 oz a day if you have trouble drinking - many people like room temperature water to drink if you are tired, rest, rest if you don't feel like jumping up and down, thats ok let your body tell you what to do you've got a whole wonderful life in front of you if you are feeling well, you can gradually go walking (even up and down the house) is a start good luck tomorrow speedy recovery kathy

SandeeD marvelous such a great feeling!!!! i loved it when that happened to me no more diabetic meds/insulin - no more high blood pressure - no more CPAP big surprise NSV for both me and my doc - my epilepsy dosage has drastically been reduced!!!! 25 lbs down!!!!! thatas great keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@pookybear hey there!!! i am a "successful/goal" sleever i've always wondered about the word meaning of "dumping" and sugar if you have ANY sugar you will have a bathroom "issue"???? just about everything has a bit of sugar somewhere!!!! hope you "passed" your test with flying colors kathy

dreamscometrue if i were you, I also would be going a little/lot crazy with this "situation" sounds like all your frustration/anger?? is coming to a boil please DON'T blow up on her you are "bigger" then that best friends of over 20 years - come far and few apart I hope you two can work out this situation and get back to a good relationship as OP suggested - have a sit down for coffee don't be offensive saying something like "why haven't you said anything about my weight loss??" maybe say something like "over these past 6 months that I've lost 60 lbs........... I've had a bunch of of cool/funny happen to me" example...... comment that it is amazing that after wearing a size 22 - the first time you tried on a size 12 - your jaw dropped!!! clothes shopping is so much fun now - maybe we can go out together???? tell her how much healthier and happier you feel being so much more active, exercising - loving life one of my favorites was when i realized i had no problem going into a "regular" toilet!!!! instead of the handi-capped!!!! or "having" to pull the front seat up in your car - cuz your tummy is no longer in the way!!! totally cool once you start the conversation - see what happens she might jump in right away with her "dumb" explanation being apologetic (even though theres no good reason) when she's all done - everything is on the table - gotta let it go gotta "forgive" and try and move on I don't "think" you want to throw this friendship out the window (no matter how inconsiderate, stupid she is/was) 60 lbs weight loss!!!!! you are going to stand out beautifully in your size "8"? bridesmaid dress!!!! OP will only have eyes for/on you!!!! wellllll......maybe sometimes looking at the bride too keep up the good work great pic good luck "with all " kathy congrats

msfitn2014, @@JoyAnn44 not laughing at you, really but you are in for some possible fun some/many people have issues with gas post op!!! the help/answer to that "situation" (gas) is to walk, and walk, and walk - immediately in the hospital it will help get rid of the gas as far as "never trust a fart??" yep, thats true tooooo "butttttt", if these are the two worse problems you'll experience .............. oh well it could be worse!!! many of us "lucky' people never experience gas or "sharting" i was/am one of those people ladies, good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

michelle_2006 oh no!!!! sorry you are feeling lousy with a cold nervous about having surgery cancelled!!!! I'm "pretty" sure that i've read on this board...... as long as you don't have a fever they will go ahead with surgery continue what you are doing drink alot of tea et al load up on Vitamin C rest as my good Jewish mom would say...... a little chicken Soup - what could it hurt???? you have til tuesday to nip this in the bud call your doc monday he needs to know whats going on he might have other suggestions hopefully can/will reassure you that surgery can/will go on as planned fingers & toes crossed good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

Koofka hey dude!!!! 100 LBS!!! are you kidding me!!!! thats not small, thats hugggggge!!!! big kudos 3 months!!!! size 58 to 46!!!! party dance, party dance holy moly dude - thats wonderful look at your situation how far you've come NOT that you have a little more to go!!!! you have less to lose now than you've already lost and you've "gained" so much keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy congrats

@@Ariella "Try drinking through a straw" check with your doc about that some/many/most (my) docs says "no" to drinking with a straw carbonation situation - no soda either "food" for thought all docs are different about many things the one thing we have in common is that we're all different @@Seela "pee twice, once in the morning and before bed." hmmmmm - after drinking so much liquid, that is weird to me also maybe as OP said "some people need MORE Water??" my urine is also yellow and i drink plenty Vitamins can help make urine yellow??? if thats true, that kindof makes me feel better you are losing weight , so thats good you said you can't drink anymore??? maybe you just gotta give it the ol' college try do your best sounds like everything else is going well you don't have any health insurance for a couple of months sorry about that keep up the good job with the food plan/rules not sure i answered your question, but i tried (DH has told me i'm "very trying" (he's only kidding, I think ) good luck best wishes kathy

Moni_0330 glad everything was/is terrific you have a great journey ahead of you a good thing to do periodically is.......... take before, during and after pictures keep a record of things going on, how you are doing, problems et al and take your measurements this is good for all newbies and others to do do as i say, not as i do i never did the above - and i regret it may you feel as good tomorrow - as you do today stay well take care good luck kathy

Amanda121279 I see you JUST joined our group at 5:00 pm TODAY WELCOME WELCOME, and WELCOME we're all getting "smaller and smaller" so it can be hard to find us read the boards as often as you can many, many answers to questions that you might also have vomitting, diarrhea ahhhh the good ol' days take care good luck kathy

birdmadgirl "little" tough love you know you are not doing everything right get all your protein first try and watch your carb intake little exercise is good too helps you mentally feel good you gotta get back on the program!!!! drink your 64 oz of water - push it!!!! don't drink with your meals don't drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat as "they" always say "the sleeve is just a tool" you work with your sleeve and the sleeve will work for/with you you can/will be successful all the wrong things you are/were doing........ knock it offffff 50 lbs is terrific!!!! everyone loses at different rates, but...... get back on the wagon, ok?? its written all over your face that you want to do this and i know you can!!!! good luck kathy

pam1965 doubt its me i'm only 5'3 LONG I'm 2+ years PO GOAL!!!! enjoying my new wonderful life in sleeveland someone on the boards just reminded "us" that the sleeve has been around for a lllllllong time the sleeve was initially/and still is used as a successful treatment for cancer so people/family et al who are concerned with the "new" sleeve - need to realize its been around for years i chose the sleeve over the bypass because the bypass "messes" around with your intestines malabsorption is a huge problem that many/most many people (me)don't want to deal with but the bypass is considered the "gold standard" i'm sure whatever your niece chooses will be great looks like you have been sleeved down 78 lbs!!!! party dance party dance keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy

beldary great day for WLS what a joke you'll be laughing all the way into the smaller size clothes before you know it!!!!! 2 weeks away!!!!! emotions might already have taken over those feelings - nervous, scared, excited, worry, 2nd guessing yourself???? we've all been there, done that!!!!! good luck on April Fools Day!!!! you'll never foget your day - no foolin speedy recovery kathy