ProudGrammy

Fuff "the one thing we all have in common is that we're all different!!" my doc didn't require a pre-op diet wish he had because, like some others, i figured i would go on a "binge" cuz i was never gonna be able to eat again the truth is - we all will/have eaten mostly everything we could before just very small quantities don't tell anyone but i GAINED 10 lbs!!!! all the more i had to lose post op!!!! do as i say, not as i do!!! take care good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

WARNING WARNING hijack appraching @ i' m soooo sorry you are having gerd/issues the waking up in the middle of the night - choking et al must be terrible for you ts good to have your problems fixed - but i'm sorry you have to deal with more surgery i know you have been back to the board for a bit hope you stay and continue to speak your "words of wisdom" to all especially newbies like i used to be now i'm alllll grown up and at goal this past year pinching myself at times what to make sure its me thats soooooo happy (i'm a little black and blue ) stay on the board to keep in touch with othersthat had the sleeve i like to be reminded about my past weight et al how could i forget?? need/want to see op in common with me so i stay on the straight and narrow good luck with RNY kathy

i have had two wls...i was wondering if anyone has had three??? not me sorry if you need another surgery having problems/issue hope all gets taken care of so you can continue your journey, and you feel better good luck kathy

Butterfly2014 glad you did the smart thing and told your new office you were scheduled for surgery one month after you start the new job sounds good that you have a sign from the recruiter that hopefully/probably all will go fine with time off they "shouldn't" ask you what kindof surgery you are having, butttttttttttt if you feel the need to simply say "personal" issues, something like that, should satisfy them about a question they really don't have a right to ask good luck with the job fingers and toes are crossed boy do i look funny dream job, followed by a dream WLS - what more could one ask for?? best luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy Surgery & New JOB offer

oh ohhhhhhhhhh sorry men i guess i took a wrong turn and accidently ended up in the guy's room go back to whatever you were talking about don't mind me waving goodbye have a good day kathy

@@RecycledI just try to keep it quick and simple. So I stick with the tried and true. Borrrrring I'm afraid I do the same thing i'm not much of a cook either - gourmet??? are you kidding me? little "sidebar" story was going to buy a lovely 4 burner stop top decided to buy the five burner one instead i told my DH that "now i can boil 5 pots of Water at the same time" I know i must "spread my wings " and experiment/eat other foods me/you/we can't afford to get sooooooo bored, get upset, start eating stuff that we shouldn't @@Bob2013 @@Recycled glad things are going well with your menu/eating plan If it aint' broken - don't fix it both keep up the good job kathy congrats

Nobby I love your "title" of wonderful disappointment it must have been a shock finding out you couldn't/didn't have the surgery you wanted i am biased but i think/know that the sleeve is terrific!!!! best WLS choice!!! glad you are loving it too!!!! since you didn't mention otherwise .......... you have been feeling well this past month PO??? very happy for YOUR happiness continue being a "loser" even though you/me/we know you are a "winner" keep up the good job kathy congrats

Ahhhhhhh @fatrosey i see you haven't been on the board since September 2013 i remember seeing this post when you first wrote it back in June 2013 no comment to your ? but.............. i hope you know what a laugh you gave me and "probably" many/most all of us!!!! thanx kathy

LOL I "just" realized that the @Mention sign is under all our names!!!! you guys probably already knew that??? guess i'm slow oh well too cool!!! now i can easily talk about all of you!!!! @Alex - did it work???? @gmnbat, lipsticklady - can you see me too its funny the smallest things can make me so happy sooooo what else is new with me???? At 2+ years PO (1 year at GOAL) i continue to be a happy camper enjoying my new healthier, happier life kathy

LOL I just realized that the @Mention sign is under all our names!!!! too cool!!! now i can easily talk about all of you!!!! @Alex - did it work???? @gmnbat, lipsticklady - can you see me too its funny the smallest things can make me so happy kathy

mrslosing2014 first off............ i see this is your first post!!!! you took the official "brave" step to show yourself to us see - wasn't hard, was it some insurance companies do take their "sweet" time in replying if your insurance/work covers WLS and you fortunately/unfortunately have many co-morbities you will "probably" be approved thats just my opinion you "could" call the insurance company they might tell you something is in the mail maybe even tell you if you've been approved don't take my word for it i made a mistake once i thought i was wrong hope you hear good news sooner than later fingers and toes crossed kathy

JessicaAnn glad you have come around again lovely pics what a difference 14 months make try and visit more often the more the merrier keep up the good job kathy congrats

MoonShun some/most/all of "us" sleevers are nervous/scared/excited/anxious all these emotions are normal hopefully /probably you will wake up !!!! 99.99999% of people have no/minimal problems but you should feel better daily most people do have some pain immediately after surgery gas issues are very common - but walking helps that issue "try" and calm down/and get some sleep tonight sweet dreams thinking about your new, healthier, happier, longer good luck speedy recovery kathy

jdillon great vidio you are a smart "cookie" to keep track of your journey like this writing a blog is also great for your records big regret that i didn't keep track/records of my "prior" life oh wellllll living, loving my present life keep reading the boards you will learn so much you will be ahead of the game in june!!! good luck kathy

tex sounds like you've got a keeper their!!! he's very supportive, happy for you and generous too!!! keep up the good job kathy congrats

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manaia84 I was "due" 38 years ago with my baby!!! all went well oooooops - thats probably not what you meant!!!! "almost immediately" after surgery you should be up and around walking slowly in the "halls" of the hospital many/most people have gas - walking will help that as soon as you feel up to it, a little more walking is good i don't know about walking 3 miles right away start off slowly, always listen to your body, how "it" feels if you are getting tired/weak - don't push it you just had major surgery tummy is going to be healing for awhile so watch it!!! if you are feeling fine/good/no problem - walking is always a great excercise some people feel well enough to go back to work within a day or two your doc will tell you when you can do more "official" activity good luck speedy recovery kathy

hey tex, your success doesn't sound silly at all shopping/new sizes is one of the greatest NSV's you/me/we all have nothing like going into a store (ie JC Penny's) and buying "normal" size clothes not having to buy plus sizes (where i used to live ) you're soooooooo close to onderland i'm getting goose bumps for you keep up the good job kathy congrats

lap band or gastric sleeve EnergyTank I am biased because i have the sleeve i have happily been in "sleeveland" for 2+ years i have heard that the lapband is becoming extinct my dr and many other docs don't/won't even perform the lapband there is a thread called band to gastric sleeve revision what does that tell you?? many people have had problems with their lapband erosion with the lapband et al lapband had to be removed "lappers" please don't be mad at me, just stating my thoughts"" then people usually/frequently will get the sleeve me/many/most sleevers here never had any complications there can ALWAYS be complications with any surgery but.....i think 99.999999% of people (like me) had no major issues post surgery i can see you are a smart cookie, and will hopefully make the correct decision to have the sleeve good luck guy kathy

caracream hold the phone don't give up so quickly i've seen many people appeal their decision successfully or at least have insurance pick up some of the cost the above co-morbitie suggestions that Miss Mac gave "above" are great!! get your doc to sign off on as many as you might have (sadly in this case for approval, the more issues/problems you have, the better chances you will be approved by insurance) good luck kathy

goldissa762 OMG are you doing your taxes the night before?? couldn't resist my comment the devil made me do it i had surgery in December good luck with surgery!!!! speedy recovery kathy

EnergyTank I am biased because i have the sleeve i have happily been in "sleeveland" for 2+ years i have heard that the lapband is becoming extinct my dr and many other docs don't/won't even perform the lapband there is a thread called band to gastric sleeve revision what does that tell you?? many people have had problems with their lapband erosion with the lapband et al lapband had to be removed then people usually/frequently will get the sleeve me/many/most sleevers here never had any complications there can ALWAYS be complications with any surgery but.....i think 99.999999% of people (like me) had no major issues post surgery i can see you are a smart cookie, and will hopefully make the correct decision to have the sleeve good luck guy kathy DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 57 years OLD present 130 lbs GOAL still 5'3 60 years YOUNG

kcipriano you/me/we are NOT allowed to say the word "ONLY" as in i "only" lost X amount of weight people have been shot for less each lb is a victory glad you are healing nicely - feeling good down 12 lbs after 3 days thats great!!!! i don't think you should call "your situation" a stall!!!! continue to follow all the rules (I know you will ) eating so few calories - it isn't possible not to lose weight never compare your weight loss to others the thing we all have in common is "that we're all different!!!" good luck kathy "God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry Up About It!!! "

Splatt83 glad you were healing so nicely to me that says when you are over this cold you hopefully will go back to your "normal" recovery process when you have to cough - hold your side that will/should give you some support coughing and sneezing Knock it off!! drink plenty of liquids rest up, take it easy!!! no cleaning!!!! call me - i'll scrub the toilets!!!!! remember you just had major surgery probably/maybe walking around the mall isn't a good idea for now doesn't help your situation not to mention i don't want your germs!!!! hypochondriac - "morbid concern for ones health" - don't think thats you you have valid pain/concerns my side/incisions hurt for about 3 weeks i had to change my position at night, sleeping on my other side think your side pains will then be alleviated per your request........... i'm assuring you that you and your cold will be better in a week or so gotta give things time to heal it gets better everyday as the used car salesmen would say.......... "would i lie to you??" feel better kathy

Lindsayloo if you are reading this and haven't had surgery yet - raise your right hand if you are reading this and have had surgery - raise your left hand if you are reading this and you don't know the right answer - raise both hands hope all is going well post surgery remember to walk as much as possible to get rid of that nasty gas sip, sip your Water you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life speedy recovery kathy