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Lipstick Lady said....... 7 months out and still can't believe this new body is mine. holy moly girlfriend thats what you look like!!!! you look great!!!!! wonderful before and after pics its funny i never imagined what you looked like!!!! except those "hot" lips!!!! LOL Nice to meet you my name is kathy i guess i'll continue to see "less and less" of you one more lb - holding the door open for you to enter the century club cupo sorry for the hijack it was all LL's fault!!!! back to our regularly scheduled program about you!!!! unless you've weighed what you did once (your new goal) IMO - its very hard to have any idea what you will look like (it was for me) anticipation is great/fun close your eyes and try and visualize you look great!!!!! good luck with WLS kathy

cubbies76 did you come over to my house when i wasn't looking and take those out of my fridge!!!!??? i chose not to go out much cuz its too expensive, even though we get the leftovers i'd rather enjoy my small amount at home but..........Wednesday will be a big going out day for me!!!!! going with DH and mom to tom hanks movie, then seeing the beautiful lights on the lakes ceremony (they do it every year) then going out to dinner mom and i will split a meal - will still have some of those boxes at home 27 lbs gone!!!!! keep up the great job kathy congrats

Hunter buy the sports bra i would leave the duct tape to the ducks you are right nobody likes these problems/bouncing LOL/excess skin - other stuff related to WLS, losing weight, but as you said these problems are much getter than weighing X amount!!!! all your cardio, now jogging too!!!! you sound like you are doing terrific!!!! 89 lbs down!!!!!' how wonderful!!!! keep up the good work kathy congrats

DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 12/21/13 130 lbs GOAL still 5'3 years back i got down to 155 lbs and that was a good place for me, new clothes, felt great et al it was hard to remember how i looked - just knew all was good like many others - gained weight back to my highest of 235 lbs couldn't imagine what i would look like at a more "proper" weight (goal) all i know is i was thrilled to finally come to peace with myself at my new weight, helping my new lifestyle, happiness et al life is good you will get there too!!! stay motivated, excited don't worry about possibly getting alittle nervous as the "big day" approaches different feelings.....very normal take care my friend good luck speedy recovery kathy

worried of all of the temptations that will be brought into our house. I already told my husband any left over pretzels need to find a way home with a friend or in the trash tonight Memily holiday parties, et al they are/can be hard for some/many/ME!!! you are so early in the game, so it/situation "might" be easier for you reason i say that is at 3 weeks out, i know i wouldn't/shouldn't eat most anything you are serving in any quantities People have been shot for less you are on pureed/softs???? sounds like you are already planning ahead by getting rid of excess food throwing pretzels in the trash???? ummmm - i threw cheese danish in the trash before, and it somehow they "jumped out" don't you hate it when that happens next time i through stuff out, i put dish washing detergent on it - not even i would eat that!!!! be the great hostess i know you are you have family and friends for a party!!!! pass out/serve food to others - make pleasant conversation, you know what to do easier, said than done, but TRY not to be tempted/or even think too much about how yummy that cookie will taste make a plan to have something in your hands at all times if possible (glass of Water with lemon)??? not a great substitute for other stuff, but oh well raising my glass of water to your strength & willpower, determination!!!! i have confidence in you you DID make one mistake already you forgot to invite me good luck kathy

CupofJojo hmmmmm we might look "alittle" bit alike, you have a really nice smile that you are hiding i was your height (still am ) I started at 235, goal met at 130 but.........you/me/all of us are solemates having the WLS forever bonded at the hip!!!! enjoy the ride toward a healthier, happier, longer life good luck next month kathy

xamry luckily you caught yourself on that step i don't think you slipped enough to regret WLS you made the wise decision to have the surgery, don't second guess yourself now get back to work - show your strength and determination i know you have!!! great comments from the above "wiseWOMEN" (appropriate with the holidays ) i agree with all - can't add anything different so i won't "little" hijack to say............. trying to say this right....... above posts shows that things can be said nicely, with tough love, but gently spoken, without harsh "reference" some of you know what i mean (hope its ok that i brought this up pizza is a common joke on the board - cuz some/many of us want to eat it and months done the line you can have that slice, buttttttttttttt for now i'm slapping your hand good luck kathy

full feeling after 3 or 4 bites. I'll stop for a few minutes and have another bite or two and I'm full again this will continue for 35 to 45 minutes. Is this to long? Joe I'm a "sleevie" myself all us (lapband et al) have the common bond of having to eat slowly and chew thoroughly Yes, i do think you are taking too long too eat my NUT also told me to eat my meals within 30 minutes eat as your tummy allows, take breaks, but be done within that time period, or so talk to your NUT about your eating thoughts/situation - he/she should be able to advice you terrific on your weight loss i was opening the door to the century club, and you "sneaked" through!!!! keep up the great job (i know you will ) good luck kathy congrats

Yes!!!! kindof like being married my first 6 months were totalllly terrific then i had to work alittle harder for all to continue great but.....things "usually )worked out, and i don't regret anything DH reading over my shoulder 83.9 lbs down keep up the good job (i know you will ) kathy congrats

planeheather i have short, thin hair i lost a teeny bit, little on top got thinner didn't actually lose any excess hair, dropping into the sink et al i did take Biotin - but as far as my eating and drinking - i did the normal stuff Now try not to worry and lose your head (i mean hair ) over this 85 lbs gone terrific keep up the good work kathy congrats

You are aces!!!! NSV's you/we love to cherish each one!!!! Macy's, Old Navy now that's what i'm talking about great accomplishment with your weight 70 lbs in 5 1/2 months no wonder i've been seeing "less and less" of you WooHoo Party Dance, Party Dance keep up the good job kathy congrats

Mrs. RRN what are you sorry about?? the workouts, food choices, energy or the, ohhhh, i see (hehe ) well good to enjoy/use all that extra energy some how great pics keep up the good work (i know you will ) good luck kathy congrats

nancy what a bummer about the mess you have to deal with the sleep center only thing i can recommend, is what i did i went to bed late the prior day, and got up early - making sure i was tired worked for me!!! having to sleep on a narrow bed, hard mattress - can't help you get to sleep hope this gets solved sooner than later - and your DOS happenss soon too good luck sweet dreams kathy

Warning, Warning, Warning - Hijack alert!!!!! heyyyyyy gmanbat is that really you???? love your new pic you even look more handsome than before (if thats possible ) take care kathy ok, now back to our regularly scheduled program

Planning to take it really easy ... Andrew you probably feel better in your comfy bed, and own pillow wow, going to hospital you had to brave through a snow storm - then again going home?? where do you live??? are there igloos around you?? what exactly did they do during the 2nd surgery??? don't remember glad you are feeling "alittle" better being alittle sore, of course is expected recovery from one surgery can be hard, you have 2 under your belt so glad that you have good support from family and friends good for knowing that you need to rest take it easy, don't run any marathons!!!! let others wait on YOU how are you doing with drinking et al??? any problems?? take care guy thoughts/good wishes that you will continue with an uneventful - but good, recovery good luck kathy

Simpley Wow - so happy things are going well for you almost 20 lbs lost(don't go looking for them ) you 'probably" meant to say you had surgery 11/18/13 - not 12/18/13??? keep up the good job good luck kathy congrats

hey girlfriend remember me??? hope so so good to see you now, even though i'm seeing "less and less" of you 102 lbs gone - you are aces!!! I don't "think" this is always a smooth ride for others either (not me) but we stay strong - work hard - and you/me/all will succeed you have done so well, and i know you will continue to do so I can only imagine how difficult a time you went/still going through with your miscarriage - very sorry for your loss great pics cutie i know i will continue to see "less and less" of you in this wonderful new year try and visit more often happy holidays back at ya keep up the good job kathy congrats

Hi CWJ just me here, my holiday season has been greating, concentrating extra hard not to eat those goodies looking forward to another new year with all the good things that go along my family, friends, DH - and those wonderful grandkids hoping some others pop in and tell us in 10 words or less...... whats been going on these past couple of years things going well et al jane you have done so terrific suffering a bit healing with plastics , but you'll be fine soon i know you are happy with the plastics - so all is good i know you look even more worderful (if thats possible) with excess skin gone!!!! any other 12/11 sleevers out there??? write "here I am" or...... write "nope, not here" kathy DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 12/16/13 130 lbs GOAL still 5'3

waste of money going out to eat marfar7 don't have a list of places - cuz DH and i are/were pretty boring "going out to eat" people we would go to friendly's, outback, red lobster, stuff like that last year was my 1rst t'day at goal i decided going to a brunch, where you get your own food would be a good idea for me i am a picky eater, and theres a bunch of junk i don't like i paid $21.95 for that meal!!!!! eating as little as i did, sure wasn't worth the money but.............. got special "permission" to get a container to go and even get more from the 'food table" i filled up the container with llllllots of roast beef, turkey - lasted so long i finally had to toss it dh says i am now a cheap date - he's right!!!! able to feed a 3rd world nation emptying fridge..... gotcha, know exactly what you mean, and its so sad - there are starving people in my own backyard and all around the world "they" never told me/us the money we save on going out to eat, we spend on new clothes kathy

hey girlfriend welcome, welcome to the group always room for one more smiley pretty face don't go toooooooo overboard with your food funeral(s) you are starting the new year off with a bang getting your WLS on 1/10/14 good luck speedy recovery kathy

RJ turned over in bed and dislocated 3 ribs..- tore the tissue between them... Not saying anything new but...... "I'm sooo sorry this is happening to you" again/still!!!! you have gone through wayyyyyyyyyyy too much no one deserves to be going through such pain/ problems life can be very hard but for the devil to come out and show its ugly face so often to you............not fair, not fair!!! sending you good/healing thoughts best wishes for the new year to bring all the good you deserve hugggggs kathy

Robert Angel nice to see you glad you dropped in for some help/support many (me) have slipped off the wagon on a "rare" occasion there are several "pizza" jokes here that are "seriously" asked ie - 4 day poster will say I just had 2 slices of pizza was that ok, do you think i hurt my sleeve?? 4 months PO you have done terrific being down 80 lbs its good that you realize you shouldn't have had those 3 slices of pizza - in 20 minutes too!!! OMG little shaken up, feeling little guilty - go with those feelings, really!!!! that will help you/me/us to stay focused and on plan - drink our Water, all that good stuff we must follow you are aware and know that you must get back on that wagon "eyeopeners" can be good - sounds like it helped you whenever you think of doing 3 slices of pieces - KNOCK IT OFF!!!! GET OVER IT!!! for me and possibly others, weekends can be harder than during the week no good help on that, except trying to stay busy maybe tie your hands behind your back!!! its good you are tracking et al now hear me loud and clear!!!!! no more large silly amounts of any food, or you'll have to face me!!!! btw come around the neighborhood more often on a sunny/rainy/cloudy/and day kathy

little over 5 months - feel great. - time to post some photos. awold0 (stomping my feet) well bud, its about time you posted those pictures!!! don't you think i have anything better to do but hanging around, waiting for the likes of you?? your pictures were well worth the wait you do look great i love seeing before and after pics keep up the amazing job!!!! kathy congrats

LSUTIGER65, on 15 Dec 2013 - 11:11, said: Lsutigers65 hey fellow sleevers LSUTIGER65 just told me/you/us that he has lost 157 lbs in the past 16 months!!!!! were you listening??? didn't you hear him???? i think we/you should give him at least a WOO HOO who is with me????? kathy

OMG girlfriend i have trouble reading and understanding goldilocks and the three bears!!! i'm gonna read and get all this???? wellllllll, i'm gonna grab a pitcher/gallon of Water - and start!!!! i'm sure there is a lot of great info that i will appreciate learning about i have heard of, but never tried the 5-2 i'm afraid i have gained 4 lbs - and i need to stop there!!!! thanx for researching and putting all these links together you are aces and have done so well know you can't come around the neighborhood as often so when you do, my eyes and ears open wide!!!! wish me luck, gonna start reading now shhhhh.....no interruptions please - unless you bring me a fage yogurt with fresh blueberries kathy