ProudGrammy

Karen you joined at 2:04 this morning??? i was sound asleep, but i did hear a noise, but it was just DH snoring so now i can say WELCOME, WELCOME always great having a new smiling face in the group you are in the doc office now to have your test with the heart???? and you are writing me - i mean us!!! OMG "you" people that take your phones everywhere and post in the surgery room will you start to write as you count down, 10, 9, 8, etc. and fall asleep before you can finish the word??? LOL sorry got off topic enjoy your ride for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy

found a place that took my insurances - Medicare sbailey1 i had to go to "informational" meetings, then 3 meetings prior to WLS this is one of the first steps in getting the surgery, then speaking with surgeon, and then, and then.. and then....... continue to gather lots of info read these boards we all will help, support, and give our words of wisdom?? what kind of procedure are you having done??? when i had surgery medicare was not accepted (now it is) the sleeve was not being covered by all insurances (still isn't, but i think its improving) two years po i had to fight to finally have my sleeve surgery paid for by my secondary ins (but thats another story) your emotions will be all over the place as you are approaching surgery being happy, nervous, scared et al then again - periodically post op you might feel many different emotions too goes with the territory good luck kathy reread your post i see you just joined us yesterday woohoo welcome

terri82much you are doing wonderful onederland.............ahhhhh, what a great place good for you that you lost so much weight at the very beginning but now you are 21 lbs down thats terrific people are/should be very happy losing 10 lbs+ a month you've lost 21 yowza!!!! keep up the good job kathy congrats

ooffa511 how nice that you two are friends like this, and reward each other for your achievements why not buy her a pretty sweater, blouse - something in a new smaller size I see after 18 months you are down 125 lbs good for you!!!! you look as beautiful as you are nice (did i say that right??LOL) kathy congrats

Andrew sorry you had to have another surgery - but if thats what it took to fix things........... continue your good healthy recovery things improving day by day pretty cool coming to this board as a newbie, and receiving all this love JUST FOR YOU!!!! who deserves it more?? best wishes in starting your healthier, happier, longer life with your new BFF, the sleeve!!!! lets get this party started!!!!! good wishes being sent your way kathy

Science says the band stinks and the sleeve works. CoffeeGrinDr I'm responding to your post by saying i'm not gonna respond to that statement in fear of my life there are "lappers" et al on this "community" board now and out of respect (and a little fear ) i wouldn't touch your comment with a 10 ft pole!!!! i am sooooo very happy that i had my sleeve done 2 years ago DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 12/15/13 130 lbs goal still 5'3 but everyone has a right to their opinion / thought on what surgery to have especially you - and i respect your thoughts and the interesting listed references/statements and i/we all wish them well i see you are about one month pre-op best of luck to you speedy recovery kathy

channelle102 woo hoo day 5 feeling good??? can't get much better than that as with everything else, different docs/surgeons/nuts have different orders what you can eat always follow your prescribed food orders look forward to days 6, 7 ,8 et al for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy

MNMema :lol: R you kidding me??? I think the people that don't have your feelings/thoughts are the exception not saying that its good to have a food funeral, i did it though shhhhhh, between you and me I gained 7 lbs not a good idea if you feel the need to have that last meal before you start pre-op I say go for it (others might not agree ) just don't go crazy the more you weigh day of surgery, the more you have to lose its true you will be able to eat that steak or whatever else later, but in much smaller quantities - but thats our new improved lives and thats great!!!! but splurging once IMO is ok but..........get back to eating correctly, moderately, drinking lots of Water before you know it you'll have your pre-op then look out................ you will be sleeved and on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy

andrew saw your posts from day 3 when you had low grade fever, stomach gurgling problems issues - now nausea, pain, very low blood pressure glad you stayed on top of this and realized "something" wasn't right we always need to listen to our bodies!!!! they will tell you what you need/should do don't ignore any signs et al - call doc or if needed go immediately to ER hope things get figured out soon I'm so sorry "if" surgery is necessary I hope with meds, your pain situation improves take care of yourself healing thoughts going your way kathy

LSUTIGERS65 WooHoo Party dance Party dance Now you must proudly post your ticker!!! Sounds like you have had a very easy time with the sleeve taking your Vitamins religiously, still not hungry??? Wow!!!! you say are not a "normal" person???? sounds like you are normal as me!!! wonderful weight loss accomplishment continued good luck for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life Kathy congrats

HarpersMom Happy you are happy about your upcoming NEWBIE OMG you'll have 2 kids in diapers better you than me i'm "pretty" sure you will have to do another 6 month for insurance as with everything else, docs are all different on certain instructions i've heard some people say they had to wait 2 years before they are "supposed" to get preggo other docs might say sooner check with your doc - as with everything else, you should always listen to YOUR surgeon there is a thread here for "preggo's called Pregnancy with Gastric Sleeve Surgery check it out what a way to start the new year good luck with he/she kathy congrats

Branmuffin great progress and pic keep up the good work kathy congrats

Janet wow - you were preggo for 9 1/2 months??? LOL great analogy - how true!!!! glad your "baby"/now adult has grown into a lovely supportive adult i'm sure you did many/most things rights while raising her we can't always be perfect, well maybe some of us can almost 3 months PO - 40 lbs down i'm sure you are feeling and looking great!!!!! keep up the great job continued good luck kathy congrats

most of the vets 3 yrs + probably don't follow the app anymore.. seems like there are more vets hanging around on the boards these days looking to help others, but also their/my needs are helped too vets et al stil need support, with issues such as maintaining other things too, supporting and answering OP questions many/most people join boards like this for help to their questions/support pre-op and then after surgery this lasts for about 12-18 months frequently busy with enjoying doing things they might not have done before WLS enjoying their new lifestyle thats great - even though we miss many of them i continue to enjoy being here I am also busy enjoying my new wonderful life, but......... being on the boards helps/"reminds" me/others too - about things i/we must do to continue to be successful VETS know what to do, but it does get hard some/many times to always follow all the rules VETSI(me) do "slip" up sometimes, graze, eat too much - so its good for me to stay here i also enjoy answering questions to newbies especially - since i asked those questions 2 years earlier kindof like "paying it forward?" i'm so happy with my life - but as i said - for me coming to see all you other sleevers reminds me to keep on my toes how could i forget?? keep absorbing/using all the good info you will continue to get try and start losing weight now, even before pre-op diet the more you lose now, the less you have to lose post op (obviously ) DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 12/14/13 130 lbs GOAL still 5'3 good luck kathy

can not donate due to my surgery. . not in the best interest of my health. butterfly_gal i am so very sorry for your mom dealing with cancer i know you and family and friends are dealing with so much sadness/feelings about your mom i can only imagine your feelings that at this time that you are unable to proceed with donating some of your liver i would continue your discussion with surgeon, seeing if anything can be done to change his mind maybe he could have more consultations/discussion with your bariatric surgeon, discussing your good/improved health since WLS but.............as you wisely said - get another opinion you love your mom so very much - want to help her its easy for me to say, but - try not to blame yourself if you are not allowed to proceed in helping your mom 'm sure your mom is very happy for your success/weight loss keep trying to make it work - hope you can be successful thoughts going out to mom and you good luck my friend take care kathy

Hello One-derland! wow, welcome to the club we've been waiting for you with baited breath 85 lbs in 5 months??? how cool is that!!! keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

Stephannie ahhhhh, what a great family pic kids, DH are amazing oh, you look ok too!! ealth, happiness, busy, active, enjoying life who deserves it more?? can't get much better than that happy surgiversary 127 lbs gone! keep up the good work (i know you will) kathy congrats

"Mary" I'm kindof tired talking about my weight like i said i'm eating much healthier , not eating as much, drinking lots of Water, exercise - just basic stuff people do when they are trying to lose weight i would love to know whats going on with you??? if none of the other wise comments from people "above" don't work........ Punch Her!! kathy

Jake I'm copying what i wrote you a second again regarding the same question to this board many, many, many people here have had the lap band and made the wise decision to have a revision due to problems they were experiencing with the lapband i'm sure many will respond to your weight questions....... there is a thread called "band to gastric sleeve revision" great christmas present you are giving yourself who deserves it more???? good luck next week speedy recovery kathy

"Anyone have lap band revision to sleeve?" Jake many, many, many people here have had the lap band and made the wise decision to have a revision due to problems they were experiencing with the lapband i'm sure many will respond to your weight questions....... there is a thread called "band to gastric sleeve revision" great christmas present you are giving yourself who deserves it more???? good luck next week speedy recovery kathy

"How was your pain at this point?" Andrew Welcome home sorry you are having a little pain/discomfort if your fever continues, call your surgeon (today is friday, so don't wait for the week-end) if nothing else, he can reasure you that all is well, or tell you this or that for help there is a saying here on the board "the one thing we all have in common is that we're all different!!! in other words for the most part no two people have the exact story regarding their surgery journey/weight loss/et al many of us (me) have few problems or none immediately after surgery never compare yourself to others - people have been shot for les things do usually improve sooner than later take care feel better good luck kathy

Tony some, many people have pain in their shoulder related to gas Its not pleasant, but as everything else, it DOES get better sooner than later it took many/ME for people to sleep on their side their is a thread on that subject (i don't know how to get a link to you, but i'm sure someone else can help with that) thats terrific that you are getting so much Protein in from the shakes (yechhh ) but..........hope the doc enforced that Water is very, very important at your early stage drink now, sip, sip and then sip some more water will continue to ALWAYS be important, necessary (at least 64 oz) for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life glad you feel "pretty" ok except those couple of issues rest and take it easy if possible you just had major surgery (if you forgot ) good luck speedy recovery kathy

grateful for receiving the surgery and the outcome - i have been hired for a job that is going to change the course of my life!!! hey dude glad you are so happy that the sleeve and your hard work brought you success many times - people/me isolated themselves while being overweight, don't want to go out, be seen by others hopefully, you'll become more confident in the future, meet more people, and make friends, not feel so lonely starting a great new job having wonderful people like us around what more can you ask for keep up the good work good luck with the new "life changing" job bet its gonna be great I have confidence in you here is to your frist 9 months, with many many many!!!! more to follow keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy congrats

HiJackAlert, HiJackAlert Georgia, is that you???? great new pic, luv it you and i are the same age, but you look terrrrrric/much younger fellow grammy ok, back to our regularly scheduled program Linda good for you on pulling yourself up by the bootstraps - sounds like you got a great plan with eating, drinking, not depriving yourself - not eating in the evening sounds like you have it all figured out as others mentioned, we're gonna be "tested" these next few weeks i know you are gonna be a winner, come through with flying colors btw - your lotion smells great, your lip gloss looks terrific, and you my friend are one of a kind, the best kind that is good luck kathy