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mikkidew not me bud - but........... i see you've only been on the board for about 10 days............. so i thought i'd say welcome!!!! not sure if you are pre-op (no ticker or profile ) hint hint according to your profile - like many others - you don't know your height, weight et al hope you get your memory back while you lose weight good luck kathy

E2013 phewwwww what a story insurance/doctors/waiting et al - what a pain you finally made it to the other side and all looks great bummer about having to take a 2 hour trip for WLS, and follow ups i can tell you realize that its all worth the extra "mile" doing great on prep for your eating and drinking... sounds like you have everything under control especially your mindset - which is 1/2 the battle!!! glad you've enjoyed reading all the posts these 7 months can't to see how you tell US things too December 19th WLS!!! thats just one day after December 18th here before you know it!!! remember PO drink slowly, sips, sips - as much as you can concentrate totally on drinking so you don't get dehydrated (which does happen) don't worry that much about getting in all your Protein that will come soon enough drink your protein shakes, that will do it!!! good luck speedy recovery kathy

Jayson good to hear!! o more problems/issues!!!! thats an order!!!! high blood pressure and diabetes meds gone??? we always love to hear that great news keep up the good work kathy

da1stladie 136 lbs OMG, is that what you said, lost??? wow - thats terrific!!!! you must feel so wonderful!!!, healthy et al condolensces about your mom passing you will have wonderful memories of her all you other health issues too - behind you right??? 44 years young around the corner..... great age, i remember it well to answer your question..........i'm doing great too keep up the good work (i know you will!!!) congrats kathy

Taphophile Welcome to the nut farm naw, just kidding - MOST of us are a good bunch of sleevers ask any and all of your questions in the future remember - your doc/NUT should always have the final educated word glad you are doing so well post WLS exciting to be starting your new healthier, happier, longer life I see you've already lost 20 lbs!!! WooHoo keep up the great work kathy congrats

Sandee i hear you loud and clear!!! you are most definitely not alone w/your situation many, many, many people also suffer with aches and pains/back et al I was "sinking" in the same boat with you things do get better since you gradually take off lbs 2 years post op (goal) my joints have definitely improved good luck w/insurance kathy

sandi i "respectively "disagree that making you have a sleep study test is a waste of time I also don't think your primary makes money from you taking the test my main thought/comment - is doc shouldn't have waited til last minute to tell you "all of a sudden" you need the test - thus delaying surgery DH sleeps like a "baby" too but.....he has sleep apnea - would never have known unless he was tested for your health it is better to know and "treat" the situation some people put their head in the sand, don't want to be bothered by the equipment, but it is beneficial to wear it, and as OP (nurse said - you can have heart issues crop up et al) sounds like you were approved by insurance without having sleep apnea but.....Sleep Apnea is considered a co-morbitity that helps insurance decide iif they will pay for WLS that comment/info is for others sorry for the delay of surgery btw i HAD sleep apnea as with many others - losing 105 lbs GOAL - i no longer have sleep apnea good luck with that and surgery speedy recovery sweet dreams kathy

short and sweet 2 year surgiversary coming up in 2 weeks!!! co-morbities gone never been so healthy, happy, self confident et al in my life!!! life is great WooHoo Party Dance, party dance kathy DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 12/5/13 130 lbs GOAL still 5'3

December 2011 - Are You Here, Show Yourself i know you are out there guys - anyone????2011 come out, come out where ever you are!!! PLEASE DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 12/7/13 130 lbs GOAL still 5'3 kathy

Lyn anyone tried Cabot Sharp Extra light cheddar cheese? um um good delicious!!!! luv cheese babybell and i are on a first name basis enjoy ps you didn't post your DOS on your profile (hint, hint ) so i don't know how far along you are post op you are "probaby" early stage - i love my greek yogurt, cottage cheese ie good luck keep up the good job i know you are doing kathy

laura my mirror/glass just shattered!!!! was that you wellllll.......its the thought that counts haven't been serenaded in awhile thanx for your thoughts and happiness for me bud kathy

jacqui thanx bud i have never felt better in my whole life wow - you are lookin' great too!!!! 1 lb from goal - who is counting - you look terrific!!! we're dancing away, happy dance - look at us go!!!! i danced a couple of months ago at my grand-daughters bat mitzvah before that - i wouldn't/couldn't have danced if you gave me a million bucks!!! (well....maybe ) DH and i are in the home stretch of finishing building our new dream ranch house so - my celebration/reward is running around, doing this and that, buying as much as possible for the house its a dirty job, but........ big worthwhile celebration for this happy sleeve survivor kathy

deejay haven't seen your goal weight since high school!!!????? right there with you!!!! that was my best weight - thats what i aimed and successfully went for you'll continue to look and feel better and better as time goes on hmmmmm, you are 62, right behind you!!! (I'll be 60 next month ) even us ol' farts have a right to health and happiness - and lookin' hot 26 lbs down woo hoo role model , i don'tttttttttt think so !!!!! just good friends keep up the great job while we continue to see "less and less" of you good luck kathy congrats

hey girlfriend look at you!!!! you are hot so happy for you!!!! your DH sounds so smart (after all he married you ) caring for you/about - support is so helpful - how nice to have him there!!! your co-morbities gone/happiness returned..... can't get much better than that give doc a hug from me too , as i wish to thank him for a successful surgery he performed on you by the way, guess who turns 60 next month!!!! take care bud so very happy for you keep up the great job good luck "me"

angry Our secret, don't tell anyone... will be 60 years YOUNG next month age has alot to do with how your skin "shapes/tightens" up after you've lost weight first thing i noticed was my rear end was/is gone, no kidding!!! but it was so big before, i don't/didn't mind the drastic change my skin did tighten/firm up about one year PO, goal if you are a youngun' or so, skin will/should firm up better i would rather have some lose skin that is hidden with clothes - than be fat, fat, and fat!!!! 50 lbs down, terrific !!!!! good luck kathy congrats

BerryChic Branmuffin gave good suggestions you could also bring a "Branmuffin" Protein bars too in an emergency - (i go overboard cuz they taste so good, gotta be careful) i have a small blue insulated "lunch bag" that i usually leave the house with i'll have 2 1/2 frozen bottles of Water, or 1 bottle with a yummy greek lite and fit yogurt standing in line, thinking about food?!!!! Get over it i can see the determination and strength that you have in your pretty eyes all that walking - i don't have to tell you how great that is, so i won't 7 weeks PO - you can and will be successful!!! have a wonderful trip tell your daughter i said hi good luck kathy

LipstickLady if you are complaining - i have an extra bitty chin that i'm still trying to get rid of its up for grabs cute and great NSV kathy congrats

Progress Pics. 60# OffSpirited ride em' cowboy!!!! how great are you!!!! great pics keep up the good work kathy congrats

Oslove hey cutie great pic i didn't recognize you!!!! holy moly!!! happy one year surgiversary - with many more to come!!! wonderful success story!!! 117 lbs gone, gone, gone!!!! "whole life has changed and i love it" great words to say and hear couldn't have happened to a nicer "youngun" take care keep up the great job!!! kathy congrats

doctor told me that I am going to fail i can't get over that your doc said those discouraging/nasty words!!! what a jerk you can't change him - but you will continue to change!!!! 58 lbs in six months!!!! you are doing great, really!!!! i always "heard" that losing about 10 lbs per month is average/terrific some people lose more - some lose less Never, ever compare your weight loss to anyone elses people have been shot for less i know you will be another success story i know it!!!!! I see the determination in your eyes you are definitely NOT a failure!!!! you made the wise decision to comit yourself to having major stomach surgery i know you are continueing to eat and drink properly old habits die hard don't defeat the weight loss, by being sad - and then eating to comfort yourself!!!! stalls are a bitchhh - but many/most/all of us have them take care hun I will succeed, I will succeed, i will succeed keep saying that whenever you have any doubts congrats on your 58 lb weight loss woohoo good luck huggggggs kathy

actingnurse hey dude i remember you nice to see your handsome, smiling face again 116 lbs down!!!! no wonder I have been seeing "less and less" of you keep up the fantastic job kathy

Bronco Terrific!!!! It is those "small" (no such thing) NSV's that make you feel wonderful 51 lbs down and counting........ keep up the good work .... for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

Can You Be Fat And Healthy No way!!!!! :ph34r: silly/stupid question that "brilliant" people need to discuss/have a survey to come to the only obvious conclusion!!! Isn't obesity finally recognized as a "disease"??? fit, trim, healthy and extremely happy grammy Kathy

Ashley WooHoo 2 days down you are sounding great yes pre-op liquids can be hard - but it will be over before you know it I've got my eyes on you!!! doc likes to see you can follow rules now - to prove that you can be successful and complient FOREVER!!! then comes the wonderful surgery remember, a "few" aches and pains frequently occur - but...........things usually turn out well you are on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck speedy recovery kathy

Ashley "they" say the pre op liquid diet can be extremely hard, taxing my doc didn't require it, so i was "lucky"??? you "probably" know the reason doc wants you to lose weight pre WLS, it helps shrink the liver, making the procedure easier losing a few lbs now means you don't have to lose them after the fact anxious, scared, nervous???? all very common emotions many/most/all pre sleevers et al experience long term effects are wonderful - no more diabetes, high blood pressure, cpap all gone!!!! how great is that!!!! anything that made me calmer pre op??? NO!!!! LOL calmer - just the excitement that i know i'm beginning my new healthier, happier, longer life 99.9999% I believe that #is close, have minor/no complication - hopefully, like myself, you will have no problems it is good your head is not in the sand, and you are aware that things can go wrong don't second guess your wise decision on having the WLS - you sound very happy about having the procedure Failure???? not an option!!! follow alllll the rules no drinking with meals drink at least 64 oz of Water don't drink for about an hour after you eat eat and chew slowly and thorougly!!!! eat dense Protein first veggies always measure your food good idea to keep track of each bite you put in your mouth by using MyFitnessPal or something else that you can count calories/protein/carbs et al sticking to the above plus more you will lose the weight!!!!! i have complete confidence in you i can see you are a smart "cookie" take care good luck speedy recovery kathy