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JeanZ welcome to sleeveland Eight days PO - and still around to talk about it glad you are doing so well!!! anything you learn that helps you is great!!!! everyone heals differently, but i'm sure your advice/comments were helpful to some you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life enjoy good luck kathy

Tiki this didn't happen to me but............... crying, different emotions frequently happen after surgery try and dry those pretty eyes, things will get better hope your recovery is going well other than that things will improve as time passes take care look forward to your healthier, happier, longer life with the help of the sleever good luck kathy

what a sad situation for all as i was watching the different videos there was a commercial with dancing "HERSHEY KISSES" singing we wish a merry christmas chocolate, chocolate everywhere - even while showing an obese persons situation how crazy is that!!!!! kathy

Wendy little late - but................ welcome, welcome i'm sure you've been reading the boards, and have gotten a lot of good info sending good vibes for February you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer, life enjoy good luck kathy

Malaki sorry you had some problems I didn't have any issues but...........you are finally going home WooHoo you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life enjoy good luck speedy recovery kathy

Welcome Newbie always enough room to welcome a smiling face surgery in two weeks??? you must be so excited you might have a few emotions - nervousness, excitement etc etc all perfectly normal ask your questions read the boards - you will see things you can relate to first suggestion coming up............. post surgery - get up from bed ASAP and start walking around in the hospital good for gas, and just to start your recovery sip, sip, sip your water if you are having trouble with cold water - drink room temperature take everything slowly things will better day to day you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck speedy recovery kathy

nursemeg89 hey cutie 140 lbs OMG what a great job isn't it funny, but common-understandable your/mine/most before pictures we all look unhappy - and our after picture we beam betcha you are feeling so wonderful you are right having this surgery is not a piece of "cake" glad you conquered, moved forward keep up the good job (I know you will ) continue to enjoy your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

I'm New Here hey girlfriend Welcome!!!! always room for one more smiling face DOS 11/4-, hope things are going well good luck kathy

lose.n.8 tough love can/is good there are people that come here 3 days PO looking for absolution after they had 3 slices of pizza of a bag of oreos i agree with the wise words from Amazon below she did all the "right things" - and still had major problems PO (leak?) "You made conscious decision to buy and prepare the foods you did. There is a reason you are required to follow a strict diet plan Have you heard of leaks? If you can't tough out two weeks of liquid Proteins how will you ever manage the rest of your life with the sleeve?" Amazon there are people that come here 3 days PO looking for absolution after they had 4 slices of pizza or a bag of oreos the shake consisting of milk, yogurt, et al hasn't done any damage but.............you did make the wise decision to have this wonderful, beneficial, life changing surgery please don't mess up now!!!! the chicken Soup will arrive shortly, thats great never be without something to drink (or eat) - going out looking for it, then being surrounded by temptations you have 6 more days of Protein shakes (yeach!!!) but you gotta drink them gotta follow all the "rules" get all your Water in (64 oz a day) don't drink with your meals stop drinking 30 minutes before you eat don't drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat other important stuff to follow and do also for the rest of your life but you CAN do it its good that you realized you shouldn't have made that shake (but at least it wasn't pizza!!) read the boards, you will hear many different tales, stories, info gather all the knowledge - then follow the right things ask more questions you WILL get much support here from your fellow sleevers but as friends........we need to help you and tell you the truth , even if you might have done wrong you can and will be successful - as long as you do what you know you are supposed to do wishing you much good luck kathy

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story behind your profile name? hmmmmmmmmmmm............ over the past 13 years - i have become this 3 times over just like being at GOAL - I plan to be one for the rest of my healthier, happier, longer life kathy

pjb84 by now, you are post op - how is it going??? hope no problems all those doubts you had pre-op are very common some people experience buyers remorse after the fact too for most/all, those feelings disappear "fruitless struggle" oh no, please don't feel like that i am one month shy of being 2 years post op (one year at goal ) my health has totally improved!!!! i no longer take diabetes, high blood pressure meds!!!! no more CPAP my biggest "reward" is now having to only take 1/2 my epilepsy medication!!!! I have never been happier, self-confident and great looking :wub: in my whole life as many/most/all of "us" say "the only regret I have is not having the sleeve surgery earlier" holding a glass of Water up to you and your happier, healthier, longer life speedy recovery kathy

Newbie (aka Susan ) 28 lbs!!! WooHoo!!! do your best with getting in your Protein but liquids/drinking is more important for now not getting in all your Water in at this early stage happens to some best advice is to take slow, slow sips. try room temperature water, that seems to work for some many people like chrystal light popsicles are also good water is ESSENTIAL for the "rest of your life" you should/need to get in at least 64 oz of water a day dehydration is no fun, you don't want to go their as others have can't tell you when you will satisfy your liquid "quota" the one thing we all have in common is that "we're all different" some people have no trouble drinking plenty of water very quickly PO others take one, two weeks or more - hope you are somewhere in between sorry about the rash and little gas both will gradually improve (know that doesn't help you any though ) bad morning breath especially one week PO is common - suck it up as with everything else, it will get better glad to hear you are taking your Vitamins - gotta continue that forever too tummy feeling sore like you have done 500 push ups that will improve too!!!! no more diabetes meds!!!! party dance, party dance other health issues will gradually get better as time passes too most of us experience bumps here and there hold on, a great new life is waiting for you you are on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life continued healing, quick speedy recovery good luck Kathy congrats

Sleevie 85% of the tummy is cut out during WLS there is an expression "here" just because you can, doesn't mean you should don't "test" your sleeve to see what and how much you can eat!!!! as OP said, if you are unwittingly eating something equivalent to a slider, you won't feel any restriction again, don't push/or test what or how much you can eat people have been shot for less especially at only 5 weeks (and reallly many, many more months and maybe always) you should measure the proper amount to eat that way you won't eat more - no testing ok??? as you wisely said, you must stay diligent!!!! good luck kathy

charlie and klaker I know there are many cookbooks out there concerning bariatric surgery their is one of those "for dummies" book i do have it "somewhere", don't remember the title go to your bookstore - they can help you hopefully others will chime in good luck kathy

gamegirl how wonderful is that???!!!! helping, encouraging others!!! i "think" everyone (me too) talks alllllot about their new life (sleeve) occupational hazard - oh well.......... I haven't experience what your referring too, sounds great though you are maybe like the "pied piper" in sleeveland??? btw - how's the other sleever (DH) in your family doing??? hope he is doing as terrific as you the two of you supporting each other must be great!!! keep up the good job kathy congrats

My New Ticker! Tiki good for you!!!! now post it so we all can always see it good luck with WLS speedy recovery kathy

hi honey :wub: so happy for you momentus day when you get approved for WLS WooHoo hoping for a quick surgery date you are at the crossroads of your new healthier, happier, longer life good luck speedy recovery kathy

Seela "seen your stomach and they did NOT cut it off"! " kids say the darnest things 31 lbs down keep up the great job continued good luck kathy

Brandy i am almost 2 years PO and i never had that problem As "they" always say.... the one thing we all have in common is that we're all different!!! maybe for what ever reason this is occuring to you since your so early PO? hopefully your situation will improve sooner than later if anything - since i weigh so much less, i sweat much less good luck kathy

a_gray_ i can never sleep on my back by the 3rd night it was "ok" to sleep on my side it gradually improved each night it was kindof like a headache it was really bad, then all of a sudden was gone - don't remember when - it was just gone I really don't know how i managed the first 2 nights i know it was awful i was sleeping like a baby within 3 weeks easier said than done, but hang in there good luck sweet dreams kathy

saira hmmmmmm isn't it interesting, but understandable............... that while you/me/we get smaller............. our smile gets bigger great pics looking good kiddo keep up the great job kathy congrats

Gia Nice to see you again 450 calories does sound pretty low your doc wants you to eat more???? from a laymen, sounds like a good idea don't feel like eating, but you should/must eat!!! do you get nautious if you eat, get sick/vomit changing upping your calories will probably/maybe help you lose more weight also, eating so little 3 months PO, could make you weak et al good for you that you are drinking plenty of Water so sorry to hear you are going through a bunch of personal problems hope things will work out sooner than later glad you realize you must continue to work on yourself - despite hurdles of life you are dealing with congrats on 55+ lbs gone!!!!! keep up the good work good luck kathy

lala lookin' good chicki great pics keep up the good work kathy congrats

SandeeD sorry that happened obviously you hurt, and i can understand you feeling humiliated i had a similar situation my/your excess weight causes all sorts of problems/issues many/most issues will be alleviated while you are losing weight good luck with the rest of your "hurdles" with insurance hoping for WLS as soon as possible kathy