ProudGrammy

Oh I am most definitely going to get some tattoo's! I am one month shy of being 2 years PO reached goal one year ago I got a tattoo with the 3 letters on my right wrist, with a heart under each letter M organ A ndrew E than :wub: :wub: :wub: they are the reason i am a very "proudgrammy" I promised my DH i won't get another tattoo for the next 57 years kathy

taking medicine daily, i am a controlled epileptic about 5 months PO, I had lost about 60 lbs i had a seizure since i was taking too much meds for my new lighter self neurologist knew i was having WLS - did't forsee any problem meds were reduced thanx to WLS, and i have been seizure free these past months i have lost 105 lbs, GOAL - and I'm a very happy camper too good luck i hope this gets figured out soon kathy

Mage54 There is a forum called "weight loss specific gastric sleeve surgery VSG support group it shows different amount of weight people have to lose i.e. 50 lbs, - 100 lbs et al good luck on Wednesday healing thoughts speedy recovery kathy

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rivergirl you will see/hear on the board the common phrase.............. "the one thing we all have in common is that we are all different"!!!!! some people are up and around and feeling great almost immediately!!! surgery on Friday, work on Monday all went fine with my surgery/recovery, but.............. i was not ready to do jumping jacks in a week - nor would i want to cook a big meal!!!! i know you are very important - but they can "try" and do for themselves and as "they" say.............. "let em eat cake" !!!!! LOL good wishes with surgery speedy recovery kathy

OMG why is the word HOT next to my name in proudgrammy in previous post??? kathy

I have that too gmanbat - always luv your posts/wise cracks kathy

congrats on your wise decision to be sleeved you are on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy

wow, you are a long way from my home in Syracuse, NY I can't even spell Ireland, so I could never have WLS there sounds like you are pre-op???? wishing you all the best remember: "the luck of the irish good luck kathy

April Welcome aboard!!! always great meeting and greeting nice/smiling faces like yours hope you are able to have surgery ASAP congrats on starting your healthier, happier, longer life kathy

Oh no!!!! i agree that you need to be pro-active and constantly talk with the docs office about your concern/problem with the insurance company since the surgery had to be post-poned "please help me have the surgery before December 1rst" explain the situation with your hubby and insurance et al and yes, be very firm!!!! (but sweet/nice too) I'm so sorry this happened, especially days before planned WLS hopefully things will work out don't kick yourself being all upset and starting to binge. that won't help you will eventually have the WLS - and the less you weigh DOS - the better crossing my fingers and toes too good wishes & thoughts being sent your way kathy

today got to my century loss 100 lbs down??? party dance, party dance you are gonna look terrific in that new sexy dress! keep up the good work kathy congrat

unsolicited compliment came in from my fiancés best friend, it cheered me up you've lost 26 lbs in your first month??? thats great!!!! hearing nice unexpected complimentary words is terrific try not to dwell about things you can't eat think about how healthy and happy you are becoming keep up the good work kathy congrats

In my case i never thought about how i would look i just wanted to lower my weight, slowly but steadily it also "crept" on me, the weight loss and change in my appearance i was over concentrating on the scale, didn't really look at myself one day i got out of the shower and stared in the mirror i knew it was me - but boy oh boy the first thing i noticed, i turned around and realized my rear end was GONE don't worry or think too much about what you will look like as time passes just enjoy the ride good luck next month kathy

many OP on the board say their frustration about gaining any weight no rhyme or reason that happens Water weight - time of month - maybe a mood change this is the place to vent!!!! 45 lbs in 4 months is good!!!! i have heard that if you lose 10 lbs in a month, thats great you are eating so few calories that you can't help but lose sometimes "shaking" up your eating can help you to lose even adding a 100 or so calories can break things up keep up the good job kathy

Hi Joe tomorrow being veterans day - shouts outs to all the special people that have served our country during lifes awful times is appropriate vets sometimes get forgetten after their time of service but...............i think the Veteran's board here refers to the "vets" as people who have been on the board for a long periiod of time all vets evvvverywhere are welcome and great Kathy

you sure did make the right choice you'll get that sexy body back i have faith and confidence in you keep up the good work good luck kathy

you are doing great wonderful weight loss frequently people can't "see" their weight loss in the mirror the only way they see their success is by the change in how your clothes fit but - trust me, other people are noticing how great you are looking, better and better each day doc is pleased with your results, thats great!!!! hang in with the program eat what and how much you are supposed to continue to drink as much as possible glad you shared good luck keep up the great job kathy congrats

So....... Depressed In Need Of Support Plwase = (hun i can't improve on what has been said above i just wanted to add my "caring" thoughts i always did get the glares, stares - mainly from my mom life can/is hard when you are overweight, and feel every last lb finish your necessary 3 months for insurance purposes march will be here before you know it try and stop crying and feeling embarrassed lift your head up high you can and will be successful heres to the start of your new healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy

success your name says it all!!!!! great job keep up the good work enjoy your healthier, happier, life kathy congrats

hey guy, I remember you!!!! i knew i had been "seeing less and less" and less of you LOL seriously, i've missed you on the boards sob, sob!!! no more smileys with this new format!!! sob sob again!!!! you do look great what an accomplishment!!!! you must be constantly beaming - feeling great!!!! enjoy your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

pouchon so what do you want a medal??? dropping by to show off your new, hot, sexy body??? just teasing LOL you do look great!!!! i see you just joined our little family always room for one more smiley face welcome, welcome and welcome stick around - always great to have new successful VETS keep up the good work great weight loss!!!! kathy congrats

Suzannesh hi there always nice to see you "pop" in repeating what OP have said, it is great to see VETS that continue to be successful through the years!!! i first "met" you on the board as a little, baby newbie now i'm all "grown up" VET 2 years PO - one year at goal - it is nice to have someone llike you around you as encouraging now as you were two years ago i think everyone here appreciates hearing success stories - you are amazing!!!!! thanx for "hanging" around, visiting with your words of wisdom hugggs from Syracuse, NY kathy

it was wonderful!!! danced around, kicking my heels/ legs up i was amazing and i looked terrific!!! :wub: cool looking red dress - use your imagination!!! sorry, no pics - i still hate how i look in pics, but in person i'm aces!!! but i did/do look great I would never have danced before!!! i would have been so self-conscious I never knew life could be so wonderful!!! World, look at me now DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 11/6/13 130 lbs GOAL still 5'3 Life is good Kathy

thanx you guys this grammy was proud as a peacock for her grand-daughter and i was pretty hot and proud for me too :wub: kathy