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Aaron getting tired of all the compliments you are receiving???? get used to them!!! cuz you DO look terrrrrric kathy congrats

Camella As OP said good for you, baring your soul I think "fessing" up is a good thing you are 5 months PO - down 61 lbs OMG that's great!!!! comments from others above and more to follow............. show that you are not alone it is hard dealing with following all the rules/water et al but you've been so successful, i know you can continue to do right concentrate on "thing I do right" try not to dwell on the bad things use those bad thoughts to remind you great you can, and will do i saw your before and after pics what a difference!!! you look great me, many, most of us get discouraged, fall down once and a while then we/me/you realize how hard we've worked get back to doing what you were doing before I know thats so easy to say, but please, you gotta do it eating those foods/sliders will just depress you more eventually you might say "oh well" and continue your forever old bad habits please don't do that you were successful then, you will be again I can see in your beautiful eyes and face that you are a winner (or loser!!! ) the old standard of getting back to basic is never a bad idea you have lost so much weight!!!!' good for you!!! OP have correctly suggested what to do, so i won't repeat their wise words hang in there you can do this we all care about you - and all other people dealing with "issues" heads up kathy

tigermom moms are moms all their lives ( me too, and maybe you) they usually/sometimes/ always have to give their opinions, right or wrong course, I'm always right at 43, when mom gives her opinion, thats ok but she shouldn't think you MUST lagree and follow her advise just thank her for her thoughts/opinion, but...............you have already come to a decision (something like that) talking about me for a minute.......... hijacking for a minute my mom was always so upset/verbal about my weight, when i toldl her i was having WLS she was elated mom, siblings et al always been "normal" in their weight - I was the black sheep my mom "always thought she was being "cute" as an adult - this day - for my b'day i would get a candle on a WW cupcake she never realized how hurtful that was (even though I told her) I had WLS about 2 years ago - and I've been at goal for the past many months by the way.................DOS of WLS I was 57 years OLD I will be 60 years YOUNG in January good luck with mom , hopefully she will come around good luck with surgery (and mom to) speedy recovery kathy

danibecca WooHoo my math is not always that good did you really lose 117 lbs???? 13 month and counting. OMG thats wonderful great pics too keep up the good job (I know you will ) kathy congrats

stacey how great are you!!!! great success and pic BTW - show off, show off you are entitled slow and steady wins the race, right keep up the good work kathy congrats

linda305 what a bummer!!!!! so infuriating!!!!! many, many, many (me too) have/had stupid insurance "issues" that being said...........it doesn't help your situation - just to say you are not alone be persistent everyone, eventually does get the paper work settled!!!! hopefully approval/blessing in near future squeeky wheel et al, but...............i always found you catch more flies with honey............ good luck Kathy

pittsy Inquiring minds want to know!!!1 i think many/most/ALL newbies (me ) heard the word NUT as they start reading posts i said to myself "what, NUT" people are saying your a NUT, stuff like that what the heck!!!!! not nice referring to people like that!!!! well, now my friend you know my NUT is sent from heaven with all her help and advice gotta love a "good NUT" so much Protein too!!! kathy

kchristian when a "normal" person says something like the above comment, she/he is maybe/probably not thinking before they speak still no excuse - ignorance is bliss??? i don't think so but............ for a professional to say something like "gaunt looking"??? wow, that hurt dumb/cruel thing to say - even though i'm sure she didn't mean to be insensitive - but she is/was your profile Height 5 feet, 7 inches Starting Weight 280 lbs Current Weight 197 lbs Surgery Date May, 14 2013 Goal Weight 150 lbs Weight Lost 83 lbs being a "shrimp" at 5'3 i've always envied (msp?) lovely tall girls like you there is a thread on the board concerning taller people - their weight et al (sorry don't know how to find it ) people give their weights, size et al i'm sure you don't look gaunt/hollow "maybe" recheck your goal weight with others all peoples body build, medium et al is different but.............i'm sure you are looking absolutely maaaaaaaaaaaaarevelous don't start staring at yourself, 2nd guessing yourself paranoia is no fun - i keep worrying about that 83 lbs down is wonderful!!!!\ keep up the good work kathy congrats

Success2013 your name says it all you have been very successful sorry you are going through a few bumps in the road I'm buttless too!!! but i know you can get back on that horse!!! holy moly girlfriend - 66 lbs down!!!! i'm relieved that you know what an accomplishment that i know you can lose the remaining weight you want to NO lecture, really............. but you know what you gotta do to me ALL the water rules are essential you need to get back to drinking properly no drinking with meals, don't drink for up to an hour after you eat!!!! the feeling, realization that you will improve your health and happiness is/has been a great motivator for me like many others, i have slipped too i remind myself how much i went through to have this surgery, recovery, hard work to reach goal et al i don't want all my hard work to be in vane today, tomorrow or ever i bet you feel the same way remind yourself of all the improvements you have had since your weight loss health benefits, just the happy feelings you've had i know you can do this!!! really i do!!! you look like a young un from your picture with the cool sun glasses sounds corny - but you've got so much ahead of you - should/will be all good you will do this, i know you will be successful again good luck kathy 66 lbs!!!! congrats

Harmonic15 great weight loss!!!! many, many, many people here post about their concern that they are able to eat more after "X" amount of months (me too) At almost 2 years PO - I am also able to eat more - but as long as i watch myself, stop eating before i'm full - i'm good i do graze sometimes i'm not perfect (well actually....... ) all the many rules you/me learned when we were initially sleeved still apply I think the day "we" stop worrying about our eating habits,being aware of what food/drink we put in our mouth.......... is the day we/I should/would worry about regaining weight quick side note......analogy my 83 year old mom told her doc she is afraid of developing Altzheimers (msp) he also told her that the day she stops worrying..... enjoy the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy congrats

tbiesb01 first couple weeks post WLS are hard for many people glad things are good now being happy, feeling good about yourself/life............ being successful with weight loss glad things are going so well enjoy the ride keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy congrats

startingoveryetain hey bud i do understand your sad feelings you are brand new post op feeling alittle sore miserable Protein Shakes et al sorry you feel sad right now i think coincidentally having WLS right around your b'day is cool you are starting a new year (milestone b'day) with a brand new life with your new best friend - the sleeve tomorrow morning (and maybe every morning forever)................. look forward to a new and better day as you get healthier, happier and look forward to a longer life with the help of your sleeve speedy recovery have a wonderful day - year - and life as time passes - you will be smiling all the way to the clothing stores good luck kathy Happy Birthday congrats

Thatguy WooHoo yes, please update your ticker down total of 215!!! you are aces dude keep on keepin on good luck kathy congrats

jacksmommy yep, we can alllll do it but its nice to see people like you - to encourage others you do look wonderful, happy et al you know that but you can't hear it enough continued health and happiness through your longer life kathy congrats

hey girlfriend no wonder i've been seeing "less and less" of you high five at your success too what a great pic of you you have worked your assssssss off look at those teeny jeans i'm holding the century club door wide open but actually, you are so thin now, you can just slllllliide through those last 2 lbs will come off when you least expect it the world et al does get better and better enjoy your healthier, happier, longer life keep up the good work kathy congrats

When can I eat cold cereal again?! outwith my NUT must know jdmans' NUT i was told from the beginning NO milk with cereal its like drinking while you eat, same idea i think i have "snuck" a couple of small bowls in a weak moment- but never again ahhhhhh, the memories are still there 44 lbs weight loss?? WooHoo happy dance, happy dance keep up the good work kathy congrats

homersmomma how terrific is that/you!!!!! what an accomplishment!!!! i know you feel terrific being in twoderland!!!!! you have a lot of small day by day steps/goals!!!!(we all do) next 250, 225, 200............ then onderland thanx for sharing your wonderful news keep up the good work kathy congrats

Thatguy many/most (me too) find that as time passes (5 months for you) your stomach is relaxing more..........ahhhhhh.....LOL not stretching - thats what i hear, and i believe it doesn't stretch (with the 85% of our removed tummy - the "stretchy" part was taken out so being "able" to eat more is common BUT - the expression on the board is............... "just because you can, doesn't mean you should " keep up the good work you must be loving your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

ThatguyDOS 450 lbs CW 311 lbs weight loss 139 lb holy moly dude you must be doing something right wonderful weight loss!!! my NUT/doc told me it shouldn't take me longer than 30 minutes to eat if i can't finish, then i'm through "working" on finishing eating something over a long time period, taking too long is pushing yourself to eat its probably "ok" to have a few, but sounds like you know what you are doing talking to your NUT with any questions is always good that being said...... you are doing great since you are losing so well, i'm pretty sure you are not over eating just never push yourself you know what the proper measurement is - stick with it - you'll continue to do wonderfully keep up the good work kathy congrats

TropicalGirl hey girl, so happy for you one more cute, happy sleever to enter the century club pushing more at the gym!!!! way to go!!!! you are doing terrific. continued success for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life keep up the good job kathy congrats

efeezell 70 lbs!!!! thats great!!! many of us have messed up a bit (me too ) but you know what to do you've already been so successful hold on to that going back to shakes/liquids for a few days is a good idea give you a jump start!!!! but then just keep doing what everyone else has suggested you know the drill i know you can do this i see the determination in your face don't make a lier out of me gotta work hard - but you know that!!!! keep on keepin' on good luck kathy

erica you've done great wonderful pics bet you feel great (look just as good ) keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy congrats

bmadsen thanx for the update you are doing amazing glad you had smooth sailing since surgery no pain - more importantly NO GAIN weight is dropping so well your head might be held up high, but.......... maybe your pants are dropping low keep up the great job Kathy congrats

Brighteyes great accomplishment!!! i would never do all that hard work, planting good for you being proactive, raising and eating healthy vegetables - woo hoo!!! enjoy your salad keep up the good work kathy