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piercedq78 woo hoo!!!! look at you!!!! YOU look amazing in those jeans!!!! clothes are one of the most popular wonderful NSV's we all love to have here are to many more great shopping days, in smaller and smaller sizes keep up the good job kathy congrats

honeyg317 sure is overwhelming you have already started - and you are headed on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life everything you've learned so far..from your NUT/doc.............listen, listen, listen, then "obey" all the rules!!!!! practice stopping drinking about 15 minutes before you eat never drinking with your meal not drinking for about 45 minutes after you eat drinking at least 64 oz of H20 a day practice eating slowly chewing thoroughly to pieces little bites putting utensils down between bites continue to stay excited/later anxious nervous prior to WLS - good emotions do your exercises per doc lose the necessary 10 lbs really important............. realize you must be patient through your weight loss - people lose at different rates, and some/most/ALL people will have stalls do what you are supposed to do.........the weight can't help but come off good luck with pending surgery speedy recovery kathy God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It

Jouselle as others have said...... after 20 years, i am now off diabetes meds/insulin - no more high blood pressure meds or CPAP my unexpected NSV - my epilepsy dosage was cut in 1/2!!!! all co-morbities might not disappear - but they will definitely improve energy, happiness and confidence/self-esteem have shot through the roof good luck with WLS speedy recovery kathy

Tekeilla DOS date of surgery WLS weight loss surgery DH, DW darling husband, darling wife VET veteran sleever there are others too, sorry can't think of examples right now post specific initials you are referring to, wanting to know what they mean GLN (good luck newbie ) kathy

silly but serious question Looking Ahead anyone that has lost 161 lbs couldn't possibly ask a "silly" question anyways, there aren't supposed to ge any questions considered silly, right i agree with a cream of sorts to "shave" your under your arms its a good question now.............on to another matter holy moly girlfriend i "peaked" at your gallery pictures :wub: what a beautiful transformation you are lovely 161 lbs down OMG!!!!! here's to you and your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

J Diesel 42 lbs and counting gone............. party dance, party dance glad you found the answer to your question its good to ask your questions here you will get alot of good answers, suggestions and advice but for as many different docs/NUTS we all have "they" each have there own instructions for "their" patient after listening to all of us smart people................. call your doc good luck kathy congrats

jen14 you don't have a ticker or profile (hint, hint ) don't know your starting weight when people have lllllots of weight to lose..... "maybe" example of 125 lbs and up to lose "please no one yell at me about that # i just threw in the air " sometimes initially the weight can/might come off quickly, then the loss will slow down to a "normal" amount only eating 3 tbsp 3 times a day???esophogas bothering you like somethings stuck??? :ph34r: at 5 weeks i think you should be able to eat more talk to your NUT/surgeon get things checked out with the doc great on the weight loss.............. good luck kathy

marfar7 and "they" wonder why American's are sooooo obese kathy

Bea I also weigh every morning it works for me i also like to be aware of fluctuations especially if a couple of lbs up stays for more than a couple of days i will then nip the excess couple of lbs in the bud i think a lot of people weigh daily luv your spreadsheet it keeps you on your toes, working with your weight loss - seeing the figures whatever works for you, (or anyone) thats what counts!!! you might be a "little" obsessive , ( so am I, "probobly others too!!) but i'm not gonna report you 39 lbs down and counting keep up the great job kathy congrats

LisaDM love those surprises we sometimes receive from OP sometimes WE expect the worst from others son of a gun, turns out we can be "pleasantly" mistaken "hope for the best, but plan for the worst" BTW.................... I made a mistake once - I thought I was wrong!!! enjoy your couple of months off post WLS plenty of rest and sssssips of Water et al good luck speedy recovery kathy

colcol congrats on being down 45 lbs. and counting keep up the good work good for you that you have a ticker!!!!!!! not only that, but you have a profile too!!!!!!! and wow - a great before picture too!!!! 3 for 3 you get a gold star its nice to be able to see people's weight loss - where they started et al knowing stuff like i you are a pre-sleever or DOS et al - this helps people give responses to your posts ticker, profile, picture - inquiry minds want to know you show me yours, and i'll show you mine DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 9/12/13 130 lbs GOAL still 5'3 ok - your turn............ kathy

FeelsMe2 ewwwwwwwwww - scary thought :ph34r: (couldn't resist) i am definitely in!!! going to grand-daughters bat-mitzvah October 26th (you'll hear about it on my return) lots of goodies would love to be down 5 lbs for a little "wiggle" room see you next Thursday DOS 12/15/11 9/12 -131.5 lbs 10/26- 125 lbs kathy

ashbhey holy moly girlfriend 305 lbs - 115 lbs ??? you weigh 190 lbs!!!! WONDERLAND!!!! Party dance, party dance amazing, awesome, great, incredible??? hope you are not getting bored by those words cuz you'll continue to hear them for a long time as far as the doc is concerned - have some smelling salt around, just in case keep up the good job kathy congrats

gmanbat interesting thought I "like" the fact that you are always here with your good advice and humor and support so.........i like to push your button empathy and solidarity how true!!! the laugh option...... hmmmmm.....sometimes i might be ROFLA - i can't reach the button i do "like" to push the "approval" button alot because i do think a post/reply is good i think most of us are pretty smart "cookies" with helpful comments/info/support but, its nice when someone acknowledges you and they (the poster) feel they are being listened to i like to respond to many, many posts (except MsSkinniness ) ooooops , please don't tell her i luv ALL you sleevers (unless i don't)LOL this board has always been so good to me luv ya alllll kathy

bashmom WooHoo Guess what....... you are the one millionth satisfied "customer" your prize/or punishment.. ...... Protein shakes delivered to your doorsteps for the rest of your life so glad you are so happy and successful spread the good word to all, newbies et al sometimes "some/we" nee that extra push/encouragement from people like you!! and that all good things come to those who "weight" /wait keep up the good work kathy congrats

Ellijay WooHoo You did it!!!! sorry about your gas issues You are doing the right thing by walking, and then walking, and walking some more that will help alot sorry you are in some discomfort since you JUST had WLS, you hopefully/should start to feel improvement hour by hour - then definitely each day will be better you have a lot to "take in" - new rules, drinking, moderation, eating slowly, chewing thoroughly many new things all NEWBIES have to remember - but it will be worth it Water, WATER, WATER and then more water - all the water rules are very, very important right after surgery, for a few days, water is more important than Protein get as much water as you can (taking small sips) - if you have no problems with the shakes, thats great but if you are having "issues" drinking the shakes, getting your protein in - don't worry can't tell you enough that water is the most important thing you don't want to get dehydrated (it happened to me ) then you have to go back to the hospital for IV's i can see the determination and strength in your eyes follow your NUT's direct instructions - always, but basically........ don't eat for about 1/2 an hour before you eat a meal never drink while you eat don't drink for about 45-60 minutes after you eat then start over and drink all day, at least 64 oz you, and everyone else hopefullly/probably knows this - but worth repeating you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life!!!! good luck youngun speedy recovery i'm raising a "prtoein" shake to your health kathy

Velexia83WELCOME WELCOME glad you've "checked" us out and decided to join our "club" Never can have too many smiling faces look, learn and listen lots of great info "enjoy" jumping through all the hoops to hopefully get approved by insurance you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life enjoy the ride good luck kathy

mrsrichardharrow there are only two guarantees in life death and taxes "we're" all biased on the sleeve board - saying that the sleeve is the best WLS the sleeve IS the best of course, thats why we're here silly head malabsorption problems go hand in hand with the bypass other problems too you can & many do stretch their pouch 85% of our stomach has been cut out of our lives with the sleeve their are different discussions, but my NUT/surgeon say that you cannot stretch your sleeve unless you graze all day, eat soooo much continueally - you will vomit get sick the "stretchy" part of the stomach i was told was "cut" out some/many/most sleevers/NUTS/surgeons go along with this theory of course you have to totally follow all the "rules" of eating, moderation, chewing - eat slowly - and of course Water, WATER, WATER anything will fail if you don't do what you are supposed to do i can see you are a smart "cookie" please don't 2nd guess yourself now you will love the sleeve it will be the beginning of your new, healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy

GoldyGirl wow!!! you lost 106 lbs!!! thats amazing!!!! happy b'day you don't look a day over 50 what?? you are 40??? you know i'm kidding goal is right around the corner kathy congratulations

chibabyy did i hear you right??? you lost 44 lbs and you don't think that is much??? wipe your eyes and look again!!!! what a difference i see counted out the exact amount of wheat thins - didn't finish them all? size 24 - size 20??? you are doing great!!!! good for you that you realize you should be proud keep up the great job while we continue to see "less and less" of you kathy congrats

Did you keep a "before" outfit? Started by Catherine707, 48 minutes ago no after goal (105 lbs down), i went to Kohl's where i always bought my 2X blue jeans i knew exactly where to go in the plus size to find the jeans i picked up the 2X i always bought "standard jeans" type with elastic waist band took into the changing room, put on over my "new and improved" size 4 i just stared at myself in shock and sadness i realized what i used to look like but thats "behind" me I then bought the jeans they will always hang in my closet as a reminder only looking forward - enjoying my healthier, happier life Catherine - 57 lbs down woo hoo happy dance, happy dance keep up the good job congrats

slkchik10 nice, very true sound advice for all especially NEWBIES kathy

Markyjr 50 lbs does sound like alot , but if thats what the doc wants.......... 20 lbs down woo hoo!!!! 30 lbs to go you are almost 1/2 way there!!! i know you will do your best!!!! docs want people to lose weight before WLS - it helps shrink your liver doc wants to see that you are sticking to a program - and you are working very hard to lose weight then he will see that you really want the WLS, and you will be successful with your journey i have confidence in you that you will lose 30 more lbs but - IF you can't lose all the necessary weight, but come close, probably/hopefully there won't be a problem i can see the determination in your pretty eyes do the best you can/and thhen some!!! good luck kathy

Aaron holy moly dude you look great!!! btw.........are you busy tonight?? i'm a "little" older than you, but i'm not dead ooooops, i forgot, i'm happily married!!! kathy congrats

Black Diamond i agree with above statement i hope you don't mind, but could you tell me where you are from??? do you have a support group you can attend??? people can help with information are you in contact with a nutritionalist??? or your surgeon??? i see you have been a member for over 3 weeks on the board always nice to see new smiling faces keep reading the boards and you will get good information good for you that you will start tracking with my fitness pal drinking 32 ounces of Water is a great start try hard as you can to drink more water water is very, very important!!! you are very smart - getting on a schedule will be helpful as others have said - it is important to eat & drink!!! sorry to say - but sometimes mom does know best reading alot, getting information about Protein and other things is wonderful!!! you'll learn many things good luck kathy