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MommyofFive hi "mommy" am i "supposed" to tell you that you look great, awesome, terrific et al???? yep - you sure do, and lots more bet you are feelin' terrific you look like a "youngun" no ticker or profile so i don't really know your age or weight (hint, hint ) but..........i betcha you have young kids that you can enjoy running/playing with almost 100 lbs gone?? GOAL happy dance happy dance kathy congrats

Alyjourneys' thanx bud I wouldn't have been able to sleep tonight if i hadn't found out what a spiral slicer was no profile, no ticker (hint, hint ) wishing you continued success kathy

donewithdieting your hard work of losing 74 lbs and "losing" alcohol - what can i say??? very happy for you!! can't relate to the drinking, but i think some/many/most of us can relate to being obsessed over food - so drink is right there too raising my wine glass (filled with Water ) to your health and happiness best of luck to you kathy congrats

Natalie that is very interesting i'm also a hard stick listening to music??? guess it could calm you down a bit, hmmmm, i'll try it of course drinking lots of Water before needle is essential! kathy

Spiral slicer Started by Alyjourneys, Today, 8:10 AM oh dear once again its been proven that i have led a sheltered life what the heck is a spiral slicer kathy

Any people with type 2 diabites had surgery? Started by Heather Meyer, Today, 1:57 AM Heather I saw the title above you posted i said to myself, "are you kidding me?" soooooo many people here unfortunately are diabetic (me, me ) many, many, many people's diabetes improves post diabetes - less insulin, meds but............in my case and many many other sleevers - diabetes is just a horrible "memory" I no longer take medicine for diabetes my high blood pressure is now extinct i've had epilepsy since i was 16 (don't tell anyone, but that was 43 years ago, our secret ok ) maybe an NSV too, since i feel better about myself - i realize theres no reason to be ashamed of an illness i couldn't controll getting I'm almost always controlled with my meds (many people aren't controlled, so i'm lucky) as i was losing weight, my doc reduced my dosage of meds - then by the time i was 105 lbs down - my meds are now cut in half from what i used to take that is an unexpected WONDERFUL NSV its like a baby wouldn't take the same dose as an adult..........or someone who weighs 130 lbs, will take less meds than someone who weighs 235 lbs its like a baby wouldn't take the same dose as an adult..........or someone who weighs 130 lbs, will take less meds than someone who weighs 235 lbs oh dear, i'm talking about myself not you repeating, your diabetes should/will drastically improve - if not disappear your on your way to enjoy a healthier, happier, longer life!!!! enjoy good luck with WLS speedy recovery kathy

wachiemama I used to be a loser now i'm a winner i'm doing well, thanx for asking i'm 59 years young - next year i'll be 58 the year after that............. I used to be short at 5'3 Now, i'm a stand up straight , head held hight - TALL 5'3 love to brag with my stats DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 09/07/13 130 lbs GOAL enjoying my new found life if i were any healthier or happier - I'd BUST keep up the good work kathy congrats

chris82 welcome, welcome & hello there always great seeing a new smiling face you'll enjoy this group - very informative with lots of support "most" of us don't bite always one in the crowd don't look a gift horse in the mouth - 8 lbs is great everyone loses different amounts of weight right after surgery some people even gain weight due to the IV's the one thing we all have in common is that we're all different continue to ask your questions read the board keep up the good work kathy congrats

Do you think one slice... eeeeeeeek, oh nooooooooo yet another pizzza question not laughing at you personal joke between me and a few hundred other sleevers btw at 3 months, 1 slice won't "kill" you - but its not as good for you as ............fill in the blank i would continue Protein first, then lottttttts of Water good luck ginger kathy

deedee first off - woo hoo on your weight loss i'm sure you see a gigantic change with your clothes size (34 to 22!!!!) wow trying to speak "gently", i can only imagine how hard it must be to have to lose alot of weight you've done amazing - but you still have to lose more since you have unfortunately stalled (which you know we all do) it must be very mentally upsetting since you do have more to lose do to the fact you have stalled - you are probably feeling bad/upset and are eating that little extra junk that you know you shouldn't some, many have been there - upset, not losing enough - so we eat??? knock it off!!!!! i know you can turn things around you've proven how terrific you are, knowing how to follow the rules et al it can get discouraging losing lots of weight, knowing you have more to lose - but you will be successful!!! i can see the determination you have in your pretty face yes you have a lot on that plate of yours it must be overwhelming!!!! having a tooth pulled, closing on your house, moving, and going back to work after 4 years OMG - i don't know how many people could do that without feeling overwhelmed but you will pass this hurdle things will slowly get better - you will have closed on your beautiful new house you will successfully have moved, you will enjoy working again and that darn tooth will be gone look at all those accomplishments you will have done!!! glad you are "not hungry" - that must help but your hands get "lonely" and they want you to exercise telling you to lift hand, insert food STOP, STOP, STOP you can/will win this battle glad you haven't gained weight, sounds like you have gained insight i don't know what/how a vegetarian eats- can't help you on that situation if you want to go back to basics to give yourself a jump start on losing some weight - go for it!!! push, push, push everything you can/will do great i know you will get back into the proper old habits you have learned drink, drink, drink, and then drink some more glad that you come to the board for support - we're all out here for ya i see you are soooooo close to twoderland!!!! come on, come on - you are almost there - you can make it, i know you can!!!! good luck bud kathy

i went to get a new license post goal my old license wasn't gonna expire for 3 more years I'm no longer camera shy - wanted a new picture of the new me i had to pay extra to get it renewed early DH isn't here, i don't know how to post pics but trust me, i am proudly smiling look cute as a button :wub: kathy

Foxbins nice to see you again you are lookin' and sounding great glad things continue to move along well as you have settled into your new healthier and happier life busy, busy, busy - thats great i know maintenance must/can be hard you are doing great at 2.5 years PO stop by anytime - always good to see you!!! keep up the good work happy for you kathy

Yaya pants are tooo long??? maybe your legs are too short!! when i was "heavier" i had to pull my pants up high to go over my big tummy now that my big tummy is gone - the pants get pulled right up - and the "excess" legs would hang "over" oh well, i loved it as i was growing out of my clothes go to the thrift shop for your in between clothes as you lose weight 82 lbs down - 1/2 way to goal what an amazing job keep up the good work kathy congrats

Jessicaz my NUT told me i could have one cup of coffee a day its really weird though i always loved the smell of coffee (I would make it sometimes for DH) but i never drank much post sleeve - i find that i do have that cup since its nice and hot - it gives my "little" tummy a good feeling i drink plenty of Water later - and as mentioned coffee not a diuretic I reread your post - and i see you are allowed to drink it, just don't overdue i think thats good advice to follow if we don't listen to our NUT - OMG i shutter to think what could happen to us good luck newbie kathy

buplee I wish i had kept my old picture my DH (his name is tom)needed to go to DMV - i had reached goal and i said to myself "hmmmm, maybe i'll get a new license to show the new and improved me " gave my old license to the guy at the counter told him my weight story, he went to get a lady, turned out she also had the sleeve it was great talking to her - comparing stories little off topic i didn't tell anyone about my pending WLS except immediate family I didn't know how people would react my paranoia crept in saying will people be watching my every bite, and when and how much weight i have lost - didn't want to go there Now i tell everyone proudly about my WLS - people love hearing the story - no one judges, i just hear nice things i've told everyone except the lamp post on my corner hmmmm, maybe after this post i'll go outside and tell it toooo kathy

beauty no truer words have been spoken good for you on preparing yourself for the sleeve as i was losing weight, my confidence did start to show, more and more each day glad you got your insurance approval thats a big step!!!! continue to feel great with anticipation of surgery you "might" feel a little nervous, anxious as surgery day is approaching but thats ok , most of us have been there done that its amazing how your life will begin to unravel, and you will feel great remember to be patient with your expected weight loss took you awhile to gain the weight won't come off overnight but follow all the rules............ and it will come off!!!! good luck with WLS speedy recovery kathy

jillian i know where you are coming from i was at the mall today - seemed like everywhere i turned - someone was eating this fast food or that carmel corn, chocolate everywhere, ice cream - many other things too I'll see "big" people eating sooooooooo much to me though - i truly feel sad i remember a couple of years ago - "that" person was me i can relate in seeing other large people can/will give you the motivation not to eat good luck with your surgery speedy recovery kathy

lark60 we're glad you found us always great to add another pretty smiling face to our "humble" group!!! you've been a busy beaver through your life death, divorce, medical school, raising 4 kids on your own............. lots to deal with glad you are finally taking the deserved time for yourself, being sleeved and concentrating on you first again welcome to VSG board looking forward to your questions, just as importantly - love to hear your input too take care good luck kathy

TinyTerry A slider is something you can eat easily without making your tummy feel full Popcorn is a slider for me. (you are too early PO - don't have any popcorn til doc gives the ok) anyways, they have those small individual bags that have 100 calories each i'll have a bag once in a while, (thats ok) - but then i make another bag - and i have even done 3 bags at a sitting ok, ok guys - my big confession for the day ahhhhhhhh, thats a load off my shoulders another big slider for me are pistachio nuts (i'm a little nutty anyways ) they are good for you - 28 would make a serving welllll.....i've indulged in quite a few more than that i've basically stopped eating both of the above - too easy for me to keep eating - don't want to tempt myself, keeping that stuff around in moderation (as anything) both popcorn and pistachios are fine but old habits can die hard, knowing i/you can't control ourselves over a certain food is 1/2 the battle i choose not to have any around your comment/quesion about shakes (Protein?) being a slider "amuses" me some people like the shakes (not me) but the concern that shakes are a slider???who would want to drink too many of those? good luck 32 lbs down lookin' good newbie kathy congrats

SimplyFAB agree w/all - see your doc for answers/help WARNING-WARNING hijacking for a minute Chittick24 welcome NEWBIE?VET!!!! i see you just joined our group 3 years post op!!!! woo hoo!!! we love seeing people like you you aren't showing a ticker or profile (hint, hint ) how has your journey been?? inquiring minds want to know!!!! nice to see you kathy WELCOME ABOARD ok.... back to our regularly scheduled program good luck SimplyFAB - hope you get help from the doc, and feel better sooner than later

OTR hey dude!!!! look at you lookin' great!!!! seems like only yesterday you were a "big" sarcastic newbie how you've "grown" now you are a "small" sarcastic vet i/we miss seeing you around the board are you still a "hall" monitor?? I'm soooo happy for you guy keep up the good job!!!! (I know you will!) keep on truckin' (OTR is a truck driver ) don't be such a stranger kathy

Justin Welcome aboard always room for another smilin' face this is a great board you'll read good questions hear good answers get lots of support!!! we're all here for each other through vomitting and constipation!!!! we've seen it all good luck kathy

Pookey you talkin' to me??? me being awesome??? hmmmm - thank you, i am!!!! love reading all your posts thanx for the pep talk - can't get too many of those going to my neighbors barbecue monday it is, will be hard - but i know i can do it besides the fact that i know what and how much/little to eat............ i can't help feel plenty of "eyes" will be watching me paranoia (msp) from the good ol' days i can never forget why i had WLS - how can you??? my health issues, and happiness were in the toilet now, difference between night and day continued luck to you/me/and the lamp post i mean all fellow sleevers enjoy your day off or parents enjoy your day with the kids kathy

jenien no, no, no!!! no such thing as minor victory kindof conflict in terms keep those NSV's comin' they all count, and make our day kathy congrats

kmed21 woo hoo that drain is gone!!!! glad you are now able to feel better and start to enjoy your new healthier, happier, longer life 4 lbs down since WLS!!! 30 total good for you i can see that you are on the right track good luck kathy