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stacechase congrats on the first of many NSV's good for you - prepping for your new sleeved life exercise, eating right, even a juicer!!! wow - you are ready for WLS!!! continue with this great attitude!!!! you are aces!!!! keep up the great job today, tomorrow and for the rest of your longer, healthier, happier sleeved life good luck on august 19th speedy recovery kathy

bettyboo you obviously have done your "homework" read alot from the board - maybe a book too!!!! hearing about such things as being a little sick, gas, drinking problems et al good for you that you don't want to only see through those pretty "rose colored glasses" some people go into surgery without much/any knowledge kudos on reading and learning in order to deal with the wonderful sleeve being all prepped up for WLS have you already gone through all your pre-op tests, have a date already??? or i you strongly considering the sleeve - and wanting more info??? hope to see you around the neighborhood good luck kathy

Spatters3 i remember "talking" to you some time back while you were going through chemo good for you, in being aware of your body all the tests you went through - its good they found the cancer, sooner than later but..........i'm sorry you also had to deal with the problem you've lost 118 lbs!!!! wonderful best of everything keep up the good job/work kathy congrats

Rate Topic Picture 10 months and 75 lbs gone Started by Pinky Green, Today, 1:44 PM hi there!!!! i remember you when you from the old days when you were a newbie!!!!! now look at you!!! you are all grown up, but your weight is "all" down betcha feeling terrific you and grand-daughter both lookin' good!!!! keep up the good work - i know you will you've done terrific great job good luck kathy congrats

Faith41 didn't want you to feel neglected - so here i am you sound wonderful, excited, successful - very happy for you as far as clothes shopping, won't be too hard to learn after being a 22/24 my adult life, didn't know what size to try on first!!!! i kept wearing my big jeans while i was losing weight - when i finally knew i had to shop, i tried on a pair of 14 pants, too big - ended up with 10's as time passed, reaching goal - i eventually "HAD" to go into a size 4 (i'm 5'3) go to a store like Macy's - go to make-up area - have them put on a new face for you don't be ashamed - just tell them you never used make-up before they will be glad to help you (and try and sell their products too ) good luck congrats on your weight loss success no ticker or profile!!! so don't know how much you lost have fun shopping et al enjoy the new you kathy

fatrosie welllllllllllll....i'd talk to my NUT about "chugging" but............you really can never "drink" tooooo much/many liquids good luck kathy

JustinNC congrats on losing 112 lbs!!!! Terrific!!! i am 19 month post op - at goal I "respectively" disagree with your post sometimes - it does get tiring hearing all the "redundant" questions concerning stalls, bowel movements, vomitting, et al many people skip over the topic headings of "stall", vomitting, et al thats ok and understandable some/many silly people asking "hmmmm, its day two, and i just had 3 slices of pizza, is that ok???" they know its not ok!!!! "what kindof silly newly sleeved person would do such a thing??? People can/and should search certain words/problems but - i think they need/want someone to talk to, reassuring they will be ok they can't "hear" a book - or the search area sure its crazy that they ate that pizza, they are aware of that, NEWBIES are people too!!!! the mistake is done and over with - they just want to hear from others they "still will live" there are people that might "yell" in essence saying how stupid are you??? what good does that do???? BUT............... I remember when i was a newbie i was thankful that these questions were being asked and answered!!!! to many OP (me included) you/I appreciate a direct response to my own personal question you feel like someone is in the next room - being concerned/talking to you - trying to help you/me we are here to support each other thats the name of the game but i sometimes feel like "we/me are paying it forward" - helping other newbies et al - "they" were there when i needed them to all newbies and OP go ahead - ask your questions!!!! we're here for you, regardless............ but..........please don't eat that pizza yet kathy

jmonique i don't think you should worry about those 2 lbs, really you lost 14 lbs as "ordered", maybe 12 now they see you are committed and are following rules "if" they comment about those 2 lbs.............. tell the the truth, that you just started your period go to get your "official" weight, and continue to be excited good luck kathy

LuLu you made the wise decision to have the sleeve you've done well the first 7+ months you lost 73 lbs thats great i can only imagine that it must be frustrating being at a stall for 6 months!!!! it does sound like you are doing everything right exercising, eating properly (trying to up and down the calories) you didn't mention the Water situation - but you are probably following those rules too? as art said - they do the sleeve to gastric bypass IMO having a gastric bypass is never a good idea (thats why i/we all chose the sleeve) gb has malabsorption problems, messing with your intestines - no thank you - not for me but.........the procedure has been done my doc said the days of the lapband are going, going almost gone!!!!! there are so many problems with the lapband - as OP have mentioned!!! i don't even think they would do a lapband over the sleeve i have heard of people stalling for a llllllllllong time but i agree that 6 months must feel like an eternity!!!! but what's 6 months+ in a lifetime??? you're a "young un" at 27 years old as they say - you have a "lot of living to do " keeping up your hard work - the weight will come off - eventually sorry its taking so long - your sad feelings are understandable but don't give in, being upset, then head for the refrigerator and fast food places you've worked very hard - you know what to do!!!!! talking with the doc/nut is good OP suggestions to track calories et al, drinking, Protein et al support groups are helpful too come back here and get more support - that's why they "pay" us the big bucks good luck kathy

baniwala welcome!!!! i see you joined our "little" circle a few hours ago (we used to be the "big" circle ) 22 lbs down pre-op - 36 lbs down since surgery 58 lbs total!!!!! party dance, party dance you are now in twoderland!!!!! WooHoo holy moly girlfriend you are aces!!!!! great pics keep "up" the good work, while your weight goes "down" good luck kathy congrats

txbucki some people have problems tolerating certain foods a common food many people have problems with is eggs chicken is also mentioned for good or bad I never had any problems eating anything as far as Protein bars.............. Quest bars are spoken about as being good many people, including me now - treat protein bars like a "drug" they are addicting, eat one, can't, don't want to stop!!!! dangerous for me to have around the house for me - staying away all together is my choice kathy

ElyQuint LOL kick him to the door??? you'll be gaining your strength back soon........kick him hard for me to good luck at work don't push yourself tooooo hard rest as soon as you get home!!!! take care kathy

ElyQuint feeling tired, low energy after a few days is perfectly normal sorry your boyfriend is being "alitte" insensitive instead of supporting you it must be torture having a boyfriend who is a great cook i "think" i've seen a couple of chef's on here - don't know how they work with the sleeve? eating properly, it must be so hard being around all that food on a permanent basis per your bf - "if your making bad choices, you are going to die????" are you kidding me??? what an awful thing for anyone to say!!!! do you have support from others/family, friends et al??? hope you do you know your bf is torturing you, you already told him!!!! tell him again!!!! my favorite dr - Dr. Phil says something like "if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem!!!!" your energy et al will get better, hoping your boyfriend does too!!! good luck kathy

Ginagirl you had surgery July 31rst???? what are you eating???? i was on Clear liquids for one week, then puree, then soft food - finallllly solids you just had major surgery (remember? ) you have a brand new tummy sounds to me like your tummy is trying to tell you something - like give me a break not ready to eat yet, give me time to heal a bit be nice to your tummy, and it will be nice to you hope you feel better soon drinking a glass of Water to your health good luck bud kathy

fpmr96a good for you, becoming more active prior to surgery you sound so "gun ho"!!! if you want to continue to prepare yourself for WLS, maybe you could try a couple of the below stop drinking about 15-30 minutes before you eat stop drinking Water while you eat do not drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat drink at least 64 oz a day cut your food into bite sized pieces chew thoroughly put utensil down in between bites eat very sllllllowly you could start measuring your food these are just a few examples that you must follow post-op you have a great attitude i see your healthier, happier, longer life in your near future you will do great!!!! take care good luck kathy

ashbhey you are doing magnificent!!!! great pics Onderland??? OMG - you are so close!!!! its wonderful the support, compliments you are getting!!! makes you feel terrific right???? keep looking forward to your new healthier, happier and longer life!!!! keep up the great job/work kathy congrats

bigbeauty78 this must be a difficult time for you - wanting the sleeve - doc pushing for the lapband doc sounds pretty adament that he prefers the lapband even if he DOES say ok to the sleeve - i can't help but think his heart isn't into it i wouldn't want "that" doc to have my life in his hands repeating what others have said - many docs don't want to do the lapband anymore there must be a good reason years ago, it was either gastric bypass or the lapband - they were both supposed to be terrific we know of the malabsorption problems with the gastric bypass and the lapband has so many problems, erosion et al (to be fair, i never had the lapband - but i hear all these awful things concerning the procedure) conversion from lapband to sleeve??? hmmmm, why do you think so many OP have this done if there were no problem with the lapband??? we're the sleeve board, so we're all biased towards the sleeve, but................ we all made the wise decision to have the sleeve, cuz its the best (and so are we ) just that your doc is trying to pull you towards the lapband i would run/not walk away from his offic there are many surgeons in the sea find one who likes the sleeve - (that shouldn't be hard to to do) good luck with your sleeve procedure!!!! you will love it take care kathy

cartmansnj party dance - party dance!!!!! WooHoo!!!! so happy for you down 134 lbs thats terrific keep up the great job/work (I know you will ) look forward to seeing less and less of you kathy congrats

Phoenix you are doing great we look forward to getting any and all NSV's keeping a scrapbook, photos et al - is great my big regret about my WLS is that i didn't keep track of what was going on pre-op and continue. with NSV's and stuff........... so....you're taking over, where i should have started great that you will be keeping those important records!!!!! congrats on losing 20+ lbs since WLS take care continued good luck kathy

Fiddleman i don't have that problem/bad weather - desire to snack more i wanted to comment on food and weather for me i live in syracuse, ny (unlike many lucky OP that live in sunny CA) when the weather is nice and hot for 2-3 months - life is so much easer/better for me i drink twice as much Water as "required" i am not that hungry and i always eat lighter food just an FYI kathy

jennasmom welcome, welcome, welcome i never had to do purees', can't help you there.....but didn't want to ignore you either hopefully someone else will come along with top notch recipes congrats on WLS good luck kathy

darlingkassy welcome gotta tell you girlfriend .....don't misunderstand, but........... you are "everyones" worst nightmare!!!! seeing a fellow sleever gain back their weight but.........its good to confirm/show us that it is possible to gain the weight back!!!!egads :ph34r: many/hopefully most people realize weight gain back is possible we tell ourselves it can't happen - but most of know better we have to work hard with all the rules we followed earlier so we can maintain i think its good to hear stories like yours, because it makes me/most of us realize that working with the sleeve is a must for the rest of our lives we always knew that - but i think many/some NEWBIES think once the weight is off - its permanent well it IS permanent - as long as we follow the lifestyle with water/protein et al that we've been taught I think many/most VETS are more aware/scared of gaining weight back knowing that there is/could be a prob with weight gain, is half the battle I/us most/all of us have always yo yo'd not able to keep the weight off now we are finally being given theis "tool" of the sleeve - we must abide by all the rules forever and a day!!!! guess i'm just repeating this to myself - because its so important - and i'm trying to convince myself of something i already know (about the possibility of weight gain) we've all gone through so much to lose this weight - KEEP it off my meds, comorbities are gone - i never want to go backwards!!!! I can't physically/mentally afford to go back to my old lifestyle I have in the past said this "spiel" to myself - to remind myself to stay on track!!!!! we/me still goof up sometimes - but hopefully/usually bounce back soon now............to finally answer your question darlingkassy :wub: my suggestion to you/and any of us in the future who fell off the wagon,,,,,,, go back to basics with the Protein shake drink as much Water as you can maybe stay on liquids only for a week - full liquids for another week this will give you that push, to start your weight loss again when back on solids - chew everything to death, eat very very slowly stop drinking about 30 minutes before you eat never drink with meals don't drink for about 45 minutes before you eat again drink at least 64 oz of H20 a day!!!! i'm repeating these essential rules in case you don't remember them, since its been a while since you were doing things correctly do some exercise - walking is great if you are just getting back into the groove glad you came here - we all do support each other, thats the name of the game the first step is the hardest and you made it by coming back here, realizing you have a problem, and wanting to go forward you can do this!!!! come back with any and all questions i'll be on the lookout for you glad you are here good luck kathy

dpeeler28 I am sure you are NOT the only one that has some problems attaining goal within the year but.................. good that you realize that you gotta get away from those bad habits (easier said than done!!) 1/2 the battle in fixing a problem - is acknowledging it, then running with it!!!! you have 16 lbs til goal - you will get there!!!! BUT once you get there.............. your "battle" is going to continue you will have to be strong and keep obeying the "rules" (Water et al) most/all of us have been successful losing the weight time and time again the hard part is keeping the weight off (i never could ) gotta stay strong - and eat and drink correctly!!! ok - end of lecture you'll get to goal sooner than later stop your bad/old habits - or else!!!!! happy surgiversary!!!! 81 lbs gone!!!! keep up the good job good luck kathy congrats

KatieOkieDokie hey bud - nice to see you again of course you can do this!!!!! never doubted you for a second wow - you lost 69 lbs before WLS - and 54 over the past 3.5 months???? total recent weight loss of 123 lbs!!!! OMG i just fainted!!!! Phew, since weight loss i can get up off the floor easier holy moly girlfriend!!!! - you are doing grrrrrrrrrreat!!!! i get it that being in twoderland is going to be a gigantic special achievement You KNOW you will get there it will happen sooner than later when it does happen - open your window, and give me a yell!!!!! i am 5'3 i agree with ejsfanatic i always thought "petite" meant you were litte and cute!! LOL wait a minute - NOW I am little and cute but you know what i meant i am spoiling myself - and have brought a couple of pair of new jeans to the seamstress don't know which end is up on a needle nice to see you back on the board take care keep up the great work kathy congrats

JessicaDiane oh, no - i hope you don't mean me???? i "think" you can only officially block a person from writing you a PM try not to waste your time and/or energy being upset with an invisible person that unofficially lets her "win" kudos on losing 48 lbs keep up the good work good luck kathy