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mom023 congrats on being 17 days post op if memory serves me correctly, at your present/early stage - you need/should drink slowly your new tummy is healing from major surgery - be nice to it - and it will return the favor talk to your NUT/surgeon about the water/liquid question she will guide you about sipping, and eventually gulping I "think" 16 oz in an hour sounds great - as long as you drink slowly Many people on the board have problems getting liquids in at this early part of the game many OP have continue to have post op problems w/drinking Water consider yourself luck continued good luck with your recovery kathy

losingit1213 not really answering your question.................. i always try and look for the good with the bad i don't wear/or need a bra i feel free!!! and don't bounce anymore :wub: I am a 14 year breast cancer survivor when i had reconstruction surgery i opted to be "very" small up there!!! after all those years having big girls, which can be an "uplifting" situation i wanted to go small now that i've lost my weight, my breast size matches the rest of my body works for DH and I sorry i hijacked the board for a couple of minutes now............... back to your regularly scheduled program, already in progress kathy

moorerecr good about following initial protein/low carbs pre-op did he "officially" say after that you can't do liquids???? if he didn't say that, then tell him you want to push ahead, and maybe get a little more of a jump start, posssibly losing a couple of extra lbs prior to WLS if he did say "don't do a liquid diet" then don't silly head this is the start of your long journey for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life we must ALWAYS follow our NUT/or surgeons advice its seriously an unwritten rule all NUTS are different - but always listen to your NUT/surgeon/nurse!!! good luck August 7 (you said July 7) you're probably so excited you didn't know what you were saying!!!!)LOL take care enjoy these next few weeks best of luck speedy recovery kathy

"IF" i eat too much............ which sadly i admit i have done within a few minutes i start to get all hot "inside" and awful its terrible then i will usually lay down - will actually fall alsleep - get up 15 minutes lately and tummy will feel fine on the other hand...........i mentally feel awful since its easy for me to remember that terrible feeling, it reminds me not to do "it" anymore usually successful with that kathy

Susan not sure i understand why any new guy you meet would ask about your dating past after just meeting you, or shortly after??? as Art saiad - you can just say you've been concentrating on work you can say you've dated here and there a bit - just haven't found that "special" person yet if the guy you meet does turn into that special guy, and you want to talk about your past histoy the words will come to you about your history - if the guy cares about you, he will only be more proud of you and amazed by your success if for some reason he (or anyone else) all of a sudden feels funny - for some reason not liking your past?? he's no one to care about IMO - i wouldn't bring up your valid "trust" issues immediately to any guy maybe after you know him longer you don't/shouldn't in my opinion "spill your guts" about your past to ANYONE your barely know a little mystery here and there is good many/most new guys will see how great you are - too bad they didn't realize that decade ago (they should have) have fun enjoy life good luck kathy

Nate i remember you nice to see some older "newbies" are now popping up out of the woodwork ............. with great success stories!!!!! i can only imagine that as peoples weight is higher, it must be harder to keep the faith, patience to stay dilligent, working hard with their plan i see you are doing terrific you are going strong continueing to live a healthier and happier life kathy congrats

jensjoy28 i think your "yah" moment out WEIGHS LOL your ugh moment!!! closing your seatbelt easily, room to spare, able to put side arm rest down!!!! this is one NSV that many many can relate to as far as getting nauseous after drinking - like you said 'live and learn'?? 9 weeks and 42 lbs later.............. keep up the good job/work kathy congrats

117 lbs Gone libearsmom haven't seen you much around the block lately then again.... since there is so much less of you, maybe i just missed seeing your little skinny as s i see you are doing terrific good for you i always knew you could do this keep up the good work/job congrats on your successes today, tomorrow and............ kathy

SamG woo hoo you've been approved to start you new healthier, happier, longer life not very excited yet???? probably the news hasn't totally sunk in don't know if you've already "jumped" through the insurance hoops getting this exam, or that, blood work, psych as this is being done - you might realize WLS is really gonna happen when you get your DOS - OMG you'll probably wanta jump out of your boots thanx for sharing your news!!!! hmmmm "weight" off your shoulder??? take care good luck speedy recovery kathy

yesterday, my neighbor and i were talking about my mom (she recently moved from GA closer to me) "Linda" asked me her size(we were talking about wheelchair sizes - they are different) linda goes, "is she small like you" felt like saying " are you talking to me bigggggggggg smile kathy

RAAinNH wow - that was you knocking on the door you are one of the latest and greatest new members in the "Onderland now, lets all wait patiently at the entrance.......... to meet and greet other newbies and everyone else to go through that door congrats on starting your journey - looking forward to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy

foxymomma as far as reg plastic surgery, tummy tuck et, i don't "think" most insurance companies cover but.............my daughter has/had a similar experience with her breasts little more complex, but............. one breast is VERY small , and the other was formed "differently", kindof strange looking to tell you the truth finally, last year at the age of 35 - went to doc and was told insurance would cover the plastics in her situation check it out - nothing ventured nothing gained btw - my daughter wanted another child (my 3rd grandchild ) so she didn't want her breasts "messed" around with don't know if she'll ever have the surgery now - but you are a different matter - look into it you could find this a very "uplifting" experience congrats on your weight loss no ticker, profile to show your success???? hint, hint good luck kathy

oh, oh, more have written while i was replying - not forgetting you guys - thanx for being great too and responding kathy

Nuchnush,BLKLYNgal87,Ms Anti-Band,JerseyGirl68,Sassygirl106,Tess,donewithdiabetes its true.............. people get be insensitive, rude, dumb, et al!!!! unbelievable they open their mouths without thinking - but.............. ignorance is NOT bliss!!! we know it is/can be a struggle at times staying "true" - but we ALL can/will be successful comments that i heard (and the unbelievable meth/alcoholic comment!!! )are crazy i/you don't need to hear such things my head is not in the sand - i know i must continue to be diligent with all my eating,portions drinking et al........... end of my "bad" comments, to the good............. luv ya all kathy

danielle ahhhhh, another "creeper" thats ok, most of us have done that been there!!! welcome to the board red carpet is being rolled out your way careful not to trip!!!! sounds like you are recovering fine???? like you (and many many OP here on the board)lots of diabetics on the board one of the BIG reasons people want to get healthy, losing their weight and getting off insulin/meds pretty shortly after WLS doc took me off insulin and meds, couldn't have been happier come back here with more questions or just enjoying reading the board (adding your comments)and gathering all the information you can get take care continued good luck kathy

NotLookinBack Phew........... i just got back from running around our large development i'm soooooo bushed/tired!!!!! good exercise of course!!!!! i asked for EVERYBODY to cross their fingers and toes for you if that doesn't help.................. hope you hear from insurance soon with a thumbs up!! good luck bud kathy

BeBee sorry we are going to see less and less of you!! you are doing great nice pics!!! keep up the terrific job/work!!!!! good luck kathy

IndLawPub As OP said - too many things to say here make me smile thats another reason to smile i "just" love being out and about in public - strrutting my stuff :wub: , going into a "regular" size stall at a public bathroom and using a "regular" size changing room I also enjoying my newfounded sex life :wub: DH really enjoys it too :wub: growth of my self-confidence life gets better and better that fact puts a big smile on me too kathy

Weight loss slowed? Make sure you measure! Ahhhhh, no truer words have been said!!! you will see the difference in your body by your measurements check your breast measurements - can be very uplifting i said prior to WLS i was going to take continuous measurements - and do a blog best laid plans of mice and men never did!!! kathy

amount, % of weight loss??? sometimes i think docs "might" "fudge" their #s a bit its easier to say 60% success rate - people do arrive at that #, showing the doc has been successful (just my opinion) I am at 100% weight loss 105 lb weight loss started at 235 lbs (5'3) now weigh 130 lbs GOAL i've been maintaining these past 7 months and counting til forever and a day so i guess i'm a success story/person its not like i'm bragging.................. hmmmm, i guess i am but i/we all work hard to reach our goals - and i am very happy and proud the sky is the limit with your % of weight you want to lose your new life is at your fingertips good luck to all kathy

Nursebarbie those 14 lbs are only the first of many many more lbs to come off being so early PO - its quite possible you will lose those 9 lbs as a b'day present playing devils advocate - if it takes an additional week or so to attain your goal....... whats a couple of weeks in a lifetime good luck happy early b'day you will continue to look better and better year after year enjoying your healthier, happier, longer life kathy

lacifer90 by the time you read this you will be closer and closer to your WLS i've always thought it was so cool when family members have the surgery together, or shortly after (fiddle) you two will always be bound together with the wonderful new life you are starting having support from a loved one - can't get much better than that ahhhhh, i can see you and your sis now walking on the beach , waves smashing hand and hand to a healthier, happier, longer life in sleeveland!!!! the trip will is very exciting, there might be a few bumps in the road, stalls - but its alllll worth it best of luck to both of you speedy recovery kathy

bethnc1970 you are aces!!!!! WooHoo!!!! all your hard work this past year has paid off!!!! btw - your surgiversary was 6/29??? today is 7/8 have you been celebrating this past week with shopping or something??? (if so, you deserve it) keep up the great job!!!! kathy congrats

daanagaby12 hello newbie a little bit of nerves are ok, excitement but...............i know you won't back out!!!! you've probably gone through alot, doing tests, jumping through the hoops for insurance!!!! you made the wise decision to have WLS don't second guess yourself now!!!! speedy recovery good luck kathy

hopingtolose2013 sterile arrival.???.........are you bringing a baby home??? kindof i guess........... a new little baby tummy as far as you having feelings/fear of death??? you would have to stay inside 24/7 to make sure nothing happened to you "out there" all surgeries have complications things should/hopefully go without a hitch during and after WLS "from my lips to Gods ears!!!" you'll be holding and loving those girls very soon as OP said - the kids and you will be so much happier, that you have regained your health, and are able to be with them in better health good luck to you tomorrow don't be too nervous during surgery suggestion: how about closing your pretty eyes and taking a nap while the docs do their thing!! speedy recovery you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life with the sleeve!!!! kathy