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ONEDERLAND! bigcountryab wonderful success - keep on going!!!! i find it funny about #'s over the years, while i yo yo'd - i would hover around 190, 195+ lbs it seemed like when i got that high - i would put on the brakes and my weight stabalized one day i saw the #199 I cringed!!! OMG i was horrified!! my life was "over" yet.............i continued to gain until i reached 235 lbs (5'3) THATS when i talked to my surgeon so..........whats in a #??? ALOT (even though we're not supposed to be so concerned about the #) your hard work is showing keep up the great job/work!!!! kathy congrats

When did your gas get better? vegasneon OMG at $3.43 a gallon i don't think gas is ever gonna get better ok, ok - seriously now i was lucky not to experience any gas after surgery you "probably" know that you should be walking ALOT!!!! even if you are still weak - or tired...........i have heard that you should force yourself to walk any walking will help get rid of the gas hopefully you will feel better soon hope your recuperation is going well besides that issue good luck kathy

If your a1c is too high? delay in WLS? karpouzian i have seen others with this concern you are right all docs are different in my case, i know my levels weren't great day of WLS but having high blood sugar/diabetes/insulin is one of the main health reasons many sleevers get WLS shortly after surgery - most peoples situations improve in my case - awhile after WLS, all my meds/insulin were gradually taken away good thoughts you won't have prob with doc - and your diabetes will also improve/go away!!!! good luck kathy

yazzy happy dance - you call THAT a happy dance??? come on girlfriend - shake those hips and bootie!!! you can move more now glad you fit into those jeans unlike M2G and many others - i never kept my big clothes - wanted to get rid of them so i wouldn't be tempted to fit back into them but of course i kept them through the years, they fit on and off then i got rid of them just BEFORE WLS i wish i had kept them - but..........out with the old, in with the new (me!!) kathy congrats

Jordo29 you are "pretty excited"??? ---- "pretty excited"??? OMG - I'd be "dancing on the ceiling"!!!" (with lionel ritchie of course!!! ) singing at the top of my lungs (luckily this computer doesn't have sound track!!! ) newbie, you are doing great, just what the dr ordered!!!! keep up the good work/job!!!! kathy

Di Faniti to directly answer your question - how long after surgery could you eat bread???? my simple answer I don't know!!! my tummy hasn't found a food it doesn't like i never had a prob with bread i rarely have bread though, never Pasta i always have found it strange that some/many people have trouble eating this or that, i never had any trouble eating anything early PO (and even after) many many people say they can't tolerate eggs??? happily thats never been a problem for me I will enjoy an egg salad sandwich sometimes of course.............everything in moderation good luck kathy

inarakatra i'm also sorry you are getting these conflicting signals from DH(?) "he doesn't think it will work - you won't lose it!!!!" if he has nothing good to say right now - oh well, you can't change that BUT - you can tell him not to be discouraging, mean, rude please don't 2nd guess yourself about having the WLS!!!! this procedure will be the best thing you have ever done for yourself, trust me many/most people on the board say that phrase i am giving him the benefit of the doubt and saying "i don't think he knows how mean he is being to you" try and explain your feelings to him PO hopefully/slowly he will come around who knows, stranger things have happened stand tall best of luck kathy

people treat me different now hi BunnyK anyone - clerk et el...... that treats someone different due to weight (either way) is just showing their ignorance you/anyone doesn't need them in their life unfortuanately these people are around ..................................... OMG 75 lbs down i knew i've been seeing less of you i have envied some people on this board that actually said they were always happy, out going self-confident, work et al prior to WLS (I was never in that group) besides their weight/health problem - life was good As OP have said in their different words......... ways you are being "treated" reacted to now - could be influenced by the better waves/vibrations you are sending you have successfully lost weight, feel much better about yourself those good feelings can't help but show/radiate these feelings/thoughts/changes made me "receive" people better - cuz i felt so great - they seemed nicer to me People have said they are no different than they were pre-WLS I AM a little different i am still "cute as a button" sweet as "pie" but now i am so much happier and healthier i feel better/confident et al about myself people can't help but respond nicely to that congrats on your weight loss 25 lbs til goal??????????? right around the corner!!!! holding the door open to the century club due to your weight loss - you don't have to "squeeze" in just walk through with your head held high take care bud kathy

inarakatra No I had to go to this psych ward - i mean "sleep center" spent the lllllllllllongest night of my life!!!! all hooked up like a martian - woke me up periodically, after i had dozed off for a few minutes!!! tests came back positive for sleep apnea added "plus" co-morbities enabling me to have WLS approved (worse is better?? ) being at goal i've stopped wearing my mask - but i should probably have the official test again to confirm i don't have sleep apnea good luck with your "test" luck with your WLS speedy, safe recovery too kathy

Thatguy Welcome, Welcome & Welcome always great watching a newbie/guy go through this wonderful WLS!!!! You "younguns" are lucky to have this surgery when you are so young not like this old fart!!! LOL but..............better later than never you lost 110 lbs on your own - wonderful!!! take a bow i can see how smart you are by exercising and eating right prior to surgery (I always remind my DH how smart he is - after all, he married me!!! ) anyways..............36 lbs down in one week!!!! holy moly guy-----------great start you are off to a running start!!!! You are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life!!! enjoy the ride good luck kathy BTW I've heard it said .............. people who have gone out to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings - well.... they have been shot for less

hi Tex happy 3 year surgiversary!! love to see "people like you" that are at least 3 years old/young we all want your success!!!! continueing to do so great, enjoying life - couldn't be happier right???? in other words - good health and happiness after being sleeved your pictures/camera shots are a great idea!!!! love your new picture - and your before and after shots!!! unfortunately after one and a half years, i can't travel backwards and start taking pictures but.............i have actually found some shots of me over the past 10 years usually successful at running/hiding from the camera "mandatory" pictures taken with whole family over the years what a difference now!!!! new pictures/family event in October now i smile away!!!!! (can't help myself) continued good health and happiness through your longer life kathy congrats

bigchange everything has to be put into perspective - i totally get it that you/or anyone else doesn't feel great about losing their hair 15 years ago - breast cancer/chemo got rid of all my hair for months BUT - hair loss was my main side effect like OP said hair will grow back never experienced vomitting i was nausious though but the other side effect of the chemo - is i am alive and well - here to tell you my story i know there are many others here that have gone through similar health "issues" if hair loss is the main "problem" in order to lose our weight and get healthy I say its worth it all bald is beautiful kathy

lilmely08 being able to wrap a regular towel around you after shower - yep that's a great feeling that NSV made me so happy too!!!! i'm gonna "steal" your thread for a second since we're talking about being in the bathroom.....(towels et al).... NSV from a few weeks ago always went into large handi-capped toilet in stores/malls - large sized changing rooms too now - i use the average size "STALL" and average size changing room too!!!!! its the little things congrats to you and me too!!!!! ok guys, back to our regular scheduled program, already in progress kathy

twsport congrats on starting your video blog i never thought of or would do a video blog (wouldn't want to see me on camera ) keeping track of your trip with the sleeve is great to do i NEVER kept records/measurements I regret that very much as with many things, whats done is done the next time i have this WLS i'll keep better records sounds like you are all prepared, getting psyched!!!! good luck on WLS next month kathy

gonnabeaskinny hey girlfriend i knew you would "snap" out of "it"!!!! glad you have your eyes wide open you are back on that wagon will successfully go forward good luck kathy

gonnabeaskinny hi newbie what's done is done you can't undo the past as others have correctly said, you have a brand new tummy it is still a little sore on the inside, and bloated you went through a lot of preparations for the WLS 5 days PO or for the next few weeks you will be on liquids/mush/soft - and eventually solids follow any and all NUT's directions.........ALWAYS as OP said, you must follow all rules - i'm sure you knew that prior to surgery - but it can be hard to always follow rules BUT you must follow the rules so you are successful - and at this early stage you can't/shouldn't eat (your NUT told you that) all of the above being said................ as OP said, you can call your NUT/surgeon - who hopefully will explain again the necessary measures you must follow you do need to hear all of the above, and future comments telling you you shouldn't do this again, and it wasn't a good idea the above being said.......... i/we still love you :wub: you can give yourself 100 whips with a wet noodle as your "punishment" as i said, its done over with - learn from your mistake don't do it again, and get on with your wonderful trip into a healthier, happier, longer life i do see potatoe chips and shrimp in your future - not yet though, ok???? take care pick your head back up move forward good luck kathy

almost 2 years!!!! goal - you continue to do great - not to mention consistently logging on MFP 745 days!!! (i gotta get back to MFP) congrats on all your success - with only more good to come in your healthier, happier, longer life!!! WTG

Calt12 congrats on the first of many NSV's to come clothing is one of the best NSV's for many!!! I'm raising my hand high!!!! keep up the great job kathy congrats

unshackled OMG we all have physical problems here and there you've had WLS - then neck surgery, and lower spine surgery but when you/me see what people like you are going through - i'm ashamed to have complained about anything I hope you are feeling alittle better one day at a time OP comment about swimming is excellent - do you belong to a gym??? I also think that you need to worry about your immediate health issues concerning your neck and back the weight is coming off!!!! you "might" be having PT - maybe you can get a script for going somewhere that has a pool since this would be soooo beneficial for your situation now............it is important to get your Protein in, Water too are you seeing a NUT?? they might have suggestions to your protein situation BUT.......all in all, with all your physical problems you are dealing with - sounds like you are doing great with your weight loss i don't think at almost 3 months you should be drinking Protein shakes anymore (unless your your NUT told you to) 50 lbs down is terrific, really!!!! would i lie to you??? you are enduring a long healing process good healthy thoughts being sent your way good luck take care my friend kathy

Im actually afraid to answer a question in here becauae people dont want to hear the truth Sweetcarol Hmmmmm i'm seriously kindof afraid to comment on your question when you/anyone asks a ? they need to tell the truth, to help you - for your benefit some people give an honest answer with no hint of being rude or stuff like that some people might unintentionally be harsher to get their point across you gotta remember we're all talking through a computer/monitor - we can't see peoples faces it is too easy to misunderstand something said - and it wasn't meant to be received in a bad way there are those "people" out there in "foodland" who kindof start "issues" and aren't that "sleeve friendly" with their answers I think those situations are far and few between even though i've seen similar comments like yours regarding to "being afraid of people on the board" i think most of us are good eggs - some are just more cracked than others give us another chance, ok???? OMG i just realized from your profile you have lost 123 lbs!!! holy moly girlfriend great job!!!! take care continued good luck kathy congrats

Momof5boys look at you!!!!! "pretty in pink"!!!! its kindof refreshing seeing someone after they've lost so much weight, be happy with themselves at their present weight not rushing into losing more i'm sure you will continue to lose - but happiness inside shows your lovliness on the outside too you are lucky to have those wonderful boys on the other hand they are very lucky to have a great mom like you take care continued good luck and happiness kathy congrats

rho-80 hmmmmm gotta admit i never heard of anyone specifying NO you shouldn't do a liquid pre-op in my case, doc said i didn't "have" to do a pre-op diet - but it wasn't an order!!!! good luck kathy

jgirly86 Wow!!! you've lost 124 lbs amazing - good for you beautiful pictures sorry you are dealing with many personal problems there is a pregnancy site on the board i've heard and seen many people in your situation you could/should talk to them i've heard many comments from other "preggo's , and they gained some healthy necessary weight for the baby but they were successful with taking the weight back off wishing you well, hopefully things will gradually work out good luck keep up the good work kathy congrats

TaniaB WooHoo WooHoo 95 lbs weight loss terrific job glad you are checking things out with the doc - working on your dizziness et al hope that works out we're both in the same boat (don't think we'll sink now!! ) i also can eat anything i want - and COULD eat a teeny bit too much - but i don't tummy would hurt too much - don't go there like you/we all know - the sleeve is here to help us lose weight and maintain, we've gotta do the mental stuff, know what and when we're supposed to eat you are gonna continue to do just fine hope things calm down with your health situation and you feel better soon keep up the good job/work happy "almost" one year surgiversary for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

scorpio2479 90 lbs down!!!! what, are you kidding me??? you look great!!!! bet you feel terrific too!!!! you've come so far these past 5+ months keep up the good work/job !!!!! i know you are a "loser" but such a WINNER take care bud continued success kathy