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skinnyginny thanx for bringing your ticker to our attention always nice to "see" less of people kathy congrats

amna warning warning to all smokers.................i am not talking/preaching to YOU...........but if you wanna listen thats ok too My addiction of "choice"??? has always been food i never smoked that being said ...... i get it that nicotene is some sort of chemical?? addiction that must be extremely hard to get rid of permanately we/you know the dangers of smoking quit now, avoid the christmas rush working on getting rid of smoking now before surgery - getting used to not smoking will be hard i can't imagine what you will be dealing with "won't power" for smoking and eating is one way to look at issues i won't pick up that cigarette ( or that brownie ) easier said than done i can see that you are a smart "cookie" you know you must/should stop smoking you will have a hard enough time dealing with your eating changes start dealing with the smoking issue sooner than later working on 2 addictions together will be hard, but you can do this!!! you made the wise decision to start taking care of your health/body by changing your eating habits, with the help of the sleeve you are starting your new life - getting healthy by losing weight feeling better about yourself/your appearance i KNOW you get a grip on the smoking situation it will be hard - but you can do it you also need/and have all that strength for your successful journey towards health, happiness with the sleeve good luck kathy

Greeky how are you doing I see you are just starting your 3rd week PO when you or anyone asks a question, "we" gotta be honest - you need to know the truth don't misunderstand some posts - thinking people are being too hard/mean remember you are looking through a computer/monitor - and you can't see their lovely faces we can't see your beautiful face either but things do unfortunately get misunderstood sometimes we are all just trying to give you good info in your case, we're just telling you not to stray from your food plan all newbies especially should realize that 99.9999% of us are being helpful - like all the posts above many of us remember that we also experienced problems with eating/drinking and you/all of us deal with issues during this immediate process - through the rest of our heathier, happier, longer life things can be especially hard at first but we gotta keep pluggin' we must listen to our NUT - FOREVER!!!!! when they are "gone" and you can't speak to them anymore - you must always remember what they have told you, and follow those rules we're all here to listen to everyones problems/give advice/answer questions to the best of our capability the good thing is that we don't charge X dollar amount an hour!!!! but when anyone asks any specific medical questions - we're not professionals - check with your doc congrats on your 25 lb weight loss continued success kathy

actingnurse i see with your 76 lbs gone, you look wonderful!!!! you went through major surgery 5 1/2 months ago you've been so successful, you should be proud I get it/understand being upset/angry/discouraged I'm 99.9999% positive that you are NOT done losing weight!!!! you know the bit here about stalls, i know that doesn't help you any though 3 weeks stall + counting - the stall will break eventually your body might tell you enough is enough and won't let you lose more weight but for now you have more to lose - with lots to "GAIN" if i knew the answer to when your stall will break - i would run for GOD!!!! congrats on 76 lbs gone, gone, and gone forever good luck stay strong "God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry Up About It"

ProudMama i see you are about 2 weeks "old" you are still a virgin/newbie to the VSG board i'll give you an official greeting/hello/welcome i' hope you've realized by now that this board is great with support,help and answers from all of us wonderful people you have had good answers to your questions with stats et al its true complications/problems (maybe deaths too ) can happen BUT problems can happen with any surgery!! don't know what the stats are for obese people dying from their weight, and all their health issues that go along with obesity??? but I'm "pretty" sure that obesity deaths/stats are very high, much higher than those that have had WLS i'm sure that # is out there, and hopefully someone will tell "it" its understandable you are a little nervous, anxious, even "maybe" second guessing your pending surgery i will speak for myself and for 99.99% of others here by having surgery - taking care of YOU - your health, is the best thing in the world you can do for you and yours good luck on Tuesday speedy recovery

WeeWers hi there - i see you are an "oldie" but a goodie too!!!!! I'm also a young at heart "29" year young lady hmmmm - how do i explain that to my 38 yr young daughter and grand-kids??? I keep mentally telling me myself that age is just a # we are both 59 - but i venture to say you are also 29 at heart!!!! ok, 'nough of pleasantries good words of wisdom coming from "above" posts, and the new posts i'm sure that will follow stalls happen to all of us the knowledge of that doesn't help you though changing this, upping that (Water, et al) will help a stall IMO by the time the your stall finely breaks, it could be with the benefit or this or that change or it could have coincidentally finally broke at the same time you've been working on changes the stall could just have finally run its course the most important thing i will say about those terrible stalls, you gotta "grin and bear it" like all of us "this too shall pass" I'm a eternal optimistic that things will work out good luck kathy "GOD Grant Me Patience - Just Hurry Up About It!!!!"

Museum-Mama woohoo you are right it is a good day you are starting your new healthier, happier, longer life w/your new best friend the sleeve speedy recovery best kathy

Cindy you sound like the perfect newbie great mindset/attitude you have done amazing since pre-op and the past month PO you know exactly what to do PO following all the rules/water/eating et al nothing is ever ever easy, snap your fingers and "problem" will be fixed you are definitely on the right road to a healthier, happier, longer life the sleeve will work with you - if you work with the sleeve you are off to a flying start great NSV about the neighbor - look forward to many more nsv's continued good luck keep up the great work/job kathy congrats

kittenkate so............ you've lost 194 lbs big deal!!!!!! ya da, ya da,, ya da btw who is that sexy girl in your after picture i know its not you wait a minute!!! what!!! OMG it is you, it is you!!!! you look terrific strutt your hot self all over and take a bow!!!! kathy congrats

Indigo1991 WooHoo congrats 42 lbs down, gone, flush down the toilet I don't "think" your friend is meaning to be unkind some people just don't realize what they are saying ignorance is bliss???? i'm in my 50's too - but i'm not gonna tell you that i'm 59 ooooops i think i just said it alas my loose skin is definitely there just kindof hangin' around but........i'd rather have a little excess skin in my face - than llllots of fat around my body your friend complains that she needs to lose 80 lbs??? tell her the first 75 lbs she loses will be in her face nawwwww - just tell her that the weight comes off different parts of your body there is no definiate one place where the weight leaves at first the weight loss in your face will show frequently at first as your losing weight but my goodness - losing all that other weight - and she doesn't comment on anything but your face??? sorry about that i'm here to tell you that i see in your beautiful eyes that you look terrific alllll over don't let her or anyone else get you down you know whats going on, thats all that counts keep being a winner by losing continued good luck keep up the great job kathy

Am I a bad person for doing this and will it mess me up in the future? you are a wonderful person but you are not the smartest just this sec since you aren't listening to your NUT I know that you are usually extremely smart after all you found this board thus, you found me too!!!!!!!!! the good news is your life is just beginning - its not over but....... you need 1,000 whips with a wet noodle!!! you are getting a bunch of good tough love above!!!! telling newbies et al, "there there, all will be fine" well, i guess its ok to say, but you want/need good advice so you can succeed i can see that you are a smart chic - and you want to learn, follow the rules raise your right hand and say.........I Greeky do solomnly swear to ............. you know the rest all NUTS have different rules that we all must follow they all say different things, making them seem a little "nutty" remember - always follow your NUTS orders -if you dont'??? people have been shot for less on a good note (you need that too) watching sugar, carbs (you didn't mention water.... good for you 25 lbs down!!!!! way to go get back on that horse good luck kathy

Sweetcarol238 you said a "mouthful" Not always "peaches and cream" ok, ok - once again i took an extra silly pill this morning good that you realize that the sleeve work goes on, and on through the years-forever and a day you must keep following the rules you did while getting to goal, but a smart cookie like you, knows that Water, portions, et al being at goal for me, i continue to eat, drink, and get my Protein in (pr is the hardest for me ) sure, you can calm down a "bit" at times w/eating something but luckily/hopefully your sleeve will remind you to "knock it off" "it doesn't want to get sick" doesn't want your old habits back, with filling the tummy too often too much! Awwwwwwww Sweetcarol - you look great in your new pictures!!! i am closing my eyes and visualizing the new you, you look as good as you feel!!!! 127 lbs gone, gone, gone, down the toilet, FLUSH you look so small, i'm afraid i almost can't see you!!!! don't be afraid to eat, seriously, don't overdue , thats no good either take care bud kathy congrats

ebonisekim 90 lbs gone??? come on, you are kidding me right??? that is so terrific!!!! you are looking great!!!!! success is sweet keep up the good work/job!!! I see you are getting near to onederland!!!! i'm holding the door wide open for you even though you'll have no prob squeezing through the door Kathy congrats

"Does the sleeve cure your food addiction?" NO!!!! short and not so sweet listen to all the other good comments - but i stand by my response good luck with possible band/sleeve revision kathy

xcillax Woo Hoo!!!! insurance approved you??? can't get much better than that!!!!! very very happy for you happy dance - happy dance you are on your way to a healthier, happier, life with your new best friend the sleeve hoping for an early DOS good luck with WLS speedy recovery kathy

makemyownluck hi there - you look and sound terrific great about seeing your bones!!!! finger getting too big for ring!!! great things start happening - and will continue day after day is it ok that i "delicately" say............ i can only imagine that it must be a little harder/get discouraging when you have a little more weight to lose takes a longer time period to lose all the weight bringing you to goal that being said......you've gotten rid of 70 lbs so far!!!! i can see you are standing 10" tall!!!! you are doing great!!!! on that road to a healthier, happier, longer life good for you bud keep up the great job/work you are aces!!!! seeing "less and less" of you around the neighberhood kathy congrats

bethxxx from the bottom of my American heart :wub: thanx for the # conversion just being a wise guy here you are doing a great job!!!! terrific pictures!!!! keep up the wonderful job kathy congrats

loti i am now able to chase my DH around the bedroom !!!! does that count???? oooops sorry for the hijack Ree we now return you to our normally scheduled program - already in progress kathy

Ree exercise was/still is a challange for me i do it "sometimes" but not enough many many many people here become exercise fanatics!!!! that is great "they" learned to love exercise, and of course we all know the benefits then - they are all fit and trim and can exercise to their little hearts desire enjoying the exercising, running, biking!!!! that really is great!!!! i'm jealous as far as the different walking tapes i have also done them i like the fact that i can do them at home - or walk in my development too since you probably haven't exercised in a long time - its understandable you get tuckered out after a short time but thats ok, really remember rome wasn't built in a day!!! you'll get better day after day!! you'll build up stanima we're all lookin' after you see you walking around the block!!! good luck with WLS speedy recovery kathy

SouthernSweetheart 7 days PO and you are still in tact!!!! thats a positive right there Many people have that hunger feeling PO (i was lucky and didn't) i've heard some people say it might be acid/heart burn??? after surgery my doc prescribed prilosec i take it nightly and never have any prob with heartburn (back when i used to have it bad ) but.............. you don't get the full feeling, feeling of restriction from your sleeve til you start on soft food/solids things will work out they have to - cuz you are on the right road to a healthier, happier, longer life keep up the good work good luck kathy

BBGirl thats the great attitude we've learned to love from you apparently you've lost sooooo much weight you've GAINED alot of insight!! WTG you are doing great congrats on all your success!!!! kathy

BBGirl I've taken synthroid for many years for my thyroid maybe your doc will put you on that or something else repeating from "up above" post #3 i'm the smiling one waving my hand at ya eating about 5 bites and not being able to eat more???not hungry???? I'm kindof jealous!! like i said maybe up the calories - but if you can't eat more..... or maybe have an extra snack adding more calories you need to keep your metabolism going do you still have a nutritionalist you can talk to for suggestions/help lost 144 lbs!!!!??? don't go looking for it take care good luck kathy congrats

Wls4me isn't it funny how "other" people might fit into a size "large" all of a sudden and say, "OMG, no way - oh no!!!" whereas us more "full figured" people get thrilled with large ahhhhh - clothes shopping - one of the greatest NSV's of our new lives!!!! keep up the great job kathy BunnyK attn attn if you are reading this - yell, yes kathy here i am if you are not reading this - yell, nope kathy, not here OMG!!!! is that really you??? i almost didn't recognize you!!!! 71 lbs down!!!! WOW terrific doing and looking great!!! even though i'm seeing "less and less" of you btw - that was you dancing ??? when's your next lesson??? only kidding bud!!!! happy dance is free style kathy congrats

dimples4u back at ya welcome to our "humble" little group!!! always nice to see a new face we're all terrific to talk to as long as we've had our morning egg or Protein shake read the boards for questions and answers go to the search area, check out certain topics but come back here - we llllllluv to talk to you NEWBIES good luck with getting ready for your surgery feelings of excitement, nervousness - little scared - totally normal i can see you will have a great surgery and outcome you are going to be on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life we'll see you on the loser's bench but you are always a winner here good luck kathy