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VSG148Sz6 just for you, i'll shout out onderland - woo hoo!!!! Woo Hoo!!!!! for me, what would i shout i - mine is kind of "boring" cuz i say it so often to anyone who will listen I'm soooo very happy, I feel great, life is good continued success to you keep up the great job kudos

Hey Billy nice to see you on the board again you've been missed!!!! glad you are back on the wagon last time i fell off the wagon, i hurt my back!!!! (ooops took an extra silly pill this morning ) don't think your surgeon made your pouch any bigger - even if you didn't have that much to lose pretty sure all doc's take out the same range of around 85% sugar is nasty - carbs too!!! "I'll be back?" per you hmmmm is that a threat or a promise?? hope its the latter keep up the good job/work take care kathy

goodrock Wednesday is the day!!!!! OMG!!!!! your nerves will probably continue these next few days, but we've all been there done that!!!! so happy for you when they are doing WLS why don't you relax and take a nap good luck speedy recovery happy new life kathy

since i didn't hear any complaints, sounds like recovery went well??? enjoy your lifetime journey to a healthier, happier, longer life sounds like your famiy is complete now wonderful new dad for your son - great hubby for you - getting healthy, losing weight...... what more could a sweetie like you ask for???

nervousnelle hi newbie sorry you aren't feeling great at the moment did you "forget"?? that you just had major surgery??? we all react differently to the WLS problems you mentioned do sound normal - that doesn't help your situation any though reactions, side effects from gas are not fun "don't feel like eating anything" - well, your tummy is on the mend - but you wouldn't be eating now anyways you'll finish your clear, full liquids, puree', soft foods and then finally solids good for you on continually sipping - and trying to intake the soup "things" do improve daily you should start to feel better soon "we" all give GREAT advice but........... any real concerns, medical (neck issues) et al should always be addressed to your doctor take care good luck

Frank69 glad to see you are back on the board you are amazing your before and after pictures - OMG what a difference!!!! great pictures!! sleevers that have a little more weight to lose, i can only imagine how difficult your journey is continued good luck 153 lbs down down and down - gone - down the toilet - flush congratulations

Stacey79 i'm "almost" positive that having your period conincide with your WLS won't be a problem w/surgeon but..... having your period now, will be a pain in the as ssss for you post op!!! good luck w/WLS tomorrow speedy recovery

bringiton please stop moving that scale around!!!! leave it in the exact same spot-always!!!! best time IMO is to weigh first thing in the morning in your bathing suit ooooops, meant birthday suit stand up straight, deep breath in - 2 hours later - breath out!!! i'm being extra silly today, sorry consistency is the answer!!!! weigh at about the same time, same clothes, or not , and leave that scale in one spot good luck

sexyjimenez Iggy - if you are out there say "here I am" if you are not out there - say "nope, not here" hope all is well according to her profile last seen April 28,2013 - less than a week ago don't need to put out an all points bulletin yet!! MIA???? hmmmm we all need a break from "us" sometimes!!!! i know i do!!!

superchica879 sorry bud, gotta get used to not drinking with your meals forever and ever and a day!!!! at some point taking a 1/2 of a sip on an occassion during a meal is ok??? but - you are not ever supposed to drink with a meal people have been shot for less!!!! after you eat you must wait about 45 minutes to drink again (per your own NUTS instructions) rules concerning Water IMO are very important to follow ie how much you drink, when you drink, when you don't drink welcome to your new happier, healthier, longer life with your new best friend the sleeve i am now raising a glass to your health (water of course!! ) good luck kathy

cheeze82 attention, attention newbie alert!!!! wecome aboard!!!! glad you are "checking" us out most of us are pretty good people!!!! lol the more you stay here, read et al , the more you will learn don't get too overwhelmed much to learn!!! but i can see that you a smart looking chic!!!! good luck on seeing your surgeon hopefully that magic surgery date is right around the corner!!!! take care good luck

deedadumble how great is that!!!!! waited a long time you got it!!!! being happy, happy et al - is all that its cracked up to be and more!!!!! keep up the good job - for the rest of your healthier, happier longer life congrats

hi "little" joe hey dude lookin' good its great to see people like you show your continueing success proving/showing that we can lose the weight and then keep it off keeping it off is the scary part for most/all of us (me too ) you look so healthy and happy (not to mention handsome!! ) beautiful pictures of you with your DW or S/O !!!! continued success through your healthier, happier, longer life take care congrats

Yes but i believe they are called bat wings you only get "bingo" wings if you have for example J7 or R3 (referring to the game of bingo ) LOL kathy

tannak as Chris R. mentioned from "above" the difference in bougie size is teeny, teeny, teeny hopefully you will feel that restriction "famous" saying here is "just because you can, doesn't mean you should" in other words even if you feel like you could eat more - STOP i'm sure you measure your food - only eat that!!!! my surgeon told me his favorite saying...... eat til you are full, then stop 2 bites earlier take care good luck

HondaCivicDude Starting Weight 518 lbs now 365 lbs total weight loss 153 lbs Holy Moly guy !!!!! gone, gone, gone, forever - down the toilet!!!! FLUSH how great are you??!!!! 11 months PO - losing a couple of pounds per month???? hmmmmm, 2000 calories does sound like alot i'm 15 months PO eating 1200 calories i see you were self-paid (maybe you went to Mexico???) you might not have a NUT - or anyone to talk to??? Hopefully you have a PCP that can help/advice you if not, i suggest you find a local support group go to the hospital - explain your dilema even though you didn't have WLS with "them" they should be nice enough to give you a suggestion/name of a support group you can speak with others about your WLS - this is very helpful like i said - i am at goal eating 1,200 calories maybe a guy is allowed more calories??? but that sounds like alot of calories did anyone give you that # of calories to eat kudos on your wonderful weight loss keep up the great job!!!! you are on the right road to success towards a healthier, happier, longer life!!!! congrats

coops hey bud you are one of the "longer" vets that we are thrilled to love!!!! you are amazing!!! starting your 3rd year soon !!!! feeling great - maintaining keep up the great job, i know you will congrats

Patrick Sooooo great to see you again !!!! many/me watched you as a "little newbie", starting your long walk towards great health you have done great at the beginning 'we" were so happy and excited to watch your journey eventually, you kindof dropped off the face of the earth (i do know you were other places but....)and wondered how you were there was even a thread called something like "anyone seen Patrick"??? How special does that show you are shows how much you are loved!!!! :wub: hope its ok to say when someone has a larger amount of weight to loose it can be easier to get upset, discouraged if a slip up is done I can't even begin to imagine what a hard road you have been walking don't ever throw in, or even drop the towel if you do slip on that banana - get up, get up!!!!! when you are having those harder days (or not) thats when its important to be here for support many people throw around the word "inspirational" Patrick you and your story are inspirational!!! continued success - you are doing great!!!!! i am looking forward to seeing less and less of you but........i want to see you more on the board, ok??? i remember, know you give great responses to posts but come here with any questions, (like how did the chicken cross the road ) OMG just about 200 lbs down!!! keep up the great job you are aces!!!! congrats

BullRidinMomma2011 hi newbie you want a RUNS down can't help it sorry - liquid, runs LOL are you pre-op, or post-op??? just curious no ticker, or profile hint, hint ok answering your question i had lottttttttttttts of Mrs. Grass's chicken broth (ummmm, ummmm good) comes in a box - alot of sodium, but my NUT said at this early stage, whatever i was able to hold down, sodium or not would ok to drink i used to have mrs gr. when i was sick - so i loved it i had llllots of SF popsicles they do count as fluids - helps to keep you hydrated - but there is no oz value to measure but it is a good source of liquid that most of us "I" loved!!! Protein shakes - i had a brand from GNC - but i wasn't holding it down well first couple of weeks many people have no prob with the shakes - others like me, did have problems Water is the liquid i drank as much as possible with drinking right after surgery, once again, we're all different some people have problems drinking - they drink a small ounce cup every 1/2 hour or so - if they can i was probably middle of the road was able to drink, but right after WLS drinking can be difficult good luck with WLS (if you haven't had it yet) speedy recovery take care kathy

Krista you have done amazing this past year OMG!!!!! great looking comparison pictures!!!! lookin' terrific!!!! 98 lbs gone, gone, gone forever and a day - down the toilet FLUSH!!!! this new year - and all the many many more years to follow will continue to get better and better of course you'll lose the rest of your wanted weight - reaching goal never doubted you for a second!!! what a great job you've done so far keep up the wonderful work!!!!! anxious to continue to see "less and less" of you take care

MommyofFive sure you can share how happy you are!!!! great feeling isn't it??? its amazing the different ways having WLS changes how people feel, inside and out i've heard it said "you won't be any different on the inside, just because you lost weight!!!!" in my case - i disagree i'm not the same person "inside" anymore sure i'm still wonderful, sweet et al but............my self confidence - how i feel - no words for how that has improved with that improvement - it has effected so much in my life, making me feel so terrific on the inside!!!! due to this new found confidence i go amongst the living volunteering at the hospital, going to the gym, just going around and around - here and there!!!!! its wonderful theres nothing like "Feeling so happy ) MommyofFive - so glad you are happy, enjoying your new healthier, happier life with that sweetie of a hubby, not to mention those 5 kids if they are anything like you - betcha they are the greatest!! 71 lbs - gone, gone, gone - down the toilet FLUSH!!!!! take care keep up the great job looking forward to seeing less and less of you!!!!

Chas74 sorry for my silly/wise crack answer above not drinking, being dehydrated = memory problems - makes sense good explanation for elderly and their memory problems my mom is 83 - as many seniors - she doesn't drink much/enough i'm gonna work on her about drinking more - for your health in general we all do know the importance of drinking H20

Dreax33 wow - you've been very patient this past year thats a great character to have regardless - but having patience with the sleeve is terrific don't stare at the scale, don't get upset when you have a stall (we all have them) glad things are coming together having had to wait so long for WLS - you will be very appreciative when your new big day finally comes!!! crossing my fingers, toes, and nose (what a site!! ) good luck God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It!!!!

Dear Dude or Dudette hope your recovery is going well, no major problems?? sorry you feel so lonely/alone do you have a support group you can join??? they are great - you meet people in the same WLS situation your NUT/surgeon can probably direct you to meetings if you don't have a NUT - you can call your hospital (even if you didn't have surgery there) explain you had WLS - and they "should" help you find a support group - point you in the right direction people help each other - give suggestions, moral support just like here, but you are one on one in a group glad you joined here ask your questions - or just come here to talk with someone modestly speaking we're ALL great!!!!