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Webchickadee 2nd thoughts, doubts???? this happened to me this morning when i was trying to decide on a scrambled egg or yogurt inquiring minds want to know......i had the egg seriously now folks SR910 these emotions, being scared, nervous et al - happened to me and many many others - very common you are excited on having the WLS - you know your life will start to change for the better I see how smart you are - please don't continue to 2nd guess the wise decision you made months ago you went through a long, involved, hard process went through allll the hoops to get to where you are in being able to get WLS march 5 its ok to be nervous, scared, but try not to let it get the better of you this board is here for you and all other pre-sleevers alike once you get the sleeve - you won't believe how much healthier and happier you will continue to be having few nerves are worth it in the long run - considering what your new life will be like happy sleeve day good luck speedy recovery

laura-ven - Ms. AntiBand so........tell me when was the last time you had your head examined?? from what i read, MOST "normal" people - including me - disliked "strongly" their Protein Shakes i tolerated them while i was supposed to drink them i do make them on occassion now cuz i'm minus protein for the day - but i bought this large bag of frozen fruit , i put about 1/2 cup in blender with the powder and milk - tastes a little better ok, now that i've dissed the Protein drinks - everyone else who likes them raise your hand ok - i see one, anyone else raising a glass of Protein shake to your health - now YOU drink it

shandytx83 congrats on losing 88 lbs WooHoo I am glad you are happy with your success - you worked very hard on losing that weight!!!! For today and even tomorrow - just be happy you've done so well in a couple of days, you can 'worry" about those last 37 lbs keep up the great work congrats on your weight loss

MsFab1988 OMG - he could have had mine!!!!! a bunch of you guys "complained" that your shakes are disappearing!!!! you liked them??? or are you just being good NEWBIES drinking your protein??? Applauding all NEWBIES - just for the heck of it!!!!

"dat_sweetmami i live a couple of hundred miles from the falls - they are absolutely beautiful!!!! but i wouldn't go this time of year!!!! brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr can you try and go later, even in spring - will appreciate the beauty, the lights at night - its a wonderful experience, but IMO - not for the winter stay warm friend

Ahhhhh dude, you "and" your face keep getting more and more handsome keep up the great work/job kudos

luvinthanumi glad you know that your "number loss" is great!!!! 3 weeks PO down fluctuating 31 lbs, or so is wonderful!!!! stalling now???? well, ok - but i see other stalls in your future (you and the rest of our neighborhood ) this is a fact of being in sleeveland - get over it seriously, we all experience stalls, we all get frustrated you need to be patient - the weight has no place to go but down hun, don't fret, or be discouraged ok??? to alllll NEWBIES and other sleevers "God grant me patience, just hurry up about it"

Jessica89 sorry you had the hair loss and a couple of issues, keeping food down etc. i can tell you are strong not letting anything "keeping" you down you contine to be positive with your walk through sleeveland keep this great attitude - i feel it will help with your continued success - today, tomorrow, and always lovely picture look forward to seeing "less and less of you "

docbree sorry you are losing a little "hope" involving the WLS - being concerned if you will medically/mentally are a good candidate for the surgery its good that you are putting yourself in your doctors good hands, believing, trusting her judgement i can tell she is looking out for you that being said - you must think of/for yourself - you are the MAIN one that should make this important decision but....going back in circles - MAYBE your doctor is more objective, and you have/should take her advice, go through your thoughts, and hopefully with her help and maybe others you can come to a good decision concerning the surgery maybe she thinks you should just wait a year or so?? you/we all need to be "mentally" prepared to take on this big WLS - we/you have to follow a very rigid program for the rest of your life!!!! i heard a similar comment from OP that a dr. was concerned about a present pre WLS problems would get worse through surgery???? for me - ie diabetes, high blood pressure, CPAP, knees - all these health issues and more usually improve, and often these problems disappear - no more meds etc. - for me those improvements happened I didn't experience acid reflux (gerd) - maybe on an occassion - but nothing on a regular basis i hear this bad issue is usually alleviated also in other words, i don't understand why a dr would say certain things might go "downhill" if you have WLS? Alllll MY medical issues no longer exist as many many many others in the entire world - i do "suffer" from depression (feel like i'm in a "confessional" and you are all the priest?? many many many people in "our" situation, being heavy et al - are depressed, low self esteem from appearance due to their weight - stuff like that my therapist once said something like "half the world is in therapy, the other half SHOULD be this "problem" of depression can/may improve as you lose weight (for me) it did starting to feel better about yourself etc. not for all maybe, but losing the weight totally improved my self-image i wake up looking forward to each new day good luck

Kevin so happy and excited for you I need to put my sunglasses on your "shine" and enthusiasm come right through the computer monitor congrats on your weight loss!!!! keep that great attitude up - it can be contagious to all of us best wishes continued success

themilos glad you've found a way to buy appropriate clothes for work without having to break the bank congrats on your terrific weight loss too 96 lbs gone, gone and gone - WooHoo!!!! edging up to enter the "world of the century club" - i'm holding the door wide open for you i can see you have no problem now walking through

MekaOnAMission glad everything went well - sounds like you are recuperating nicely too gonna jump in here with a question..... why do so many fellow sleevers have hernia problems - this has something to do with our weight????? take care Meka speedy recovery

Chellennunley Hi "prospective newbie" will be thinking of you in this "time of need", waiting for approval i am crossing all my 11 toes and fingers!!!!!, and noses too!!! looking through my chrystal ball......... i see your approval in the near future good luck bud

hi paul i do understand what you are saying you worked so hard during your weight loss period - people were complimenting you left and right how great does that feel!!!!??? enjoying a little attention/?? thats totally understandable and great to hear these nice things, being a motivator to you you weighed 302 lbs/??? oh, wait, wait you LOST 302 lbs that number is staggering you should get an 'old' picture of yourself - tape it up to your mirror - and then just look at the new you!!!! you've done............i can't think of a proper word that says how wonderful you did Be so proud, happy, excited - not to mention enjoy all the good health you now have 302 times over - congrats btw no one really knew the "before" me - "stuff" sometimes "comes up" and i kindof "accidently" mention - oh by the way i just lost 103 lbs!!!!! i get the great comments that i love to hear - maybe that would be a great moral booster for you too health and happiness - knowing that you have both - plus so much more - i know that means so much to you congrats guy raising a glass of Water to your continued success in your new and wonderful life

Valentines Day it seems like every year in the past - i was always on a diet - beginning of the new year et al i NEVER wanted chocolates, (wanted) but didn't buy this year...... i got a phone call from a "cleaning agency" they told me DH had called sending "help my way" ???!!!!! In other words he hired a company to clean the house!!!! wow, great gift idea "maybe" not the most romantic thought - but for me - what a great surprise!!!! he's a smart cookie - after all he married me? the more romantic stuff will happen later :wub:

chafamex01 wow - you have done terrific - very happy for you your world has done a 180 - how great is that must feel so healthy, happy, all that good stuff able to be more active running, jumping, climbing Mt. Everist?? enjoying your family/friends - life in general happy surgiversary many, many more great years to follow for the rest of your longer life thanx to the sleeve congrats on all your success "I wanna hear from you...." well.....since you asked, i'm never to shy to say my stats :wub: DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 present 133 lbs goal still 5'3

Hannah55 sorry insurance denied you you MUST appeal!!!! if they still deny you - i think you can still appeal one more time just because you don't have an official "co-morbity" yet - having BMI over 50 is very unhealthy the insurance company seems to want to wait til you are "officially" sicker, with a co-morbitity before they will help you its so frustrating to you, upsetting i think "all of us sleevers" are upset with the crazy insurance companies - the "trouble" that some have to deal with to be ok'd by ins. its just their rules/requirements to be covered for WLS you must stand up and fight for yourself - no one else will good luck wish you the best

scramos89 congrats on your weight loss sorry about your hair falling out - common side effect it does grow back, but i know that doesn't help you now - feel better in the fact that hair loss is VERY VERY common try "biotin" its a pill and does help the hair situation as far as hunger, being able to eat more - that does happen after certain time periods for many (i was about 6 months when i noticed a difference) but, saying "nicely with caring thoughts" you must/should measure your food out always if your NUT says to eat 2/3 a cup per meal measure that portion and put on your small plate - that way you are not "testing" yourself in seeing that you are able to eat more ONLY put what you are allowed to eat on your plate - no seconds otherwise, the food police WILL come after you - "they" are everywhere you are still pre-goal, measuring is a very important rule at 14 months - goal - i still measure foods that i haven't eaten before other more common foods for me (just made chili) i know how much my proper portion looks like in my bowl without having to measure also, "ever so nicely" reminding you that you must get your 64 oz of water in a day. very, very important to follow ALL the drinking rules stop drinking 30 minutes before you eat - don't drink with meals - don't drink after meals for 30-45 minutes - need to follow exercise too??? many, many/most people exercise while losing weight, and to maintain in all honesty i didn't exercise enough while i was losing weight - crazy i know but........now i am exercising - better late than never, right try not to be discouraged (easier said than done i know) you're at a little stall "it" will get better good luck bud

lisalalani what a great job you are doing wonderful, wonderful keep up the good work sorry that we are beginning to see "less and less" of you continued good luck kudos

lwishfit oh no dude, it looks like someone "stole" your identity!!!!!??? there these really cool looking pictures of this cute guy in your post???!!!!maybe he's a model for Calvin Klein?? What, no way!!!! that's you??? OMG - lookin' good!!!!! for all your hard work - I will always look up to you well.............i'm 5'3 next to your 6'3 congrats keep up the good work

slimmingdani we all have different recoveries, BUT hopefully you will be fine - take it easy, no running around at the casino's!! can you at least put a "C" spot on red 9??? you "might" need extra help so..............what time do you want to pick me up have fun in Vegas !!!!

attractiveval lookin' good determination is right on the top of the "list" of success keep up the good work

Deb We all react differently post surgery. "we're" never supposed to compare ourselves with other sleevers in regards to anything ie if we are/were tired i turned 58 the month after surgery - i was tired the first week after surgery - after that i was fine "your/my age" MIGHT add to being tired, but i don't really think so tiredness??? this too shall pass but for now - if you are tired still for awhile - go with "it" - pamper yourself and get plenty of rest after work take a nap, relax you'll be back to your ol' chipper self in no time - won't be tired "if" you forgot, you just had MAJORY surgery!!!! otherwise, hope your recovery is going well ahhhhh - big stretch and i'm yawning too it happens to the best of us good night, sweet dreams take care

Cowgirljane i know i've mentioned this before - so if you already know - sorry for having to read it again when i was very, very close to goal i got a tattoo in small italic letters - first letter of each of my 3 grand-kids names with a red heart under each letter M organ (12) A ndrew ( 9 ) E than (5) :wub: :wub: :wub: if you are not a grand-parent its hard to imagine the love "you feel for your grand-children "its" an amazing feeling hubby wasn't "thriied" that I got a tattoo but i promised him i wouldn't get another one for the next 58 years Cowgirl and all - do something out of the ordinary when you reach your goal maybe run in the middle of the road screaming I lost 150 lbs WooHoo!!!! btw congrats on your amazing weight loss!!!!

alex thank you for looking into this so quickly i don't know how i would have done such a thing - but..... thanx for fixing the problem have a great day DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 now 133 lbs goal still 5'3 59 years young