ProudGrammy

I am thankful that i have a wonderful DH - loving family, and those 3 amazing grandkids i am thankful that each day brings me continued health and happiness Life is Good

jcoufs happy 1rst new thanksgiving with your sleeve good for you - you realize you must listen to your new tummy - be very careful, eat slllllllllow, chewing carefully your tummy will probably not let you eat much - it might rebel - so listen, its only thinking of you have a wonderful day , be grateful for family, loved ones - and of course new tummy continued happiness through your recovery, and the rest of your healthier happier life

gmanbat wonderful sentiments for you and yours enjoy your new day, and new life

jaxlaceylace wonderful realization you deserve to focus on you!!! be happy/excited with the thoughts, towards the rest of your healthier and happier life good luck with WLS speedy recovery

JerseyGirl68 its about time!!!! you went through so much - waking up from surgery - only to find you didn't have WLS!!! i'm sure that was so hard to deal with, anxious to start pre-op liquid - are you kidding me!!! glad you are back on track for next month WLS -WooHoo this is going to be one your favorite thanksgivings to remember - have a wonderful day tomorrow - your many things to be thankful for you are going to be starting your new and forever journey with your new best friend, the sleeve!!! I am going to be "ending" my initial journey in my first year to health and happiness - only to continue the rest of my healthier, happier life through eternity- i feel pretty healthy thankful myself!!! So happy for you pending WLS goo luck speedy recovery Life is Good

Jalese i agree that you will need to take your body pierces out as you are going to surgery-along with all jewelry WLS - 12/10 -good luck, speedy recovery - you are in for the ride of your lifetime towards health and happiness - wishing you well that being said - i have to laugh a bit, not at you but ...i want to experiment, new things since WLS since i've been losing my weight - i've tried to step out of the box, do a couple things that i never did joked to DH about piercing my naval - i don't think so!!!!! but .......... got a tattoo!!!! OMG got my 2 front teeth capped - changed my "natural" blonde by Loreal to a light,warm blonde with a little red!!!! Face Lift 1/30/13 there are other smaller but cool NSV's that i keep on enjoying this grammy isn't in a rocking chair - but I'm a ROCKIN change is good

Carol Cried Happy happy tears????? NEWBIES - what to have prepared at home post WLS..... protein shakes popsicles broth KLEENEX 44 lbs down wonderland you are great congrats WooHoo

Pelekania If someone asked me "did i/you have WLS???" and i answered "no I did not", that WOULD be a lie - but it still is up to,person what to say ( we are all in agreement about that) No one ever asked me the "did you have WLS" i received the "what diet did you use, did you exercise," stuff like that if that person/aquaintance , friend of yours- is a little shy/ uncomftable to tell their story, and they only tell you "Water aerobics" they are stating one of their exercises that have helped her, IMO its fine that she said that my friends, family - i shared "details" of WLS, my excitement, new found health and happiness they were thrilled not wanting to go into big discussion with every tom, frank and harry, or sue, beth and ellen??? i would say the standby andswer of proper eating et al to others thats it PS i just came back to edit, and where i had referrenced the names, Tom and Harry, and the name that "rhymes" with bic - they "censored" it - putting D***K - OMG do we have "sleeve police watching our every move? LOL

girlfriend hey there its me very, very happy for you - love all your posts - it is good for newbies et al to see people like you with their successful stories dismorpia - the explanation of what you feel when you look at yourself in the mirror i "think" that happens to people - they/you just don't recognize that reflection of yourself - you mentally only see/remember that other/older image??? yes??? never heard that word - thanx for the word that goes with the description pushing 130 lbs down - can't imagine!!!! so wonderful exercise/metabolism/weight loss all great feelings - which all contribute to your "mental" well being!!!! how wonderful is that, what a great feeling!! periodically look in that full length mirror, stare at yourself til you realize, "hey yeah, that really is me!! keep up the great work egads i didn't recognize you see you around the neighbood

James congrats big time that 105 lb bar bell - how about going on the eliptal for 5 minutes- then throw the weight out the window keep up the amazing job love those updates

jaxlacelace sorry you are aren't receiving support from home WLS in 9 days, "try" not to let family/friends get the better of you. i'm sure that must be difficult prior to WLS people do have all sorts of emotions, scared of surgery - its unfortunate that friends/family can't be there for you "unfortunately" you are not alone in your situation many people post here in the position you are, that probably doesn't help you though "if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem" - Dr. Phil try not to feel depressed, sounds lame saying - but i'm just trying to cheer you on, this is YOUR new life that , i know you are excited about - you worked hard to get started...don't let others bring you down - you know whats best for you - concentrate on the WLS coming up soon being sleeved , your health will start to improve - co-morbities will improve or disappear, you know all this i can see it in you eyes you are a very strong determined lady - who will get through these next couple of weeks - then start your new improved life down 50 lbs pre-op congrats WooHoo stressed out,?? hard situation you are in - but don't let anyone get the better of you - keep going through your liquid diet - you'll do fine maybeoneday85 put it well "stay positive and stay strong" come here to ask questions, post or just "look around" and "take it all in" see you around the Water cooler take care bud good luck speedy recovery

Cholula 255 to 194 congrats great weight loss WooHoo the comment "but that long term thing hangs in my mind" - "mind is spinning out of control"? many,most of us sleevers, have repeatedly gained, lost, gained weight prior to WLS.... "we've" tried so many times to keep the weight off - but the "devil" keeps winning if it were easy to lose the weight and then keep it off - great its so hard to keep the weight off, we try and try, its ok to finally say "UNCLE" you've done great losing your weight - that shows such will power (i call it won't power - i won't eat this, i won't eat that ) shows how committed you are, and you are ready to turn your life around with the sleeve helping you with eating better, healthier - allowing you to keep your weight off "forever" and long as you follow the "rules" you made the wise decision to have the sleeve, you went through alot of preparation, - you are so close, 2 days away from one of the most important events of your life please don't 2nd guess yourself now ok???? good luck with WLS speedy recovery

your enthusiasm, excitement towards WLS is wonderful - being all prepared, mentally and physically - all your liquids in order!!!!! kudos for your preparation & drive - congrats/good luck - happy turkey day

cokie216 upstate ny shout out [syracuse] have a great day

coki216NORMALl???? Here on the sleeve board?? NORMAL???? Us??? LOL the one thing the same/normal - is that we're all different, physically and mentally congrats on making it through week one i hope you are continueing with a good recovery, and WLS went smoothly post surgery - normal - tired, gas, little vomitting mentally - you are adjusting/ realizing that you have made a life time committment to better your health and happiness you follow the rules in the sleeve 101 handbook and you'll do great "normal" to have many ups and downs - roads get bumpy - but we're all survivors stalls are probably the most common bond we share - but they will leave, sometimes have to be more patient than othertimes God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry Up About It scale is different for all - some people lose faster than others, but thats ok - its not a race - this is the rest of our lives if it takes you one month or one year longer to lose weight than someone else.....whats one year in the rest of your upcoming healthier life don't compare your weight loss, the time it takes to lose weight to anyone else, how much weight you lose at a time the scale can be the devil - try not to be a slave to it by weighing yourself constantly, daily etc. weigh once a week, not more often come here for "pearls" of wisdom advise, but.... medically speaking - always listen to your NUT and surgeon welcome to the wonderful world of the sleeve best of luck NEWBIE hope this helped a bit always happy to show off my new stats - i worked hard for them DOS 12/15/11 235 lb 11 months later 11/20/12 137 .9 lbs 97.1 lbs gone forever 2.9 lbs til goal - century club congratulations on the best decision of your life - having WLS good luck newbie

december 2011 sleevers smile group hug picture almost one year down we're doing great

DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 10 1/2 months later 11/6/12 139.9 goal weight 135 total down 95.1 lbs 4.9 lbs to goal & century club WooHoo remember-- don't tell anyone

me again update but....remember its still a secret DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 11 months later 11/18/12 136.9 98.1 lbs loss 1.9 lbs goal & century club

hi Mamma!!!! i see you are pre-op still - good for you on your preparation for sleeve, eating etc. - you are aces!!!! feeling silly about ordering and getting those syrups??? glad you ordered, and you are so excited anything that helps us out with food - stuff - its great the little things, that can make a difference, and be helpful btw - that guy of yours sounds like a keeper i've loved your profile picture from "afar" great laughter/smile if you think you are happy now, wait til you are sleeve - whole brand new life good luck with WLS speedy recovery

hey Tiny lookin good nice to hear from "survivors" like you that have a couple of years under their belt wonderful feeling - no more meds - all that new founded energy good for you big congrats take a well deserved bow

hey newbie hmmmm - after goal you would like to have regular portions - 2,000 - 2,500 calories a day ??? ahhhh, two slices of pizza??? course not as as a regular deal, but you are curious, kindof testing the Water??? hmmm guy - you know what they say about curiousity well dude - no expert here, not a dr, but............. i am allowed to eat 2/3 cup volume of food per meal - 900-1000 calories total a day - for me its usually hovering right in the middle I'll hopefully be at goal sooner than later small portion sizes fills me up - my tummy tells me IF i pushed the envelope too far and ate too much loved what my surgeon told me when i became post op - he said "eat until you're full, then stop two bites earlier!!" i'm 11 months PO and have done pretty well -my "regular" portions are small amounts of food/protein - chicken, fish et al that will sustain my new, but wonderful healthy lifestyle your new stomach - or lack of - will be 85% smaller than it is now - you'll eventually be able to eat anything - in very very small portions, little bites, chew thoroughly, take your time eating, all that good stuff - rules that go along with the sleeve - many different rules with water don't drink 15-30 minutes before you eat - don't drink with your meals - don't drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat you probably know all this - sorry just babbling on as far as the soda is concerned, diet or not - there have been "discussions" here on drinking soda - my NUT told me to always stay away from soda due to the carbonation all NUTS are different though, another comment that will vary - straws not allowed - some NUTS say their ok, my NUT said no i listen to what my NUT tells me, she hasn't steered me wrong so far if she says "jump" i'll say "how high" noooo, but she knows what she's talking about gulping water - that all depends - you have to take the drinking slow at first - you don't know how you'll react to liquids post op - hopefully you won't have problems - but many people have to take small sips for awhile as with everything else related to food/drink/vitamins / even the scale- your NUT is the one to advise/help you i was lucky with my water intake - my drinking was going well from a pretty early point, I started to increase the sips of water - NUT said "yeah if i was ok with gulping, no problem, gulp away" - but theres no set rule for all we're all different - you shouldn't compare yourself to the guy next door/with his weight loss, how long it took him to lose - if he's able to gulp/guzzle or other stuff kindof jumping around your post, heres my direct answer - works for me an others, but not all i don't think i can or would ever want to eat 2 slices of yummy pizza and a coke - that was my past - can't go there again someone else will hopefully chime in with a more concise answer kindof addressed a bunch of stuff you didn't ask about - ooooops - diarrhea of the mouth acting up, - no meds for that getting punching cuz its 2:09 am - why am i up!!!! good luck with pending surgery speedy recover post WLS - good luck with that too

hey bud people can have different side effects from the surgery - "usually" things gradually get better. hopefully will be the case for you too i don't recognize those problems/symptoms??? only advice that i can give you - if its not better my monday, when all else fails........ you know whats coming.....call the doc others can chime in with some words of wisdom - sorry i didn't help much hope the problem gets better good luck

less totally cool, big kudos - you are looking hot in those jeans - shake it!!!! congrats bud keep doing what you are doing - your ticker looks as good as you do!!!!

DayByDay its ok to vent - even cry a bit - you are allowed sorry for this setback - it is just a "brief"set back hopefully the owner of the "firm" can help you/give you good advice and help payment plan for that large sum of money you owe??, things can hopefully be dealt with -i hope you don't just throw away all your hard work, prep that you went through for WLS it might take a while, but hopefully you can get some help/loan - i know how much you want and need this surgery to help save your life you are worth every penny you need spend to have this WLS, you are all prepared, money saved, i hope you do this now - before your feet get too cold you've already lost 30 lbs good for you best wishes you deserve this WLS - you are worth it good luck

no offense was taken here, enjoyed joke/laugh haven't had this much fun since i went into the old folks home you made my day kiddo, "I rock" but not in any ol' chair luv ya