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@kakatlady612 i agree, wish cable was still Time Warner too not spectrum!! (the new and unimproved!!) don't know "charter" hopefully, after stuff can be figured out here on the board, i can call cable and try and take care of this problem (DH will help of course, he's the computer expert in the family!!! LOL where do you live that you have spectrum too? thanx for writing kathy

@FluffyChix - some how i deleted your emoticon when i posted my sad face??? kathy

@FluffyChix thanx for joining my pity party It's always something, right? hopefully this continuous problem will get resolved SOON kathy

Five Years Post-Op Success Story @Talkdoc55 what an eloquently written synopsis of your VSG life newbies et al luv to hear success stories good wishes for the next 5 years, and the next and the next.............. kathy congrats

@Toomanytacos CHANGE is GOOD!! you look great - smile says it all RED is a one of those great stand out colors. perfect for you!! keep up the wonderful work kathy congrats

@Tealael party dance party dance!! YOU are the leader! 199 lbs - Ahhhhh one of the great NSV's peep look forward to keep up the great job good luck kathy congrats

@soready17 it takes "guts" for many peep to post their pics - especially when you/they haven't reached GOAL congrats on your bravery - and truly good pics - they show your hard work towards your transformation the change in your appearance is definitely obvious to me. looking forward to more pics as time goes by. down 64.6 lbs!! you are aces - keep up the good work!! kathy

@logicwand I fast forward through allll tv commercials. Especially food. much easier to "walk on by" then looking at yummy foods that's why "they" invented DVR's and Netflex. good luck kathy

@Danny Paul my NUT told me i shouldn't put milk on my cereal. not kosher!! but....dry cereal for breakfast? i don't think so!! solid w/ milk - liquids - peep have been shot for less! i was told no way jose' LOL good luck kathy

@Rucamamahi there it has been about 3 months since your last post. how are things going? i hope everything is moving along smoothly with your surgery. did you already have WLS (what kind) do you have a date? good luck kathy

holy moly do i feel old or what?? kathy

@DropWt4Life ohhhhh baby where do I sign up for your insurance?? LOL I'll give them a call 86 lbs+ gone Is it ok that i comment on how good you look kathy

@FluffyChix Who? that guy eddie was his name i think? come out come out where ever you are kathy

@LoBMI VSGguy46 hey dude - i already noted above is too funny. Unfortunately, my DH has no plans of losing weight. he could/should be in this discussion cuz of his "man boobs" "Luckily" i had a double mastectomy 18 years ago - no sagging boobs here, oh well Kathy

@Itsjustjustin hey dude!!! surgery on Valentines Day - how sweet is that!! great pics keep up the good job kathy congrats

@brightfaith happy dance, happy dance. look at you go!! you are aces under 300 lbs - great milestone i know the excitement of lowering your insulin. wonderful/amazing feeling. woo hoo. good luck with bypass speedy recovery kathy

hot tea and chicken broth both work for me. the steam rising to my my nose is helpful as well as relaxing. hope you can nap/sleep - what could it hurt? handing you some kleenex - now BLOW!!! sending good/healthful wishes your way. - kathy

@Marissa37 I think doc has a great suggestion/idea about style of reconstruction surgery to have. "about" 20 years ago, the tram flap was relatively new - few stats. (hmmm, similar to the sleeve) now they both show successful stats being hesitant, nervous about more/newer surgery is understandable, but, GET OVER IT good luck with your continued, successful trip with reconstruction. Good wishes that all will continue to go well. welcome to the cancer free bench, I am sitting next to you, squeezing your hand. proud breast cancer survivor 19+ years and counting

@Marissa37 i have the sleeve. i was never a big soda drinker. if i did have soda, never any bad side effects. More commonly than not, doc/NUT will tell you not to drink soda -anything that has carbonation. good luck speedy recovery kathy

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hmmmm what would Mr. Fluffy say? LOL i betcha would look great. Harley, bikini and all!

I had my first tattoo !! On my right wrist the first letter of each of my 3 grand-kids name. Small italic letters, with a little red heart under each letter. M organ A ndrew E than (17, 13, 10) dh wasn't thrilled. i promised would not get another tattoo for 58 years LOL. 6 m0nths later i did a small tattoo in italics the word survivor. i am a proud 18 yr YOUNG breast cancer survivor. again i said no more!! couple of months later had lovely butterfly. promised no more!! We'll see!! kathy

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this is my own fault as being 497 pounds I stretched my skin to its limit. the word FAULT is irrelevant like you, peep on this board have all become heavy. move forward and go on. (easier said then done) you are so so successful. you have lost 286 lbs. amazing!! sorry you are dealing with more problems kathy

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