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@NYCNomad Height does make a difference regarding the BMI, but they didn't measure your height, approval went through, they shouldn't turn around and deny you now. don't be a worry wart LOL - you have a DOS - hopefully it's soon, then you can breathe easier PO. BTW - many OP are approved with under a 40 BMI - if they have certain problems. diabetes, high blood pressure etc. Sounds like your inner voice (conscious) is bothering you. that's ok, hope your nose doesn't grow too much good luck speedy recovery kathy

@etc. etc. etc. i'm also pretty boring having a protein shake in the morning. buttt - i sometimes will scramble 2 eggs. delicious - or even a Fage yogurt with a few fresh blueberries kathy

@Tyson4834 happy water is going down smoothly. at this early point in the game, i was told to take small sips, increasing gradually. i was told not to gulp at your early stage - no damage will happen drinking ever- (worry wart!! LOL) you'll be able to gulp/ drink more at a faster pace, before you know it . don't believe you can drink toooo much water. The more water you drink the better. holding a glass of water up, drinking to your health and success. good luck Kathy

@Julie norton if i woke up singing, i'd break all the mirrors!! and ear drums birds eating from my hand? that's all the less food i could eat!! i know you'll pick your ass up - now it's smaller and "cuter" LOL see you later - kathy

@Julie norton warning, warning -sleever in the house!! hey bud - and ALL you other banders!!! new dr. new year, new and improved you!! it sure is harder each year. I'm struggling a little after my 6 years too. i agree, after i see my doc, i always feel better too. more self-assured. a good over all feeling. I know you will jump on that horse again too. keep your excitement,chin up, while the lbs go down. i've got continued faith in you!! who loves ya baby? kathy

@angyplus5 i've seen your smiley face on the board with your congrats to OP. you have been receiving plenty of information. Absorb all you can. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER fingers and toes crossed for early approval. good luck kathy

@low bmi sleeve reflux/gerd doc should ask you if you presently have acid reflux if your answer is YES - you are prone to have more/ worse reflux PO Not necessarily for everyone. i was fortunate not to have any issues. make sure to write a list of questions i.e. gerd - to ask the doc about. good luck kathy

@Smores sooooo sorry you are dealing with this situation i can't even imagine how you are feeling. do you have to stay in bed 24/7?? what is being done now?? hopefully you will see the light at the end of the tunnel sooner than later. hope you have friends/support and help at home. sending you my best wishes and bigggg hugs kathy

@bluegirl216 luck, luck and more luck kathy

@Frikinanni yep, looks like you are definitely comparing to OP KNOCK IT OFF never,never, ever compare your stats/progress to others. you will drive yourself crazy. you have lost 52 lbs - party dance, party dance!! we all loose weight within different time periods. that's ok. continue to eat right, drink, protein etc - you will arrive at the finish line. No hurry! - but you must keep following the "rules" for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life. i know you will be successful!! good luck "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About IT" kathy

welcome welcome welcome i'm glad you found us too!! always nice to greet new peeps you are starting on the road to health, happiness. look, learn and listen! i know you will do great!! read, read, read for . much info to learn - ask your questions. good luck bud KNOWLEDGE is power!! kathy

I figured that out earlier, (about the tentative change) but it doesn't make sense to me. the x automatically pops op, if i click it there, then it will remove or change my reaction. i understand that i might want to do that. but i just want to click on the emoticon without always being asked "do i want to change my mind"!! hope i said that right?? i asked OP, she said she doesn't ever get that X mark. kathy

when i push the heart in reference to "like", a little X pops up and stays there

YES!!! exactly so whats the deal?? can't wait to hear your response TIA kathy

@Creekimp13 teach "them" in their early years of life, proper ways of healthy eating. sounds like you and daughter are being great role models - keep up the good work, hopefully niece will pass on to her family and....etc. etc kathy

hope its ok for a sleever to jump in DOS, i was one month shy of being 58 years OLD - today i turned 64 years YOUNG!! dealing with 8,3 weight gain, still continue myself at GOAL with my 105 lb loss from 6 years ago. @gowalking nice to see you. you are a hard worker, i know those few nasty lbs will come off sooner than later- i recognize others too from the old days @Julie norton - peek a boo - always great to see you run run run if can - my 6 years won't ever catch up with your 11 successful years!! who loves ya baby!! congrats to all WLS survivors!! lets continue to see less and less of each other!! thanx for letting me drop by congrats to all life IS good kathy

@Lumarsolxx welcome Newbie was driving happily at 26 days my DH says i continue to drive him crazy after 26 years!! glad your recovery has been going so well!! kathy

@Numbergurl37 136 lbs down!! you've had a great year you are aces!! keep up the great work i'll be seeing less and less of you through the years! kathy congrats

@OutsideMatchInside peek-a-boo I see you and your nice comments. thanx bud kathy

hey dudes/dudettes six years ago today (12-15) i was waiting to go into the OR!! like most others i was terrified - so excited. having the sleeve was a great decision. i did it!!! i am still around and able to talk about "it" i did have my ups and downs, but easy recovery, all was/is good. i've enjoyed many wonderful NSV's. buying smaller clothes in a regular store. sitting in the middle seat of three on an airplane. i am able to do many normal, basic day to day activities now that i had difficulty doing six (6) years ago! it's wonderful. might sound silly, but i love that i am able to bend up and down and up and down etc., pulling those damnnn weeds on my front lawn!! no longer run from the camera (especially family pics) sit closer to the steering wheel. i get in and out of the car with no trouble. putting on seat belt is no prob. when i sat down in restaurant booth and movie seat for the 1rst time after weight loss, i said "these seats have gotten bigger!! my health has dramatically improved.!! medication dosages have been lessened or gone all together. i KNOW my attitude has changed/improved. i feel better than before about myself. i am not perfect!! welllll, then again!! LOL Life is NOT all peaches and cream just cuz i lost weight. i still might have problems. But the fact that i look pretty damnnnn good, helps me to deal with some issues better than when i was heavy. i could tell you more about some problems - but then what would i tell you on my 7th year surgiversary? my sleeve is very smart - it helped teach me how to eat and drink properly - knowledge of Proteins and carbs and other things. moderation etc. at 6 years - my success must/does all come from my head/mind!! i'm on my own. (no restriction left to speak of) but that's ok. i remember everything i learned - work hard to follow the rules all the time. but, once again, even i'm not perfect, really. sad to say i am 8.3 lbs over GOAL, but i am working on fixing situation. (guess honesty is one of my better qualities) LOL see you next year Kathy

@nurse123 way back when, in a galaxy far far away i would overeat a bit when i did, i got all hot and sweaty i felt my forehead getting red i would lay down for a 1/2 an hour, problem resolved!! learned my lesson motto - don't overeat!! good luck bud kathy

@Ken S. sorry i haven't responded forget about the post. can't explain it correctly doesn't make sense to me either thanx for your help always happy new year kathy

@Alex Brecher proudgrammy is still having issues receiving email from the forums. I've checked her profile and the correct email address is coded. I've tested the Spectrum mail servers and she can successfully send emails to herself. I'm also seeing occasional email from other senders show up. We tried sending herself a PM from the forum and nothing showed up in her in basket. She had problems like this before and I had to create a new mailbox for her so she would get the emails. I can't think of a way to get further under the hood to diagnose what is going on. Need help here. Thanks. Tom (dh)

@pughma remember - the glass is half full not half empty words we should all live by!! lookin' good chic kathy