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@up4challenge you are at low BMI, (33) this does make a difference in how quickly you will lose weight. this is not a race, don't compare yourself to OP here that lose at a faster/different rate of time. it looks to me that you aren't eating any food!! don't be scared to eat, of course you are hungry. no food/no energy!! MUST up your calories!! eat more food. this probably sounds strange to some newbies - but it's a proven fact that OP have said. i'm sorry you are still having problems drinking your water. You must must force yourself to drink moire fluids. (easier said than done) sometimes drink water at room temp works for some OP. try it. other liquids like crystal lite are good. "they" say you can go without food for awhile, (if you must-but of course that's not good to do) BUT you can't go without water!! you have lost 11 LBS pre-op - 60 lbs post op - that is a great amount of weight - butttt please eat and drink more. (especially the drinking) take care kathy

@Sherry Rice many OP here fluctuate. me too! fact of life - just like death and taxes.!! don't worry you'll lose that lb, a long with many more lbs. and inches one goal down - more to follow. good luck kathy congrats

@hey_megh look at you - great pics what a clever idea, pics with same dress, different size!! you look maaaaavelous 140 lbs down!!! keep up the good job kathy congrats

@24601 happy 2nd surgiversary!!! great pic! i know i shouldn't compare myself to you or OP but.... you are 5'"9' - 128 lbs i am 5"3' and weigh about 10 lbs more than you. i will always look "up" to you LOL keep up the great job. kathy congrats

@LuckyCharm88 thanx for sharing your "words of wisdom" most newbies et al will appreciate this post. 65 lbs down!! - that's great!!! keep up the good work kathy

@elforman speaking up for yourself being proactive challenging the ins. company/rules. girlfriend, you are ACES!! good luck next year Kathy

@Lise2021 every morning i drink GNC/Total Lean Shake (swiss chocolate) - helps get my protein for the day. (25 gr) 14 oz. liquids! the crystal light is an old but true good suggestion/idea. gotta push yourself, you must!! easier said than done. But do it, for me? lol !! @Sosewsue61 - for me too, it's easier to drink when the weather is warm -(referring to different seasons) i am more thirsty. @Lise2021 - drinking to your health! good luck kathy

@dzelaya90 3 week surgiversary - you are still a virgin!! people will not feel ANY restriction while they are on liquids. liquids pass right thru you. yogurt is a "slider", easy to eat, can eat lots without a prob. (not true for everyone, but for me it is) you can eat yogurt though. stop when you are supposed to stop. cookies, candies, popcorn, chips are also easy to go down, and you won't feel any restriction. so these foods are a sad "no no"!! if you have a meal, and you still are feel hungry - KNOCK IT OFF!! LOL amount you are allowed (even if you feel you could eat more - ) don't do it. People have been shot for less!! LOL there is a saying in WLS land - JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN, DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULD!! Ignore the head hunger (easier said than done) you should/need to measure and ONLY eat the allotted amount per NUT. (nutritionist) Not losing weight for one, two weeks is not an "official" stall. 3+ weeks is a stall . most people do stall during weight loss. stop worrying (you'll give yourself grey hairs/headaches) down 17 lbs - that's great. you are doing fine. good luck kathy

@thedawnmarie i have seen this question on the board before i laughed so hard. i said to myself, how silly, feet getting smaller, more narrow?? what - i found out it was true!!! ahhhh, the things we learn from OP good luck in June!!! kathy

December Sleevers?? i had the sleeve December 15 - 2011!! yep, you heard me right. next month i'll be six (6) years PO 5 years GOAL i am healthy, feel wonderful, and look cute as a button one month PO i turned 58 years OLD! i will be 64 years YOUNG in January after losing 105 lbs, little fluctuations, i still say i am at GOAL (130 lbs 5"3) good luck to all December newbies "may the force be with you" kathy

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@Krista27 that's wonderful. you are on your way to a healthier, happier, lifestyle. good luck bud kathy

@MINI-Me I hate, hate, hate the powdered shakes. i don't like the taste, smell. being an honest person - i am very lazy, and don't want to use a blender, then have to clean it!!! Too much work!!! can we say LAZY again? i love GNC/ Total Lean Shake - 25 gr protein - pre-mixed bottle. um um good! Try it, you might like it. i hope you do. - congrats on your revision. good luck kathy

NO!!! @Sickandtired26 said "I don't think you are ever too old to make positive changes within your self" very true!! my DOS was 12/15/11 - i was one month shy of turning 58 years OLD i now am 63 years YOUNG maintaining -105 lb weight loss, past 5+ years having the sleeve has dramatically improved my health and happiness. good luck kathy

"God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It"

@CowgirlJane EEEEEK, do my eyes deceive me? is that really you? hey sleeve twin - 6 years for me on December 15th. your sleeve is 4 days older than mine, new is better!!! LOL age before beauty LOL (kidding bud) There are some VETS @Julie norton (10 years LB) that are still here, hangin' around, they/me are like a bad penny, or the energizer bunny.!!(like me)!!! We keep on going and going and going etc. - they can't get rid of me - lord knows some have tried being sleeved was and will continue to always be a bigggg part of my life!! (i would never have met you if i weren't sleeved). many times i see OP reach out for help from OP that are older than have more experience -, not necessarily a VET. as you said, maintaining is very hard. Do you have any restriction left? i really don't. i know the sizes i should be eating, or on a rare occasion i will measure. for me its a head game/mental attitude - My NUT told me llllllong time ago - Eat til you are full, then stop 2 bites earlier!! LOL come around more often - it is nice for OP to hear your words of wisdom. Let's meet for drinks tomorrow - i'm buying - WATER of course - take care bud kathy

@Brebrejonassen @DaleCruse said, "It sounds to me like you can't afford to NOT have the surgery" i agree with the above, probably many OP would also agree. you know that being overweight can/will cause many health issues/ problems (diabetes, blood pressure, joint pain. to name a few. etc Having WLS is life changing, would be terrific for you. turn in copies of ie your income, debts, electricity, heat, food, normal essentials to hospital hospital will/might help with your total bill .hospital would rather get some money from you than none at all (if they don't work with you) then hospital should/might help lower the bill considerably!! monthly pymts? this entire process will probably take quite a while,IMO it's worth the trouble. (and frustration) you will have to deal with. take yourself off the back burner. Go up front where you belong. i have confidence in you - get to work!! "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It" best wishes good luck kathy

hike to an international dark sky park (in the dark)! We could see the Milky Way belt, comets and satellites! park lit the trail with tea lights @Iconcinnity you and park match in beauty what a romantic way to celebrate your anniversary. great loss!!! keep up the good work kathy congrats

you can never have too many friends thanx for the definition - now i'll be able to sleep tonight!!!! kathy

@aln1218 am i the only sleever et al, that has no idea what these piercings are?? where they are done on body? Inquiry minds want to know!!! thanx kathy

@lindabalseca i had my two front teeth capped as i was approaching GOAL - so happy i treated myself you can do it as a reward to yourself you deserve it!! good luck kathy congrats

@chigyrl you've worked hard to jump through the hoops to success!! my fingers and toes are crossed good luck kathy

@KarenOR YES!! i needed a new passport, and a license i didn't look like my earlier pics neither pic looked as good as i do now good luck with your future in sleeveland. kathy

@lindabalseca never too late for anything!! (measurements) take the tape by the horn, and get started NOW!! numbers on the scale might not being going down, but by measuring your tummy, hips, etc you will see that you might have lost inches. 65 lbs gone!! you are aces good luck bud you are doing great kathy congrats

@ChaosUnlimited "a long time ago, in a galaxy far far away" I weighed 155 - i looked perfect!! as i was approaching that #, i figured i could try and lose more weight - kept going down, down and down reached my GOAL weight of 130 lbs!! now i look even more perfect! LOL congrats to me!!! kathy