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"finally In the 140's. down 66 lns in 3 months" @sjandj715 heyyy, who is that behind those Foster Grants??!! Is that really you??? wow you look terrific!! look at those two (2) cuties on your arms continued good luck kathy congrats

@tahunte YES VSG after knee replacement i was all set to have a knee replacement before VSG told doc about my sleeve planned in December he basically said something like "whoa, let's wait til after you've lost some weight, smaller weight will help with recuperation, doing exercises etc. . i had the sleeve about 6 months later after knee replacement. i had lost 63 lbs, before VSG (my total loss was 105 lbs GOAL) you probably want the VSG ASAP. is hard waiting to have knee surgery - but doc was right - made sense to have sleeve first GOD GRANT ME PATIENCE, Just Hurry ABOUT IT!! ABOUT ITGood luck with VSG and knees kathy

@primrose YES!! Weight Loss-Specific Gastric Sleeve Surgery Support Groups push the above link there are peopled on the board that have lost 150,185, 200+ lbs etc. as proven on the board, it is DEFINITELY doable as in loosing any amount of weight, it takes hard work, /determination/ persistence and patience. don't compare yourself with others, how fast they loose, and how much they loose in a certain time period, any one losing weight must follow the many, many important rules. good luck in January kathy

@lisam1972 sassy, great pictures- how much is a stone (small rock?) LOL you must improve your eating/calories/moderation is very important. then.... is the exercise joining slim club is a great start!! don't get discouraged!! motivation /support is the name of the game. that's what this board is what we stand for!!..... stop eating those "bad" foods/habits. no junk food allowed allowed. 4 month stall is a bummer. this too shall pass. i have confidence in you. good luck kathy

@sleevemebabyy I agree. give the scheduler a day to get settled back to work. then go to her office with a cookie in hand. that might encourage her to get her arse in gear hope things get rolling and you get a surgery date sooner than later. good luck kathy

@lkcnewbeginnings Tex (aka hey good lookin) wonderful success!! you sound as good as you look. keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier life. i know you will!! kathy congrats

@beebee17 when i first met with my NUT pre-op, she brought up gum - said you should never have any.! i don't remember her exact explanation, something like it could get "stuck"?? wellllll, i haven't been a a gum chewer in a longgg time. no problem about no gum now. chewing gum must be nice - losing weight??? much nicer!! you are right, liquid diet is a bitchhhh good luck with surgery. kathy

@RetiredDude about 6 years ago, medicare told me NO to the sleeve. it was considered experimental!! A couple of years later, NY state medicare covered the sleeve. it was "around" 2013 good luck jumping trough the hoops kathy

@DK common phrase said here in WLS land..... "we're all different" many OP are aware that having heartburn already, the sleeve is NOT the best option. if you already have Gerd there is a strong chance you will develop it. @sleevedshereen said "feel like i'm cured of GERD" that's great, but not everyone gets that relief. @DK -talk with your surgeon again about the heartburn/your concerns. good luck with your important "life changing" decision. kathy

@Alex Brecher hi hope you are having a nice day. i was "fooling" around with things, pushing this and that, and somehow accidentally changed my pic to someone else on the board. i don't remember her name, i was looking at her info, somewhere it said "change profile pic" i pushed and her pretty face is now impersonating me LOL she might be on the 10 most wanted list!! LOL oh no...................LOL can you fix? if you know this profile - please come out and identify yourself!! LOL also i am an old pro at a ticker. trying to fix ticker, and page comes up yellow stripes over items?? whatttttt? please help kathy

@Ken S. yep that's me!!! with help of DH, and a lot of attempts- we FINALLY were successful last night. on to the ticker, working on that now. wish me luck!! thanx for your help kathy

there are many different types of WLS - including the lap band and sleeve and others. they are all great. (covering my arsettttts) in the past lap bands were popular and worked terrific (are"founder @Alex Brecherseems to be happy and continues his success these past !! 10+ years. many other people too. now - many docs/most don't perform lap band because of future possible problems like erosion, slippage. the sleeve has become very successful and done many many times. is the most popular WLS for now. i'm 5+ years PO sleeve -GOAL - down 105 lbs. You sound confused, don't just jump into lap band right away since that is the initial plan. you could easily postpone monday's' surgery. talk to doctor again, get info from the board, U-tube, read many boos -be more informed. "Knowledge is Power" good luck with this important decision. kathy

@MISSGOGETTEA I am pretty sure @Annette1270 was referring to the initial poster!! - @Brit in Oz BUT even though i can't see your pic, i know you DO look fantastic too good luck kathy

@Kay Ballance hey bud what is going on? you look so sad. tell me the problem. if you want to borrow one million $'s, i can't help!! but if you have any questions about WLS - "we" are here to help!love to answer questions, give info, give support big time!! have you already had WLS? what did or what are having/date etc. i'm so nosey LOL take care kathy

@NYSuperDuck hey slim you have a neck!! weight loss, "little" gain, now back to business with determination towards success. you initially lost 106 lbs!! woo hoo!! i know you can/will lose those few nasty lbs again. keep up the great job good luck kathy congrats

@chera what- what did you say?? great weight loss! you are aces keep up the good job i know you will!! kathy congrats

@mtatanna you are doing and looking great!! health, happiness/joy - what more could you ask for? answer - continued success take care kathy congrats

@PdxMan eeeek, what a wonderful surprise seeing you again you have made my day!!! sounds like every thing is going well! i was sleeved 5 months after you and they said it wouldn't last i fluctuate a few lbs at GOAL! keep up the good work, i know you will!! continued good health, happiness!! kathy congrats

@leonelbreton hey dude me again i failed math 101 i said in my prior post that you lost 88 lbs you actually lost total of 161 lbs!! wearing my dunce cap kathy congrats (again)

@Tth1974 raising hand up in the air while jumping here i am, here i am i was sleeved 5+ years ago December 15, 2011 life is going my way. always some pitfalls in the road - but i fluctuate 2-3 lbs at GOAL kathy congrats on your success

@ssflbelle words can't express how happy i am for you so i won't even try just know that i am in awe of your strength, determination and success keep up the amazing job big huggggs kathy

@PerfectlyImperfect thats great!!!! i tread carefully when i say, - IMO the gastric sleeve, esp (for me) is the best! (covering my assssets!!! - all the other WLS are great too) I was sleeved 5+ years ago. i never had any problems . i lost 105 lbs GOAL- and i am healthier, happier.look and feel great!! i also continue to be modest!!! LOL Good luck with with your new venture with your sleeve - hope you will be as happy and successful as /i am with the results!!! - kathy congrats

hey dude what can i say that hasn't already been said!!??? 88 lbs down - woo hoo party dance, party dance!! kathy congrats

@Ruby Tuesday welcome to this wonderful board your comment above is the correct way to think of WLS. - you are definitely on the right road to improve your quality of life!! start to jump through the hoops of insurance, get approved ASAP - then you are offfff. look at you go! good luck bud kathy