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@Sosewsue61 i have heard about these bothersome ads that some peep get. - luckily i don't receive any! good luck with WLS speedy recovery kathy

@mom2tess eeeeek!!! did you say you are "ONLY" down 51 lbs? the word ONLY should be taken out of the "dictionary of weight!! you are in a temporary stall, it will pass (liker gas!!) - i understand your feelings about losing less than someone in a similar time period. (been there done that) never compare yourself to other peeps (amount of weight loss, time period etc) people have been shot for less you are doing great!! keep up the good work give yourself credit - i do good luck kathy

@brookebonic hey girlfriend you are aces!! job well done!! continue to stand tall, head held high- wearing a big smile kathy congrats

@Simply_Divine good suggestions from @MSinger @Sosewsue61 and others - these thoughts/words should help your situation - Having the hernia removed should/improve/resolve the problem too! take care bud good luck! kathy

@Ksinger522 Woo Hoo!!!!! this is the day you have been waiting for! It's finally here!! i've heard some people give up their 1rst born for this day good luck kathy

@Julie norton 10 years PO!! I'm pushing 6 years i'm run, running behind you trying to catch up don't think it can happen!!LOL always nice to "meet/see" people/friends that you write to you are as much a good lookin' sweetie/friend as you sound woo hoo kathy congrats

@LittleLizzieLilliput great story when you've got "it" Flaunt it kathy congrats

@s92 looks you slid down the ladder a bit temporary set back good news is you are stepping up to the plate and back to eating like you used to PO keep up the great job good luck kathy

@Simply_Divine sorry you are going through acid reflux bummer, painful!! my dr told me prior to surgery that the reflux is a common side effect from the VSG he told me if i was prone to it before, the sleeve might make it worse. Or you could just start having the reflux for the 1st time in your life, Luckily it never bothered me over these past 5+ years. I've read that many Peeps that suffer like you do, might have a revision surgery to gastric bypass. That should get rid of the problem ! hope you can take care of this problem sooner than later good luck kathy

@Mickel hey dude you excitement shines through the monitor i ran to grab my sunglasses!! i've heard that July 6th is the BEST DOS for the sleeve!! FYI - i'm sure you probably realize that the sleeve is a tool - you work with the sleeve, and it will work with/for you i know you will do great!! (don't let me down)!!!~LOL) good luck kathy

no more bashing of my friend @PatientEleventyBillion please many different comments were made. that's fine we are all entitled to our opinions, and voicing them is another part of freedom but let's all be nice Peace wanted to say all the above - but let's return to our regularly scheduled program group hugggggg! kathy

@walker7 great attitude your off to a great start!! you must change your old bad ways (habits) - throw them out the window drink ppppplenty of water, eat plenty of protein i can feel it in my bones that you will do great i'm a good judge of character!! good luck kathy

@Half-Tum good for you, you already know the score!! great attitude July 24th will be here before you know it!! Good Luck kathy

@triplethreat look at you soaring through the air!! up up through the sky down down with your weight!!! 71 lbs gone!!! don't look at me, i didn't take them comfortable fitting seat belt lookin' good chic!! keep up the good work kathy

@Roux-en-McClanahan going, going, going, gone SOLD!!! kathy

@LosinItOverHere and @Redo2017 such a sad statement true for many OP i felt the same way knowing the problem is 1/2 the solution never, never, ever compare yourself to others ie time it takes in losing weight if someone lost 10 lbs one week and you "only" lost 7 lbs - don't worry or be upset concentrate on YOU - no one else!! (except me of course) July 10th or 14th are the best date of the year for the sleeve LOL actually any date/month of surgey is the best for any individual - this becomes your day nerves, excitement are normal feelings you'll probably experiment these and other feelings during this pre-op phase read the boards, books etc continue to ask questions some ??"s might come up that you were curious about too!! wealth of info "out there" one more thing IMO don't get on that devil of a scale too often it can make you crazy "Knowledge is Power" good luck speedy recovery kathy

@northstar9148 I've had a turkey neck since i was knee high to a grasshopper hate, hate, hated it!!!!! i had the beginning of a turkey neck through my 20's and then (hereditary from mom - going through my 4 sisters) last year took the plunge and i had a face lift now, i have only one chin "hanging" around!!! it looks great now when i'm walking, i keep my head held high - and my one and only chin "stands" pretty!! I am 5+ years PO - 4 yrs GOAL btw i - i had my PS done last year when i was 62 years YOUNG gobble, gobble (someone had to say it!!! good luck kathy

your age has a lot to do with skin, "hanging " around!! your skin frequently bounces back better (how much depends on your starting weight) being younger (22)does help elasticty ) sorry no spellcheck!! i would rather have excess skin, over being overweight any day of the week, twice on Sunday don't let let excess skin prevent you from WLS good luck kathy

@mom2tess simple answer from me i followed all the rules!! (most of the time) i'm not perfect, then again anything else, i would have been shot!! very, very, very important to stay hydrated - at least 64 oz protein galore - i did around 90 gr as far as going to the gym.... i didn't!!! i walked a lot daily, but that was basically it do as i say, not as i do!! stall are terrible good luck - don't get discouraged easier said than done "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It" kathy

wow dude you are doing great!!! 65 lbs down keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier life you are aces!! good luck kathy

hi @Julie norton my friend i'm still hanging around 5+ years, seeing and listening to great advice from VETS like you. welcome newbies et al - you are the VETS of tomorrow - we're waiting to hear from you!!! we're not getting older,- we are YOUNGER, Better, and thinner!! kathy

@Here I go Again... @Unicorn_baby82 @Sara Bronson @samantha814 any month you/me have surgiversary - is a good month!! good luck to you all (and future newbies that will follow in your footsteps!!!! speedy recovery kathy