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@@mgiii three years ago,- i was 60 years YOUNG when i had my first tattoo, i had just achieved GOAL too hubby wasn't too psyched when i told him about the pending tattoo promised him i wouldn't have another tattoo for the next 60 years !! above on top of right hand , had the first 3 letters of my grand-kids name M organ A ndrew E than marked with a small red heart under each letter!! in about 6 months i had another small tattoo/medium sized pic of a butterfly had a small/medium sized picture of a butterfly above my 86 year old mom's right ankle!! i had another tattoo 5 months later!!! the word "survivor" concerning my being a proud cancer survivor all tatts on rght side - look great all tattoos spaced nicely in small italic letters, one proportioned below the other!! once again, i told hubby - no more tattoos - ever!! probably....... kathy

@@bguarneri sorry about your "temporary" screw up on weight gain you did great before you know what to do to back on track follow all the rules you learned start over with Protein drinks, liquids, large Water intake etc eat as much protein as you can little as possible with deviled carbs i know you can become the success you used to be i have my eye on you!! give OP on the board for help!! take care now back to work!! good luck kathy

PS 3:30 this afternoon double mastectomy 17 years ago never loved outcome of reconstruction result -i had an area of excess skin on breast (not a lump, but looked like one) NSV after all these years i decided i wanted to take care of the breast problem (never hurt, looked awful, didn't feel good about my breast) surgery a couple of months ago to fix situation - developed a hematoma new surgery, new problem (2nd attempt) fingers crossed this will be my last surgery come hell or high Water 3rd time is the charm?? mentally drained kathy

hey dudes and dudests!!! tummy tuck in the near future film at 11:00! thanx for your cares, and thoughts and support kathy

@@njgal welcome to the group congrats on researching/looking at WLS Knowledge is Power not enough OP in the past years to make good stats now the sleeve is much more popular stats are finally appearing for longer term i had my 5 year surgiversary last month!!!! very excited!! healthy, happy etc reached GOAL first year (lost 105 lbs!) i have regained 6 lbs - i will lose!! i don't know the #s (stats) sob sob 5 years there should be stats for longevity 10 year possibly also but 15+ years, i doubt there are enough people for stats good luck kathy

@@UalreadyKnow glad you "stomached" the nerve to try this dance i bet you'll you'll do great and love it everything that makes you healthier/happier/feeling good is the way to go keep on looking/finding those new adventures that work for you great weight loss you are aces good luck kathy congrats

@@Nina1125 can/have you gotten a second opinion? couldn't hurt don't give up try, try again!! different dr might approve sleeve or maybe another WLS check with insurance glad the hiatal hernia was removed good luck bud kathy

@@foevlo Wwwwwwwhat? that's like telling an A- student he is unable to get an A+ grade!! or that WLS/sleever he is unable to reach goal work as hard as you can with your sleeve climb that mountain as high as you can sky is the limit!!! good luck kathy

@@sissiegirl if you check my signature below i was almost a 58 years OLD fart DOS i am now 63 years YOUNG i feel healthier and happier!! many of your health issues will improve others will completely disappear!! ie high blood pressure, diabetes knees, walking etc should improve too don't worry about your age your as young as you feel, right?? as you lose weight you will feel better too FYI/suggestion keep a journal/blog with everything good and bad you experience pre-op and post-pos do as i say, not as as I do LOL also take your measurements period transformation pictures (monthly etc) and of course keep track of your weight your excitement/joy shines through my monitor looking forward to hearing about your journey good luck kathy

@@ConnieY welcome newbie here' my condensed version of my new life after WLS i had the sleeve done December 15, 2011 5 year surgiversary was last month very proud!! surgery and recovery were great, no problems no gas either - woo hoo i was hosptilized 6 weeks PO had to spend the night getting rehydrated i wasn't drink enough liquids/water enough not the greatest experience, but i learned not to do it again to be honest, some OP do have some complications you should be aware that all surgeries have possible reactions do alot of reading i reached GOAL one year P0 over the past 4 years - i have regained 6 lbs working on getting the # down i feel health and happiness life is good good luck kathy

@@curlyinthecity very exciting !!! surgery sooner than later!! you now have less time to be nervous, more time to be excited concentrate on the latter dealing with nerves count down lbs to lose weight that might clear your mind good luck kathy

@@LittleBill who loves ya baby??!!! keep up the amazing job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@TXJess have to give this comment a thumbs up great anology!! kathy

@@Yardsleever i thought i saw a nice newbie in my neighborhood!! glad it is you onederland - great feeling, accomplishment!! keep up the great work good luck kathy congrats

@@NCGURL hey bud no worries, no worries not losing weight for 8 days is not considered a stall an "official" stall doesn't/can't start for 3 weeks this time period refers to newbies/vets/et al i understand getting frustratred gotta ride it through "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It" i'm sure you are eating 6-7 bites per docs rules, right?? put one little bite of food in your mouth utensil down, chew food slowly, slowly and slowly My suggestion-keep following all the rules your doc/NUT gave you i'm sure you are already doing so, right?? weight will start to drop - really!! drinking water/liquid was a problem for me too! this is a common situation for newbies/vets/ et al unfortunately it takes some people a long time to be successful with drinking hope water drinking improves - can't help with suggestions there best of luck kathy

@@cinderella8 Welcome to sleeveland I use MFP way to go for me good luck kathy

@@Laura62 welcome Newbie glad you are following our "big" group, that is turning more and more "little" every day you are testing the waters now jumping in head first enjoy the ride continue to read the boards responses, experiences, suggestions end of day.. ..Always, Only listen to your NUTS good luck kathy Knowledge is Power http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/411-age-specific-gastric-sleeve-surgery-support-groups/

@@The New Kel thanx for the explaination!!! now i hopefully will be able to sleep tonight!! continued good luck kathy kathy

@@The New Kel sooooo embarrassed i've led a sheltered life what is a "muffin top"???? kathy

@@cnewbodyreno the second i woke up in the recovery room!!!! i was/am happily retired kathy

hi all - kathy here i decided to re-introduce myself just celebrated 25th wedding anniversary wonderful hubby (usually ) 41 year old daughter and son-in-law 3 grandchildren (Morgan, 16 Andrew, 13 Ethan, 10) not heavy as a child - started gaining, gaining, gaining weight as a teen-ager been a member here these past 5 years at GOAL 4 years!!! DOS 12/15/11 sleeved 235 lbs 57 years OLD present 130 lbs 62 years YOUNG success is at your fingertips work hard!! -anything and everything is possible kathy

@@becky ulibarri Deal With It!! "it ain't easy......it ain't easy...........don't let the............... (name that tune)!! i've always considered Water situations are the hardest not drinking while you eat not drinking after you eat for 30-45 minutes (per NUT) drinking 64+ oz a day all of the above are imperative !! listen to others (especially me LOL) People are smart, and helpful here you can bring a horse to water but you can't make him drink!!! you'll be successful sooner than later good luck newbie kathy

@@becky ulibarri i can totalllllly relate 6 weeks PO i was having a lot of trouble trouble my 64 oz water/liquids i couldn't drink that much i ended about going to the hospital re- hydration by IV it was a bummer i'll never forget the date Valentines' Day!!! DH brought flowers to the hospital!! ahhhhh, he is so smart after all, he married me 25 years ago many (not WE) @ LipstickLady drink liquids at room temperature that's what i still do crystal lite is also a winner find that 64 or 32 oz Water bottle - it did help in my case still does i see the glass half full, rather than half empty!! i am 5+ years PO and i still use the bottle good luck bud kathy

check in and let you all know that I am still alive @@JamieLogical Peak a boo!!! i see you!! where did you go???? sob sob i was very worried about you but i got over it!! LOL I understand being busy problems being dealt with - hard times next time your disappearance might happen please contact your "old" friend or 911 !! already have some gray hairs sob sob i'm sure your running and life will get back to normal sooner than later good for you that you didn't gain ie 20 lbs these past months always had faith in you!!! maintenance is hard under the best of circumstances now with additional problems??!! sounds like you have all your ducs in one row things are moving in the right direction Happy New Year 2017 may it bring health, happiness and joy kathy

@@CStoned that's wonderful continued success going your way good luck kathy congrats