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@@leonelbreton hey dude you look so handsome and smart!!! Orange is the new black suspenders are the way to go keep up the wonderful job for the rest of your healthier, happier life kathy congrats

@@Jobey you didn't really drop and lose the above you know exactly where they went!!! keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier life kathy congrats

@@smyleetn @@pminshew didn't forget you guys good luck to you both speedy recovery kathy

@@sleeveisa i know, i know!!! I'm soooo excited for you!! you sound nervous duhhhh waiting is one of the harder parts of WLS you are almost their!! one small suggestion start a journal/blog write down your weights, measurements (weekly, monthly etc) illnesses - vomiting, gas, diarrhea, constipation feelings NSV's other things too you'll do great tomorrow speedy recovery hope you can sleep tonight sweet dreams kathy

@ i know you have "manned" up and faced facts acknowledging your problem is half the battle!! 75 lbs gone is nothing to sneeze about!!! keep up the good work kathy condolences congrats

@@kmorri you are now considered "normal"?? get over yourself!!! deal with it!! great family pic wait, is that you in the middle? she's your daughter???!! no way!!! can't tell the diff between you and youngon on the left you are both such cuties!! you've worked so hard these past months end of the journey - almost GOAL - success wait, hold your horses voyage is just beginning no end to this story always new beginnings your new life is continuing forever and a day maintenance is such fun LOL new lifestyle continues i know you'll do great continued good health, happiness and joy you deserve only the best who loves ya baby??? kathy congrats

@@HanSolo1977 hey dude you MEN!!!! you lose weight faster than women!! that's a fact Jack!! your starting weight was a higher #than many the more you have to lose initially the weight usually comes off quicker to start with eventually it will slow down a bit was some of that weight lost pre-op? all of it since gastric bypass? what was NUT's explanation concerning quick weight loss why was she concerned? (i gotta admit 129 lbs is a lot in 3 months) keep up the good work while i see "less and less" of you!! kathy congrats

@@Ken S. @@Alex Brecher same problems as @@OzRoo couldn't sleep a wink!! kathy

@@Margie122 hey bud i remember you!!! glad you stopped by to say hello my day just got better after seeing your cheery face!! pics are great - what else would i expect? happy/sad to say i'm seeing "less and less" of you !! NSV's are the best!!! walk, run,stairs, energy leap tall buildings, chew gum, rub tummy and head - all standing on one leg!! you are amazing!! your great decision to go back to school i can hear my 16 yr old grand-daughter now "what, she wanted to go back to school?!!" LOL keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life happy b'day and many more kathy congrats

@@shokoh i wish you weren't dealing with these problems good for you on reaching out to OP that's a start i can only imagine how you feel i understand everyone wants/needs to lose weight the necessary hormones made you gain weight? that's a bummer after all your hard work gradually losing weight will help you feel better mentally and physically try not to keep bread etc in the pantry i'm glad you have "some" support OP must walk in your shoes then they will know how the situation feels "maybe" you could find a cancer support group talking about your feelings/sadness helps these people have been there/done that good wishes, thoughts being sent your way kathy 18+ years proud breast cancer survivor

@@beezy8 glad to hear your good news!! sounds like you have an attentive doc good to keep an eye on you thyroid issues common w/WLS? age?? doc will know at "our" ages (63 and 71) we're not getting older we're getting better we are improving our weight getting healthier your glass is half full, not empty!!! wishing you well good luck my friend kathy

@@adriant hey dude i referred back to the other day when things were going pretty well then vomiting started etc sorry things are going south hopefully results and options will be discussed soon you'll be back to your old "new" self ASAP problems will be resolved sooner than later one month PO right? kathy

@@atontor "do or do not" there is no try!! - Yoda you continue to do great i remember seeing earlier pics of you looking good then and now happy holidays back at ya keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@BeautifulSharifah nice to see you again glad things have been going well pre-op don't leave us again ok?? still have time to learn lots more info knowledge is power your pretty face is shining through monitor with excitement!! good thoughts for DOS sooner than later kathy

@@Dknal2 i don't think you can prevent the loss of your rear end after/during weight loss, exercise might help improve it if the loss is gonna happen anyways - make funeral plans no hurry on strenuous/any exercise immediately PO YOUR doc will advice you butttttt not every ones tushy is totally gone post WLS (mine went bye bye LOL) squats "sound" on the harder side right after WLS going down, lots of pressure some people get plastics to help give themselves a "lift" LOL good luck next month kathy

WLS Clothing Exchange @@Raymia great idea!!! @@WLSResources/ClothingExch what do you think???? Kathy

@@LipstickLady hey bud love how you tyuped/posted your signature you are always aces with me kathy

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome @@Crissy Lynne hi newbie having surgery will improve, get rid of diabetes my doc says i/we will always be diabetic but now it will be helped/controlled by healthy eating, lifestyle not medication you have a great attitude towards the sleeve and your new lifestyle you are aware that the sleeve will help/assist you in losing weight but YOU have a lot of work to do you work with the sleeve, and the sleeve will work for/with you wishing you a sooner than later DOS good luck kathy

@@24601 you are shinging bright!!! i just put my sunglasses on!!! kids and hubby see the new you the "old" new!! was great - but look at you now bet you look as good as you feel - or vice versa LOL continue running like the wind through life i will always look up to!! you tower 6 inches over my 5'3!! keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@nikita30 hello back at ya lack/not being able to sleep drinking water, headaches are a problem too what a bummer you are dealing with these issues might be good to know that OP have similar problems but that doesn't really help you any you are very early PO you should start feeling better day by day many good things you have to look forward to health and happiness are on the top of the list i'll keep you in suspense about other new great things!!!! feel better sooner than later good luck kathy PS @@Deirdre44 - @@Raechel above post applies to you guys also

@@Bon Appetit hey lady, just realized you are also a newbie to BP can never have too many of you guys!!! enjoy the board Welcome Welcome Welcome kathy

need to hear about the good @@doxaholic et al - very long again - get a glass of water!! bad/sad/regretful stories seem to stick out/remembered more often it's good for people to vent - one reason to come here please don't dwell on the bad - negative thoughts NOW - the good stuff........... many wonderful things to look forward to in your new life NSV's galore!!! health and happiness are on the top of the list diabetes, high blood pressure, CPAP, mobility etc.- should/will get better as time passes those are just a few example of health improvements many good/funny discussions are always out there pork chops, 20 oz pieces of steak etc pizza pizza pizza!! good sex discussions about when, and how!! many more topics that you love/want to hear about (nature of the beast!!) they are all out there to be heard and giggled about like you requested to see we are a fun group!!! (that's what you wanted!!) WLS one week from Monday!!! nerves will continue - ups and downs you know that!! it's all good, you'll do great hugggggs kathy PS the above is my condensed version, you should have seen it before!! LOL

@@adriant wow 297 lbs down to 259 lbs!! wonderful start 38 lb loss in 3 weeks holy moly you are doing great keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@10yearstolate never had those problems I sympathize with your issues i can only imagine the difficult time you are going through hope you have support from family/friends you and doc are working together towards a fix/solution i see you just joined BP welcome, welcome hope your stick around there's a lot of good info to read advice, suggestions, "real life" experiences etc you've lost 70 lbs!!! that's great possibly much of that weight was attributed to being sick but it's still gone hope you slowly but surely feel better sooner than later take care good luck kathy

@@CowgirlJane thanx for the shout out!!! i don't think you visit BP anymore miss you i turned 58 years OLD 1 month post sleeve I will be 63 years YOUNG in 6 weeks i did lose 105 lbs 1 year PO now, (5 years later) i fluctuate UP between 6-10 lbs working on losing a little more, but i'm still good to go in another month (12/15/16) i will Celebrate my 5th year surgiversary kathy