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@@ThinJenne that's great most common NSV's are about clothing they are great 14 days til sleeve - but whose counting? good luck congrats kathy

@@mbuczkowski edit - correction in above post #2 i wrote SW 345!!!! my goof - SW was actually 235 phew, glad i got that off my chest hopefully i can now sleep tonight 10 whips with a wet noodle for me ewwwww - all those carbs good luck kathy

@@Kila Rass welcome, welcome, welcome age is a variable of how quickly/ or if your skin does "bounce" back elasticity of your body/skin - you shouldn't have that much loose skin having a lower bmi also means you have less weight/skin to loose you are 24!!! - a youngun - don't worry about some "possible" loose skin worrying causes wrinkles LOL i am/was a youngun like you thirty nine (39) years ago!!! you sound and "look" llike a pre-newbie you have a lot to look forward to hope DOS is sooner than later good luck kathy

@@blizair09 kathy

@@Ssze1109 i would add Water or milk to my powered Protein now i buy pre-mixed GNC protein lean shake great drinks to get plenty of water in and protein win, win covering my non-existent assss some NUTS might tell you not to count shake as liquid raising my glass to your health good luck kathy

Stay warm and dry Kathy. We need your uplifting posts! @@Julie norton thanx bud always great to see you happy t'day good wishes to you and yours kathy

@@Dub NSAIDS are no go! sob sob that's what my nut/doc said for ME we all know they are all different glad you are all set hope you enjoyed your drive to family have a great turkey day gobble gobble kathy

@@Dub i was told that sleevers are NOT allowed NSAIDS am i wrong?? kathy

@@ppressey24 thoughtful of you giving us a weather report syracuse, ny hit with about 15 inches on sunday/monday sent a great snow pic to the 3 grand-kids that live in GA. 10, 13, 16 - all were jealous!! keep those hourly updates coming!!! hope all is well with you kathy

@@matthewsmiguy welcome, welcome to the board 405 to 364 lbs - that's great down 41 lbs within 2 week period after surgery you're already considered a "big loser" as long as you are following your doc/nuts rules you are doing everything right i'm sure you are drinking plenty of Water (64 oz?) Protein, etc the weight WILL come off in its own due time some people leave the hospital with a weight gain (IV solution/water) others haven't lost at all never compare yourself with others you are taking in such a little amount of calories in you can't help but lose weight don't stare at the scale all the time weigh once a week if you can control yourself otherwise, hide scale from yourself good luck bud you are doing great "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It" kathy congrats

@@startinganewme welcome welcome welcome don't worry, we don't eat newbies for Breakfast no promises for lunch!!! many newbie etc have trouble getting all their water in continue sipping slowly/frequently is the way to go!! try drinking lukewarm/room temp water and/or crystal light they might work for you too 7 days sleeveland still around to talk about it!!! you got it made in the shade LOL drinking a Protein shake to your health good luck kathy

welcome, welcome, welcome to our "little" group getting "smaller" daily!! @@drewbkatarza @@storey608@gmail @ @@pinklady1212 @ @ @ @ if i forgot anyone - TOUGH it was totally intentional LOL good luck newbies kathy

@@Zoes.Realm, G-O-A-L one of the best 4 letter words congrats kathy

@@kelbell0912 this is always such a shittttty subject! if there is a comparison contest between different WLS they all smell the same to me kathy

@@KenKen_vsg you are doing and looking great keep those updates coming, i love to get and see them!!! kathy congrats

High functioning fat man said "my poop no longer stinks" hmmmm, did i really need to know that? LOL lookin' good dude great pics, NSV's wife and kiddo don't look so bad themselves!! keep up the great job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@ameme IMO its good that now you aren't craving this yummy food you don't want to eat that "nasty" heavenly food not wanting to eat stuff helps being around all that food i do understand it might be frustrating to see all that food around the table it is hard being around people that are eating and eating and eating more you are the one that is adapting to a new life with less food etc they don't need to change, you can't expect them to buttttt... they could be more considerate!! you "sound" like a youngun take your own portion, don't let mom over stuff your plate other people are good at that try and keep your head up gently remind people about your situation some might care - others might say yeah your point take care hun try and keep your spirits up while your weight goes down good luck bud kathy

@@mylastchance21 your doc told you that things were going well believe him - i don't think he would steer you wrong glad he was compassionate, trying to reassure you congrats on your weight loss you are on the right tract doing everything right with eating and drinking in this early time period PO, people are losing weight all over the place - different amounts some gain, stay the same, and if they are lucky they will loose like you did don't worry now - you'll have time to do that later you are doing terrific keep up the good work good luck kathy

DS RebeccaB hey bud, hope this helps http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1018-duodenal-switch-surgery-forum-new/ good luck kathy

@@JF814 your system/tummy have been through a lot these past few days YOU'VE been through a lot being a little weak goes with the territory glad you are trying to drink as many protein shakes as possible water too - you can't afford to get dehydrated don't push/rush things relax, rest, rest and then rest some more if you have little kids, hopefully someone can help or you could always have them play in traffic!! no rush to get back to work if you must return, try and go 1/2 days ease back into things you should take care of you for now you deserve some TLC you will feel better and stronger as time goes on good luck kathy

@@JP479 hey dude welcome, welcome, welcome use all your excitement and energy on your trip through WLS land there's lots of good reading on the board you'll hear experiences from other people information, good thoughts, opinion, suggestions too but.......a word to the wise - at the end of the day, ONLY listen to whatever your NUT/doc tells you (me too of course ) good luck kathy

feels like you all are my family.❤ ahhhh, back at ya bud!!! always nice to get new fresh blood in the group you newbies are the best people will voice opinions, thoughts, ideas, suggestions, info, and their private experiences listen to everyone (especially me ) "Knowledge is power"!!! like all families, we "sometimes" have disagreements shake things up a bit, we don't want things to get too boring!!! LOL at the end of the day, only listen to your NUT (nutritionist) and DOC their the ones in the know see you around the neighborhood good luck kathy welcome welcome welcome

@@anonmom that's great!!! wonderful updatgte glad you found a dr that will perform WLS A dr is allowed to choose his patients just like a patient is allowed to choose his doc but.................doesn't seem right to deny people for mental health issues going on vacation?? did you forget something??? well, well, well.... you forgot to send me an invitation!!! maybe it got lost in the mail??!! next year, ok?? (hint, hint!! LOL) enjoy getting ready for vaca more importantly WLS you'll be happier than you could have dreamed of hope approval goes without a hitch!! good luck kathy

@@RockinRobin59 just saw your above post very timely!! i try to buy Halloween candy i don't like unfortunately it's harder and harder to find LOL i like to see the cute l'ttle trick or treaters too sweet!!! especially the little princesses and pirates i was emptying garbage baskets from rooms today in my DH basket, there were a bunch of little mars, m&m's bags etc DH needs to lose weight, he won't though!! at least i didn't see the candy before/after candy leftovers i "hid" them from myself kathy

@@mstrice NO i was losing hair slow, but steady didn't know when it would stop hair was looking awful, bare spots etc finally decided to get it shaved off i was in charge very empowering little different though i was going through chemo and breast cancer we're talking 18 years ago still around to tell my story "I'm still standing" (elton john) hope for your DOS sooner than later!! good luck kathy