ProudGrammy

@@thisbouquet welcome, welcome, welcome problems, problems, problems what a way to join this group we're glad you are here sorry you came out of surgery being told you didn't have sleeve can't even imagine how disappointing and upsetting that was doc said no sleeve does that mean NO other WLS could be done? (ie gastric bypass, RNY) you've gone through this process for over a year most everyone on the board will say that too WLS is worth waiting for continue to talk to your doc about different surgeries talk to another dr too get a 2nd opinion hope things work out sooner than later good luck kathy

@@wyndy1 you've "ONLY" lost 19.3 in first month!! 1.66 lbs average a day!! you are not losing weight slowly many OP are turning green with envy don't complain, or wish you had lost more weight someone might come over and bop you over the head!! you really are doing great!! keep up the good work Celebrate each of those lbs lost good luck kathy

@@Gina42 NO having heartburn/gerd PO after sleeve happens a lot some people might be heartburn free for a while then develop it after a period of time (one year, two, etc) i am two (2) months shy of 5 years PO sleeve never had gerd!! good luck kathy

@@txdiva @@Bufflehead (oh wise one!!) is correct looking into the gastric bypass is a good idea do some research about gerd w/bypass vs sleeve talk to your doc about your concerns good luck kathy

@ssflbelleme sorry you are in such pain that sounds terrible did/are you take pics during your loss? showing rashes or whatever that way will PS might be covered by Insurance have you spoken with a PS yet talking about plans for skin removal probably more than one surgery, right?? good luck rooting for you you've been such a success/inspiration keep up the good work while the weight goes down!!! kathy

@@gustavio these OP probably/might have started the gym at a much heavier weight how do you think they got skinny?!! they probably were also self-conscious they kept going back to the gym, and got healthier while they were loosing lbs they might have had the same thoughts you did keep going back to gym treadmill, other machines good idea asking trainer to explain the machines to you still kindof scared Get Over It i bet you can do this!! (i put $20.00 down on your success)!! good luck bud kathy

@uncle kletis Yes we all did!! Welcome Welcome Welcome I just added your name as my new friend nice to meet you!!! we have a secret handshake you need to learn lol do you have DOS yet? are you having the sleeve? we love answering/reading/supporting others read questions/replies from this board watching u-tube is useful to Knowledge is Power good luck Kathy

@@Nursenia i just added you as a friend kathy

@@Diva Taunia green with envy i saw Aretha on tv a while back she looked amazing with her weight loss has she kept it off? (i hope so) you lost 155 lbs (don't look at me, i didn't take them! ) GOAL!! you are aces keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@ella37 4 days PO you might be retaining fluids from the IV your weight hasn't changed yet but you are not in an official stall a stall happens when you haven't lost any weight in at least 3 weeks don't get ahead of yourself in worry you'll start loosing weight, in its own time newbies don't know what to expect immediately PO re read your post - sounds like you know whats going on couple days after i was sleeved my mom called me. she was in a whisper and said, did your underpants fall to the floor?! (2 days PO) OP (whether person who had WLS or family/friend) don't know people will loose at first - then through their journey too calm down, try not to worry or get frustrated there will be plenty of time for that later! good luck kathy

@@helenpgh just saw this post from a couple of months ago hope your health and happiness have gone up while your weight continues to go down keep up the good work kathy

@@carmenlw3 above was written response #10 sounds like she understands good to go no more chicken!!! kathy

@@LipstickLady just saw this similar thread from august 2014 thought i'd repost is that ok? or are you going to kick me to the curb http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/315715-why-are-some-weight-loss-surgery-patients-so-clueless/page-15

@@Sleeversista a sweetie!! no longer a newbie you are an "in betweener" (new made up word) when you grow up you'll become a VET!! welcome welcome welcome continue to read the board many questions/answers will apply to you!! keep up the good work kathy

@@otillie03103 holy moly girlfriend you look amazing!! wonderful transformation keep up the good job for the rest of you healthier, happier life kathy congrats

@@bellasmommy99 you need a shave!! wonderful pic you are looking great keep up the good job kathy congrats

@@Elode ohhhhh, you were gone? missed you bud always nice to see "less and less" of you huggggggs kathy

@@Shell Renewed it can be hard to eat correctly/wisely away from home this is your first "test" do YOUR best for now, that's what matters "hope for the best, expect the worst" losing 24 lbs NSV's with the flight sitting more comfortably dinner tray seat belt more energy both airplane ride, and your new life up up and away good luck kathy congrats

@@ebonymc the above two (2) phrases say it all! great attitude!!! lapband is no longer useful to you, now painful getting revision surgery is great out with the old, in with the new sorry your diabetes is so out of control this health issue (others too) should improve or disappear PO 60 years old too late??............ NO WAY - never too late age doesn't matter i turned 58 years OLD a couple of months PO I will be turning 63 years YOUNG in January I will be 5 years post sleeve in December have/had been maintaining (fluctuating a bit) now i must/will lose the extra 6 lbs i put on a few months ago your as young as you feel 60 is the new 40 good luck kathy http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/417-sixties/

@@bellabeans possibly to both questions many people have a few stalls others have more frequent stalls i don't think having a stall, has anything to do with how much weight you've lost (1 or 7+ lbs) your stall is now over, following all the rules etc you should continue to loose but...............eventually you might have another stall, and so on, and so forth you are NOT on an OFFICIAL stall if you haven't lost weight for 2,3+ days you ARE on an OFFICIAL stall when your weight hasn't changed in 3+ weeks congrats on loosing 7 lbs keep up the good work kathy

@@Havasumoma first off, medicare is considered your primary insurance then..........if you have other ins., its your secondary ie i have BCBS from my employer or am i mistaken and you mean your docs office doesn't accept medicare? make phone calls, find another place that does take medicare call other docs offices you won't end up with doc you initially wanted might take a lot of research - but don't give up you should be able to fix this never give up!!!! good luck kathy

hi all hi anyone out there in bariatric land? i'm having the sleeve, but hearing from anyone that had lapband or gastric bypass would be great. how are you doing with food intake? what do you eat? etc. i don't know how this chat room (or any) works - help!! i just read/saw the above post from august 2011 response to above thread today is Wednesday October 19, 2016 i wrote it about 4 months pre-op being a newbie, ahhhhh memories look at me now cute as a button!!! kathy @@Babbs @@LipstickLady

@@Malin you'll always look 20 to me good luck kathy

@@Malin mom continues to do great with her weight loss!! that's great but......after a few years she still has problems!! she sadly has/had health issue still i think she is concerned you might have similar problems/issues but no two people have the same experience with WLS remind her that you are confident and feel all will be well for you you are at a young age, health and weight are not good but - not terrible but you want to nip this in the bud!!! most people on this board have the regret they didn't have surgery years ago keep reading about the surgery so you can say something positive against her negativity listening to your moms situation/respecting her opinions are great end of day - being a "grown women" (early 20s?) YOU must make your own decision don't let ANYONE try and change your mind not even mom!! good luck kathy

@@teedsg what????? i never heard of such a thing!!! talk to office again is it possible you misunderstood something??? good luck with WLS or not kathy