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@@Candygyrl i do agree about missing many foods then i remember.... those foods + are what "helped" me get heavy kathy

i will miss absolutely nothing

@@Havasumoma i will be 5 years old in two (2) months i lost 105 lbs 4 years ago reaching GOAL never had any complications/problems last few months i am fluctuating a gain pushing 10 lbs i know i can/WLL lose those 10 lbs that's my story and i'm stickin' to it!!! good luck kathy

@@Pipergurl no problems here, but wanted to respond sorry you have the stricture you called doc a few times about prob he didn't do anything - thought you would be alright?? they are thinking of another surgery? would they change to gastric bypass 2nd surgery would be covered due to your excessive problems?? hope things move a long in the right direction DOS sooner than later when were you sleeved? good luck kathy

hi Tex, in the evening i feel like Pavlof's dog when bell rings, he runs and eats his dog food when the tv goes on I "sometimes" run to the kitchen don't keep bad foods around usually i'll grab my Lite and Fit Greek Yogurt luv, luv the blueberry healthy food is great but not if you go overboard on example Protein bars i can eat 2 slowly without much of a problem @@Sai - maybe you and i should talk on the phone while we're watching my 600 lb life LOL knowing the problem is half the solution good luck to us both kathy

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch ok, ok - you caught me!! Pinocchio has nothing over my little nosey!! LOL not sure after all my posts if anyone believes me and my silliness!! after all, i frequently take an extra silly pill instead of my Vitamins i'll try try again to pull the rug over everyone's head (especially you WLS) kathy

RNMomof4 i think your description of steri strips/tape is what i had the stitches dissolved nothing doc needed to remove the tape did come off gradually after showering a few days that's my story and i'm stickin' to it once it was almost totally off, i peeled it off @@WLSResources/ClothingExch said What do I know? ahhhhh bud you know a lot you are very smart after all, you like me as a computer buddy, right the three (3) of us are just having a nice discussion sounds like there isn't one "right" explanation surgeons and NUT are all different (sound like a familiar response) we all listen to what are doc/NUT says that's my story and i'm stickin' to it!!!! kathy

@@doxaholic hey bud!!! yes i did sweat a lot before surgery the worst place in the whole wide world i sweated wait for it, here it comes my inner thighs they would always rub together felt terrible, terrible things got much better after surgery my first summer was 6 months PO my thighs were very happy!!! i was in heaven!!! it can/will happen to you too good luck kathy

@Lowes Welcome Welcome Welcome!!! i see this is your first post nice to meet you you'll probably have lots of questions read the boards you'll see OP asking similar questions to yours we're here to answer questions and give support your life is about to change for the good I understand your nerves doc will be working on you soon - borrrrrring LOL take a power nap tomorrow during surgery sweet dreams kathy

@@Raynbolite Knock it Off!!! LOL you are right today is a new day start over eating correctly, minus the grazing Knowing the problem, is half the solution frequent discussions about stretching the sleeve will it or not i was told the sleeve will not stretch it can never go back to its original size during surgery there is a part of your tummy that is cut out ("they/we" call it the stretchy part!!) it is hard not eating (grazing) at times but, for your success - follow that rule and all the others i know you can do this i'm watching you stay strong good luck bud kathy

@@KristenLe it's about time!!!! i have read many of your posts/responses you are ready, willing and able to be sleeved i know you are prepared let doc do all the work sweet dreams during surgery good luck bud kathy

i won 4 million dollars playing BINGO!!! ok, ok it was really $400.00 but that still would buy lots of Protein shakes and protein bars!!! kathy

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch @@RNMomof4 you two are such smartie pants LOL thanx for your info/explanation GMTA kathy

@@MickiinFL my doc told me not to touch them til they were ready to fall off i wasn't allowed a shower til the 2nd day PO during the shower, it gradually got looser - but i wasn't supposed to pull it off after a couple days, shower, they were "peeling" i helped them along good luck speedy recovery kathy

bbbbbboring repetitive response i primarily drink ice cold Water GNC Total Lean shake 25 gr Protein luv my pre-mixed 14 oz bottle @@Elode hey bud peak a boo, i see you!! come back more often hope all is well kathy

@@NikkiRT wow - so happy things are going nice and smooth it good for newbies to hear other newbies success early PO OP (newbies) seem to hear/remember bad stories/problems then they get nervous/scared hopefully many newbies are reading your words seeing your easy recovery (drinking going well too) you are understandably excited/looking forward to things you can only imagine what's in store for you next i'm gonna keep it a secret you'll be amazed at all your NSV's (non sleeve victories) ie riding an airplane without a seat extender!! good luck kathy

@@BobScott third time is a charm people love success stories your transformation is amazing health and happiness go hand in hand for you keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier and happier life you/we all deserve only the best kathy congrats

@@facebro29 sorry today is a bummer of a day i don't think two (2) people can have the same "normal" what might be going on for you always - could be very different from someone else but both are normal/right for the individual nausea/weakness are both common/"normal" feelings for many you are very early post op the good thing about your bad days..... you have experienced good days follow you are sooooo early PO, different days you will have ups and downs what are you eating at 12 days PO? you are on soft foods?? you are already feeling nausea be careful how you drink sip sllllowy, take a few breaths/breaks "forcing" yourself to drink is good especially the necessary Protein drinks drink as much Water as possible too drinking too fast is not good and if you rrrrreallllly feel like you might get sick pushing/forcing is one thing but cleaning up "water vomit " yech!! you will eventually find YOUR normal feel better sooner than later good luck kathy

@@tess170 i will be 5 years sleeve PO in a couple of months husband still waiting for the go ahead kidding guys!! LOL if i weren't, do you really think i would tell you!!! LOL kathy

@@Thucydides you are the man!!!! weight loss, whether it be 26 lbs or 261 is wonderful look at you now you are standing in the middle of the room all eyes are on you in awe wonderful job keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life i know you will good luck kathy

@@Inner Surfer Girl i never thought the day would come, but................. i disagree with you!!! i hated, hated, hated the blueberry muffin!! yeach, it did taste just like blueberry in a Protein bar - tasted a little funny double chocolate chunk - now that's what i'm talkin' about!! VERY dangerous for me, addicting!! ISG, still friends?? kathy

@@anjoroge welcome welcome welcome!!!! we alllll have that weight "issue" in common - brings us together! you'll fit right in!!! nice to meet you you still have time to learn many things Knowledge is POWER!!! (you heard it here first ) people often do experience many emotions you are about to start a new life ie getting married, new job, becoming a parent et al NOW you are on the road to WLS!! you will probably read questions from OP that you were also curious about - ask your questions too Much to learn, lots of rules important to remember for your future DO NOT eat pizza or steak the 2nd day PO private joke from the boards - you'll understand soon enough hope you get your DOS sooner than later big group hug welcoming you to sleeveland good luck kathy

@@VSG_A_NEWME thought i'd mention Janet Jackson is 50 years old expecting her first child soon (no WLS) kathy

@@Julie norton do you mean telling only good stuff? or something else that might be relevant that is not so good? kathy

@@NJ Mom some people might develop really bad heartburn even if they didn't have earlier problems pre-op i never experienced heartburn pre-op or post op (only had it a few times in my life) docs prescribe meds like prilosec to many (me) this usually helps the problem but not for everyone if you never had heartburn - it might "appear" after you are sleeved if you do have heartburn, strong chances that you will have heartburn PO some people have had revision surgery from sleeve to gastric bypass heartburn was unbearable glad you have done your homework/research common but true comment - "talk to your doc" i have read many docs will wisely advice OP on different WLS than sleeve do to the heartburn issue 5 years PO, i never had heartburn i luv my sleeve to pieces!!! very happy good luck next month kathy