ProudGrammy

@@ky Dan ahhhhhh Dan, i think i love you what a sweet post with your wife in mind romance is still alive and well living in your heart continued happiness to you and yours happy 30th anniversary!! good luck with your weight loss kathy congrats

@@jenmcd623 a couple of years ago, two amazing milestones happened I turned 60 years YOUNG!!!! reached goal (105 lbs down) my present to me was my first tattoo!! on top of right wrist are first letters of my 3 grand-kids names (small lovely italic) little red heart under each letter too sorry no good at pics (looks something like this) M organ (16) A ndrew (13) E than (9) hubby wasn't thrilled - (what a fuddy dud!! LOL) I promised no more tattoos for the next 60 years!!!! 6 months later on right ankle - cute little colored butterfly couple of months later on same ankle, the word survivor (proud breast cancer survivor here) everything in pretty small italics now i PROMISED hubby NO more tattoos!!! probably!! 125 lbs down great weight loss kathy congrats

@@Jilly69 keep your eyes on the prize, not the nasty scale people like you, with a low BMI usually take longer to lose weight you are doing great keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@pandas22 Cookies, ice cream, candy, pop-tarts, potato chips, pretzels oh wait, that's what i USED to have pre-op!! present - i'll start the ball rolling Protein bars tuna fish pkg (serves 1) eggs NUTS yogurt, yogurt, yogurt and more yogurt (Dannon Lite and Fit) cottage cheese baby bel cheese deli meat - will roll with piece of cheese in it watermelon, cantelope sugar free popsicles (still love them) hamburger (for ie chii, love it) frozen boxed chicken - 6 measured 5 oz pieces salmon boxed too (don't yell, i know, i know all those preservatives but they are yummy and so easy) just a few off the top of my head your turn guys, next............... happy shopping good luck kathy

@@Ebony Rose ahhhhh, the memories kids say and DO the darndest things LOL seems like it was only 40 years ago my daughter probably did the same wee wee!!!! sounds like you had a lovely day with sis pleasant conversation/no kids passing up on scones too!!! good for you keep up the good work kathy

@@Sweettee23 hey chicky great pics you look mmmmaaarvelous!!!! health, happiness are all that they are cracked up to be 171 lbs gone (don't look at me, i didn't take them LOL ) keep up the good job i know you will kathy congrats

@ many emotions will flow through you for the next couple of months being nervous, excited, scared, happy, terrified and more many words above meaning the same thing you don't know what's ahead of you it's good to realize there are many others in the same boat with you don't worry, i don't think any of you will sink!! cold feet??? put on a pair of warm socks silly head LOL good luck bud kathy

@@kimberb this is first step to getting approved??? whatever it means you are happy, so i'm happy for you good luck kathy

@@PNWsleever woo hoo - glad things are moving a long you'll still have 2 tests to have done next month??? is that going to work out for you with time etc?? i don't remember, do you have an official date yet since you are happy, i'm happy for you good luck bud kathy

@@PNWsleever no, i don't think so if you can get over to his office, i would run not walk and speak with staff member i've always had better results about anything talking face to face NOT monitor to monitor, or phone to phone!!! explain again the necessity to have these tests done/finished immediately fingers crossed that he'll get that message within a couple of days maybe then he'll (or staff) get their arse in gear!!! good luck kathy

sorry ooooops for double post kathy

@@mamasia first off - welcome to the board we've been waiting for you!!! you will learn a lot here people will give their thoughts, experiences, good info dr/NUT (nutritionist) all have different opinions with everything your present dr is giving his thoughts saying your weight loss would be better served with the bypass that's his opinion and his right to give his thought doc says you should have bypass but unless he gives more info, (bad result etc with sleeve, problems you might experience) you should make your own decision, go with YOUR wishes as said earlier by @@Bufflehead @@#BirdDog @@KristenLe (me too, and i'm the cutest and smartest LOL) many OP weighing 300+ lbs got the sleeve whether you are 200, 300, 400+ lbs etc anyones success or failure depends on how hard you work after surgery the sleeve or any other surgery will assist your weight loss journey but it requires lots of work, following basic rules etc i know you can be a success story too good luck kathy

@@ChocolateDropp7 glad everything went well i'm biased, but i think the sleeve is terrific/the best almost 5 years PO - reached goal losing 105 lbs regain 6, but not worried, will come off soon you work with the sleeve and it will work with/for you look forward to your healthier, happier, longer life @@HorsecollarMinnie @@mshunter43 @@Shell Renewed didn't forget you guys take a power nap during surgery, doc won't mind!!! good luck all kathy

@@clabaume thanx for the explanation i gotta get out more LOL kathy

@@clabaume oh dear i know not what i've led a sheltered life what is Truvision???? kathy

@@NYSuperDuck hey dude you are aces! wonderful job great NSV @@Waler you haven't done so bad yourself 147 lbs gone (don't look at me, i didn't take them lol) woo hoo - party dance keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life congrats to both of you kathy

@@NYC1992 i have seen similar situations on the board why not try something like DOS May 06 2013 - lapband SW weight #s loss 150 DOS Augusts 24, 2016 revision to gastric sleeve SW 209 (i think i messed up #s somewhere ) #s loss GW make 2 tickers first could show # lbs lost with lapband 2nd ticker showing SW with gastric sleeve i wrote this tooo long but you can figure out what i meant (i hope) you had an amazing successful run with the lap band 150 lbs down!!!!!!! you are aces!!!! you'll do great now too good luck kathy congrats

@@Fredbear yeach - really does sound gross LOL you'll hear many things worse on the board i think a cold is a cold is a cold etc i don't think the cold will effect your sleeve/tummy/nose any different PO there might be certain medicines that are NSADS that you can't take good luck with pending surgery speedy recovery @@Inner Surfer Girl said Knock on wood, but I haven't been sick very often since I was sleeved. ahhhhh bud why did you jinx yourself?? i hope your good fortune will continue just in case, i'm sending you a care package filled will kleenex and Protein bars maybe i'll sneak in a bottle of wine too sip sip sip LOL (famous phrase here, right?) kathy

@@CVanPelt i went back to "work" the day after surgery i am a busy, active, pround grammy who is RETIRED you won't see any grass growing under my feet!! talk to HR to verify that you meet the qualifications to use your sick days maybe you'll decide to split the difference between sick and vacation days 1/2 time off with sick days, remaining time from vacation good luck with pending WLS speedy recovery kathy

@@Wolfgirl78 why does it matter?? go barefoot if you like nobody is gonna look at them their feet!!! All eyes are gonna be on YOU, not your feet!! kick your legs up in the air dance the night away 112 lbs gone!!!! how great are you have fun keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@Alex Brecher and the answer is....... i prefer drinking calories/getting Protein in a shake i will more often than not, grab a btle of pre-mixed protein shake on the run works for me i was sleeved almost 5 years ago (December 2011) can't believe its been that long life keeps getting better kathy

Total Lean shake I didn't like - maybe the pre made ones will be okay @@lapitcha powered shake mixes taste nasty - blech!!! give me a swiss chocolate total lean shake and i'll follow you anywhere!!! LOL kind of nervous to hear back from you does she or doesn't she like my suggestion of shake? still drinking to your health kathy

@@lapitcha your prayers have been answered GNC/Toal Lean Shake 11 oz liquid 25 gr protein 170 calories bottle - liquid all set to drink little expensive worth the convenience and yummy taste yum yum yum swiss chocolate is the one i buy wonderful taste 4 in separate bottles i am drinking to your health continued speedy recovery good luck kathy

@@HanSolo1977 ahhhhh, your welcome bud you've lost 71 lbs!!! don't look at me, i didn't take them LOL keep up the great job good luck kathy congrats

@@frozengrapes Protein drinks aren't always met with applause trial and error, you found one that you enjoy!!! that's great one week PO, hope things are going well good luck on your forever journey kathy congrats