ProudGrammy

happy surgiversary egads!!! 118 lbs gone!!! you are aces!!! i'm sure you feel as good as you look great pic cutie keep up the great job i know you will kathy congrats

@@karine76 This is what is called a NSV - Non Sleeved Victory!! We all love getting them examples Fitting in a new size clothes pants getting too big getting out of the plus sized area being able to shop in a "normal" store no seat belt extender needed on plane knees feel better, walking is easier improvement in diabetes, high blood pressure so many more 21 lbs down that's great kathy congrats

@@jenn1 yes i am close to 5 years PO i can/will never forget my "roots"- days pre-sleeve the day i do, is the day i can look "forward" to problems the sleeve is NOT the only thing that defines me but it's way up on my list short and sweet - i will always be a sleeved "proud" grammy my life has been saved with a my wonderful weight health issues, you know the rest, are amazing happiness abound these issues were all helped/solved with the aide of WLS how could i forget? I need/will always monitor my food very carefully i can't afford to go backwards where i started that's why i will always consider myself a "WLS survivor" i will always consider myself a proud 17+ year breast cancer survivor no difference right?? Long live the sleeve and me too!!! that's my story and i'm stickin' to it!! LOL Kathy

@@TracyBar short and sweet he's a keeper kathy

@Cassie111 here you go!!! LOL catch!! excess skin, you are not alone (if that helps any) when you are all dressed and ready to hit the town.... betcha look like a million bucks when you got it, flaunt it!!! congrats on losing 120 lbs don't look at me i didn't take them!! you have a lot to smile about kathy congrats

@@gary5862 i loved popsicles right after surgery they saved me! using sugar free Jello (extent of my "cooking" LOL) good suggestion - thanx dude kathy

@@Gingersleeve welcome, welcome, welcome congrats on testing the waters with your first post!!! having a special today for ALLL newbies' make 10 questions/post to the board........... and you win a free Protein bar - shake included!!! LOL it can be hard drinking so much Water some people never used to drink, so its even harder are you hurting? trouble keeping it down?? inquiry minds want to know hope everything else is moving smoothly keep coming to the board read, read, read ask your questions knowledge is power you'll see that other people post questions similar to yours plenty of info to absorb good luck kathy

@@vagriffin i wasn't ready for wrinkles either but they were ready for me!!! i'm still cute as a button!!!! kathy

@@Unbridled IMO, a bracelet/necklace is unnecessary if you want to identify as WLS person worried about perspective problem maybe have the label "NO NSADS" engraved on bracelet/necklace good luck with upcoming sleeve surgery speedy, uneventful recovery kathy

@@Inner Surfer Girl once again you beat me to the punch i was going to say what you said oh well, doesn't matter who spreads the word as long it gets out "there" but ISG, next time let me talk first, ok? smirk, smirk!! @ 15 lbs down in 10 days is wonderful but no way - can you keep that same weight loss monthly gaining a lb here or there.............. don't fret, it will come off - and you will continue to lose in the meantime - go to the corner drug store buy a chill pill!! LOL kathy congrats

@ i'm happy that YOU are happy you dealt with your stricture with a great attitude good thoughts, optimism can help in your recovery sure couldn't hurt LOL glad you are finally able to eat a little more solids (chicken ie) you must have accidentally forgot to send me an invitation to your chicken barbecue that's ok, but please don't forget me next time day by day feel better pre & post op down 130 lbs keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy congrats

@@roguegambit hey smartie you hit the nail right on the head!! most people (me and others) don't feel any restriction through the liquid phase (or when you drink Water in general later) i never had problems drinking either i was told not to gulp til my NUT officially told me it was ok for me, sipping Protein shakes DID make me more full (then plain ol' water) as you gradually start puree's, soft foods you will feel more restriction when you start solids - you should definitely start to feel the restriction in your new little tummy don't worry now you'll possibly have plenty to worry about later good luck newbie kathy

@@Debaria YES !!!!! LOL lapband eroded conversion to sleeve was a great move BUT - NO WLS will be successful if you don't follow all the rules we have learned many things that we must follow having a 3rd surgery isn't the solution (IMO) sounds like you need to be helped/reminded with the rules mentioned retaught and relearn to help you ask any and all questions we are here to help you get back in step with program one foot in front of the other,. one day at a time i can feel it my bones, you will be a success "DO or Do NOT, there is NO Try" Yoda best of luck kathy

@@Tulsamom23 hi Okie Welcome Welcome Welcome you have done amazing wonderful success!! great before and after pic your after pic you are glowing i just ran to get my sunglasses!! NSV's (they are non sleeve victories) ie the airplane, buying clothes etc your self confidence with you in the REAL world all wonderful hope you explore the board answer questions for newbies and others hearing and seeing VETS is very helpful nice to meet you keep up the good work good luck for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@aron how awful bad enough to gain weight because you are over eating, not eating well etc but when you are taking meds that make you gain too?? horrible - no control over meds you must take are you still gaining weight? or was it just those couple of years at the beginning? can your doc research your problem with that medicine/pill? hopefully he can find something comparable that won't have weight gain as a side effect my 13 year old grand-son was diagnosed with ADD a couple of years ago he ballooned up from head to toe with his weight gain doc took him off that med - changed it to something comparable!! new med did the trick for his ADD weight came off gradually in a few months (probably less then 70 lbs) you must continue to work with the sleeve/WLS for the rest of your life eat in moderation, lots of Water, eat slowly, plenty of Protein etc remember, "I'm watching you" I "THINK" you should/will lose weight with the sleeve but due to the med, will the weight stay off?? doc can advice you more than i can (i'm not a professional med person!!) whatever your health issue is "maybe" it will lesson with weight loss/sleeve tough decision surgery or not hope to see you in sleeveland good luck kathy

@@heather5565 back at ya bud!!! the final 10 lbs might come off slower, but you'll appreciate them more!!! you've been in the century club next stop said the conductor, GOAL!! keep up the good work!! I know you will kathy

@@NewAdventure2016 hi - i'm with the group above who never experienced nausea worry causes wrinkles!!! Knock It Off! LOL don't look for trouble!!! "hope for the best, expect the worse" mmmm, what other cliche's can i throw at you? LOL speedy, uneventful recovery good luck kathy

@@Believe16 you finally received a DOS!! That's great!! why are you keeping me in suspense?? Are you going to keep the date a secret? Or will you tell me? (i promise not to tell anyone else!!) sounds like your health issues/treatment have been resolved that's great! you have your new life with WLS is in front of you look forward to your healthier, happier, longer, life good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

@@Jasminkw prepare for many other things to be said in a possible negative way considering all, you might find her comment the least harmful!! your good friend gave you her thoughts she said what she did, and that's ok!!! she continued to say "she will pray and support you" both of her comments are sincere and spoken from the heart i think the ends justify the means? good luck on monday speedy recovery kathy

@@katesuccess aka "happy camper" LOL good/correct "ah ha" moment!!! my latest milestone is not as profound as yours, just another clothing NSV (but i'm still happy with it) went shopping for afternoon pool party special occasion i bought a nice/cute sundress!! i've been at goal these past 3 years just never thought i could/would wear a sundress - not sure why looks great after all, i am still "cute as a button" kathy

@@PissiChrissi you are on the road to success 70 lbs down!!! nice transformation pics keep on truckin' good luck kathy

hadn't seen my ex for over 30 years (except 10 minutes here and there a few times) he luckily lives out of state knew i would see him 3 years ago at our grand-daughters' bar Mitzvah i was speaking to him politely and briefly mom came over and started to talk and say stuff like - doesn't she look great etc etc i wanted to die!!! i walked (ran) away quickly when i realized what she was saying!!! i never mind receiving compliments, but from my mom - talking to my ex!!! I felt like i was 5 years old very embarrassing - i was so mad!!! kathy

@@gary5862 what an awful thing to hear!! did you have a good come back?? were you understandably shocked?? 68 lbs down - good for you keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy congrats

@@chycky the worst and only kind LOL i no longer work in an office buttttttt, there were always food, Cookies, donuts, candies etc everywhere in sight!!! hard to avoid - food, food, food everywhere!!! i feel sorry for OP that have to contend with daily food challenges at office !! kudos to those who are successful!!! (most of you great people LOL) down with nutter butters et al - they should be outlawed good luck kathy

@@bornthisway622 many OP experience these emotions i think that's part of the process of having any surgery have optimistic, happy, excited feelings towards the WLS your new life is beginning tomorrow 1 , 2 , 3..........GO!!! good luck speedy recovery kathy