ProudGrammy

@@BariBlanca yes, i can!!! kathy

@@GinaCampbell i'm glad you checked into crushing the meds this will probably be easier/help you!!! hope this med helps you feel better sooner than later!!! i had gout too!!! the accidental touching of the sheet to toe is so painful throbbing pain!! the sleeve has been great for me these past 4 years, and the upcoming future too you work with it, and it will work with you i hope while your pain improves your regrets will too feel better, all the way around kathy

@@Keralian what is the "normal" pace to lose weight?? people lose at there own speed don't compare your weight loss (or anything) to others here - ever! people have been shot for less! losing 20 lbs in two months is great but your weekly/monthly weight loss will slow down there have been discussions on board where/when do you start counting your weight loss per your profile you lost 10 lbs pre-op 40 lbs since sleeve 50 lbs total I don't "think" that's too much you are adding lbs you lost starting with pre-op others count lbs starting post-op either way is fine you go your way, and i'll go mine i would tell you to eat lots of Protein 5-6 small meals/portions to get more calories in nutritious meals - you must eat, and drink!!! the less you eat, don't eat - you possibly will be faint/dizzy i'm not the smart one to give OFFICIAL advice then again glad you are going to NUT/doc tomorrow he will help/guide you take care you'll get it together sooner than later!! good luck kathy

@@perforce did you send your new address cards?? you no longer live in twoderville!!! new neighborhood is onederland!!! great place to visit i think you'll be there forever 70 lbs down onederland kathy congrats

@@Christinamo7 consider the source!! referring to your picture in post #1 !!!! 63 lbs gone!!!! welcome to onederland too!!!! we've been expecting you keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life!!! kathy congrats

@@charley27 oh, no!!! i've led a sheltered life who the heck is Erin Condren? thanx kathy

@@GinaCampbell i know GOUT is painful, terrible, no fun!! don't know about allopurinol? effect of crushing?? i do know that crushing certain pills are not good to do, loses its effectiveness?? i DON'T know if that's true for this med any and alll medical questions should always be addressed to your NUT/nurse/doc your nurse is "not concerned" about you being weak???? what is her explanation? having diarrhea can drain you mentally (running back and forth to bathroom, feeling tired and miserable and WEAK) more importantly it will help make you dehydrated! are you physically unable to drink, makes you sick, vomit?? if you are basically ok, just don't feel like drinking (since you are sick) you MUST push the fluids you are supposed to drink 64 oz a day (eventually) force yourself to drink newbies should always sip slowly you will eventually become dehydrated without drinking enough diarrhea/dehydrates you more!! talk to your medical team, feel better your health issues should improve sooner than later feeling regrets 9 days PO?? many people go through this stage hopefully as times passes, your regrets will too don't give up - please!!! give the sleeve a chance to help improve your life!!! have you tried a ready mixed btl of Protein shake?? protein is very mportant, it will help you warning - i know where you live take care good luck kathy

i am beautiful you sure are!!!! we all must learn to love ourselves keep up the good work for the rest of your beautiful, healthier, happier, longer life kathy

@@Alex Brecher back when you started the "VIP" membership(?) many of us became automatic members possibly because we had made X amount of post??? or just because we are special wonderful people? LOL then i "think" i read that it costs $2.00 a month to stay a VIP?? VETS were supposed to get special info? we even had a secret handshake!!! LOL MFP difference, never noticed that! please give us the scoop? enquiring and nosey minds want to know!! LOL thanx kathy

NSV's wrapping a bath towel around my small body sitting in the middle seat on the airplane or booth in restaurant certain body parts no longer hurt or have improved doing a double take past a mirror in Kohl's, is that really me?? not running away from the camera confidence to go out and about don't feel "everyone" is staring at me & my weight now if they stare, it's because i'm cute as a button!!! not having to use handicap public toilet saying good-bye to plus size clothes phew, this is an add on during my 720 minute allotted time!! doing volunteer work is a BIG BIG NSV for me being in the public around 100's of people in a hospital i would never have done that before WLS losing weight does NOT fix all evils/problems but it doesn't hurt!! i still can't play the tuba!! but i never could why would i want to?? LOL consolidate all my NSV's........... i am healthier and happier than i would have ever dreamed possible life is good one day at a time kathy

@ from one grammy to another you are doing great, terrific, wonderful, not bad kiddo! 65 lbs, smaller clothes sizes too keep up the great job i know you will good luck kathy congrats

@@JamieLogical i moved to a different area/neighborhood in Syracuse, NY (you are Rochester, right??) i was at my GOAL weight and lookin' good no one in my new area knew that i ever was fat. (seems like a lifetime ago!) i fit in as a "normal" person! (of course what is normal) (107 lbs down - goal!!! that's great!!!) have you told any "newbies" you lost all that weight kindof like an icebreaker?? i remember you earlier mentioning problems/issues with hubby this can be a trying time (i went through it yearssss ago) good for you on starting your new social life it is a little scary - but i think you will be fine, and do great!!! enjoying all your posts - i can tell you have a great personality !!! take "things" slowly, don't jump into anything you go girl!! good luck kathy

NSV's wrapping a bath towel around my small body sitting in the middle seat on the airplane or booth in restaurant certain body parts no longer hurt or have improved doing a double take past a mirror in Kohl's, is that really me?? not running away from the camera confidence to go out and about don't feel "everyone" is staring at me & my weight now if they stare, it's because i'm cute as a button!!! not having to use handicap public toilet saying good-bye to plus size clothes phew, this is an add on during my 720 minute allotted time!! doing volunteer work is a BIG BIG NSV for me being in the public around 100's of people in a hospital i would never have done that before WLS losing weight does NOT fix all evils/problems but it doesn't hurt!! i still can't play the tuba!! but i never could why would i want to?? LOL consolidate all my NSV's........... i am healthier and happier than i would have ever dreamed possible life is good one day at a time kathy

@@James Marusek i always LIKE your explanations/posts kathy

@@Capri3Js many/most OP have different signs signifying their new and improved little tummy is full sneezing, runny nose, burping, hiccups!! i used to hiccup so much, i got complaints from the neighbors!!!!!! death threats too !!! your "little" pain will gradually get better. Before you know it, you'll be back to your new perfect self encouragement, support - that is one reason we're here when/if i'm not here, i'm walking the streets, in a daze, eating a Protein bar!!!! you say you are not be out of the woods yet i know you and your sleeve will do great!!! you be good to "it", and it will be good to you!! good luck continued speedy recovery kathy

@@haleymarie even though you feel great don't overdue!! check with doc he should make the decision good luck kathy

@@shellsndreams you went to NUT today!!! how did it go?? did she give you lots of good info?? starting your 2 week pre-op diet?? yeah, good luck with that keep coming to the boards pre-op and post-op we'll try and help you give you advice, tell our experiences etc we are all very smart (especially me) LOL good luck bud kathy

@@BBweightlossjourney no i never had sleeping problems sorry you are dealing with this issue (i doubt this is Protein related!!) i would talk to you GP about lack of sleep "maybe" he'll prescribe something to help you sleep 4 weeks PO, you are still a newbie and you need your rest getting only 3 hours of sleep is not good for anyone good night sweet dreams kathy

@@sbg224 stalls are a bitchhh!!!! can't live with them, can't live without them!!!! (just like men!!) down almost 100 lbs woo hoo, party dance, party dance celebration of great milestone (happening very soon, coming to a theater near you!! LOL) glad you are feeling and doing great stall - this too will pass!!! "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It!!!!" happy 10 month surgiversary good luck kathy

@@rgme1983 you are being delayed for 6 months what's 6 months out of a lifetime?? "maybe" somehow things can work out to have surgery before new year otherwise waiting til tax time - got to do what you gotta do having WLS IS worth the wait!!! "God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry Up About It"!!!!!! stay strong good luck kathy

@@moniquea i've been in the hospital many times over the years primarily orthopedic issues i always had to wear the teddies at the hospital but...........i only spent one night with the sleeve NO teddies for me!!! irritation, soreness - tightness yeach!!! call your doc - he should tell you how much longer to wear hope other things are going along well good luck kathy

@@DFernandez718 luck, luck, luck, and more luck good wishes going your way!! count down til 2:00 pm surgery don't worry, it will be over before you know it!! kathy

@@livvsmum so many NSV's, so little time LOL vacation, great place to have new experiences,accomplishments (NSV's) for many/you/me, you gain confidence post op while you lose weight 2nd honeymoon, closing in on 3rd year surgiversary you look so happy 140 lbs gone! gone! and still gone you are aces!! keep up the good work i know you will kathy congrats

@@debd80 at 11 days i was only drinking liquids, broth etc (per my NUT) Protein Shakes obviously help satisfy the need for protein they are/can be filling your new little tummy is less than 2 weeks old it just had major surgery, tummy is hurting and a little angry at you for messing with it LOL most NUTS have different rules per their programs I was on a mushy/puree foods for a few weeks then soft phase (yogurt, cottage cheese etc) FINALLY solids you are allowed solids at 11 days!!! in my case at that early time, no way would i eat 2 or 4 oz but that's just my case per my NUT "Maybe I'm doing this wrong..." i would talk to your NUT maybe you misunderstood about your eating plan?? just saying.... at 11 days, if there is a problem with your eating you should be able to fix it, learn from your NUT (unless this is what your NUT prescribed!!) good luck kathy

@@grammydeb first off welcome to the Bariatric Board good for you testing the waters with this first post i am also 4+ years post sleeve i think tracking your food is very important to do (works for me) do you remember allll the rules associated with your WLS? Water, Protein, carbs, sugar - amount of each to have not drinking water with meals, waiting about 30 minutes after you eat before you drink? eating protein first? any questions, ask! you are a VET with years WLS but sounds like you are a newbie trying to get back on track also go to the right hand corner and do a "search" example put the word "coffee" and you'll get a bunch of areas to look up, info glad you are feeling and looking great you MUST follow all the rules for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck kathy