ProudGrammy

@@aimee Belle Crockford Your doc/NUT gave you his "rules" to follow if you don't..... all i can say is people have been shot for less!! please don't experiment to see if you can eat this or that that's great that you are a fast healer for a while after surgery, your tummy is mad its system has been played/screwed around with it wants you to take everything slow and easy be good to your new tummy and it will be good to you!! we give good advice/thoughts/experiences repeating, at the end of day ONLY listen to NUT/doc sitting behind a computer monitor reading posts there are/might be times that a poster might misunderstand how a statement was said maybe they are talking strongly, firmly - but no intends to be mean most/no one wakes up in the morning thinking to themselves... "hmmmm, maybe i'll be nasty today on BP LOL as far as @@LipstickLady - she's a successful VET with 3 years experience when she talks, everyone listens !!! LOL if "someone" refers to her as a bitchhh her response was worded nicely oh well enough about her i never really liked her good luck (really!!) kathy

NSV's 3 sisters and i took mom out to dinner for her 86th b'day in the past i would always TRY and grab the space inside by the wall most comfortable to me (as a heavy person) this time, no room at the inn!! (i mean wall space)LOL had to sit on the aisle end of the booth instead of leg hanging out into aisle area i fit perfectly and looked great!!! LOL LOL "wow i really am aces" kathy

@@Heather I blush, blush - thanx yeah, you are right!! i am pretty amazing!!! many, many, many/most people are great/successful but.... i am amazing, can't help myself!! LOL you said "don't want to get my hopes up too high" many OP do set their expectations/hopes too high on the other hand, don't underestimate yourself either do what your supposed to do follow all the rules you might grow up to be amazing too!! LOL August is the BEST month to get sleeved!! see you in sleeveland good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@Sveglia DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 57 years OLD present 136 lbs (6 lbs OVER goal!!) working on that 62 years YOUNG i was never given a goal weight yearssss ago i weighed 155 lbs lookin' and feeling great!! i used that # (155) as my baseline reached my personal goal of 130 one year PO now 4+ years PO i have gained 6 lb workin' on fixing that!! oh well, back to the Protein shake bar!! good luck kathy

@@ashgru nawww bud i don't think you are a slow loser!! 32 lbs down in 3 months is great, really would i lie to you?? LOL you are a newbie!!! (unless you've been stalking us!) listen up!! LOL everyone loses weight in different time periods never compare yourself to anyone else!! people have been shot for less keep UP the good work while the lbs go DOWN good luck kathy

weight loss, success WILL happen you MUST be patient you won't/can't lose all your weight/inches over night God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It!!!" @@heather5565 good post, words, hints, advice thanx for taking the time writing post kathy

@@*susan* EEEEEK - is that really you??!! nice to have you back!!! hope it's more than a little visit looks like you gained a little weight you lost the weight before you will do it again acknowledging you need a little support/help this can be hard to do congrats on showing your lovely face!!! glad you are back good luck kathy

coming down with a cold. - anesthesia- no surgery- SO disappointing. @@leebick what a bummer!! kind of like being all dressed up, nowhere to go!! glad you realize surgery needs to come to a halt for now (you are definitely a smart cookie!!) rescheduling surgery for end of July sounds good you won't have to "suffer" watching others eat , or cancel airline tickets BUT - you must realize that PO (for the rest of your life) you will be around other yummies and you MUST deal with it (i'm sure you know this) have fun at your reunion!!! don't overeat if you do gain weight, all the more you have to lose!! final last "wise words"??? from proudgrammy take your medicine get a warm blanket and pillow lay down/rest/sleep on the couch plenty of fluids hot Soup sweet dreams feel better kathy

@@RobertD16 oh no!! 2 fold reasons to loose excessive weight pre-op you need to reduce the fat around the liver area you need to proove to doc (and yourself) that you will/can follow necessary rules doc now tells you to lose at least 20 lbs before surgery deal with it!! LOL as long as you only drink - there is no reason you won't loose weight give it another shot work really hard you need to eat healthier for the rest of your life!!! you are obviously a smart cookie you realized you need some help/assistance in losing excess weight WLS will help you/if/when you use the sleeve correctly you work with it, and it will work with/for you please don't 2nd guess yourself now take your foot off the brakes now, get going and loose that weight before surgery you'll be happy you did!! never ever ever give up people have been shot for less i know you can do this!! keep your head up, while your weight goes down!!!! good luck kathy

@@dmyrna thanx bud back at ya keep up the good work sweet dreams kathy

@@Sweet Nan welcome, welcome, welcome to sleeveland!! sorry you've had a rough start hernia repair at the same time as sleeve couldn't have helped you never "ONLY" lose X mount of weight you loose X amount of weight -great look at the positive of whatever weight/inches you've lost, not what you haven't lost!! remember to follow all the rules you learned any questions -ask!! read other posts/answers on this board too drink at least 64+ oz of Water a day eat Protein first (ie chicken, fish) plenty of protein keep track of EVERYTHING you put in your mouth!!! other rules you learned too try and stay on track/encouraged, chin up mental positive attitude is great (with everything in life too) all of above is easier said than done but i know you can do i have faith in you! btw - i'm being a "peeping" kathy in this group i had my sleeve when i was turning 58 (snuck over from 60's group!!) 4 years after sleeve i'm healthier and happier than i ever was!!! and i look cute as a button too!!! LOL good luck kathy

@@Suga Renique Reborn i know you didn't like the postponement of WLS it was better to find out prob sooner than later how are you feeling now? headaches?? has surgery been rescheduled yet?? like you said earlier.... you, hubby, grand-kids will reap the benefits from your sleeve take care of yourself good luck kathy

@@sleevergirl2015 there is a thread dedicated to marijuana (sorry i don't know how to pull a link to post) anyone like to help me out? kathy

@@nogi the face is where most people loose weight initially don't believe you can concentrate on loosing weight/inches from one specific area ie tummy, hips, rear end etc i "think" the last weight/inches you put on is the first place it will come off no medical/physical expert here (but i am pretty smart cookie ) exercise is great inches will come off eventually ask my rear end and hips they are both gone!! (hmmm, not sure how you can talk to them in their absence) down 33 lbs you are doing great keep up the wonderful job kathy congrats

@@nogi the face is where most people loose weight initially don't believe you can concentrate on loosing weight/inches from one specific area ie tummy, hips, rear end etc i "think" the last weight/inches you put on is the first place it will come off no medical/physical expert here (but i am pretty smart cookie ) exercise is great inches will come off eventually ask my rear end and hips they are both gone!! (hmmm, not sure how you can talk to them in their absence) down 33 lbs you are doing great keep up the wonderful job kathy congrats

@@heidikat72 wow, you said a mouthful above everything you said should be done post op too drink as much Water as you can very important to drink 64+ oz a day down 50 lbs already!! congrats @@sunshine 75 all suggestions from "OP" above are great more to follow i'm sure have faith in yourself - i do!! good luck kathy

@@darima77 never fear, your sleeve will always work you can't help but lose weight with it's assistance UNLESS - you "trick" your sleeve, and yourself eating couple of hours after meal when your new stomach is empty doing this ALL day will add calories causing you to gain weight the sleeve hasn't done YOU wrong - it's the opposite work with the sleeve and it wlll work with/for you!! don't be afraid, be careful eat, drink with the plan follow all the rules you and your sleeve will be a happy couple 43 lbs down is wonderful!!! would i lie to you?? keep up the great job good luck kathy congrats

@@NoMoreFatGuy hey dude!! look at you!!! i see you now have a neck and ears!!! ( they were covered wearing hat ) enjoy maintenance keep up the great job!! kathy congrats

@kraftkris "expect the worse, hope for the best!!!" your post is perfect example glad everything is starting off well enjoy jumping through ALL hoops of insurance good luck kathy

@@Oregondaisy i was in PS office after surgery youngun and i compared notes she had a breast lift i told her i was 62, just had face lift she said - "wow, you only look 61!!!" i wasn't upset, too funny!! i had that numb feeling too for awhile now i'm "perfect" again LOL so happy not having that damnnnn turkey neck i was so scared to have face lift if they screwed up my face everyone sees the "new me" where as if they screw up a TT - no one will see (i didn't have TT) did you feel nervous too? i chose not to have injections too being "PC", injections must be great too!! wrote more specifics in #20 & #29 kathy

age has nothing to with having WLS 60 is the new 40 you are as old/young as you feel 4+ years PO sleeve i continue to feel better and better every day good luck to all of us for the rest of our healthier, happier, longer life life is good DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 58 years OLD present 136 lbs 62 years YOUNG kathy

i would get six - 2oz containers i was told one large container (12 oz) cost ten 10.00 dollars 2 containers only cost twenty dollars this is a much better deal!! LOL went to a pizza store lllllong time ago i was told they could slice a large pizza into 8 pieces for ten dollars or they would cut that same pizza in 16 slices for the same amount!! i chose the one with only 8 slices don't think i could have eaten 16 slices!! thanxs @@Daisee68 @@4MRB4PHOTO @@Inner Surfer Girl for playing. this game..... you each receive one large box - 24 bars (or is it 2 smaller boxes that only have 12 per box!! LOL) Quest double chocolate chunk Protein bars allow 4 weeks for shipping or one month sent by our sponsor @@Alex Brecher !!! now RUN to your local Post Office and pay ten dollars for shipping or only pay five dollars today and five dollars next week so many decisions, so little time hmmmm which should i do? forgive me all, i know not i took an extra large silly pill this morning or was it 2 small ones kathy

@@Daisee68 geeeez bud you had my mouth watering for this!!! oh well i'll live (probably) kathy

sorry dudes/dudettes!!! stupid dup that we love to hate kathy