ProudGrammy

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from one Cathy to another!! congrats on loosing almost 100 lbs sorry you strayed for a while you didn't gain any weight, right?? you want to loose another 20 lbs? you are on the right path to success, again!!! it's wonderful you are so determined you are definitely "FULL of IT" glad you are here to "get it together" good luck kathy

@@Nurse_Lenora why were you surprised with this great NSV?? i always knew you could do it!! having fun, doing this with friends is an extra plus keep running til you get to the GOAL line 1,2,3 - GO!! no stopping now!! now, start all over again with maintenance maintenance will last for the rest of your life keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@sleevergirl2015 263 to 159 congrats!! keep up the great job @@cdsjjotn 252 to 185 keep on keeping on @@liposuction68 good luck speedy recovery @@sleevergirl2015 @@cdsjjotn @@liposuction68 a trio of beauties!!

@@Valentina i did the EXACT same thing!! GMTA (great minds think alike!!) in celebration of loosing 105lbs, GOAL, AND turning the big 60!! i got my first tattoo on my right wrist, 3 small/delicate italic letters of my grand-kids first names one little red heart under each letter too M organ A ndrew E than hubby wasn't thrilled i promised no more tattoos for another 60 years LOL 6 months after above 1rst tattoo i had the word "survivor" on the outside of right ankle couple of months later i had a small butterfly on same ankle below survivor!!! DH still wasn't thrilled - but he is very smart - after all he married me reasoning for how 2nd and 3rd tattoo named i am a proud 17 year breast cancer survivor my 85 year old mom "lives for butterflies" she has them all over her apt - she wears butterfly necklaces et al maybe she even wears a butterfly bra LOL tattoos are addicting i'll stop now for another 60 years (maybe ) kathy

@@MichiganChic BCFF doc said your skin is lookin' good!! surgery not necessary per doc injections et al help you to look/feel great (doc agrees) unique/wonderful to find ANY doc being so upfront/honest. honesty is all that it's cracked up to be!! "face" and chin held high your "little self" stand tall and proud!! kathy

hi Terri your plan sounds great too i know you've not against plastics you have had work done in different areas never saw you, but i know you look terrific you said "I asked my plastic surgeon if we should do a facelift" she said no to you what was her reasoning/explanation ?? botox, fillers, face lift all great happiness/satisfaction end results are what counts!! kathy

@@VSGAnn2014 i am picture/computer illiterate DH posted my before and after pics that was a major accomplishment i will be happy to send you and/or any others a ticket to syracuse, ny if you can help me post pics door is wide open for any of my BP friends come one, come all i know of a great place you can spend the night good home cooked meal too!! (i lied like a rug!!! don't really cook) plenty of Lite & Fit on hand! LOL Protein bars and QVC Total Lean shake 25gr protein swiss chocolate - yum yum Dr. Quettal is a wonderful guy/ surgeon he explained everything so well pre-op (post op too) he told me to call anytime with questions/problems (private cell line) i was having trouble with the initial bandage he said to come into office for a "look see" he removed bandage and redid btw this was on Easter Sunday we don't Celebrate the holiday dr said "anytime before 1:00 we could meet at his office) he was doing catch up paper work anyways kathy

@@jaxmom glad you enjoyed my story i am enjoying the results!! my saga is coming to a theater new you!! good luck with upcoming surgery speedy recovery kathy

itsy bitsi, teeny weeni hi-jack hey Tex great weight loss wonderful pics all in all, lookin good dude keep up the good job back to our regular scheduled program, already in progress!! kathy congrats

I am 62 years YOUNG!!! last year i had a neck/face lift i had talked to 3 other PS before i chose my doc this guy is considered one of the tops hospital of excellence too his work is wonderful i've always had my mothers double chin!!! thanx mom!!! i would NEVER had had plastics before WLS too expensive and possible scary/bad results i was prepared to buy stock in paper bags if they screwed up my face!! 105 lbs gone double/turkey neck now even worse i deserved to splurge on ME everything went great spent one night doc told me the first 3 days are the hardest PO he wasn't kidding!!! bandages wrapped around my whole head under my chin 24/7 for 3 weeks!!! hubby changed nightly (little blood etc) 2 drains removed after 3 days - phew my horrible neck looked/looks great one neck/chin is better than 2 the absence of my wrinkles on my face is wonderful i had another "stage" of the face lift a few months later (no cost) doc had to wait extra long because BP wasn't co-operating!! doc wanted to improve a couple of things he wasn't satisfied with spent the night (less bandages, 2 weeks on) then a 3rd time in and out to get rid of dog ears we weren't expecting this last in and out but.... DONE (again no cost) Now i'm wearing a "net" pulled from chin up to dog ears area, that are now gone!! see him on monday - he will take net off, as my stiches continue to dissolve (have worn this for 2 weeks) doc said this is all in his original cost since he felt he could have/should make a couple improvements 2nd and 3rd stage were much less painful!! walk in the park LOL just like the sleeve i don't regret this for a minute!!! very happy still "cute as a button" that's my story and i'm stickin to it!!! kathy

@@pinklantern you are the one that is making healthy new food choices your friends shouldn't have to eat healthy to help you (it would be nice, but....) go to those parties with your friends exercise WON'T power (i won't eat this and won't eat that!!) easier said than done can you find a support group near you? you will meet people while you are sharing/talking about your common bond volunteer work?? more people to meet Please don't 2nd guess surgery explanation about not keeping friendships in my opinion that is no good reason you are doing great with your weight loss as you loose more weight, you will gain confidence get back together with older friends meet and make new friends walk again, good exercise!! reading and writing, great "mind" exercise!! stand tall and strong!! good luck bud kathy

@@Nani_Mae hmmmm, aren't you the nosey one? still love ya bud!! current weight? 136 weight before wls? 235 How many month post op? 53 months aka 4 years+ 4 months good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

@@Jv4ever wonderful, wonderful news this is the first of many NSV's reading, getting more info many people on the boards will give you many wise words, experiences (especially me ) staying calm is a good thing good luck with that!!! happy surgery and new life speedy recovery kathy congrats

NSV i did some llllllong overdue weeding in warmth and sunshine standing, kneeling, bending, pulling - all that fun stuff!!! i forgot how wonderful it is to do things that were impossible before WLS live, laugh, love (is that the right expression??) works for me!! kathy

put a BIG bag of Peanut Butter M&M's in my grocery shopping cart. as the cashier was going to put the $ amount in........ i grabbed the bag and handed it back to cashier i said, no thanx - changed my mind!!! NSV???? - you betcha!!! kathy

@@on the fence 2 twoderland is nice good place to visit onederland - woo hoo!! stay there forever i know you will happy dance, happy dance 70 lbs gone keep up the good work i know you will kathy congrats

@@blondie88 welcome to the board having surgery at the "younger" age of 29 is great !!! i wish i had my sleeve back then too!!! sleeve wasn't around in the dinosaur days!! you usually don't feel ANY restriction until you start soft foods, then solids (can't tell if your tummy is full) many people do have problems drinking (especially right after surgery) i drank room temperature Water for a while that helped me, maybe will work for you too also crystal light (not sure you have that in UK?) this group is here to help, support you we'll give advice, experiences, answers to your question but at the end of the day "Listen to your doc" the advise from "above" by @@JamieLogical is great! you need to drink more water sipping slowly, with breaks in between is fine you will have to gradually drink more when (if) you don't drink enough there is a chance of getting dehydrated not good!!! you are doing great keep up the good work newbie kathy

@@bjc1971 ooooooooops double post sorry

@@bjc1971 NO - in my case i had a face/neck lift a few months ago I look great!!! "cute as a button" great weight loss keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life!! good luck kathy

@@KindaFamiliar love it!!! this is true for newbies, in-betweeners and VETS!!! kathy

@@scampbell33 i was sleeved in the month of December i could have gone for a walk, drive i was feeling OK brrrrr cold - so i chose not to go out driving did go for groceries w/hubby in a few days i was dealing with cabin fever!!! if you are feeling ok, go out slowly/briefly and carefully if you are still concerned check with doc!!! good luck kathy

hi Tex great pics, transformation!!! wonderful milestone!!! entering the century club party dance, party dance friends at gym presented YOU $300 gift card btw - if you need help spending that gift card, give me a call keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@miss_smiles i am 4+ years PO i am racking my brains which is my best feeling i've had post op can't remember alllll my NSV's right now tooooo many its hard for me to say this is better than that its like asking mom which of her 5 kids is her favorite (we know the answer of course ) some NSV's i'll never forget!! wrapping a towel around my body sitting in the middle seat of an airplane walking to the phone (or anywhere) without huffing and puffing saying good riddens to plus size clothes walking past a mirror in Kohls, doing a double take!! not being scared to get out of the house doing Volunteer work at local hospital sitting in one of those low plastic chairs for beach, not being afraid i'll fall and break the chair most important thing i will always remember i'm the happiest person in the world!! (present sleevers et al people excluded!!) kathy

@@tiff062712 i had no problems with my sleeve surgery pre & post op gas walking drinking eating to name a few no problems there are always "possible" complications with any surgery we are all "living" proof that surgery, outcome is great some people are on the fence about having WLS my advice is GO Forward with surgery don't ever look back!!! never look back!!!! good luck kathy