ProudGrammy

@@lmm300missouri i lost about 95 lbs in 9 months the last 10 lbs took about 3 month!!! you have lost 81 lbs in 3+ months that's amazing!! the last few lbs frequently take a little longer to loose i will be 4 years PO on December 15th!!! 3 years GOAL!! maintenance has been a little hard for me at times before you say you are "proud" of this proudgrammy i will admit i gained weight a couple of months ago and then a little more with thanksgiving wanted to go back to liquids on friday didn't happen today is a new day back on track now i have confidence in the two of us!! we will both do great from my lips to Gods' ears good luck to both of us take care kathy

@@Msimmons1990 welcome to the board and your first post!!! you have started the process already you turned your paperwork in for approval by insurance go to a seminar about weight loss surgery talk/visit a couple of surgeons then you will have a comparison to see who might be more qualified, experienced you should be comfortable/have confidence in the doc you choose write a list of questions you want to ask doc will send you to his NUT (nutritionist) i met with mine 3 times before surgery various blood work meet with a psychiatrist EKG other stuff i can't remember i told all my docs about my weight loss surgery for example - ortho i was scheduled for knee replacement before surgery when i told him i was having the sleeve he said he wanted to postpone replacement til i reached goal (physical therapy would be easier for me) family doc etc as an educator, i'm sure you know you must read a lot about the sleeve become more informed knowledge is power!! one, two, three you are out of the starting gate get going!!! "this" is a marathon, not a sprint!!! good luck kathy

@@chat@ontera.net Whattttt??? i am an ol' fart, not sure i heard you right you stayed on liquids for one whole month!!!! (maybe others have too) i might be making too much of a big deal but i think all shakes for a month is great!! i was glad my doc didn't put me on a pre-op liquid diet in hindsight i know i could have put myself on shakes I would have lost a few lbs prior to surgery some members on the board signed up to do all liquids for 5 days (at least) i did great for four days then i said screwww this!!! sticking to only liquids (Protein shakes) for one month shows your dedication and strength!!! this adds up to success as you continue with the sleeve holding a Protein shake to your health keep up the the good work i'm sure you will!!! kathy congrats

@@Miss Mac show off you continue to do awesome!!! 86 lbs down!! keep up the great job kathy congrats

@ good for you sounds like you are eating great/following all the rules having a few bites of different things, here and there moderation, moderation, moderation i think that's perfectly acceptable especially if you go back to normal eating and drinking the next day (like you did) common mistake by many "they" think they will never be able to eat normal foods again WRONG!!! you will be able to eat anything and everything in moderation after a certain time period/stage of eating "maybe" an exception, can't think of one 68 lbs gone!!! keep up the good job kathy congrats

@@nikisa we can tell you what our docs said in my case i had to wait 6 weeks to start exercising other people might have been allowed to go back sooner - or later the one thing we have in common is that we're all different talk to YOUR doc about when you can go back to exercising he might start you off slow, then say you can progress to harder machines et al doc is the one in the know for you always only listen to your doc/or NUT (or me!!! ) 8 day PO feeling pretty good?? that's great!! don't push yourself toooo hard doc will advise you good luck kathy

@@Briardlady you said "That is my real victory, being able to do what needs to be done". keep a record of all your NSV's/dates (do as i say, not as i do) it's interesting./fun to see what you have accomplished pre and post op 102 lbs lost!!! party dance, party dance you are aces!!! keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@Sexy Granny from one grammy to a granny What did you eat?? M&M's have no sugar, calories, fat, carbs plenty of protein!!! right???? i don't think so Moments of weakness?? Knock it off!!LOL happens to the best of us i know you will work hard on doing better but................shitttt happens as others have said a Protein bars are great nuts are good too, but measured amount is too small for me baby bel cheese pkg of Cabot Serious Snacks (that is what they are called) sharp cheddar cheese (80 calories) doesn't show protein amount (which is usually a bad sign) but cheese and protein usually go hand in hand beef jerkey you "might" not like this suggestion but..............i always bring my Water jug (64 0z) go to the counter and ask them to fill with ice and water they always do it for me probably because "i'm cute as a button" water gives me a fuller feeling (not perfect but helps) if i'm not mistaken @@Elode you posted water doesn't fill you up memory still working kiddo??? i buy a 10 pkg box of Pop-Secret Kettle Corn for my pantry one small pkge = 100 calories i will nuke one bag and sneak into theater or eat watching tv (not a good habit) i know their are carbs and other bad junk but as a rare treat - i will eat one pkg (i haven't been shot yet!!) popcorn might not be the best suggestion 7 months PO, right?? not a newbie - not a vet - right between maybe hold off on the popcorn for now!! good luck kathy

@@ZoeyBear onederland that is terrific!! you did it!! it is such a bonus when you have people that support you you are very lucky in that respect one reason many people have WLS is so they can run around playing with their kids grand-kids - chasing them etc continue to enjoy playing with your grand-daughter the #13 can be a bad/scary # for you - 13 years since onderland sounds good to me keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@LessOfMe0503 hi i am not a cook/baker et al if i put 4 pots of Water on stove "usually" i will be successful that they won't burn LOL i asked my sister to bring her "famous" artichoke" dip on thanksgiving the reason i asked her to bring it is because i wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole (yeach) i bring things to gatherings that i hate!! that way i'm not tempted to eat any of it sorry i don't have any healthy suggestion to give you maybe you can buy something you don't like too (can be hard to do, since i like everything LOL) same thing for halloween (hard to find candy i don't like) !!!! glad you did well with thanksgiving pat yourself on the back stay strong for the holiday season it is hard for many (me) people i know you can do it!! kathy

@@dstined4gr8tnes your weight loss is wonderful, amazing I know there are others with great weight loss too - (i'm just singling you out) keep up the good job i know you will kathy congrats

@@Elode Hey bud happy turkey day back at ya teachers' pet!!!?? you & others won cuz you are such sweeties?? and give so much info/help on the board if that's the case - you deserve the $50.00 enjoy your thanksgiving weekend vacation kathy

@@LadiSani sounds like you have a good doc he wants to make sure all is well before surgery some docs "might" not be as cautious despite the postponement things will go better for doc and in the long run more success and health for you too that's what counts this year seems like it has passed so quickly almost thanksgiving, then christmas before you know it "hello 2016" surgery coming up then little patience on your part is great kudos good luck kathy

@@Biloxigirl i think you are doing great, on the road to success 93 lbs down party dance the last 29 lbs might take around 3-4 months at least but that's ok - no race to get to that finish line to answer your question - i lost 105 lbs in my 1rst year reaching goal you are right on target compared to me but - remember the only thing we have in common is that we're all different weight loss time varies you are doing great!!! have confidence in you that you will continue to be a success keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@tugs that's wonderful you deserve all the happiness in the world!! wonderful weight loss trying to imagine your "stomach hanging ON the table" LOL must be a visual thing Chinese food to celebrate? bet it tasted great you ate wisely, leftovers for home in my "past" life hubby and i would go out Breakfast, lunch and/or dinner! celebrate anything and everything all important dates ie groundhogs day, first day of spring, fall, or winter!! Presidents' Day etc etc!!!LOL for ME, just ME - i don't like to go out to celebrate with food anymore been there, done that but like i said, you chose well, didn't overeat, took food home too what more could you ask for??!! keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life 55 lbs down, down, down the toilet - FLUSH!!! you are aces!!! kathy congrats

@@songsmith you listened to us that was your first mistake LOL never listen to what anyone says!!! (except me of course!! LOL) i llllllove the GNC Total Lean shake 25 gr Protein already mixed in bottle delicious - swiss chocolate is to die for @@BLERDgirl likes isopure!!! EEEEK some call it isopuke!!! LOL luv ya anyways but bud if you like it - that's great!! glad you like Syntrex it's true all our taste buds are different what's good for the goose, might not be good for the gander!!! good luck with surgery kathy

@@TheNiceVoice since you are probably soooooo tired hope you took a nap during surgery "its" alll over you made it (i think ) walking ASAP is great this will help any gas issues slllllowly start to drink/sip hope for the best, but plan for the worst speedy recovery kathy

@@Terra B hey bud never heard of Time Protein (this is a shake, right???) i might try it where did you get samples good luck with surgery next month speedy recovery kathy

@@LadiSani hey bud so sorry your surgery was postponed now..............10 days later what's going on?? new date?? kathy

@@Essence46 nice to see you again my friend i've missed you - really!!! Protein is essential drinking the shakes is good you should/need to eat foods that have protein (i know you can) (ie chicken, tuna fish) you know the drill Pllllease drink more Water it amazing (to me) the benefits of water start today and keep track of ALL your food (ie MFP) everything you put in your mouth!!! at any time!!! put in computer be honest with yourself put everything down in ie MFP usually when you see/realize how much you eat you might say "OMG i ate all thattttt"?? anything i tell you, and others say you already know you need to follow i know you can do it i always have had confidence in you you can't change yesterday today is a new day fresh start immediately (not tomorrow) you said earlier you are "trying not to be discouraged" do or do not - there is no try!!!! (Yoda) kudos on seeing your doc sometimes when people are having problems haven't been doing so well, even gained they don't want to "face" their doc/or NUT good for you that you are addressing the problem right on "knowing you have a problem, is 1/2 the battle" (something like that) good for you being "brave" and coming back to BP my name is kathy - and i am addicted to BP!! you'll be reminded of what/how certain things can/need to be done get encouragement from others see other success stories, or problems your NSV for the day is coming back to the board!!! I know you can be the success you were meant to be pretend you are playing baseball KNOCK IT OUT OF THE PARK!!! hugggggs kathy

@@Bellaitalian Welcome Welcome Welcome always room for another newbie sleeve in 3 weeks, exciting!! many people have great experience with surgery in Mexico did you receive info on pre-op?? what you should learn about drinking, eating - many other rules??? or does that info come to you after surgery?? can you get a NUT (nutritionist) close to where you live? she/he would help you with a lot of things hope you've read alot of good info about the sleeve you can never read too much knowledge is POWER!! good luck bud speedy recovery kathy

@@amandasue welcome, welcome, welcome always room for one more first post too - good for you "the one thing we have in common is that we are all different" back to work 3 days PO?? i have heard of people having surgery on a friday - back to work on Monday!! i think they are the exception to the rule people's reactions to be newly sleeved, any operation - react differently i have heard responses of 2 weeks back to work but - it depends on the person able to swallow your meds??? i think that is quite a variable i was able to swallow my meds within a couple of days - no prob others might need to squish up in apple sauce for a few days wraps for loose skin??? "probably" some others have tried i never tried lotions?? i buy a generic brand from Rite Aide drug store back to gym??? i think this is a major question for your doc some people are told they can go to gym with 6 weeks, a month or........ walking was the basic good exercise i did within a few days good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

@@BestDayEver i lost 105 bs GOAL!!! my turkey neck was always horrible being an ol' fart of 61 i had more loose skin in my face too "maybe" a wrinkle or two i decided to be really brave (or stupid LOL) and have a face lift!!! at 3.5 years PO i have seen MANY people on the board complain about their turkey necks you are not alone misery loves company i think it is true that the younger you are (35) your neck might not get that bad the sleeve AND face-lift were the best things i have ever done for myself now i look cute as a button keep up the good job while you loose weight, and turkey neck!! good luck kathy

@@BigViffer doc wouldn't lie to you about the above accept his nice compliments you are a success!!! you've worked hard logging, tracking food and drink following all the rules if you feel like you want to loose a few more lbs - go for it doc gave his "blessings" to go forward don't go overboard now you don't want to go the "other" way, with loosing tooooo much weight i am NOT a medical person, here are my thoughts from a laymans/MY perspective you've been loosing weight successfully these past 9 months you've been heavy for a long time in your life maybe you want to keep loosing out of "fear"??? you "might" be scared to see life in a different way NOT having to deal with weight loss anymore concerned - "Now What Do I Do??" remember no shrink here just my thoughts above weight loss is over - you've done terrific now its time for maintenance this is usually harder than your initial weight loss (we've all lost weight in the past, hard to keep it off) you must keep up all the rules you've learned while you were loosing weight forever and forever and for........... i have confidence in you that you will continue to do great for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life you've lost 105 lbs!!! you ARE a success keep up the good job good luck bud kathy congrats

@@AllisonK1986 thanx for the update i've been waiting with bated breath (did i say that right??) glad most things went well and surgery is behind you sorry you are having minor issues rib cage problems!! reflux gas (this too will "pass"!!! ) little temp - do you have to stay an extra night?? all of the above hopefully will pass sooner than later you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck speedy recovery kathy