ProudGrammy

NOT AGAIN since the other days post #45......... the saga continues, a day in the life of...... i showered, dressed etc walked around the house i know i'm forgetting something, i know i'm forgetting something, i ........... eeek i finally remembered i had a PCP appt at 10:30 (it was 9:15) running around like a chicken without a head (get the visual!!) called dr office to say i might be a little late for my 10:30 she said your appt is at 10:00 not 10:30 i told her i might be a few minutes late i know her well, and she nicely said if i can't make it by 10:00, that's ok but we'll have to reschedule really was understandable, but i needed to see him then!! i was "kindof" speeding "a LITTLE - "kind of" like being a LITTLE pregnant ) still driving carefully - hmmm like that women above who was careful too!! i got to doc 10:00 on the DOT receptionist smiled i sat down and waited, and waited, and waited and........35 minutes later!!! too funny, i should have known you "usually" have to wait at docs which really is understandable and ok so, why did i drive quickly like a mad man to the docs office LOL ya got me babe!! film at 11:00 LOL kathy

@@bellabloom soooo sorry you dealt with a stricture (10 months!!! ) i hope your problems are behind you it was emphasized to me that i MUST measure all my food when you/me measure your food ie a cup - that's all you should put on your plate eat - very slow when i/you eat slowly you probably will feel full earlier, then stop sooner your new litte tummy "should" make you feel like you have eaten enough if you are even feeling the teensiest (word??)LOL full - then STOP if you don't stop before you ate too much - oh oh!! don't feel like you have to eat the quantity you are allowed (ie 1 cup) you can and should stop earlier if you are starting to feel satisfied there's an expression on the board "just because you can doesn't mean you should" (eat too much") my docs "expression" "eat til i'm full, and stop two bites earlier" LOL analogy - one guy asks another on the bus "what stop should I get off at"?? guy says "watch where i get off, and get off two stops earlier" (old silly joke??)LOL continue to feel and stay healthy you've been through enough!!! good luck bud kathy @@Babbs thanx for your "handy" measuring tips any time you need a helping "hand" give me a call now giving you a big "hand" for all your terrific advice!!! applause, applause !!! (i can't help myself) LOL kathy

@4MRB4PHOTO I can only imagine that site!!! ROFLMA kathy

timely about docs appointments i had an 8:30 appt with one doc yesterday i left home proper time immediately i felt something "strange" scraping noise with the car very noisy - didn't feel safe to drive luckily there was was a repair shop a couple of miles down the road turns out i needed new brakes (took 60 minutes or so, not bad) ASAP i called doc office lucky they could fit me in early afternoon called 2nd doc he could fit me in mid-afternoon went to my 3rd doc end of day - on time sign on the door afternoon appts have to be rescheduled due to unexpected illness of the doc we are very sorry for the inconvenience Ekkk - went home - ALMOST had a "little" cry - but i didn't if i can survive this mess - i can survive anything my day with domino effect ended up being 8:00-4:00!!! that's my story and i'm stickin to it thanx for listening you are allll aces wanted/needed to share my vent kathy

@@4MRB4PHOTO i am cancer free these past 15 year my left breast area had 2 nodes after speaking in depth with doc pre-op decided to have left breast removed prophylactic at the same time right breast was removed not understanding why having a "pill" (by doc) wouldn't/maybe be effective for not getting HIV?? not sure what else could be done to help the issue? "similar" to doc giving "day after pill" after you've had intercourse (within 3 days) to prevent pregnancy are these analogies ok to use at same time for HIV pill?? I AM NOT IN THE MEDICAL FIELD (can't spell prophylat either (checked webster too) @@del112 "Through my job, it seems I may have come in contact with the virus as such Dr. Has placed me on the HIV prophylactic i can't imagine the scary thoughts you are dealing with possible contact with HIV, being nauseous, sick, drained" hope things start to improve with nausea etc sending good thoughts that the fear of having HIV is just that a fear (understandable fear) take care good luck kathy

Can we talk about Halloween candy? NO NO NO why do those little monsters come to OUR door not only do a bunch of rascals have the nerve to come to our door they want candy!!LOL i love kids, really i do !!! my 3 little grand-kids are kids LOL they live far away in GA!!! i'm gonna try and find some candy i don't like that's hard to do LOL don't want my hubby to put his hands in the bowl either LOL give me strength strength, strength, strength !!!i I'll try and be strong this too shall pass lol kathy

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch I was yelled and kicked out of the Men's Room once went to the wrong door (meant to go to the Women's Room i do think it's good to peak into the other get different perspectives they do it to us don't they if we didn't have men and women there would never be any NEWBIES! kathy

@@Indieflickers ANYTHING you buy at the airport is going to be sooo expensive i agree - Protein bars are my go-to, easy snack while you are in the airport waiting you could buy a greek yogurt from a vending machine stores also have good/healthy salads you could take on board it will stay fine/cool on the plane for a couple of hours babybel cheese from home is yummy too no need to worry measuring the above have a wonderful trip holy moly i just realized you have lost 163 lbs!! that's wonderful!!!! you are aces!!! keep up the great job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life happy flying, have a great time (unless it's business) gotta just deal with that!! kathy

man oh man all the responses from the initial writer have been deleted from my boad monitor says " deleted by "Snowbutterfly" hmmmm, is that because she wrote was so infammatory ??? probably the comments from everyone point to that she was late for doc appt and was upset, got charged? maybe was "asked"/told not to come back???? i agree with allll the comments written you are ALL terrific except..... @@Babbs, and @@Elode don't look at me!! i didn't mention your names did i?? but if the shoe fits i agree, docs office SHOULD text or leave appt reminder message one day before appt this will help "no shows" at the office benefiting both doc and patient (different pt could take their time slot) shouldn't we be responsible for remembering our own important appts??? sure we should - but, it's nice/helpful to be reminded we're not all perfect!!! (then again ) hmmmm- anyone wish to send me a copy of initial post?? i will forever be in your debt!!! @@Snowbutterfly - good afternoon - have a nice day kathy

@@kj44 hey tex i think it's time to throw in the towel over 300 people have read your question no responses hope you can find another group one that is worthy of YOU 56 lbs down good luck kathy congrats

@@dhrguru wonderful NSV - "Too risque" your point? LOL keep enjoying all parts of your new and improved life 77 lbs down!!! keep up the great job good luck kathy congrats

@@lizag234 hey bud ENCOURAGEMENT ENCOURAGEMENT and more ENCOURAGEMENT i can relate to your feelings i "might" be one of the few people that was not very nervous the months prior to WLS but............the morning of surgery, and in the hospital i was on pins and needles i'm "sure" that you have done all your homework, reading, learning, right you are ready as you can be big breath in blow it out I said blow it out !!! NOW you are turning blue!! before you know it you will be relaxed, ready to go to sleep take a nap while "they" work on you sweet dreams my new and improved crystal ball sees a healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more!! good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@MrsKarenC2008 hmmmm wanna come to my house and help me out for a day i'll supply the Protein bars can you spare a glass of Water for me?? after an hour of course savor all your NSV's keep a record for yourself keep up the good job kathy

@@NULL i guess the initial post has been deleted?? and his replies?? can't see anything sorry i missed sounds like it was a doozy anyone check out his profile??? kathy

You know you lost weight when you easily sit in the middle seat on an airplane (I did, i did, i actually did/do) when your uncle says" if I passed you on the street I wouldn't recognize you" he was drinking when he said that kathy

@@KokoB scared, nervous petrified!!! anticipation, happiness, excitement most/all of us did (or do) have similar feelings hopefully the knowledge of being healthier, and happier PO will encourage you pre-op you might feel different day to day to day to........ my emotions went up and down like a see saw lots of lab tests, etc in your future plenty of hoops to jump through with insurance all good things come to those who wait, right?? you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more?? good luck bud kathy

hey dude your happiness/excitement are contagious glad everything is going well you are following docs/NUTS directions drinking well etc you are aces!! you said "I got yelled at a little by the nurse on the phone about the bike rides." I will reign it in a little and wait until I'm fully healed sounds like a plan glad you nicely were "told off" about too much exercise, too soon !! LOL always listen to your medical team (and me too of course) 4 years PO, success/ GOAL I still can't run 8 miles!!! (only in my dreams) LOL 25 lbs pre & post op down that's great!!! keep up the good job i know you will you are on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life don't screw it up good luck kathy congrats

@@Essence46 hey girlfriend it's been a while nice to see your cheery face again i "work "as a volunteer in the hospital Love it I MUST have the flu shot every year hospital does them free having shot this week huggggs kathy

@@sleevedinseptember I'm not sure about any in depth conversation about nutrition, metabolism, the gastric sleeve afterlife and such. i do recommend the below 2 books The Big Book on Bariatric Surgery by @@Alex Brecher there is one especially written for sleevers there are also a few good different "Weight Loss for Dummies" books hope these help if not, i tried 33 lbs down keep up the good work i know you will kathy

@@monty "stomach outlet is too small and the esophagus ballooned out like a blocked funnel" i'm sorry for all your problems glad you are still maintaining you've done so well sounds like you are going through helllll now 4 years ago i was a newbie no one "seemed" to know of any issues with gerd/sleeve (i luckily never had heartburn pre-op or post op) don't know when/or how things were finally discovered but sooner than later "they" found a correlation between the sleeve and gerd i heard sleevers MIGHT experience GERD if you already had gerd,there might be a better chance you make it worse now i think people (docs) are more aware of the situation now docs "usually" talk about the important/possible gerd issue if you have gerd pre-op it MIGHT get worse in other words if doc knows you already have gerd he "MIGHT" suggest an alternative to the sleeve bypass etc you should get more info from surgeon don't be shy, you should ask doc for info/help about how the gastric bypass works covering my assss this is NOT the situation for many alll just a select "lucky" amount of many people 9 days away from WLS talk to doc/read more on the board research/google i wish you well good thoughts good luck kathy

@@hollybower that's easy silly head winning the lottery of course!! kathy

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch you're a young Chiclet. i was 57 years OLD when i had surgery now i am 61 years YOUNG no chiclit anymore but i do feel great "they" say 60 is the new 40 kathy

ok dude - i won't stop keep smiling and laughing dude kathy

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch Laurie I think a new spanish speaking board was started a while back am i correct @@Alex Brecher any spanish post should go there by accident, this post might have slipped in the wrong area nice of you to be concerned about others that's what we're all here for isn't it?? you are aces kathy

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch laurie go to right hand corner where your name and pic are do "pull down" hit my settings under profile settings will show "Display Name" follow simple directions rest is history easy peasy!! think i said this right good luck kathy