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@@DistillerDave hey dude "welcome" to the board congrats on making your first post what took you so long to say hi?? i've been waiting for you on the bench one week post - op you are still around to talk about "it"!! glad recovery is going well good for you, reading, learning about the sleeve don't be a stranger come back and ask your questions read, listen some of the posts have questions that might pertain to you too!! see you around the neighborhood good luck kathy

@@Joseph44 that women/and all the others are hurtful, awful people sorry you have had similar comments all your life the past is over you've done a 180!!!! good for you you started walking, biking - pulling your kids around in a kids' trailer i wonder if that "lady" realized her harmful words - made you do a 180!!! turning you into a success story amazing transformation great before and after pics keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life i know you will kathy congrats

@@anna9/15 sorry you are dealing with problems hopefully you will start feeling better sooner than later many other people experience the same above problems but i doubt that helps how you are feeling now the sentence you wrote cannot wait for this to pass so i can be a success story i hear your words of optimism - you realize that there is a GOOD future for you you acknowledge "this too will pass", life will improve you are looking at the glass half full, not half empty good for you feel better kathy

Since surgery, I lose my train of thought - terribly forgetful @@her1981 too funny I JUST made a response to someones earlier similar post today, or was it yesterday 2nd half of post - middle of page http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/353029-concerned-about-memory-loss/ i seriously don't think memory loss has anythings to do with WLS) as long as you remember you have lost 89 lbs - you are fine!!! kudos on loosing 89 lbs!! keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@kranky813 people talking/texting how great you look!!! too cool!!! clothes NSV's are great wearing one size smaller those sizes keep going down and down can't get much better than that!! one piece of unsolicited (can't find correct spelling)advice for you and others keep track/record all your NSV's just a thought/comment i know there are NSV's i have forgotten weight loss and memory loss go hand in hand scientifically proven this survey was done in the state of......... sorry i don't remember keep up the good job i know you will!! kathy congrats

@@Elode you are soooo nosey GNC Total Lean 25gr high Protein shake (swiss chocolate) pre-mixed bottle - can't get better than that i drink it veryyy slowly (put glass down, wait, etc) it fills my little tummy in a couple of hours i usually have a babybell cheese as a snack works for me if i'm feeling really rambunctious (thanx Webster!!) i'll make a couple of scrambled eggs with sliced green peppers and fresh mushrooms (yum yum) i know there are some people that can't stomach eggs i never had a problem if i don't have either one of the above maybe i'll have a dozen donuts ooooops that was in my previous life love my double chocolate chuck Quest Protein Bar at night i have read here earlier that something is different about them maybe not great to have, something in them bad??? they taste great to me you better not try and take my Quest away from me people have been shot for less!! kathy

@@Jazziminna i think clothes are one of the best NSV's nice to hear compliments sagging pants, that's great my advice is don't spend a lot of money on new clothes your sizes will continue to go down you will continue to loose weight and clothes sizes check out thrift shops some clothes still have tags on them down 44 lbs!! how great are you!! keep up the good job kathy congrats

@ i saw your earlier post that was similar to the above you asked if anyone has regrets over surgery many/most of us don't regret it for a second in all honesty some people might feel bad they initially had WLS many people will change their minds shortly after surgery some have complications and do regret it i don't think this is the norm others like me wish they had surgery years ago you need to be aware of both sides of the coin you are WORTH spending money on yourself it is expensive, but you deserve to improve your health, become happier too sounds like you have cold feet put some socks on many/most of us have similar emotions sad/scared/nervous happy, excited these feeling frequently change from one day to another you are about to have major surgery next month for many/most of us - having WLS is the best thing they did continue thinking about surgery very important to know your true feelings be aware of all things that can happen devils advocate if you are truly not sure you can handle surgery at this time you might want to wait/change/postpone your surgery date whatever you decide is the right choice for you NOW good luck bud kathy

@@volsfan82 that's wonderful you sound so happy that excess tummy weight probably took off a bunch of lbs!! sorry you are a little sore but just like having gas - this too shall pass great weight loss keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life i know you will kathy congrats

@@MrsKarenC2008 that's wonderful clothes NSV's are the greatest happy dance, happy dance my latest NSV is reading your NSV your pretty smiling face shines through the monitor have to put my sun glass on!!! 85 lbs down!!! keep up the great job i know you will kathy congrats

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME @@dafurrer always room for one more there are "millions" of success stories that are posted people are doing great, loosing weight and gaining a healthier life many, many (me) had a great surgery and wonderful recovery i never even had gas!! this too shall "PASS" walk ASAP - that helps cure this situation problems can and do happen the BAD posts we read stick out in people's minds people speaking of specific issues /problems/concerns ie gas, tiredness, problems drinking, eating etc but that's ok, you should know both sides of the coin there are some sad/bad/true stories about problems happening during surgery or after but they are far and few between it is possible to gain weight if you graze all day, eat too much etc you willl gain at some point there is a complication board you can read you should know all the facts i "think" the stats for success are 99% check that #, pretty sure its correct, or close I know from my previous experiences - maintaining is very hard i could/would loose lots of weight only to regain again and again and........... that's why i was sleeved - i needed help loosing, keeping my good health by maintaining follow/learn all the many rules that will help you become successful with the assistance of the sleeve, and your hard work you willl become one of the many success stories "work with the sleeve and it will work with/for you" love to share my stats bragging? your point LOL 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 57 years OLD present 130 lbs still 5'3 61 yrs YOUNG ok, ok i took an extra honest pill i actually weigh 8 lbs over goal 138 not 130 (to "thine own self be true") is that the right phrase???? but i know i will take those stupid 8 lbs off sooner than later you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life don't screw it up have as much confidence in yourself, as i do in/for you 4 years and counting, i continue to be a happy, successful sleeve survivor (cute as a button too ) good luck kathy

@@skinnyrita this is the initial question/post you stated so i'm gonna respond to it others have given great responses to comments about how people talk on this site i have an opinion you have an opinion we are both right because these are opinions!!! Completely vested in healthy weight loss !!! i had MAJOR surgery 4 years ago didn't want to go through all this in vain!! I have lost weight over and over and.... then regain the weight with the "assistance" of the sleeve it will/can be easier to maintain lots of hard work for the rest of my life, but it CAN be done i work with the sleeve, and it works for me if i graze, eat too much, don't follow the rule. i am asking for trouble sob, sob (to be honest i have regained 6 lbs!!!) little upset - but i know i will loose that weight sooner than later!!! no ones perfect (then again ) not having to take many different meds, able to walk easier etc, feeling happy i have a great new life keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@CJ Porter ME, ME, ME my PCP told me to stop diabetes meds right after surgery my A1C (right word???, frequently say it wrong) for the past 4 years fluctuates between 4.5 - 4.9!!!!! wonderful feeling not taking meds this was "my situation" your docs plan sounds great about reducing your meds till eventually being off all meds that's great!! "stories" concerning diabetes/meds will vary that's ok - the one thing we all have in common is that we're all different!! good luck kathy

@@CanyonBaby so happy for you & hubby you've been through a lot now more chemo!!! more problems they will pass you have both proven/shown your strength i see through my crystal ball you are both headed for a healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more?? good luck hugggggs!!! kathy congrats

happy surgiversary @@SuperKen what an accomplishment before and after pics are great wonderful transformation you've lost 214 lbs!!!! don't look at me, i didn't take them 20+ lbs muscle gain wonderful get used to the elliptical, treadmill, bicycle etc they don't bite!!! keep up the great job i know you will kathy congrats

@@Cathy Lutz Jensen sorry about your numerous health issues next month you will be starting your new life health, happiness, longer life best of luck speedy recovery kathy

@@Cathy Lutz Jensen @@Alex Brecher many profiles show 1999 my profile also showed 1999 for some reason it was fixed thanx kathy can this be fixed

Welcome Welcome Welcome @@lesley_vsg always room for one more your first post too!! been scientifically proven December 8th, 2015 is the best day to be sleeved many of us have experienced emotions, reactions to surgery most of have been there, done that your feelings might change day to day or hour to hour!! ask us any/all the questions you can think of we will give you comments, answer, suggestions, personal experience too you will probably see questions on "Recent Topics" and "Trending Topics" that have similar questions to yours end of the day only listen to your doc/NUT (nutritionist) or me of course good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

@@jhclikesshopping@gmail.com great transformation!! a pic says it all you are looking and feeling great what more could you ask for??? you've lost a lot of weight proof is in the "PUDDING" looking forward to "seeing less and less of you"!! keep up the great job i know you can/will kathy CONGRATS

@@azarellanos stomach stapling - that equals weight loss surgery? doc would be the one officially in the know he/she would/could give advice, suggestion on which WLS is best for her good luck with your revision surgery next week look forward to a healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more? (maybe your friend ) kathy

@@4MRB4PHOTO staggering # your 122 lbs were a great contribution kathy

@@Babbs Wow you had to cut rings off fingers??? i didn't know they did that??? ok, i'll stop about cutting rings off!! don't want to cause any trouble no more sarcasm i think some people wear ring guards i did for a very short time the guard was sharp/too tight at my fingers so i stopped it actually hurt me i think i was about 50 lbs down wedding ring was "falling off" (not really, but close) got resized had to resize again when i had lost all my weight then jeweler made them too tight redid, and now they finally fit like a glove kathy

@@Alex Brecher holding sign with other vets pleading we want the veterans board back we want the veterans board back we want the veterans board back pretty please with sugar on top I mean sweet 'n Low thanx from all kathy

@@Mountaingal thanx for the explanation straightening me out too i continue to be totally happy with my sleeve "we've" worked successful together for almost 4 years constant improvements, new technology going on in the world having new and improved sleeve, isn't a bad thing?? always curious about "the unknown" - and a little envious thanx again bud kathy

@@lucymonroe you look like a newbie hope the welcome wagon has visited you if not, WELCOME what's going on with you?? many, many headaches since surgery??? inquiring minds want to know i get frequent headaches can you blame me after listening to all you guys i take extra strength tylenol usually works for me hope your pain will go away sooner than later feel better kathy