ProudGrammy

@@angie_vsg welcome to the board glad you found us always room for one more congrats on getting your feet wet with making your first post Dreams can come true glad yours did you are a 9 month sleeve survivor!! i'm sure you will have many helpful words to newbies et all we can never learn enough your enthusiasm shines through my monitor just put on my sunglasses while your weight goes DOWN confidence, happiness, pride, etc goes UP glad you found the new "hobby" of cooking enjoying cooking for others too i am not a cook ummm, do you deliver?? 67 lbs down!!! wonderful, job keep up the great work lets meet for drinks i'm buying Water of course kathy WELCOME

ORBERA @@Alex Brecher embarrassed to ask what does this word mean i will warm up my DVR thanx Alex kathy

@@CowgirlJane nice new topic love each one of your bullets all great, and true can't GIVE any more words of wisdom but I will BORROW your great comments!! keep up your amazing job no surprise to me that you lost 158 lbs keep up the great job you've been doing for the past 4 years i ALWAYS knew you would be a success you've always been aces in my book!! kathy

@@Babbs thanx for coming to my rescue you make me feel so much better was actually starting to doubt myself i did make a mistake once i thought i was wrong thank you hun you are the best aces, etc hugggggs kathy

@r said referring to me @proudgrammy You post a lot of stuff with incorrect information. If someone can't get their jewelry off, the hospital staff will tape over it in almost all circumstances. Please check your sources before you give out information so willingly. @proudgrammy - I said "mom has bad arthritis in her fingers hospital had to cut rings off because rings wouldn't go over knuckles they (hospital)used a "ring cutter" this had to be done with 4 rings!!" she "pleaded" that they don't cut rings off 3 other rings had to be also cut now mom sadly doesn't have my dad's wedding rings anymore parents were married 50 years+ he passed 10 years ago out of curiosity i asked doc about body piercings he said NO he never mentioned covering them with bandages this is a possibility he never said i just listened to his NO my "source" for the cutting rings is my mom my "source" for body piercings is my doc my "source" for any of my comments i wrote is me i didn't - don't feel there was a need to question any of us i don't feel that i EVER have given any bad responses My "source" is me no FEUD here just response to your comments kathy

@@Oregondaisy it sure doesn't!!! maybe back to veterans forum but not only maintenance board @@Alex Brecher back to Veteran's board would be nice??" what do you think?? kathy

@@Nomorethickchick you are a couple of weeks postop still around to talk about!! hold your horses!!!! don't be too worried this early in the game (you'll have plenty of other days to worry ) kidding, kindof!! your doc told you will feel more restriction once you start soft foods, and especially solids listen to him always talk to your NUT tell her what you are able to eat (quantities) you should listen to HER in my case no way could i have eaten 5 oz there's an expression on the boards "Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Shoud" in other words just cuz you can eat a larger quantity don't do it!!! that's great that you are not having any problems drinking Water 64 oz right?? per instructions from MY NUT - i wasn't allowed (and couldn't) drink too much, too early, too quickly you will find that all docs/nuts give different advice plans you just had major surgery you have a new little tummy don't do anything too quickly whatever i tell you, and others on the board is great to hear, listen, follow advice, experiences end of day always ONLY listen to your NUT go over rules with your nut keep in contact with her frequently with questions you'll see many other postings here with similar questions that you are thinking about good luck kathy

@@grandmaofone head up in the skies great pic onederland - how terrific is that?? you deserve a wonderful back rub from hubby (and whatever else happens ) keep up the amazing job i know you will!! good luck kathy

@@Sophie74656 everyone is giving good comments/ advice can't add anything else on the "lighter" side my husband is very smart after all he married me on the "serious" side yesterday tom didn't throw his dirty socks in the hamper!! people have been shot for less!!! ok, back to your originally scheduled program kathy

@@tfarr i'n not good at tough love, but here goes if you were next to me i would knock your block off!!! what's going on?? you lost 80 lbs!! that's great i know you regained some don't throw the baby out with the bath water!! you know why you got the sleeve improved health less medication knees feeling better too?? improved appearance too ability to live a longer life happiness for reasons above and feeling better about yourself sorry you have fallen off track TEMPORARILY gone back to old/bad habits lots of sweets what are you thinking??!! i know you can and will get back on the right road to success have 3 Protein shakes a day (nothing else) for about 3 days up to a week drink lllllots of Water alll day at least 64 oz doing the above will give you a jump start to loosing some weight at a faster time then go back to the beginning eat proper portions (measure( don't drink with meals, don't eat for 30 - 45 minutes after you eat, protein first, chew slowly etc etc do you stiil have a NUT, or could you get one?? scream for help anytime that's what we're here for support, answers, info, experiences, opinions after 10 months you should know all the rules but if you have a question/reminder about something ask away do you have any support? can you talk to hubby/SO, neighbor, friends etc ask if they can "be there" for you to talk with have as much confidence in yourself, that i have in you good luck kathy

@@pr_pitbullgrl good looking frig!! i am starting a movement for all newbies to follow they/you must must pick a name from a hat go over to their home and get to work!! clean, clean and clean stock Protein bars for pantry stock normal staples for frig too! if you don't do the above you will be shot on the spot!! good luck with sleeve surgery speedy recovery kathy

@@forrealthistime no jewelry allowed during surgery no ifs and butts around it!! piercings nose, ears, lip, belly button etc mom just had surgery she has bad arthritis in her fingers hospital had to cut rings off because rings wouldn't go over knuckles they used a "ring cutter" this had to be done with 4 rings!! good luck kathy

@@mrsmomrn1 you are never too old to become healthy people are living longer these days therefore you have plenty of time to enjoy your healthier, happier, longer life go for it you are young as you feel!! good luck kathy

@@briefs199 LOL, i just came from GNC they had free samples of the pumpkin bars small pieces i'm not a big pumpkin lover but for me - they were awful!! gag, gag, cough, cough!! kathy

@@forrealthistime WELCOME to the wonderful world of WLS i see you are three days OLD before you know it you will be 3++++days/months,/years YOUNG continue to come to the boards you might see questions/answers that pertain to your similar situation visit U-tube for pics/discussion about sleeve,lapband ,other WLS read books like "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies" you are on the to road to a healthier, happier, longer life!! who deserves it more!!! I have issues with that word "GROSS" - but enough said good luck kathy

@@nprcowboy woo hoooo ride 'em cowboy!!! keep UP the good job while your weight goes DOWN!!!! you and wifey look so cute together Kathy congrats

Breast Cancer Awareness month. @@jhclikesshopping@gmail.com i was doing my daily breast examination in the shower one day i found a lump saw the doc the next day had a mammogram met with a surgeon got a 2nd opinion i had double mastectomy within 2 weeks this month i Celebrate my 15th year cancer free (i never have to worry/deal with the shrinking boob situation ) ALL women & MEN must check themselves daily everyone should be proactive 45 used to be a young age for BC now i see/hear of people in their 20's get a base line mammogram doc will be able to compare yearly HAVE A MAMMOGRAM SOONER THAN LATER thanx for listening good health to us all Kathy

@@Lacfish13 who said you can't still celebrate f you can stop after ONE drink - go for it afraid of temptation by your friends (and yourself) - don't go there how about celebrating with your friends in another way SMALL party, or out to dinner (temptation might not be so bad) or maybe have a tupperware party a good friend will understand your new eating situation they must learn and respect your new lifestyle forever and a day good luck kathy

@@jessicamanus23 WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME the more the merrier always room for one more cutie!! approval in one day!! my head is spinning!!! constantly visit this great board people love helping one another read read read can't get too much info pre-op and post op nice to meet you good luck kathy

worried I will fail @@sarahlindsay oh no!! don't go into surgery with bad thoughts optimistic thoughts ONLY are allowed you will be taught many things/rules pre and post-op you must follow all the rules til you reach goal as long as you ALWAYS do that, you should/will be fine after goal - you must continue the rules forever and a day!! that is the only way your success will continue the tool (sleeve, lapband etc) will help you "assist" you in losing the weight YOU have a lot of work too you work with the sleeve and it will work with you good luck kathy

hate asking, he acts like "why u don't need that"& has an attitude @@christinekerib sounds like you are having problems with two issues your NUT and you nuts how crazy of your NUT to expect you know everything at 4 weeks at any time you might/probably still have questions that's what he's there for any kind of doc/NUT shouldn't give you attitude shouldn't make you afraid to ask a question that's what he's there for "maybe" talk to your NUT about your issue telling YOUR feelings hopefully you will start a good conversation NUT might have 2nd thoughts about how he treats you and other people in general i am sorry but i don't remember when you can start having nuts they do have Protein but maybe carbs are too many?? not sure good responses from above people and more in the future your NUT should give you a specific time and in general take a chill pill and be nice good luck kathy

@@wannaBthinsoon nothing wrong this time or ever with whatever you say!! paranoia is a hard feeling to get rid of always think i/you did/said something wrong you are aces!!! we are both perfect 70 lbs down that's great keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@Anxious2beme holy moly that was you I thought it was a lion roaring!! my windows shattered!!! (i'll send you the bill!!) i'm really happy for you next time please use your inside voice/scream (daughter says that to my grand-kids!!!) good luck kathy congrats

@@gowalking i would put your picture up as a role model you are an inspiration to me kathy