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@@KnowUrWorth as soon as you feel comfortable slowly, gradually eventually, you can go crazy again someone kept asking me when we can do acrobats, interesting stuff like that in bed oh yeah, that was hubby (kidding, we don't go there anymore - or any less) actually... good luck bud kathy

@@Babbs you are only saying that cuz it's true (maybe) thanx bud btw - you made me blush kathy

@@hopefullythininme basic answer is to continue how you ate/drank all "those" rules" we followed during our weight loss if/when you do the above you shouldn't gain weight it hopefully will make you realize that you ALWAYS must follow all the rules for the rest of your life ie Water, Protein, portions, portions etc the way you gain weight is to eat around the sleeve like you are tricking/fooling the sleeve you are only fooling yourself you eat till you are getting full then a couple of hours later you will graze (eat more) continually all day keep doing that you WILL gain the weight back and of course just eating Cookies, donuts etc all the time all those yummy foods that got "us" in trouble to start with it is hard/sad to know/see any person that had WLS gain most or all of the weight back we see/hear people gaining weight and say OMG i don't want that to happen to me have to continue to follow all the rules for the rest of my/your life (which we all need to do) some people/many have maintained for years followed the rules religiously then start screwing up then those bad nasty habits returned so does the weight in a weird way seeing/hearing of someone who gained can be an incentive to keeping the weight off remind yourself that you were unhealthy pre-op maybe not thrilled about how you looked with all that extra weight some felt like being a hermit didn't want to go outside in the "public" You don't want to ever "Feel/look" how you did pre-op other "incentive" (positive one) is seeing others that are staying successful follow in their footsteps good luck bud kathy

@@tssiemer no such thing as TMI if you can't ask "us" who can you ask many/ OP have similar issues with the bathroom are you saying that your spinal problem will never improve?? or spinal problem will improve as you lose weight???? ummmm you need to bend forward as much as you can when you need to "wipe yourself" good luck kathy

britt_lewis2011 my NUT said to count shakes as liquids and protein do you have physical problems like tummy hurts a lot while you are drinking?? try drinking Water at room temperature or try crystal light that can help if you are busy at work and just are unaware that you have not drank enough?? put a timer on your desk designate ie 10 minute the ""bell" rings you MUST stop work for a couple of minutes you CAN do that if your boss isn't happy with the plan i'll talk to her/him if you don't stop for a break the water police will come and get you drinking to your heallth water of course good luck kathy

@@brandon_g eat a whole bag of chips and dip every night for the rest of your life!! kidding, kidding, kidding one way is to up your calories a little don't go overvboard!!! you can/should talk to your surgeon/NUT for advice i vote for eating a "few" more calories, little larger amount of food continue to follow the rules you've learned still talk to NUT chewing Water protein etc moderation by eating a "little" more don't go overboard NO conflict in terms here good luck kathy

@@Elode you are considered NORMAL???? hmmmmm, not sure about that great scale # always trust the scale # unless # goes up!! that probably won't happen to you !! who deserves success more than you nice pedicure shows off your weight!! you will continue to have great NSV'S one of your first NSV's was that you got to "meet" me!! keep up the wonderful job sad i will keep "seeing" less and less of you kathy congrats

@@MzStockton that's wonderful hope surgery is scheduled sooner than later best of luck to you kathy congrats @@MzStockton that's wonderful hope surgery is scheduled sooner than later best of luck to you kathy congrats

@@Gossamer said love the site - great information I am excited to say that I will be having my sleeve done on October 22nd. ______________________________________________________________________________________ you and wifey are about to start your healthier, happier, longer life together keep coming to this board - continue to learn more and more and more!!!! it's a proven scientific "fact" that October 22 is the BEST day to be sleeved good luck to you and better half speedy recovery kathy

@@BigViffer said web forum, meant to be casual and laid back, if you put a effort into making your posts easier to read, you will get more replies to your threads, you will likely get better replies ________________________________________________________________________________________________ i am aware that i have issues/problems with grammar etc spelling mistakes my spell check only underlines where i make a mistake i keep good ol' Webster at my side sometimes i still can't find correct spelling posts are too long I write, and write, and then i write some more i could easily have answered question with one word like YES or NO when my sentence is getting long i make a break in my words earlier than i should then write the rest of my thought on the next line (i think it can be read easier) too many blank spaces between thoughts too many smileys i make (attempt ) to crack silly jokes "I made a mistake once, i thought i was wrong " I am not perfect - then again......... i am still as cute as a button @@BigViffer wonderful weight loss keep up the good work kathy

@@TXhappyday you can silly head !!!! can you keep it off? i couldn't justification of surgery? you've tried many times to lose weight and keep it off WLS will "assist" you in loosing, and maintaining but you have to eat properly et al changing your lifestyle FYI i hate the word "TOOL" sounds like i am gardening read all good advice on the board suggestions, advice, and OP others experience ask your questions end of day ONLY listen to the medical advice from surgeon and NUT you are the road to a healthier, happier, longer life kathy good luck

hellllo DOS 12/15/11 after i started loosing weight, i "found" my neck june 25th 8 weeks since face lift doc was putting some moisturizer on my face/showing me how to massage daily he got to an area, and i was saying "ouch, ouch, ouch" that hurts what is that?? doc laughed and said "those are your cheek bones" couple of weeks later, while washing my face i felt a strange sensation thought it was numbness or something complained to hubby after a few days he laughed and said ,"those are your glands" who would have thought now i am standing tall with a neck, cheek bones, and glands who knows what i will find next kathy congrats to me

@@lclemur i was either brave to have the facelft or very stupid happy with my results might have gone the other way!! I could have ended up looking like Bella Lagosi luckily, my face and i won!!! Pics to come eventually to a theater near you wow 99 lbs down GOAL kathy congrats

@@coltsfan there's a good song "thank the lord for the night time, forget the day......" above two statements should be the other way around "curse" the night time, enjoy the day remember Pavlov's dog?? ring the bell and he runs for food i turn the tv on, and "want" food i usually control myself, except when i don't l play solitaire, drink my Water, AND rub my tummy at the same time while watching tv might start selling tickets!! hands are too busy to eat!!!! @@coltsfan Criticism to you?? what could i say??!! you are aces newbie good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

@@JoannLz thanx bud for the explanation wow, 10 lbs of skin down, gone party dance party dance kathy

i continue to live a sheltered, life what is a body lift???? everything is done at the same time?? ie breasts, tummy, thighs?? i never feel/felt the need to itch after my face lift why do some other people??? inquiry minds want to know 10 weeks PO i have a "few" numb spots on each side of my face, down south thought they would be gone oh well, doc said to give it more time no problems with that i look and feel great @@MichiganChic - hmmmm, watch the hand and rear end itching areas kathy

@@LisaPunkinHead tom and i still working on it we'll get it figured out or my name is MUD wonderful weight loss 80.8 lbs kathy congrats

@@Missy Ellen one month post i op i turnd 58 years OLD i am now 61 yearsYOUNG you have 2 weeks to start practicing eating and drinking et al eat lots of Protein drink at least 64 oz of Water a day never drink with your meals stop drinking about 30 minutes before you eat wait 45-60 minutes after you eat chew slowly measure your food keep records of what you eat measurement your food all these mentioned above keep track with MFP or any other food tracker take pictures during your transformation just a few of the many rules to live by At the end of the day only follow the rules/time of what your NUT/surgeon tell you never compare your weight loss, time period or ANYTHING to others good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@MickeyMax95 i was 27 years old (30 years ago) i had sleeve at 57 years OLD now i am 61 year YOUNG luving my sleeve living a healthier, happier life good luck kathy

@@suitechicguy onderland!!!! wonderful milestone staying away from open bar watching yourself at the buffet you are aces dude thanx for sharing your experience 127 lbs down!!!! terrific weight loss keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@MzStockton whoa bud!!! in my experience it didn't go so quickly you need that letter signed by doctor then go through all the jumps, hurdles of insurance after all is completed then i think you will have surgeons office send to insurance for approval now the above was what i had to do maybe i misunderstood and you have already gotten approval?? doesn't sound that way don't mean to rain on your parade i think you have to slow down if you meet the requirements, have the co-morbidities (msp) you hopefully will "pass" looked in dictionary for correct spelling of co-mor..... couldn't find my spell check doesn't give me the correct way to spell any people that are "gooder" than me take a bow only being sarcastic, really still love all of you, except.................... you know who you are (only kidding!!!!) hope you get your reply sooner than later and surgery will be scheduled good luck bud kathy

http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/413-twenties/ follow the link for "specific ages" best of luck youngun envious i didn't have sleeve at your age wasn't available that long ago good luck kathy

@@Jenn1275 welcome, welcome, welcome congrats on being brave, testing the waters, and making your first post very sorry for your problems/ pain with MS i know i have seen a couple of other people that have/had MS they were also looking for someone they could relate/talk to always nice to have another newbie/sleever in the neighborhood we have a secret hand shake and everything good luck in November speedy recovery kathy

@@Trinn looks like all that worry was for nothing you were able to have surgery after all was said and done you mentioned earlier that main problem was passing gas i know you are - ahem???? you are probably walking a lot to help the situation surgery september 1, hopefully gas has "passed" by now happy for you back spasm any better?? you are on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@Shustar silly head sure i still have a face if i didn't i wouldn't be able to read your reply/post remember i used to look cute as a button now i look ever "cuter" than a button now "THAT'S" a tease congrats on your weight loss keep up the good work kathy