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@@maggie409 don't know yet what are you making for me? fage 0% plain greek yogurt mix in fresh blueberries and one sweet 'n low cottage cheese w/blueberries yummy pre-mixed GNC lean shake (swiss chocolate) 25 gr Protein feeling ambitious? 2 scrambled eggs (can't beat that! ) w/fresh mushrooms. green pepper, teeny bit of shredded cheese keep the above in separate baggie - ready to grab kathy

@@Vad1988 I'll jump on the band wagon my surgery and recovery were a piece of "cake" MANY, MANY, MANY/MOST people have no problems always 2 sides to a coin "some times" issues can happen good to be aware "long road ahead - sure there will be rough patches" love that statement you wrote glad you are having and experiencing good days, and will continue to do so good luck kathy

@@joatsaint et al i have happily accomplished the above NSV's that @jointsaint wrote no order but........... not hiding in my house doing volunteer work don't run away from a camera being able to squeeze in and out of areas with little trouble ie hubby parks too close to car next to us realizing so many areas have "grown" in size ie seats at movies and planes got bigger don't wear seat extender on plane restaurants booth have lots of space between me and booth amusement park rides running to answer the telephone, and not being out of breath (panting, exhausted) bathroom "situation" much easier to take care of (hygiene etc) not needing to go in handicapped stall at mall etc 2 legs no longer chafe /perspire together don't feel like i'm going to die from the heat smaller size clothes able to wear striped blouses off medications having a face lift bringing car seat forward - extra space not needed meeting "all you" wonderful people on BP loosing 105 lbs during/after surgery allowing me to have the NSV's above feeling healthy and happy enjoying and loving life kathy congrats to me

please forgive me i've been keeping a secret from all you wonderful people i had a FACE LIFT June 25th (5.5 weeks ago!!) i was soooo scared i thought long and hard back and forth before making this hard decision if someone has a bad/looking? experience with a TT that is awful but no needs to see the appearance of the tummy if your face gets screwed up - you are stuck (doctor told me a i would look like he PUNCHED) me in the face (a bunch of times ) would have had to buy a zillion paper bags !!!! i've always had a "turkey" neck wanted this surgery for a long time didn't want to splurge with money i thought i wasn't worthy please don't yell - that's how i felt having lost over 100 lbs, i decided the heck with it!!!! "i'm worth it" my PCP suggested a plastic surgeon i met with him - he seemed good, very nice too i then saw 2 others plastic surgeons they seemed fine too (just as good) since my doc recommended the first surgeon i decided to go with him i have a "pretty" good new looking body since my weight loss i wanted to go all the way and fix my face too the neck was the MAIN thing i wanted to get fixed at 61 year YOUNG, i have some wrinkles too few wrinkles gone would be a plus told me i would look like he PUNCHED) me in the face (a bunch of times ) lots of black and blue marks teeny one under my eye most coloration was on the sides of my face and behind my neck not as bad as i expected improving day by day, feeling a little better didn't go out for about 3.5 weeks didn't want to scare little kids at the grocery store the first two days PO were very painful i always have problems/with side effects from anesthesia i act a little delusional after recovery room (upset, not knowing where i was) yelling, bunch of stuff hubby said i was talking weird and i was talking sooo much (what else is new? ) doc said after 3 months of "settling"/face he could do a "tweek" here or there if we decided no extra charge of course he does a little touch up sometimes in his office with local anesthisa don't know if i'll need it at times i'll use my silly comment "i'm cute as a button" now guess what I'm CUTER than a button I never regretted having the sleeve (no problems ever ) now......... i will never regret having the face lift CONGRATS to ME kathy

@@VSGAnn2014 can't get over that i really went through with "it" went back and forth til i made my final decision i had long "discussions" with my face face won i did too just like the sleeve, it was the best thing i ever did no regrets Face Held High good luck with your thoughts/decision next year thanx for your nice words kathy @@LisaPunkinHead gobble, gobble i've had a turkey neck since my teens as i got heavier and heavier, so did my neck glad to "see" it gone LOL thanx for writing kathy @@Pinkgirl1234 i do, don't I i always have been on the back burner i am amazed, "proud" that i put myself up front who deserves it more!! hubby was always fine with me having the surgery like the sleeve, he was very helpful and supportive appreciate you writing with your nice thoughts thanx kathy

@@Alex Brecher when EF Hutton talks, everyone listens so when Alex talks............ thanx for the kudos kathy @@Pinkgirl1234 thanx bud that is how i feel but i gotta admit i feel somewhat guilty for spending so much money on myself!! i've never put myself on the front burner (I know many others on the board haven't either) I do feel judgement coming at me from the sides by people in my "normal" life situation is one of MY problems i have to work/deal with all my life i would sit/stay in the back of the bus now sitting right up front, head and "face" held up high kathy @@rp1980 thanx they sure are one of my OLD favorite rewards was a big peanut butter cup ice cream sundae with hot fudge, cherries, heath chips, more candy on top new favorite reward - manicure, and a movie out with the old, in with the new change is good less caloric too kathy

@@roundisashape i agree thanx for writing i saw my PCP this morning for PO check op doc wasn't thrilled i was going to have a face lift things can always go wrong with ANY surgery plastic surgery is not necessary/elective he was concerned about the outcome (blood clots? stuff like that) what if i do end up with 3 eyes, and 2 noses!! he now sees how great i feel inside when i go outside too now he's very excited/happy for me most of us say they will never regret having the sleeve (or whatever WLS) it was the best thing they ever did for themselves (me too) now i'll add the face lift to my favorite things......... i do look and feel great - head to toe!!! cute as a button, remember kathy

@@Kila2000 sorry you have had weight problems ALL your life i agree with @ that you must talk to your PCP first i wouldn't even broach the subject with your parents yet your doc might tell you in his professional opinion you are too young at this time for surgery he might try and get you some help with an expert in nutrition help/monitor your eating - giving you good solid advice other good suggestions/advice too you are great that you are trying to improve yourself, get healthier at your age knowing the problem is half the solution (not sure if that's the correct saying) you know you want/need to lose weight in some way so you are 1/2 way there!!!! many kids have been heavy all their lives i have heard there are "some" (few) people in their late teens having had the surgery some people in their 20's have had weight loss surgery most people are 30 and over when they have surgery eggggads that's pretty old i was 57 years OLD when i had surgery!! many others were also my age or a little older many people (including myself),wished they had surgery many many years ago hope you are enjoying your summer vacation back to school next month my grand-daughter is also 14 she will be entering the 8th grade in september you too?? best of luck good wishes and hugggs being sent your way kathy

@@treed hi there you are definitely not unique with this problem/situation usually once you start solids your restriction will take hold hopefully then your hunger will subside/go away good luck with pureed stage and then............. great that you are getting all your Protein and Water in both of the above will be essential for the rest of your life will help with your weight loss bringing you success!! don't panic things usually improve one day at a time you are on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life enjoy the ride good luck kathy

@@Bean80128 hi back at ya your above statement wraps it all up with a pretty red ribbon welcome welcome congrats on your first post 13 days PO and you are still around to talk about "it" that's a NSV of its own ((non sleeve victory) glad to hear you haven't had any major problems (chewing issue will improve) the sleeve is a wonderful "assistant" to loosing your weight YOU have a lot to learn memorize and use, follow allll the rules very important work with the sleeve and it will work with/for you glad you have been reading and learning from the board very helpful/important you "probably" will have your share of ups and down, problems with this or that, dreaded stalls Get over it Deal with it follow ALL the rules you will continue to be a success!!! remember all people/situations are different weight loss periods will differ person to person 17 lbs down!!! that is wonderful never compare your loss with others (people have been shot for less ) surgeons/NUTS instructions vary too people wlll give great advice on the boards, thoughts, their experiences end of the day always ONLY listen to your NUT (nutritionist) (or me) you are on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life keep up the great job good luck kathy

How come I can't post on the veterans forum? This forum is dedicated to veteran Sleevers who are one year or more post-op to discuss issues specific to those who are further along in their journey. the above is at top of the veterans board sorry you can't join the party "yet" but i know you are very special and when you "grow up" you'll be welcome here we'll have balloons to say hi post more on regular board we would love to meet and great you sooner than later kathy good luck

@@jane13 i always say/think that "our" clothes sizes (going down) are the best NSV's can't beat those smaller clothes sizes nice giving clothes away to women shelter that is a wonderful NSV 50 lbs down, down and dirty!! keep up the good job kathy congrats

@@Essence46 awwww bet you say that to all "us" cuties remember i used to say i am cute as a button!! now i am CUTER than a button!! "stepping" up having both the sleeve and face lift 2 best things i've ever done for myself no regrets ever keep doing your great job great weight loss take care my friend kathy

@@jane13 thanx for your nice words decision was good/ but hard to make glad i forged ahesd that's what counts, right?? results: yep getting happier and happier you are almost 1/2 way to goal or as i like it better............. wow - you have accomplished loosing almost 1/2 your goal weight 50 lbs !!! party dance Water glass half empty or half full? your glass is getting more and more "full of it" keep up the good work @@The Candidate glad to hear you continue to improve as you've realized things can be a little rough at first but i will the say the common frequently said: "it" gets better i see you were doing "laps" at the hospital walk as much as you can, slowly at first please don't overdue it you need your rest too raising a glass of water to your health remember to sip slowly you know i'll be thinking of you wait a minute who am i writing to again?? what's your name? take care bud kathy @@JamieLogical thanx for thinking about me you are sooooo close to GOAL you can probably taste it!! good luck with that

@@The Candidate thanx lady you are no slouch yourself i continue to feel great worth all the pain and nerves i went through in my "other" life i would avoid any mirrors didn't want to confirm that person was me pretty sure others went through this too now i stop at the mirrors sometimes at Kohl's since my weight loss "check myself out" want to make sure that the reflection is really me now i look in the mirror and also check out my face! even at home really sounds vain i know black and blues almost healed not ready/brave enough to post how are YOU feeling few days PO? inquiry minds want to know thanx always for your nice words kathy

@@LipstickLady it sure is/was like i've said, this was a very hard decision i went back and forth, back and forth, back and etc.etc thinking of what is the best answer you get the idea my face could have gotten screwed up one eye in the middle of my forehead the other "two" on each side of my face welll...i guess i could have seen you all better hubby knew how nervous i felt about the results he told me i have to figure the answer out myself of course that is true we talked about it a lot listed the pros and cons hubby totally supported/supports me he's a keeper i made the right decision (for me) luckily i look perfect!!! thanx for your words kathy

@@wantingabetterlife but who is counting right? now that you are "famous", i hope you still remember us little people LOL, that's a joke i didn't realize what i had said pleading a senior moment welcome to maintenance hmmmm, different world still follow rules, but it gets "a little harder" know you will do great!! not worried about you lovely pics keep up the good job i know you will kathy congrats

@@jennjarrid YES l luv, luv, the double chocolate chunk from the first bite i feel like i died and went to heaven that's how good they are but...... if i did die, then i wouldn't be able to write all of you i used to buy them by the box (12 in a box) cheaper that way 20 gr protein in one bar not worth it for me they are addicting to me trying to stay strong want to kick this bad habit for good!!! problem is that i find it very hard to stop at one bar like the Lay's potato chips commercial "can't eat just one" i am doing better, but time will tell good luck to you me too kathy

@@LuckyStar thanx every day gets better i'm seeing pretty much of the "NEW" me boy do i look great!!! @@amazon i do deserve it first my weight loss then my face (that sounds funny) who knows what's next i guess i'm full of surprises @RJ'S/beginning (for some terrible reason your name doesn't light up when i send hope you see my note yep i did it!!! i do feel great unbelievable thanx @@Bndtoslv thanx don't hold your breath but i will post sooner than later promise!!!! @@wannaBthinsoon God Grant YOU patience Just Hurry Up It!! i hope you reach, grab that power ball i knew it was gonna be expensive started saving for plastics pre-op that was 3.5 years ago!!! thanx

@@justme29 i drink bottled only way to go hate mixing powdered swiss chocolate luv, luv, luv it thanx for that heads up kathy

@@MeAndTinyTina its about time i won't miss it but i will have some turkey for dinner plenty of Protein thanx kathy

@@Julie norton thanx wait a minute............ i thought the new 61 is now 21!! my pcp was surprised that i actually did follow through with WLS OMG when he sees me next week for the first time since plastics thanx kathy

@@Elode silly head too funny thanx Kathy

@@IcanMakeit you are right glad i figured that out too thanx

@@Chelenka thanx i'll do my best not sure i want to post my pics but i guess my "public" wants to see before and after LOL @@UK Cathy thanx lady nice words