ProudGrammy

@@Bob B 120lbs gone in 7 months you are aces!!! i also wasn't given any goal weight to go by i initially "mentally" put my goal at 145 lbs when i reached that #, i knew i was able, and should loose some more weight changed goal to130 (little fluctuations) i feel great you aren't totally thrilled with your new weight # IMO - i would continue to loose 10, or 20 more lbs, or etc etc where ever YOU feel comfortable go for it, its your body!!! continue to loose weight sad we will continue to see "less and less" of you keep up the good job good luck kathy congrats

@@choosehope have you really, definitely, without a question of doubt committed yourself to surgery?? sounds to me things are possibly moving along too fast for "YOU" starting the process in May - surgery scheduled for august maybe you just need a little more thinking/breathing time it is good you are seeing a therapist to discuss/help you with the decision of when/or if you will have surgery surgery is a forever deal, big, major operation, will change your life there is no shame in deciding to wait a couple of months til you are more prepared if none of the above apply to you............ having the surgery sooner than later would be my choice you would be on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life sooner than later you "probably" will experience bumps, ups and downs. dreaded stalls in the long run, hopefully things will be as smooth as a babies bottom think it over carefully make the right decision for YOU whatever that is - it is ok by me good luck kathy

if money doesn't grow on trees where does it come from? kathy

@@tiredmama i had a good surgeon he was nice surgery was successful luckily my surgery went without a hitch i didn't have any problem with pain or recovery doc never requested a follow up in other words no advice or help was ever given to me i saw my NUT 3 times prior to surgery she left the hospital no follow up from anyone else hope you get more help than i did i am constantly hearing/reading stories people say they talk to their NUT or surgeon getting advice/help i'm sad that i didn't receive that help maybe i should have spoken up more and "tried" to get some help from doc/nut would have been nice to have someone to talk to, ask questions luckily i found this board, and you all have been very helpful, except............... December 15th i have my annual appointment that day is my 4 year surgiversary (confession is good for the sole - i am 6.2 lbs over goal - but i am working on getting those nasty excess lbs off i will do it!!! i go once a year to get weighed briefly talk to nurse she and staff always comment how great i look (always nice to hear) hope you have been given good info from doc/NUT this past year congrats on your weight loss keep up the good work kathy

@@The Candidate thank goodness for slippers feeling healthier, able to walk easier great feelings and experiences to come your way look forward to all those wonderful NSV's to come your way new clothes not needing those seat belt extenders not having to sit in handicapped toilet you'll have many more NSV's, things to look forward too excited along with you for your surgery next week you know i wish you the best speedy healthy recovery good luck kathy

@@maggie409 the above sentences say it all!!!! you are a busy mom and grandma, friend tell/ask loudly for hubby to get off his butttt and help out teenagers should/must help around the house you help them so much work busy, busy, stressful too very important to take care of yourself with a break at home who deserves it more? Queen for the Day get your nails done, hair manicure, massage, ie put your feet up and watch tv for 30 minutes all the above? taking time for yourself at the the gym that's great you were able to walk one mile without stopping keep doing that you will gradually increase your mileage (take it slow) don't know your weight loss but i'm sure you are doing well drinking your 64 oz of Water getting your Protein in too you are a determined, successful, go get her type of lady you are aces!!! keep up the good job good luck kathy

@@Sajijoma glad it didn't "kill you" if it had, i'd be writing to myself walking a block is a good start next you'll be walking 2, 3 blocks etc eventually running them too!! phone ALWAYS rings when your sitting, resting, recuperating back when, i would "run" for the phone, answer it - i would also be out of breathe mom, or daughter would say"where are you running from"? would always say something like "i was upstairs, had to run all the way to phone" truth is i would/could be in next room, just exhausted breathing hard to get to the phone good luck with surgery healthy, speedy recovery kathy @@The Candidate ROFLMAO i'm not laughing at you, well actually............. i'm laughing with you having problems putting your shoes on??? those days are gone for me but i remember them well you are still pre-op this "physical chore" will be gone for you too really would i lie to you ?? kathy

@@ShrinkingPeach :lol: :D egggads, you know me too well down 77 lbs i'm seeing less and less of you keep up the good job kathy

@@BrandyV2729 you have been through so much heartache, stress this past year i can only imagine how hard everything has been condolences on the loss of your mom having to "take care" of your kids hubby is not helping??? i would definitely talk about your feelings/problems tell/ask him for some help he should/must help with the kids "maybe" picking up a bit you have a lot on your plate hubby is part of the family too!! after all your issues you went to college and got a degree!!! you are aces, no doubt about it!!! stress, lack of sleep effect many things once some/any of your stress/emotions have improved a little the sleep will take care of itself hopefully you will be able to go to bed earlier rest, rest, sleep and sleep some more sweet dreams daughter and grandchild have moved !!! (this i can relate to ) my 3 grand-kids moved a 1,000 miles away) daughter and son-in-law moved too of course who cares???? i only want/need the grand-kids dealing with your weight issues............. from your post it doesn't "sound" like you need to get back on tract please stop eating those Snacks (easier said than done) luckily you haven't gained any weight too many nibbles here and there, who knows what will happen next??? continue to drink alllll your Water Protein etc you know all the rules keep following what you have done this past year would like to get a jump start loosing a few lbs??? people (me too) frequently say to go back to basics (drinking your protein shakes) you shouldn't be upset about loosing "ONLY" (no such word) 88 lbs that is a hugggge amount of weight!!!! you have worked very hard you ARE a success you've had so many bumps in the road this is a marathon not a sprint whether you loose all your weight in one year or two, or.......it doesn't matter the point is that the weight is/will be gone you have/will continue to do great 88 lbs down, down and dirty!!! that's a lot to be proud about clothes sizes down, down and down good luck caring thoughts huggggs being sent your way kathy

@@Elode that sounds like fun!!! good for you on planning ahead with all your food and drink rafting & zip lining sound great i would love to check it out i am a little scared to try that's why this would be a great NSV for me your kids are in their late teens, right?? do you have family in Colorado ? have a wonderful time i probably wasn't home when you tried to call and invite me on the trip oh well, next time kathy

@@jdodge0912 show off!!! always nice to welcome a new person to sleeve land you survived the first 3 weeks PO woo hoo!!! keep coming to the board people will post their questions many of these posts will be similar to thoughts you might have ask your questions too you'll see many great responses from others advice, experiences, et al at the end of the day ONLY listen to the good advice of your NUT (me too of course ) NUT stands for nutritionist follow all of the rules Water IMO is the most important rule to follow drink at least 64 oz a day never drink while you are eating (people have been shot for less) after you eat - wait about 45 minutes before you drink many other things to learn eat slowly chew, chew thoroughly measure your small portions eat your Protein first don't eat too many carbs, sugar the above are just the first of many new things to learn keep track of all you eat on ie MFP (my fitness pal) memorize all the answers - test to follow you look like a "smarty pants" you might have already known the above you might find some bumps, hills, up and downs, and the dreaded stalls too!!! you are on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life work hard follow all the rules i have confidence in you that you will do great good luck kathy congrats

@@joatsaint you frequently post many/all of the freebies etc for products with a lower sale price nice of you to take the time and post/share your findings unfortunately................ i HATE cookies and cream waiting for the next good sale you show us 171 lbs down (4 til GOAL ) you're aces dude keep up the good job kathy

@@dcannan i "hoped"/expected to be successful guess what 22 lbs down!!! keep up the great job good luck kathy congrats

@@Inner Surfer Girl thanx for the good explanation making a tuna melt luv it can't wait to try thanx bud kathy

@@Inner Surfer Girl i've led a sheltered life what is a deconstructed sandwich?? 134 lbs gone keep up the good job kathy congrats

@@tonifrdabronx good for you sorry you were having problems with your lapband glad things are taking a turn for the good the feelings of optimism are key to ANY type of success you are showing a lot of determination keep it up good luck kathy

@@OKCPirate wayyyyyy back when my daughter was 16, she wouldn't even touch a frying pan i think it scared her she was helping me "once" LOL in the kitchen couldn't clean this one mess on the counter i told her to use some elbow grease she said, "where's/what's that?" my hubby used to eat my baby bel cheese i would "remind" him please don't do that later, i put a sign on it - saying DO NOT TOUCH he finally got the message - no problem since then do the same thing with your pans or other things you want ONLY for you make a WARNING sign!!! threaten her with death or worse!! great weight loss keep up the good work good luck kathy

@@SuzeMuze eeeeeek 13 - that's a high # i've never seen before that's wonderful being at 4.5 now!!! you are now as "normal" as i am sorry about that 85 lbs down so close to goal, you can probably taste it keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@suedot55 my doc took me off my diabetes meds when i came home from the hospital call your doc - ask him to run another A1C hopefully the #s will have improved maybe he will lower your dosage (or take you off completely ) fingers and toes crossed that your meds will be reduced/disappear sooner than later 41 lbs gone!!! keep up the good work good luck kathy congrats

@@The Candidate @@Babbs @@OKCPirate back at all of you thanx for your nice words i am smiling now @@The Candidate you are aces good luck with surgery @@Babbs 76 lbs gone!!! (don't look at me, i didn't take them ) close to goal @@OKCPirate 83 lbs gone!!! keep up the good work i know you will!! @@OKCPirate you said, "all the bases are covered. " none of us WLS people better strike out or you'll have to answer to me kathy

@@leag78 i do have a tendency to defend my decision that i had WLS/sleeve 3 months post op - someone asked me how i had lost all my weight i started to tell her, diet, eat less, motivation etc then i caught myself defending the decision, and i didn't like how i was explaining my weight loss next breath i told her i had WLS still told her the above was true also - healthier food, motivation etc i don't know how long you lived in three hundreds' now your have lost 50 lbs!!! live in new neighborhood of twoderville (make sure to get a change of address for Post office once you hit onederland send a card to Post office again being 50 lbs less, you should be able to get a smaller size don't spend a lot of money you will continue to go down in size you will need smaller sizes many of us (me) went to a thrift shop (then you don't spend that much money you won't wear that long) you will shop - and enjoy you will probably not eat out as much so you will save money what "they" don't tell you is all that money you save you will spend of clothes please don't get discouraged (some people will eat then" ONLY look (enjoy) the present don't look at other peoples success or look at them for inspiration you are doing great - don't worry or think about the other as long as you continue to follow all the rules you will be another success story i can feel it in my bones @@The Candidate (what are you running for?? hey bud always love your responses you are still pre-op (for another couple of weeks?) how/when did you become such a smarty pants?? i think you are smarter than i am welllll.... close anyways write more replies ok?? kathy

@@Wendyfm you better/should take that as a compliment you've lost almost 100 lbs that's pretty hard to miss i never understand how people can "see" weight loss it's not there!! keep up the great job i know you will kathy congrats

@ UNBELIEVABLE I'm shocked that she would say something like that co-morbidites (msp) gone improved health I can't get over that those words came out of her big "FAT" mouth you'll find stupidity all over the world glad you realize you should find a new doc anyone else will be an improvement get a new and improved doc 92 lbs gone!!! keep up the good job (i know you will ) kathy congrats

ooooops double post kathy

i hale from syracuse, ny i was born in 1954 and came to this country during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 (i was 2 years old ) i don't remember anything, but it was very difficult for my parent the fact that i am Jewish didn't help kathy