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@@scarletwitch19 never, ever liked any type of yogurt (yeach) i tried the 2 below types of yogurt PO lots of Protein now, i usually eat one yogurt a day Fage is my favorite Light&Fit is great i'm addicted to the greek key lime yum yum @@WL WARRIOR 145 lb down !!! GOAL you are doing terrific keep up the good job i buy the small individual container of the Fage 0% greek plain it's more expensive, but it lasts a long time i always stock up i bought it a few days ago and it expires August 14th the larger container i can understand why it expires so quickly once you open, it looses it freshness you need to eat it quicker than individual ones since the lid has been removed you are no dummy, so i'm sure you figured the above out already Fage plain greek 0% Light & Fit Greek Yogurt size size 6 oz ? (looks like same size as Fage, but doesn't state) protein protein 18 gr 12 gr calories calories 100 6 oz 80 carbs carbs 7 9 it is more expensive buying individually, but i'm worth it so are you i mix "8" fresh blueberries, and one sweet and low can't get much better than that kathy

@@xslimjenx hi there wellllll... your today for surgery, is now 3 days later hope all went well speedy recovery good luck kathy @@tomi71 "Today is my 1 year surgiversary! :)" how cool is this?? from one newbie @xslimjenx to a veteran @@tomi71 congrats to both of you kathy

i'm laughing so hard i told you guys back to topic and i just now realized i was on the wrong topic like @@TrillTX said i took a dummy pill at home instead of my Vitamins sorry for goof your embarrassed friend kathy

my 7 year all niece (10) years ago said Aunt Kathy why do you always wear the same blouse? going over to my sisters house casually (it was the only one that looked someone ok on me) i was so embarrassed i'm sorry your little one said that but he'll realize sooner than later that you have lost weight then he'll pay you a compliment like wow mom, i'm so glad we can run and play together!! kathy

back to topic guys "what was your final straw" i had so many trips/falls due to my heavy weight - knee replacements femur broke twice, etc i slowly realized that all my excess weight caused these problems falling since i had problems because of my "excess" weight i was always so sad about my weight weight gain, weight loss, weight gain etc, etc realized i had so many health problems i needed help, immediately hello sleeve good by diabetes meds/high blood pressure meds, no more CPAP my big NSV one was having my epilepsy meds dosage cut in half i was taking dosage for someone that weighed 235 lbs now that my weight was going down, down etc - i was taking too taking to many meds/pills so meds were less for a smaller person life is great now that's my story and i'm sticking to it kathy

@@skyjones from the mouths of babes hearing that must have hurt a lot give it a while before you know it, you'll be jumping hoops around her!!! then she might say something like "hey mom not fair, you're going too fast!!" one of they many good reasons people say they are loosing weight is so they can enjoy being with their kids as you loose weight, you will be able to keep up with others head high, you will succeed run after your daughter and catch her!! good luck bud kathy

@CanyonBaby i'm laughing at myself (you too though ) i can totally relate when i was 54 years OLD hubby and i went to Friendly's (food, food and food of course ) i had a "fried" clam dinner - yes i remember, weird?? after we were done eating waitress came back and told me i get a free sundae wow, how cool is that!!! then i realized that she thought i was a senior i went into kohl's on a tuesday the cashier reminded me that today is senior citizens discount day IMO take the discount and run!!! careful not to trip over your walker or cane i like to say i was 57 years OLD when i was sleeved 3.5 years PO - i am 61 years YOUNG!!! don't let someone take away your thunder betcha you look great we are young as we feel!! if you look 1/2 as good as me woo hoo!!! kathy young fart at heart

@@MIMISAN hey Tex you sure sound excited keep those good happy thoughts throughout pre and post op ups and downs, stalls et al any problems you might "briefly" have nothing good or bad "usually" happen over night you will start to loose weight, but............. "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It" "enjoy" the next few months jumping through insurance hoops good luck kathy

@@theatrejo hi, can't relate to C-section vs sleeve frequently said on the board, "we all are different" react differently to pain etc some people might take one month (or more) to heal, feel rested, ready to go back to work others maybe 3 weeks, 2, 1 etc i have heard of people having surgery on a friday going to work on monday i think they are the exception to the rule feel fine, ready for anything its not written in blood or stone that you will definitely need at least 2 weeks off your job situation sounds perfect regarding the freedom to walk, eat, drink, take breaks etc everyone sounds nice too, knowing your situation sounds like they might be a little sympathetic, helpful to you just a thought/suggestion........ maybe you could take 3 full days off then take 1/2 days for the remaining of you time off (couple of days would be stretched out into 4 days) good thoughts and wishes on a speedy, healthy recovery surgery beginning of september?? good luck take care kathy

@@MIMISAN i never kept a journal, measurements, pictures i regret not doing the above do as i say, not as i do keeping the journal is a great idea you could enter experiences you are going through problems (ie having trouble getting Water in, Protein etc) keep tract of your victories too ie not needing a seat belt extender on a plane measurements before and during post op many times when you don't loose any weight your measurements will go down take before, during (monthly)pictures of yourself stay busy with keeping these records your hands will be too busy to eat good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

early spring we hired someone to install a bunch of flowers bushes, trees etc for the front of the house hubby and i have brown thumbs, not really interested in plantings and stuff i was checking through the area the other day and found some yucky weeds i kept walking through the area and was pulling/taking out the weeds!!! bending, bending, bending i could/would NEVER had done that before the sleeve and my weight loss i would have thought, and probably would have fallen forward (or backward etc) weeds - i dare you!!! show yourself you are history kathy

@@natnat919 wow!!!! unbelieveable!!! small world etc sounds like Rachael is outgoing and nice (just like you ) you two are a great match living so close to you, same dr too!!! sleeved a month or so before you what more could you ask for??? now you have someone to share, ask questions, discuss, support, and complain about stuff too Pig Pickin'? now i've heard it all tell rachael hi from me keep up the good work kathy

@@KF2007 woo hoo bud it IS happening, finally!!! good luck with pre-op then surgery speedy recovery kathy

@@Kindle i know exactly what you mean i always have my trusty water bottle at my side the other day tom and i were going to be gone for the afternoon. here there and everywhere, errands etc shortly after we left home i realized i forgot my 64 oz water btl i "made/asked" tom to drive home for the btl ahhhhh, felt much better with my safety net kathy

ooooops, sorry all, i just realized i was in singles forum i know/think i shouldn't be responding here but is it acceptable to "visit" and make a check that i like a post or should i just be a "silent" visitor or i shouldn't come here at all if its the latter - i'll poof into thin air never to be seen again kathy

@@xslimjenx woo hoo your new life (the future) is right in front of you follow allll the many rules you have learned i always say the many rules concerning Water are very very (most) important ask your questions on the board you will get lots of great advise/info/experiences from others you will see other questions/replies on the board that might pertain to you too absorb all this good info end of day always ONLY listen to your doc/NUT me too if you don't do the above you'll have to answer to me!! good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@Sannah09 hi when were you sleeved? did the problems start right away?? very glad you are going to therapist - talking to a professional hubby sounds like a keeper through sickness and health right how is your 3.5 year old cutie (great pic) responding to your "situation"? are you able to pick up little 10 month old, care for him?? you have a wonderful support group the above is all very important, BUT, once again your story is so sad no one deserves to go through this i can't imagine anything you are going through are you able to walk without any problems (except the pain of course ) get out of the house and go to a movie?? my ignorance/lack knowledge is showing below could they convert sleeve to the gastric bypass?? is that physically possible with your circumstances changing from sleeve to gastric bypass, would that be helpful??? you can't get "rid" of the sleeve - so would the above do anything positive?? you've probably already thought/dealt with the above (a long with doc) wondering what the problem would be if you did the reversal is your body too sick with the problems, that the above is unthinkable?? how is doc dealing/helping you??? is he sympathetic? looking and looking for ways to mentally and physically help you?? he is the ONLY one that is continuing to be your surgeon? does he feel remorseful? finger pointing doesn't really help its exhausting to waste your energy on what has happened butttttt - did he screw things up?? is he at fault??? please don't give up, hope that ONE day things will improve hope is something you can/must hold on to (hope that doesn't sound trite with all your problems, but a little hope goes a long way if you are religious - prayer could be good too i wish i could give you that magic pill all your problems would disappear into thin air i am opening my arms to you giving you a "careful" hug i don't want to hurt/break you take care my friend kathy

@@jane13 125 oz of water that's great are you swimming home???? did you hear the story about the camel that made a new record?? he drank 30 gallons of water in 30 minutes since he drank sooooo much 30 minutes later, he had another worlds record!! Jane, drinking a glass of water to your health slurp slurp slurp kathy

@@rustyw not scrambled, but how about egg salad (dash of mayo) i will have a pre-mixed bottle of GNC Protein lien shake (170 calories, 14 oz liquid, 25 gr. protein!!!) swiss chocolate luv, luv, luv do you like greek yogurt - i love it!!!! Fage 0% plain greek yogurt yum yum cottage cheese pkg of already mixed tuna fish - set to eat good luck newbie kathy

@@Addawn as is frequently said we are all different we loose different weight amounts, in different time periods an "average" weight loss could be 10 lbs a month some people loose less, some more you have lost 70 lb since surgery??? 6 months X 10 lbs = 60 lbs you've lost 70 lbs you are doing great gold star!!! keep doing what you are doing good luck kathy

@@jane13 hope you sooner than later have an easier time with drinking i've been up since 8:15 this morning i've drank 32 oz of water its 1:50 on target for getting my 64+ of water by 11:00 pm i will be having my snack at 3:00 pm GNC lean shake (swiss chocolate, yum yum ) 14 oz - 170 calories - 25 gr protein!!! you've already lost 43 lbs good for you kathy congrats

@@Sannah09 oooooops you did post in the right area, my mistake i took an extra dummy pill instead of my Vitamins this morning never had any problems during or after surgery, so i can't really relate to your sad story i can only imagine the physical and mental pain you've been through read the complications board (i'm sure you have already been skimming through) there ARE others who have had similar problems to yours or unfortunately have experience problems misery loves company you said................ "I have lost more than 100lbs, i have lost my life. I have had severely diminished quality of life since the sleeve. Needless to say i am very regretful and would gladly accept all weight back. But I cant go back in time. I am hoping some day to make peace with this all." I don't like it when people on the board so "freely"/quickly suggest therapy to someone that being said - in your case i am going to contradict myself you are wisely already seeking help from others on the board that have similar problems are you ok to reach into your pocketbook for some money to seek out therapy/help??? maybe your surgeon or reg doc can make a suggestion on where to go to talk maybe you can ask surgeon if you could get a patients name of someone else who had similar problems there are hippa rules after talking to doc, maybe receptionist could call someone in your position she could ask that person if he/she would mind talking to you if that is agreeable to other patient then the office would give other person your phone # or email and you can connect/talk on the phone or meet as you said I "cant go back in time. I am hoping some day to make peace with this all." this is very important - it might/will take awhile to get to a good place do you have any family/friends you can just talk to even if they hadn't had surgery if they are a true friend/family that are willing to listen to your venting that would probably help you (couldn't hurt) i'm extremely sorry for all you've been through you were dealt a bad hand of cards terrible!!! i think you must talk and deal with the past and present before you can move forward into the future hope things do slowly improve, sooner than later wishes sent your way towards peace and happiness who deserves it more Best of Luck kathy

@@Essence46 you and your smile radiate/shine through my monitor hold on a minute.........i'm back just had to get my sunglasses are you exercising a lot??? looks like you have "definition" (muscle) in your arms?? i just realized you live very close to me i have happily been living in my development these past 3+ years in one lb - you will be my neighbor in onderland we can walk together with our bottled Water keep up the great job bud kathy

@@laguerr13 lookin' good dude pics don't lie old and new pics you look terrific that's why many of us don't/didn't want our pic taken ie ME keep taking pictures for posterity, comparison you'll continue to be amazed with your transformation fish is brain food, chocked with Protein healthy for you enjoy keep up the great job kathy

@@nprcowboy ride em cowboy 109 lbs down!!!! welcome to onderland and the century club I knew i was seeing "less and less" of you, now i know why glad things have turned around for you it's about time!!! you've had your share of problems no more!!!! how is wifey doing with her weight loss?? keep up the great job and success who deserves it more kathy